About FOI Canada
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry—Canada was launched in 1998 in a joint ministry venture as the Canadian arm of The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.
Robert Gottselig is the Canadian Director of The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry–Canada. Our Head Office is conveniently situated in Toronto, Ontario.
We actively minister throughout Canada in a variety of venues hosting Bible conferences, prophecy conferences, and speaking in churches. In our outreach, literature distribution, and radio broadcasts in six Canadian markets, FOI Canada is a worldwide evangelical ministry proclaiming biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to the Jewish people.
For more information or to schedule events in your area, phone the Head Office at (905) 457-6830; toll free at (888) 664-2584; or contact us here.
Our Team
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Robert Gottselig
Canadian Director
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Robert oversees and directs The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry—Canada. He is the host of ‘In News Surrounding Israel’ and Cruizin’ For Zion. His love for God and His Word has given him a passion to speak on the importance of having a proper Biblical understanding concerning Israel, the Jewish people and Messiah Jesus. -
John Plantz
Church & Field Ministries Director
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John speaks at churches and conferences across Canada, the United States and in Guatemala. John is a board member of the Canadian Magen David Adom. He earned his Bachelor's of Religious Education/Teaching Degree, and Master's degree in Ministry at Briercrest Schools/Archeology at the Hebrew Union College. John is a Zionist and lover of Israel and loves to share the whole Hebrew Bible and the coming of Messiah Jesus. -
Ralph Lavallee
Church Ministries Representative
Ralph came to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in 1985 and was immediately impacted with a love and desire for the Word of God, which eventually produced a Bachelor of Theology Degree from Christian Bible College, NC. Serving the city of Vancouver, British Columbia for over thirty years in the public transportation industry has deepened Ralph’s conviction that all people need the Savior Jesus Christ. It is the desire of Ralph’s heart to communicate that eternal and life-changing gospel of hope to others.
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Jared Esser
Church Ministries Representative
Jared joined FOI Canada as an intern and currently serves as a full-time Church Ministries Representative in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jared completed his Bachelor’s degree in History at the University of Winnipeg. Jared has a heart for solid Biblical doctrine and combined with his education in history, he looks forward to sharing how history supports the Biblical account. In Fall of 2022, he completed the 'Bridges' program.
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Roy Hiebert
Church Ministries Representative
Roy joined FOI Canada as an intern and currently serves as a full-time Church Ministries Representative in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Roy became a Christian at 23 and graduated from Bible College in 1990. He has worked as pastor and chaplain for the past 20+ years. Roy also worked in retail, customer service and as a hotel Night Auditor. His involvement with FOI Canada began by attending prophecy conferences, Honour Israel nights, Town Hall meetings and church events. He also attends many functions in the Jewish Community and has handed out Hanukkah boxes at the local Jewish Campus. Roy has travelled to Israel twice on FOI sponsored tours. In Fall of 2022, he completed the 'Bridges' program.
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Aaron LeGrow
Ministry Advancement Representative
Aaron brings extensive leadership experience, having served as a Senior Pastor for over 35 years. He has given Leadership not only to the churches he has pastored but also given leadership to three different Denomination boards, one Non-Profit board and one Mission board. As a recent FOI Bridges graduate, Aaron and Debbie’s deep love for Israel, the Jewish people, and the ministry of FOI makes him a perfect fit for the FOI Advancement Position. Aaron will engage FOI supporters through email correspondence, telephone calls, and in-person meetings.
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Yuri Rogaev
Field Ministries Representative
Yuri lives in Edmonton, AB and is a graduate of Living Word Bible School with a BA in Biblical Studies and a former student of FOI's Gesherim Program. Yuri along with his wife Amy and their love for the Lord, the Ministry and the Jewish people, has us very excited here in Canada to the doors God is opening for them.
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Tiauna Lodewyk
Intern
Tiauna is an FOI Canada Intern in Ontario, Canada. Tiauna studied French at the Word of Life Bible School in Quebec and now studies Business at the University of Western Ontario. She loves building bridges between Christians and Jewish people and seeing more gentile Christians connect to the land and people of Israel. She is passionate about showing and sharing the love of the Jewish Messiah in Israel and around the world.
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Benjamin Boulerice
Intern
Benjamin is an FOI Canada Intern in Montreal, Quebec. Benjamin studies at The Word of Life Bible School in Hungary and has been sharing the love of the Messiah in the streets of 15 countries. Benjamin has a strong calling to serve the Jewish people, in Montreal and all around the world. He is passionate about sharing his faith with people, but even more to equip others to do the same.
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Korrine
Office Manager
Korrine manages all aspects of the Canadian Head Office which include day-to-day operations, leading and supervising personnel, HR, finance, and administration. Korrine also creates our Up Close with FOI Canada E-Newsletter. She graduated from Georgian College with an Advertising & Marketing diploma. Korrine is always joyful and excited to lend a helping hand wherever she can, using her God-given spiritual gift of helps. -
Daniel
Accountant
Daniel maintains the accounting systems and payroll for FOI Canada. He earned both his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration Degree from Pensacola Christian College. Daniel seeks to improve FOI's financial efficiency for the glory of God. -
Linda
Office Assistant
Linda is responsible for answering phones, handling and processing donations and orders, as well as assisting in outgoing shipments. Linda graduated from Ontario Bible College/Tyndale Bible College with a three-year diploma. Linda enjoys using the talents the Lord has given her to serve and connect with constituents in Canada. -
Karen
Office Assistant
Karen answers phone calls and maintains the inventory and shipping for FOI Canada. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Religious Education from Washington Bible College and studied toward a Master of Religious Education at London Baptist Bible College. Karen enjoys interacting with both FOI staff and constituents across Canada. -
Sheba
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Sheba answers phone calls, handles and processes donations and orders, and helps maintain the inventory and shipping for FOI Canada, as well as any other day-to-day ministry service operations required. Sheba is highly enthusiastic and passionate about utilizing her God-given gifts of administration to serve wherever the Lord places her.
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Pete Stec
Digital Media Coordinator
Pete takes care of website updates, social media, graphic design, and video production for FOI Canada. As a graduate of Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa, and Niagara College in Welland, Ontario, Pete has been working in the TV broadcasting industry for over 30 years with Christian ministries and is a strong advocate for God’s Chosen People and for their need to know their Messiah. Pete, along with his wife Deb and 3 teen “children”, make their home in the Niagara Region of Southern Ontario.
BOARD MEMBERS / OFFICERS
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Mr. William King, Board Chair
President
The Nova Group Inc.,
HR & Leadership Consulting
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Rev. William Sutter, Member
Former Executive Director
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
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Mr. David Roach, Secretary / Treasurer
Broker
Dave Roach Realty
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Dr. James (Jim) Showers, President
Executive Director
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry
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Mr. David Benner, Board Vice Chair
Retired, Airport Design Engineer
Urban Engineers, Inc.
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Pastor Robert Snell, Member
Interim Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church