Our Team: Faculty & Staff
Horizon’s team of faculty and staff are exemplary Christian leaders who are making a positive impact on our students. We are proud to say that our people are an institutional strength.
These people provide positive examples of a life devoted to God, they are knowledgeable, and they care.

Our student satisfaction rates with faculty and staff rank higher than other Canadian 4-year private institutions.*
*National survey conducted in 2021 by RNL
Our student satisfaction rates with faculty and staff rank higher than other Canadian 4-year private institutions.*
*National survey conducted in 2025 by RNL
Faculty care about me as an individual.
The institution shows concern for students as individuals.
“The staff and faculty show consideration and care for each student enrolled. I received more than just education from my classes. I have received support in my personal, professional, and spiritual life from Horizon. I would recommend this institution to anyone interested in post-secondary education.”
– 2025 Student Satisfaction Survey Comment
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Shelley Kauffeldt, M.A.
Global Missions
David Newman, D.Min.
Pentecostal History | Biblical Studies
Will Sloos, D.Min. (in progress)
Pentecostal History
Staff

Elly Blackaby
Reception & Hospitality Coordinator (On Maternity Leave)

George Dyck
Maintenance

Dawn Friesen
IT (Contract)

Wendy Holmes
Director of Academic Success
Leang Sum
Janitor
Our student satisfaction rates with faculty and staff rank higher than other Canadian 4-year private institutions.*
*National survey conducted in 2021 by RNL
Faculty care about me as an individual.
The campus staff are caring and helpful.
Students feel welcome on campus.
Administrators are approachable.
Nearly all faculty are knowledgeable in their field.
I am able to experience intellectual growth here.























