our story
ENCOUNTERING JESUS FOR generational
impact
Located in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, CFG Church is a church passionate about seeing people from all walks of life experience the love and compassion of God as we walk that out together through the teachings and example of Jesus. Sunday morning gatherings bring together a vibrant and diverse community of all ages, races, and cultural backgrounds as we worship together, learn from the Scriptures, and disperse throughout the week into home groups and various midweek gatherings.
OUR TEAM
DALE ANDERSON
Senior Pastor
GREG COOPER
Associate Pastor
SARAH SINANAN
Worship & Youth Pastor
VAL PLOUFFE
Office Manager
LORRAINE BARKER
Finance Administrator
MATT ZOETEMAN
Technical Director
SAMUEL TANTU
Facility Manager
SARAH SWITZER
Creative Director
OUR Elders
DALE ANDERSON
Dale has always carried a love for teaching, prayer, and seeing people encounter Jesus. Before stepping into full-time ministry, he spent 15 years as a middle school teacher in the Calgary area, investing in young lives both inside and outside the classroom. His heart beats for raising up the next generation to walk confidently in their God-given identity and to live for Him with courage and joy.
Along the way, Dale earned a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Conflict Resolution. His journey with Jesus has taken him across cultures—seven years in Poland (1992–1999) and 16 years in the United States serving in a global prayer ministry. These years shaped his deep love for the Church worldwide and his passion for seeing every believer grow in prayer and devotion to Christ.
At Calgary Full Gospel, Dale’s desire is simple: that every generation in the church would encounter Jesus in a real and life-changing way, learning to treasure His presence and live out their faith daily.
Dale is married, and he and his wife have been blessed with two children and two grandchildren.
GREG COOPER
Greg and his wife Kim have been married for over 20 years and together they have 3 children…and a dog. Greg’s parents were on staff at CFG in the 80s and 90s, so CFG is where he grew up. Greg felt the call to ministry in his teens and began serving wherever he could. He has served in various capacities in a number of different ministry positions, including young adult director, youth pastor and worship pastor, across the prairies and most recently as the Senior Pastor of the Eston Full Gospel Church.
Greg’s life was deeply impacted by Street Invaders, a youth summer mission program. He now is the Director of Street Invaders where he leads youth in summer missions across Canada.
Greg has been involved in many camps and various other ministries. He is currently on the ACOP Emerging Leaders team, which his wife Kim leads. Through this initiative they look to develop young and emerging leaders through programs like EPIC, RAMP and Street Invaders.
Greg is looking forward to this new chapter in his ministry and he is excited about what God is going to do here at CFG.
DAWN GRABURN
Calgary Full Gospel has been Dawn’s home church for 37 years. Dawn and Larry raised their family in the church, club activities, youth group and Bible camps. It has been a joy to be in such a loving, well taught church for so long.
Dawn is a retired school teacher and has served at CFG as a Sunday School teacher, Children’s Pastor, Youth advisor, Small Group Leader, and a member of the Church Board and Mission’s Committee. Dawn is currently serving as a Trustee with the Apostolic Church of Pentecost (ACOP).
Dawn has a passion for Missions and Missional living, and has volunteered with Samaritan’s Purse, Street Invaders, YWAM and other organizations; leading almost 300 people on missions to about 20 countries.
Dawn is looking forward to this next chapter of life, and all that God has planned for CFG!
PETER JOZIASSE
Peter has been married to Anna for 50 years, and has 4 children and 7 grand-children is very proud of his family. He is a retired Petroleum Engineer with 47 years of experience. Peter grew up in a Christian home and has known Jesus as Saviour and Lord for over 65 years. He has been attending CFG for last 22 years and has served CFG as Trustee, Treasurer, and small group leader. Peter served in prior churches as Elder, Deacon, home group leader, youth leader, and Sunday school teacher.
Peter is the founder of Sonshine Community Services. He served as a (parent) director in high school and university music associations. He loves being a healthy, helpful and contributing part of the body of Christ, wherever God chooses to place him. Working with numbers is a passion for him, so being CFG Treasurer is a good fit. He also enjoys playing racquetball, working on jigsaw and Sudoku puzzles and building a model railroad.
KAREN MIDDLETON
Karen Middleton is married to Geoff Middleton and has a married daughter and son-in-law in Toronto with 2 wonderful grandchildren and a daughter living in Calgary. Karen is ordained with ACOP. She was a Principal of a Christian School and pastored families for over 36 years in Ottawa. Karen is a strong supporter of Missions and helped train up young people for short term missions. Most recently Karen and Geoff co-pioneered two Prayer Houses, one in Israel and the other in the East Ottawa Region. She was a regular teacher at the Ottawa School of the Bible for 16 years. Karen has taken teams of young people on Mission trips and assisted in the development of an inner city Church in Ottawa.
OUR DEACONS
ALEISTER ABADEJOS
Born and raised in the Philippines, Aleister Abadejos embarked on a life-changing journey to Canada in December 2012 and has been blessed to be a part of the CFG community ever since. His spiritual journey took a profound turn in March 2014 when he wholeheartedly accepted Jesus as his Lord and Saviour, and he’s been walking in faith with renewed purpose, passion, and joy ever since.
Aleister and his wife, Lilhette, are blessed with three incredible children, whom they’re raising to serve His Kingdom with passion, dedication, and purpose. Serving as an Usher and co-leading the Southeast Home Group at CFG has been a transformative privilege that has deepened his faith and sense of community.
Aleister’s heart desire is to serve God and God’s people with humility, inspire others to experience God’s love, and amplify God’s grace and mercy in every aspect of life. He is committed to being a vessel for God's purpose, and he’s confident that God’s mercy and grace will continue to transform his life in profound ways, empowering him to be a beacon of hope and light to others.
“As a follower of Christ, I recognize that my life may be the only reflection of God's love that some people encounter, and I’m dedicated to living a life that shines God’s light with authenticity, compassion, and joy.” - Aleister Abadejos
ADA AKPUH
Ada Akpuh and her husband Jude started coming to Calgary Full Gospel in 2014 after they moved from Fort McMurray. They have three children who are also involved in the church.
Ada helps out in the children’s ministry and has been a trustee for a few years. She is excited at the direction The Lord is leading the church. She loves the church body and appreciates how the Holy Spirit is leading CFG in the direction of prayer and The Word impacting the members and community around.
Ada has been a Christian for many years but her love for the King of her heart Jesus is as new as if she gave her life today.
TUNJI ANJORIN
Tunji Anjorin has been married to his wife, Sero, since November 2016, and together they have a daughter, Arireoluwa Amari. In October 2019, they immigrated to Canada from Nigeria and have been faithful members of the CFG community since that time.
He is employed as a Systems Administrator with eSentire Inc., a cybersecurity services firm. Upon arriving in Calgary, Tunji and his wife felt a clear conviction that CFG was where God had called them to worship and serve. His desire is to devote himself wholeheartedly to the work of God’s house, serving as a vessel to encourage and strengthen both members and visitors alike.
Tunji was raised in a Christian home where biblical values were instilled from an early age. He attended various Bible schools and camps that further reinforced these teachings, and the Christ-centered example of his parents left a lasting impression on his life. During his teenage years, he established a personal relationship with God through prayer, worship, and the study of Scripture, which continues to shape his deep love for the Lord today.
ALEX CRUZ MALDONADO
Alex Cruz Maldonado is a subcontractor specializing in granite, marble, and quartz countertops. Originally from Honduras, Alex was born and raised there before moving to Canada in 2004. Spanish is his first language, and his Hispanic heritage remains an important part of who he is.
In 2006, Alex dedicated his life to the Lord, and soon after, he met his wife, Lori. Lori had two wonderful children whom Alex embraced and loved as his own. In 2008, Alex and Lori married, beginning their journey as Christ followers together. In 2011, they welcomed their son.
In 2018, Alex and Lori began attending CFG, which has since become their spiritual home. Alex’s heart for CFG is that it would always be a place where those who feel broken or hopeless can find refuge, healing, and a sense of belonging. He envisions a community rooted in unity, friendship, and love for one another.
Alex’s love for the Lord runs deep: “I love Him because He first loved me. God showed me mercy and grace when I needed it most. He knows the desire of my heart to live for Him and serve Him. To Him be all the glory and honor. Amen!”
JONATHAN MALLARI
Jonathan Mallari is married to his wife, Lishelle, and together they have three children. Jonathan worked in the hotel industry from 2004 to 2024, serving in Engineering Maintenance and eventually becoming Assistant Director of Engineering. After two decades, he transitioned into a new chapter, stepping away from hospitality to become a full-time electrical contractor, now leading his own company with two employees.
Since moving to Canada, CFG has been Jonathan’s home church. He has served faithfully as an usher, using the gifts and abilities God has entrusted to him. Jonathan also leads and teaches in a Filipino Bible Study group, where he finds joy in helping others grow in their faith. His heart’s desire is to be part of advancing God’s Kingdom wherever the Lord places him.
“Jesus gave His life for me. He loves me, and He changed the direction of my life. In Him, I found hope, victory, satisfaction, and true meaning. There are not enough words to express His beauty and love for me, so I gave my life to Him, and I strive daily to please Him. I long for the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, so I may live according to His ways—a life that is pleasing to Him, loving Him in return, and serving Him through serving others.” - Jonathan Mallari
GEOFF MIDDLETON
Geoff Middleton was born in Manitoba, and as a child in a military family he moved around the country, living in Rivers Manitoba, Victoria BC, Ottawa Ontario, Edmonton Alberta and also overseas in Hemer Germany and Salisbury UK. His family finally settled in his father’s native city of Calgary where he graduated from University of Calgary as a civil engineer in 1976. He has been married to Karen, an ordained minister, for 50 years and has two children, two grandchildren and a granddog. Geoff was saved at Queens Park Full Gospel in the late 70’s and received his foundational training in that assembly. After working in the resource sector in Calgary for Shell, Petrofina and PetroCanada, he moved to Ottawa in 1984 to work for Transport Canada and Health Canada in the project management field where he managed projects with multi-million dollar budgets. In Ottawa he served on the board of a large church, taught in the bible school, led a home group and helped found a thriving prayer house in Ottawa and Israel. Now retired, he moved back to Calgary in 2020 to be with his daughter, his two brothers and Karen’s sisters. He started attending CFG and has served as a Deacon since 2022. He and Karen lead a home group in NW Calgary and they both serve in CFG Kids helping to train up the next generation to serve the Lord.
AFFILIATION
As a church we’re affiliated with the ACOP (Apostolic Church of Pentecost) in Canada. To learn more about the statement of faith we align with as a local church, see the links below.