Our Team

Bo Neal

Lead Pastor

Bo served as part of the initial core group that launched Southwinds Church and has been the Lead Pastor since 2009. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a Master of Divinity from the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary and College. Pastor Bo and his wife, Rachel, and their three children enjoy the outdoors.

Bo can be reached at: boneal@southwindschurch.ca

Ron Fairbanks

Associate Pastor

Ron and Dalia have served together as missionaries since 1993. Ron earned a HBSc in Forestry from Lakehead University and a Master of Divinity from Tyndale University, formerly Ontario Theological Seminary. They have 4 grown children, Hannah, Tamara, Jason and Joel. The whole family like travelling and the outdoors.

Ron can be reached at: ron@southwindschurch.ca

Elaine Shaneyfelt

Minister of Outreach/Administration

Elaine has called Calgary home since 2016. She earned her Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama and served as a social worker for 16 years. Elaine received her Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Elaine enjoys hiking in beautiful K-country.

Elaine can be reached at: elaine@southwindschurch.ca

Christy Nova

Southwinds Kids Minister

Christy grew up in Calgary and is proud to call the city home. She received her Bachelor of Education from Alberta Bible College and has worked with children most of her career. Christy has been married to Rex since 2011 and they have one daughter. In 2023, the Nova family returned to Calgary after living in rural Manitoba for two years. Christy and her family love to travel and see new places.

Christy can be reached at: christy@southwindschurch.ca

Nathan Taylor

Church Planter/Pastor

Nathan and his wife, Emily, moved to Calgary in 2023 from Ruston, Louisiana. They have 3 children: Melody, Madilynn and John Mark. Nathan is a graduate of Louisiana Tech and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Nathan works as a nurse at Oilfields General Hospital in Diamond Valley.

Nathan is doing a church planting residency with Southwinds Church.