Our Leaders
Pastor
Nino Marques
Nino was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and has been living in Canada for nearly a decade. He met his wife, Leticia, at church in 2009, and they were married in 2013. Over the years, they have lived in Brazil, Vancouver, and Winnipeg before moving to Calgary in 2023 to plant Knox Baptist Church.
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Nino loves preaching through the Bible verse by verse, teaching classes, and helping people learn how to live for the glory of God in every area of life.
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Nino and Leticia have five children—Nina, Noah, Luke, Levi, and Silas—who keep them joyfully busy. Leticia homeschools their children, studies theology, and loves to read. In his spare time, Nino enjoys being in nature, cooking, playing soccer, drinking good coffee, and reading books (lots of books!).
Pastor
Steven Larson
Steven was born in Edmonton, AB, but spent his childhood in Minnesota before moving to Manitoba in his late teens and spending close to 20 years in or around Blumenort, MB. Steven met his wife Liane in February of 2023 and got married in October that same year. A few days after their honeymoon, they packed all their belongings and headed out to Calgary to help with starting up Knox Baptist Church. In March 2025, they welcomed their first child, a son named Connor.
Steven has a passion for learning about God through His Word and for teaching others and sharing his faith. Steven tries to centre his life on God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus, and wants others to experience the beauty of these things.
Steven spends a lot of his free-time with their 3 dogs; Nala (labrador retriever), Niobe (golden retriever), and Sandei (mini-labradoodle). He is often hiking/walking them or exploring the mountains (when he can) with Liane. He also loves most sports; but follows hockey, football, and MMA the closest.
Apprentice Deacon
Ewandson Lameu
Ewandson hails from Brazil, where he was raised in a small town in the countryside of São Paulo state. Since February 2020, he and his family have called Calgary, Canada, home. Married to his wife Danielle since 2011, they are proud parents of two daughters who bring endless joy and energy to their household.
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Passionate about counselling and leading others to Jesus, Ewandson delights in sharing the joy of living for the glory of God. He has a deep love for studying theology, apologetics, and science, always seeking to grow in knowledge and faith.
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Ewandson cherishes time spent with friends, especially around a barbecue, and is an avid fan of science fiction movies.
Apprentice Deacon
Cayman Bettig
Cayman was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He met his wife Nikki in high school, and not long after that, they were engaged and then married. They moved out to Calgary soon after to help start Knox church. Together, they have one son, Edison, who brings so much joy and so much to learn.
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For most of his life, Cayman has been journeying with the Lord and constantly being reminded of what a privilege it is to seek and know God better. He loves digging deeper into his theology, teaching and learning from friends and family about how we are to live as God’s people.
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Cayman works as a commercial plumber, but in his spare time, he is an avid movie critic and storyteller. When he’s not typing away on his computer, he’s hanging out with his friends and wonderful little family, playing games, discussing life, and enjoying each other's company.
Pastor
Lucas Cabral
Lucas, originally from Brazil and now a Canadian citizen, married Tamara in 2022. They are proud parents of Sofia and Kiara.
He serves as one of the elders/pastors at Knox and holds a master’s degree in Christian Studies from the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary and College.
Passionate about serving the church, Lucas is dedicated to faithfully preaching the Word of God, focusing on truly exposing the meaning of each passage.
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He also enjoys travelling, exploring nature, and savouring good food with family and friends.
Apprentice Pastor
Jubin Reji
Jubin was born in India and moved to Calgary with his family at the age of ten, where he has since grown up and come to call the city home. Being raised in a multicultural environment sparked a deep curiosity from a young age, especially around questions of truth, faith, and what makes Christ and Christianity unique among other worldviews and religions.
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With a strong interest in psychology and philosophy, Jubin completed a degree in Psychology while also studying comparative religions and philosophy. He is currently studying full-time at the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary, pursuing his Master of Divinity while serving at Knox Baptist Church. Jubin has a heart for teaching and discipleship, and he is passionate about helping others think clearly and live faithfully in light of the gospel.
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In his free time, Jubin enjoys playing badminton, going on long walks, watching theology and apologetics content, engaging in thoughtful debates, and listening to philosophy lectures. He values meaningful conversations and is grateful for every opportunity to serve Christ and His bride, the Church.
Apprentice Deacon
Aaron Schroeder
Aaron was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, in a Christian home where he came to know and love the Lord from an early age. Over the years, his passion for evangelism, Scripture, and the local church continued to grow.
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After serving in urban missions and cultivating a deep love for teaching God’s Word, Aaron joined Trails Church (our sending church) in 2021, where he played a key role in its establishment and life. In 2024, he moved to Calgary with the planting team to help establish Knox Baptist Church, where he now serves with much joy and dedication.
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Aaron is married to Stefany, and together they delight in serving Christ and His people. He enjoys studying and teaching the Bible, making music, sipping good coffee, hiking in the Rockies, barbecuing with friends, and catching live concerts whenever he can.
