Sid has pastored Hope Community Church since 1996. Prior to that he was a vice principal and middle school teacher at John Knox Christian School in Burnaby. He has always loved teaching and working with people. Teaching and influencing people in their growth is a passion of his. Sid attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan. He has also studied at UBC, Carey Theological School, and the ACTs seminary.
Sid and his wife, Candy, were part of the founding members of Hope Community Church and they love this community of faith for its desire to help people find God and community. Sid and his wife Candy have four children who are now all married. They have ten grand kids.