Meet the LivingStones Team

Helen Bergen lives in the village of Sparta with her hubby, Bob (aka Menno), of 21 years, and four of five children: Emily, Ashley, Mikhaila & Sam. Alannah, her oldest, lives in Peterborough. Helen came into a personal relationship with the Lord in 1993, and has since been passionate to know Him better every day and to be used by Him in kingdom building. She serves as the managing editor of LivingStones Magazine, in youth and missions ministries in her church, and also works part-time at Christian Horizons. And last but definitely not least, Helen operates a personal taxi service for her children. The phone number for this service will remain unlisted!

Stephanie Nickel is a Certified Personal Trainer with Good Life. She works at Women’s Only above the Superstore in St. Thomas. She also runs an online editing and writing busines (writechoice.biz). Stephanie and her family have lived in St. Thomas for 25 years. Her second oldest, Joshua, is preparing for ministry at Nipiwan Bible College in Saskatchewan. He is in his second year and loving it. Nathaniel and Sarah are still living at home but are making plans to leave the nest in the next couple of years. Her hubby of 27 years, Dave, is making no such plans.

Lini Sopoco resides in the outskirts of St. Thomas with her wonderful other half (we’re both better) of 25 years. She wears many hats: Advertising Sales at Living Stones, Senior Referral Consultant, grafter, junior farmer and egg collector of her three hens, and not least of all, mother of three grown boys who are building their testimony. She thanks God for rescuing her from the darkness in 1984 and continuing to give her new life every day.

Linda Shaw

In 1974, Linda rededicated her life to Jesus.  This started an incredible journey, which continues to this day. She served with Youth With A Mission for a number of years, and has had the wonderful privilege of traveling to over 13 different countries, smuggling Bibles and meeting Mother Teresa. In 2003, Linda and Don, her husband of 20 years, along with their three now teenagers, moved from Hamilton to the growing metropolis of St. Thomas. Besides being part of the Living Stones Advertising team, Linda is a full-time domestic engineer/chauffeur to her very busy family and a part time school van driver.  Linda has a heart for evangelism and revival. She is excited to see LivingStones used as a tool to introduce people to Jesus Christ.

Jamie McArthur is a former police officer and currently a Labour Affairs Officer with the Federal Department of Labour and works out of London ON. Jamie and Brenda are enjoying there 30th year of marriage together and are proud of and thankful for their 3 grown sons. Jamie says he is a “Billy Graham statistic” as that is how he came to commit his life to Christ in 1987. He has a passion for ministry to men and is the Field Representative for Promise Keepers Canada in the St. Thomas and Elgin County area. Jamie also has a passion for teaching, discipleship, fitness and nutrition. He has completed several distance events as a competitive walker including complete marathon distances. It is his desire to follow his passions and honour God by finishing strong in the “race set before him”, with God’s help of course.

Rebekah Crocker (bio to come)

Chris Crocker (bio to come)

Andre Reda lives in St. Thomas with his wife, Michelle, and five children. He is the director of Elgin Area Youth For Christ and also offers parenting seminars for parents of teens. To learn about hosting a seminar in your church or community, give Andre a call at 519 633 6538.