Our Staff
South Langley Church is caring community filled with awesome people and friendly staff who help us walk through life and explore our faith together. Here are some of them:
Lead Pastor
Rob Ayer
I joined the SLC team in September 2022. I love Jesus and His church. I've been a Pastor for more than 27 years because I have felt called to challenge and encourage Christians in their faith so that they would know and share the love of Christ.
I was born in Ontario but always felt like I was born in the wrong province. Me and my family moved to BC in 2004 and have not looked back - as if to prove the saying, "Wise men come from the east, and fools go back!" I have been happily married to my best friend, Jackie for 31 years, and I am the proud father of our son Joshua (married to Katie) and our daughter, Cailey.
I love listening to all kinds of music, I love to sing, and I try to keep beat (from time to time - see what I did there?) on the drums (like a human metronome). I enjoy hiking the rivers of Chilliwack BC, riding my bike, shooting hoop on our laneway, watching movies (fav. = Raiders of the Lost Ark), and reading fiction and non on my back porch sipping a diet coke, jazz music in the background. And (like everyone else on the planet, it seems) I'm learning how to play pickleball.
Pastor of Next Generations & Worship Ministries
Bryan Penner
I’ve been a youth worker in both churches and parachurch ministries for most of my adult life. In my role here at South Langley I get to work alongside an amazing group of people to plan and implement our youth and young adult programming both on-site and in our community.
I married up, and now my amazing wife Jillian and I are proud parents of SLC’s only pastor’s kid. His hobbies currently consist of eating, sleeping, pooping, and being cute for a few minutes occasionally.
Music and food have always been a big part of how I spend my time. Occasionally I moonlight as a guitar player, and I’m currently re-learning the piano. I also enjoy cooking, and I’ve recently become passionate about cast iron care. I won’t include any other hobbies because they tend to shift, so by the time this bio is published they may have changed.
Administrator/Graphic Design
Dawnelle Guenther
I am SLC's Administrator and Graphic designer. My parents are charter members of South Langley Church and so I have been a part of this church family since my birth. My roots here go deep and I consider it such a blessing to work at a place that I love.
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I've been married to Tony for over 40 years. We have three adult daughters, 2 sons-in-law and five grandkids! As my husband would say, "Our quiver is full!"
When we're not working or spending time with family, Tony and I love exploring British Columbia. I also enjoy knitting, gardening, playing Munzee with people from around the world and creative writing. My life-long dream was realized in July 2021 when I published my first novel!
Custodian
Rod & Ruth Bahnman
I am the Custodian at SLC. My responsibilities cover the cleaning of the indoor spaces and keeping them in readiness for used by the various groups and activities which occur over the week. I joined the staff in July 2021.
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My husband of more than 40 years, and I began attending SLC in 2017, after a move into the Langley area. We become members in 2022. Rod has been an occasional and much appreciated assistant for me in my duties.
We have two adult children and one very energetic grandson. Our senior dog is also a very important family member. In our free time we enjoy walking our dog, gardening, feeding the local birds and spending time near water and relaxing with family and friends. Baking is something I really enjoy doing and Rod & I are on the volunteer team for coffee time after church on Sunday morning.
Life Teams Youth Worker
Peyton Reilly
This is my first year in college after years of volunteering at various events and food programs with Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited. I am currently attending Lifeteams school of youth outreach, and intern for SLY under Bryan’s mentorship.
The first time I worked with vulnerable youth was in Nepal on a mission trip. We worked in Kathmandu with young girls who had been rescued from trafficking. Their stories of forgiveness and redemption changed my heart towards young people and I saw some of the intricate ways God works within their broken worlds.
I grew up in the lower mainland in a separated family. I spend most of my free time creating art, reading, and watching my favourite films. My perfect day includes a walk in the woods, watercolour painting, good food, and some friends to share it with.
Life Teams Youth Worker
Hadassah Robinson
I am one of this year's SLY youth workers, interning under Bryan. Currently I am attending a program called Lifeteams in Abbotsford which is an experience based youth outreach college program. I was born and raised in a Christian environment but my true intimate relationship with Jesus has just begun this year. After completing a course in YWAM (youth with a mission) in Kentucky in Jan 2024, I felt a calling from the Lord to work with youth. God has brought me here to BC to further develop understanding of youth and to further grow my relationship with Him.
I grew up in a small town in Ontario called Bancroft. Having grown up in a small town it was always my dream to travel the world, and I’d say I’m well on my way. I am the youngest of 4 and a daughter to two very amazing people. I am not married… yet but that’s a story for another day.
Growing up I never liked the question “what do you like to do for fun?/ what are your hobbies?”. I always struggled with it because I never fit into a stereotypical “category”. It wasn’t until recently I realized that I like to do a little bit of everything. I enjoy sports such as volleyball and soon to be pickleball. I find enjoyment in all sorts of art, watercolor, sketching etc. as well as music like playing the piano. I like board games and going for walks. There isn’t much I don’t like, and I thank God for that I am able to find enjoyment in His creations.
Address: 20098 22 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 1X4
General inquiries email: info@southlangleychurch.com
Phone: (604) 530-2646
Office Hours: 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday
On Site & Online Sunday Services: 10am - 11:30am