
Abe Chan
Senior Pastor at Fraser Lands Church

Abe Chan
Senior Pastor at Fraser Lands Church
I grew up in Vancouver in a non-Christian home. While studying architecture in Winnipeg, I received Christ into my life at the age of 19. Shortly afterwards, I fell in love with Deb and we got married in 1987. We feel blessed to have a son. Since my calling to pastoral ministry in 2003, I have been trying to follow the Lord as best as I can. This has meant: discerning God’s will with my family, leaving my architectural career after 15 years, going back to school at 41 years of age for a seminary education, serving as a pastor at Fraser Lands Church since 2004, getting ordained in 2009, and being installed as the Senior Pastor in 2018.
The words of the Apostle Paul have become my life verse for ministry: “On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts” (1 Thess. 2:4). The Lord has placed in my heart a deep passion for “The Spiritual Practices of Church Renewal” and “Being a Loving Presence of Christ in Our Neighborhoods.” Aside from ministry, my favourite foods include crab and prime rib, preferably eaten at the same time! I love fishing, gardening, and hockey, and will remain a Canucks fan to the end. I also enjoy travelling and spending time with family and friends.