Meet the Team

Leadership Team

Having a great program team is only part of the equation. Our staff are supported by a strong leadership team, with the experience and resources to teach, supervise, and assist staff as challenges arise.

  • Kristian Wold

    Executive Director

    (on leave to January 2025)

    All of us at Kuriakos are extending a warm welcome to Rev. Kristian Wold as he joins our community in a new role. We look forward to the ministry we will do together. Kristian's experience in ministry has him well-positioned to guide Kuriakos' philosophy and growth.

  • Paul Kopjar

    Acting Executive Director

    Paul has been involved in the Kuriakos community for many years.

    Programming, staffing, marketing, administration, he does it all.

    Have a question? I bet Paul knows the answer.


  • Program Director

    Kendra has a long history in camp ministry, having worked at 8 other camps before joining our full-time team. Included in that, Kendra served as an intern here at Kuriakos in the fall of 2011. Kendra's passion is to see children, youth and families grow in their faith, and to assist young leaders as they develop.


  • AMBER ALLeN

    Hospitality Director

    Amber joined the Kuriakos team in February 2022, moving to Alberta from Manitoba. She is very excited to support this community.

    Amber brings lots of experience at previous camps, ranging from cook to director and more. She shares a love for cooking, enthusiasm for helping kids enjoy the outdoors, and a passion for hospitality.


    Come on out to Kuriakos, where Amber is ready to welcome you!

  • Pam Ropcean

    Property Director

    We appreciate her vastly superior construction skills (at least compared to the rest of us) and her attention to detail when caring for our facilities.


    Do you have skills or time to offer?

    I'm sure Pam would love to connect if you have skills or time!

  • Art Weiss

    Administration Director

    Art has served in a variety of camp positions at a couple of camps, including ED, as well as serving as pastor to a couple of ELCA congregations. Art has a background in accounting, preaching, administration, and having a great laugh. You'll hear it when you meet him!


Internship

Kuriakos offers internship programs for 6-18 months. 

We work with both students and non-students to meet their learning and growth goals. 

Internship Application

Interested in learning more about Camp Ministry? Growing your Leadership Skills? Giving Back to the Community?


Consider an Internship at Kuriakos!

We're a fun team that believes you should love what you do.
As any of our alumni or current staff will tell you, this is a great community for sharing, learning, and growing. We'd love to welcome you to our team and community.


“I came to Kuriakos with no idea what I was getting into, but I found so much more than I could have imagined.  I have experienced incredible community here: from strong mentors as well as my fellow interns, I have learned so much that I will use in future outdoor ministry positions and anywhere else God takes me.”   --Katie Bode, 2012 intern

Check out the Internship Job Posting and Job Description for more details.


To apply, email a resume and cover letter in pdf format to Program Director Kendra Freeland at kendra@kuriakos.ab.ca or call 403.746.2702

Staff Alumni... a tradition of community

Kuriakos is community. We are built by people who serve on staff, offer their skills as volunteers, and join us as campers.

Alumni are encouraged to remain active at Kuriakos, ensuring our enduring legacy for future generations.