Interim National Director
Don joined the staff of Bridges for Peace Canada in December, 2013, following seven years as a volunteer BFP representative. He studied at McMaster Divinity College and pastored Baptist churches for twelve years. Secular employment followed for twenty years. During this period, God opened his eyes to the centrality of Israel in his purposes. He is passionate to see more believers have this revelation. In addition, building relationships with the Jewish community in Winnipeg, Canada and Israel is an immense privilege afforded by being on the Bridges leadership team.
National Development Director
Victoria has been working for Bridges for Peace Canada since 2005. Prior to that she was the Executive Director of Masterworks Studio, a Christian school of dance and fine arts, which she founded in 1998. In 1997, God dramatically began to show her the significance of the covenant He has with the people and land of Israel. That same year, she and her husband began their support of Bridges for Peace through the Adopt an Immigrant program. Her responsibilities as National Development Director include a focus on prayer ministry, special events, and public speaking. Victoria received her Associate of Divinity degree from Masters International University of Divinity in 2024.
National Director Emeritus
Rev. John Howson and his wife Ruth were BFP volunteers in Israel in 1994. After that time, he worked with the Canadian national office and was the national director from 1997-2012. John has developed a vibrant work on behalf of Israel among Canadian Christians as well as a strong relationship with the Jewish community throughout Canada. He has served on the Bridges for Peace International Board and is a sought-after speaker and preacher on Israel-related topics.
National Director Emeritus
Eric currently serves part-time as National Director Emeritus with Bridges for Peace (BFP) helping develop the ministry in Atlantic Canada and the Ottawa region. Previously, Eric served as National Director for BFP from 2011–2019 overseeing and representing the ministry in Canada. He led discipleship tours to Israel, served on BFP International’s Senior Leadership team and the International Board of Directors 2013-2016. Eric and Rebecca currently reside in Halifax, NS. They lived and worked in Winnipeg, MB for eight years, in Halifax/Dartmouth, NS for most of their life, with four years in Ottawa. They have three married children and six grandchildren.
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