Meet Our Pastors
Welcome to Richfield! We are blessed to have a team of dedicated and compassionate pastors who are committed to guiding us on our spiritual journey. Both Pastor Gord & Pastor Steve bring unique gifts and a heartfelt passion for sharing the love and teachings of Christ. They are here to support, inspire, and walk alongside you as we grow together in faith.
Gord Ponak
Lead Pastor
I came to Richfield in late 2018 to serve as the Lead Pastor after serving as a Worship Pastor in Fort McMurray for 13 years. I had never aspired to lead a church, but God’s call ramped up to the place it was irresistible and I didn’t just want to, I had to. My amazing wife Lisa is one of our Worship Leaders and also has the best laugh ever! We have two awesome teenagers - Ashley serves as a Worship Leader and a Kidzone volunteer, and TJ is a valuable part of our Tech Team (lights, camera, action!).
Steve Lagore
Associate Pastor
Pastor Steve Lagore was born and raised in South Africa, the son of missionaries Arthur and Gladys Lagore. He returned to Edmonton, Canada in 1976 where he attended Temple Bible College. He served in lay ministry for 14 years at Edmonton Gospel Temple (Richfield Christian Fellowship) and then in 1990 he responded to God’s call to full time ministry. After ministering for thirteen years as a music and youth minister, Pastor Steve was instrumental in planting Crossroads Christian Assembly in 2005 where he served as lead pastor for 18 years. In 2023 Pastor Steve played a part in the merging of Crossroads Christian Assembly and Richfield Christian Fellowship.
