ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP

Our Staff

Rev. Paul Vanden Brink

LEAD PASTOR

Paul was educated at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and pastored in established churches for 13 years before planting Grace Valley Church in 2016. He is married to Jessica and they have four adult children.

Rev. Mark Hordyk

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Mark completed his MDiv at Heritage Theological Seminary after having studied counselling through the School of Biblical Counselling (CCEF). He began as an intern at Grace Valley in 2018 and was ordained and installed as Associate pastor in 2024. He is married to Shivonne and they have two children.

Kate Tigchelaar

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Kate has been the office administrator for Grace Valley for 4 years. She enjoys overseeing a wide variety of responsibilities within the church. Kate earned her Advertising and Marketing degree from Sheridan College and enjoys being able to communicate and promote the many happenings at Grace Valley. She is married to Mike and they have two daughters, two cats, one dog and a whole bunch of koi fish.

Mieke Aasman

After attending Mohawk college in the Child & Youth Worker program, Mieke spent many years working downtown Hamilton as a youth worker and director, growing a deep love for community centered ministry. Mieke lives in Dundas with her husband and two boys. Life is often spent at the rink, either cheering her boys on, or playing the game herself, balanced by quiet moments with a good book when she can find one.

DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES & OPERATIONS

Jessica Vanden Brink

DIRECTOR OF WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Jessica graduated from Redeemer University and worked for several years as a teacher. She is married to Paul and together they have four children. Over the years she has volunteered in the church, leading Bible Studies, coordinating VBS, and heading up Sunday programs for children. Basically, this is her dream job. When she’s looking to unwind she loves spending time with family, puttering around the house or a good game of pickle ball.