Chuck Harper is a visionary leader, builder and teacher. He has worked with hurt and broken men, women and youth across western Canada for over 40 years. In 1984 he helped found the Mustard Seed Street Ministry in Calgary, he founded Cornerstone Youth Ministry and 14 years ago founded North Okanagan Community Chaplaincy. The ministry began in a Timmies coffee shop and continues to grow and impact the lives of the city’s marginalized community. Along with a team of very exceptional volunteers.
Chuck’s own journey is one of abuse and brokenness. At 22 during a drinking binge. He committed his life to the Lord and that began the journey he and his family have been on ever since. While there were many ups and downs, struggles with his own addiction and abuse. Chuck continued to grow and serve.
Chuck is married has 5 children and 10 grandchildren. His family is his anchor and he delights in all his granddaughters and grandsons.
Chuck has served on a number of councils, taskforces and boards nationally.
He served on the Federal Government’s Homeless Partnering Strategy. He also serves on CBWC’s Justice and Mercy network, locally on a number of teams: COOL team, and Vernon Ministerial Executive.
