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Our Staff

Say hello to the leadership team at East Coast Bible College

Meet our Staff

Say hello to the staff at East Coast Bible College. Got questions for the team? Contact us by clicking here.

Pastor Julia Benwell - College Director

Julia Benwell has been serving as one of the Pastors on staff at Rock Church Halifax since 1990. She is the children's pastor and currently directs Rock Kids at Rock Church, Tiny Treasures Nursery School, and East Coast Bible College. Her decision to commit her life to Christ as a young child greatly influenced her decision initially to work with children.   


Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s University, a Bachelor of Education from Mount Saint Vincent University, a Bible School Diploma, Early Childhood Education, and a Masters of Theology from Acadia University. 


Julia’s heart is to see people of all ages discipled and trained in the things of God. Julia is married to Rick and they have three children, Marc Andrew, Christopher, and Anna.


Email: jbenwell@rockchurch.ca


Major Terrance Hale - College Professor

Pastor Chris Ivany

Pastor Mike Poworoznyk - College Professor