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New BC Conference VP for Administration/Executive Secretary

Pastor Alrick Watson

After an intense search, the British Columbia Conference Board of Directors voted to elect Pastor Alrick Watson, Senior Pastor of Westminster and New Life Churches, to serve as the New VP for Administration/Executive Secretary of our Conference, effective January 1, 2022.

Pastor Alrick Watson is married to Tara (Preschool Teacher) for 21 years and they have two children: Shovonna (grade 12) and Malachi (grade 9), both students at our Deer Lake School. Pastor Watson brings a wealth of experience through his 18 plus years of faithful service in ministry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Burman University (former Canadian University College in Lacombe), and a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University Theological Seminary, Berrien Springs, MI, USA.  He began his pastoral ministry officially in 2013 as the pastor of the Quesnel and Williams Lake Churches (2013-2019).  He then accepted a call to serve as the Westminster Church Associate Pastor and New Life Church pastor (2019-2021). Earlier this year he was appointed as the Senior Pastor of the Westminster Church while continuing to be the New Life Church pastor. Pastor Watson is highly appreciated by his local congregations for his dedication and commitment to a solid preaching of the Word, a shepherding care for “his” flock, and for conducting profound Bible studies to those who seek the truth. He is blessed with a bright organizational mindset and his attention to details is superb.  Both these traits are highly important for someone serving in this position. Above all, Pastor Alrick, has demonstrated enough evidence of being a humble, dedicated, and visionary servant — one who walks with the Lord, daily.

The churches pastored by Pastor Watson grew and many souls were won for God’s Kingdom, through his inspiring leadership over the years. Before joining our Ministerial Team, Pastor Watson also served as a Supervisor, Assistant Publishing Ministry Director & Director in Ontario and Alberta (2002-2013) and has led several literature evangelism campaigns in Canada. God has blessed him with a special gift of connecting with people and sharing the good news of salvation in Christ.

Elder Mark Johnson, SDACC President, expressed himself with the following words regarding Pastor Watson: “I am deeply appreciative of the skill and love for both people and Jesus that Alrick Watson has shown through the years that I’ve known him.  I am confident that he will be an effective Executive Secretary for the British Columbia Conference.  Congratulations to Alrick and to the BC Conference.  This is an excellent partnership.”

Elder Wesley Torres, BC Conference President adds: “On behalf of our BC Conference Administrative Team, I am happy to welcome Pastor Alrick Watson as its newest member. Pastor Watson has wonderful qualities as a leader and servant that will enhance our ability to offer a great service to our Constituency. I am certain that our Heavenly Father will bless him as he devotes his time in ministering to His church in this new capacity. I kindly request our church members to pray for him and his family.”

The BC Conference is working diligently to find a suitable replacement for the Senior Pastor positions in the Westminster and New Life Churches. 

British Columbia Conference Administration