Pastor Ben and Thelma Kjiersdam have been involved in full time ministry since 1986. They have three grown children. Pastor Benny graduated from EPBC (Eastern Pentecostal Bible College) in 1986 with a Bachelor of Theology Degree.
He became the lead pastor of Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle in August of 2005. Pastor Ben loves to communicate the word of God. His desire is to see people come to know Christ and to grow in their relationship with Him. This is expressed in the Vision and Goals he has developed for our church.
OUR VISION:
We exist to produce fully devoted followers of Christ.
OUR GOALS:
*To encourage meaningful encounters with God
*To cultivate an environment where the moving of the Holy Spirit is evident
*To nurture believers to lead a spirit filled life
*To be intentional and creative in evangelism
*To train and equip people for ministry
*To promote activities that develop relationships within the Body of Christ.