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Chaplains
Todd’s been a full-time campus pastor at UBCO since 2016 after previously working as a pastor, professor and missionary in several countries. He loves to explore with students and faculty how all things—what we study, what we research, what we imagine and hope—‘hold together in Christ’ (Colossians 1:17). He is a sessional lecturer at UBCO and is also the coordinating chaplain for the campus’s new Spiritual and Multifaith Services.
Todd is an ordained pastor in the Christian Reformed Church and lives in Kelowna with his wife and three children.
UBC-Okanagan
Rev. Dr. Todd Statham
Okanagan college
Curtis Meliefste
Curtis started in Fall 2023 as part-time campus pastor at Okanagan College. A husband, father of five, preacher, and long-time youth pastor in the Lower Mainland, he’s now studying at Calvin Seminary to become an ordained pastor of the Christian Reformed Church. He brings fresh energy to campus work and a passion for Christ along with theological integrity and a love for good conversation.
Curtis admits to being a wannabe hobby farmer who occasionally puts aside his coffee cup and theology book to earn some callouses on his “dominie hands” at his family’s dairy farm in the north Okanagan.
Student Leader
Program
What is your passion?
The Student Leaders Program challenges students to integrate their studies with their faith through creative and timely endeavours that benefit the university community.
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Talk to Todd if you have an idea to pursue!
2025-26 Resonate Emerging Leader
Dorothy Cui: Exploring the Christian Imagination
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2024-25 CRCMA Student Leadership Grant Zach Shukalov and Caleb Faust: “Heresy: Knowing Christian truth - by learning what it’s not"
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2022-23 Resonate Emerging Leader
Eliyah Brawdy: "Science and Faith in Conversation"
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2021-22 CRCMA Student Leaders
Sharon and Rachael Ilesanmi: "Reading While Black: The Bible as a Monument of Hope for the Black Community"
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2021-22 Resonate Emerging Leader Jacqueline Tams: "Psychology and Faith in Conversation"
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2020-21 CRCMA Student Leaders Gabriella Pienaar and Jacqueline Tams: "Decolonizing Christianity"
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2018-19 Resonate Emerging Leader Osei Fordwour: "Science and Faith in Conversation"