GCF - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• BOARD TRUSTEE
• CEO
• PRESIDENT

Chad Bruneski was raised in a family committed to faith-based ministry. While working through his degree at Simon Fraser University, Chad focused on business administration and marketing. After a successful career of 12 years in pharmaceutical and medical device sales, Chad served as Executive Pastor at his home church before coming to GCF in 2015. Chad assumed the role of President after serving over two years as Executive Vice President under the direction of Founder Stuart Rempel. Chad continues to work to see ministry thrive and the Great Commission fulfilled. Chad and Sarah Bruneski and their five children live in Chilliwack, B.C. They are committed worshippers and servants at Central Community Church. They also are involved in the special needs and adoption communities having first hand experience in both.

Job Titles:

• BOARD TRUSTEE
• Member of the GCF Board

David Anderson is a farmer and businessman from Frontier Saskatchewan. He served for almost 20 years as the Member of Parliament for Cypress Hills - Grasslands in Saskatchewan. The last 10 years of his political career was focused on issues of Human Rights, particularly the right of people to believe as they choose and to live out those beliefs in freedom. Since stepping down as MP in 2019 he has continued to advocate for Religious Freedom both in Canada and around the globe.

Job Titles:

• BOARD TRUSTEE
• Member of the GCF Board

Henry has enjoyed success in both his personal and professional life. He and wife, Peggy, celebrated 46 years of marriage in 2018. They have been blessed with two children and seven grandchildren and feel grateful to God for his faithfulness and provision. In 2015, Henry successfully placed the construction company he started in 1970, Hamm Construction Ltd., into the capable hands of his sons, Bob and Brad. In his retirement, Henry continues to be actively involved in ministry and leadership roles to help his community. Henry has been active in leadership over his lifetime. He continues to serve as an Advisory Board Member with Teen Challenge Canada Men's Centre in Allan, Saskatchewan. He is also Co-Chair of a capital fundraising initiative to provide a 24 bed centre for women, being built in Saskatchewan; he will also be leading the construction of the centre. Previously, Henry served as a Board Member and Board Chair for Gospel Echoes Canada West, as well as a Board Member with Saskatoon Mennonite Care Services. He has also remained actively involved as a member and volunteer at Saskatoon Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church for 50 years and is currently serving as an Elder and Moderator. He is passionate about the Great Commission Foundation because it is a great way to assist the many smaller missionary groups and projects that do not have the time or tools to manage the accounting requirements of a non-profit organization. He believes the Great Commission Foundation is a great option for them, as GCF has the tools and a skilled team to assist them with handling donations, receipting & accounting, meeting CRA's requirements, and providing other administrative support. This gives the mission organizations greater freedom to carry out the work to which God called them, allowing them to focus on ministry rather than administration.

Job Titles:

• BOARD TRUSTEE
• Member of the GCF Board

Norm has enjoyed a wide range of experience in business and ministry. His innovative

Job Titles:

• CHAIRMAN of the BOARD
• FOUNDER
• Member of the GCF Board

Stuart, has a Bachelors degree in business administration and economics. After spending 10 years with a family manufacturing business in Saskatchewan, he worked in fund development for a major Christian charity. There he gained invaluable experience with the administrative and accounting needs of missions. In 2002, he launched the Great Commission Foundation, initially to provide estate planning for Christians. However, individuals started approaching Stuart with an entirely different need. They were operating charitable projects and ministries, but were unable to receipt donors. Stuart responded to this need through GCF, as the mandate and working relationships with potential missions came into focus. He saw the Great Commission Foundation grow substantially over the next 15 years and he continued to develop GCF to provide individuals and organizations a place where they get the Administrative and Government Compliance expertise needed to thrive in ministry. In 2017, Stuart stepped out of the role of GCF President, passing the mantle of leadership to Chad Bruneski, who had been serving as Executive Vice President at GCF for two years. Stuart remains actively involved with the Great Commission Foundation as Chairman of the Board, Senior Advisor, and partner in Growth and Development.