EMPOWERED

KNOW GOD | MAKE DISCIPLES | IMPACT CULTURE

OUR MISSION & VISION

Ministering from its current location since 1963, Departure Bay Baptist Church is a member of the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific.

Our Mission is “To cause the name of Jesus Christ to be exalted, God glorified, and believers to be built up as together we reach out with the gospel to the lost.” To simplify, you will hear us talk about having a Passion for God, a Compassion for People.
 
This is further emphasized in our Vision which is “To be people empowered by the Holy Spirit, to know God intimately, are equipped to make disciples of Jesus Christ, and impact the culture with the Truth”
 
Our church is composed of an entire spectrum of backgrounds. We have a vibrant group of families with young children and teens, a growing and energetic crew of young adults, married couples, singles, and last, but not least, an active body of service oriented seniors.
 
While a significant portion of our annual budget is used to support missionaries throughout the world, our main focus is reaching out to the people God has placed in our local surroundings. We suffer no shortage of opportunities to serve with 2 public schools and a high school within our community, and an independently operated day care centre situated on church property
 

OUR STAFF

JEFFREY THUDIAN

Lead Pastor

Born in Canada yet raised in India, Jeffrey grew up in a Godly family with a heritage of teachers, preachers and evangelists. Jeffrey returned to Canada for two years of Bible School at Capernwray Harbour, followed by a university education while serving Vancouver Island congregations. After serving for a season as the Director of Studies at a Capernwray Bible School, Jeffrey began serving as the Associate Pastor at Departure Bay Church, and in 2024 he transitioned into the role of Lead Pastor. Jeffrey loves to teach the Bible and desires people to come to know Living Word Jesus Christ as we look at the written Word. 

ADAM PRICE

Pastoral Intern

Adam was born and raised in BC, spending his formative years here in Nanaimo. After a few years away traveling with Christian missions and serving on staff at churches in Kelowna, Adam and his wife Marissa returned to Nanaimo in 2023. He has a passion for music, thoughtful Bible teaching, and helping people view the peaks and valleys of life with an eternal perspective in Christ. Adam enjoys hiking, photography, writing music, and taking in a good book. He is excited to be on staff at DBBC to serve the Lord, serve the community, and to forward the church’s mission of causing the name of Jesus Christ to be exalted, God glorified, and believers to be built up as together we reach out with the gospel to the lost.

MARISSA PRICE

Family Ministry Director

Marissa has a deep passion for helping families discover Jesus and make disciples in their homes, believing that faith begins and grows within the family. With years of experience working in Youth and Children’s Ministry, Marissa has had the privilege of seeing young lives transformed by the Gospel. Born in Newfoundland and raised in Ontario, Marissa made the move to British Columbia in 2021, where she met her husband Adam and decided to make Nanaimo home. Marissa loves spending time in nature with friends and family, camping, kayaking, and hiking. Marissa firmly feels that this job is a blessing and she looks forward to being a blessing to those Departure Bay Church serves.

NATASHA MUNRO

Office Adminstrator

Natasha Munro has proudly called Nanaimo home since 2019, residing with her husband and their three daughters. As the DBBC administrator, Natasha sees her role as more than just a job; it’s a chance to facilitate connections within our church family and support our pastors. She finds fulfillment in family moments, enjoys the coastal beauty of Nanaimo, embraces outdoor adventures, and values the creative aspects of her work, including extending hospitality. Natasha views God’s provision of the administrator role at DBBC as a great blessing. She deeply treasures the meaningful community at the heart of our church and is dedicated to nurturing a warm and welcoming environment for all who walk through our doors.

JANIQUE CAMPBELL

YFC Youth Leader

Janique moved to Nanaimo from the Caribbean to further her studies in nutrition. She started volunteering with YFC Nanaimo shortly after because of her passion for God and compassion for young people. She saw the struggle young girls faced in the society and wanted to become part of the solution to empower our youth and lead them to find their identity in Christ. God called her into full-time ministry in 2018 where she began as a YFC intern and is now a full-time staff member and as been partnering with DBBC since.

In her spare time Janique loves reading or listening to audiobooks, watching movies and connecting with her friends and family living all over the world. She loves travelling where she can see and experience different cultures and cuisine, and see the natural beauty of God’s creation.