Introducing Rev. Esther Beaulieu

Esther is the eldest of five children in her family. She has five sisters, three biological and

(L-R) Bishop Stephen, Rev. Esther, Ven. Rev. Paul

(L-R) Bishop Stephen, Rev. Esther, Ven. Rev. Paul

two foster sisters, and one brother. Esther married at the age of 18 to Paul Cyril Beaulieu and they have two children, Amanda and Trenton, and 7 grandchildren.

Esther has worked at West Region Child & Family Services since May 21, 1985.  In 1990, she attended a program “Management in an Aboriginal Organization”. In 1994 Esther enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work Program and graduated in 1999. In 2000 she was assigned the position of Community Based Team Supervisor for two First Nations Communities and has been in that position for the last 15 years. Through her work, Esther has been involved in a program for First Nations’ Women that is held once a year and is attended by approximately 150 women. Esther and another staff person have been providing Christian Healing Prayer for anyone who wants to come during the three days of the gathering.

Bishop and Clergy present at Rev. Esther's ordination

Bishop and Clergy present at Rev. Esther’s ordination

In 2000, Esther once again committed her life to Jesus and has been involved in ANiC for the last 7 years, serving as a Lay Minister in the Church of the Redeemer, Dauphin, MB for most of that time. Esther loves praising the Lord in music. Esther was ordained as a Deacon on March 8, 2015 with the focus on doing ministry with Metis & First Nations peoples.