Meet Our 4 New Apprentices (2026-2027)
📚 Meet Our 4 New Apprentices
Today marks an exciting milestone for UCM: our four new Apprentices are officially deployed! After months of preparation, fundraising, training, and prayer, Benjamin, Megan, Luke, and Alissa are beginning their year of full-time ministry with UCM, serving on campus alongside experienced staff.
The UCM Apprenticeship is a one-year, full-time, fundraised program for graduates who are passionate about campus ministry. Apprentices serve as members of our ministry teams while receiving comprehensive training in theology, spiritual formation, and practical campus ministry skills.
The program is intentionally designed around three areas of formation:
📚 Head — Theological Training: Through readings, assignments, and cohort discussions, Apprentices develop greater theological depth.
❤️ Heart — Spiritual Formation: Through mentoring, reflection, retreats, and experiential learning, Apprentices grow in spiritual maturity and learn to integrate their faith into every area of life.
🙌 Hands — Campus Ministry Skills: Through discipleship, evangelism, outreach, worship, and community gatherings, Apprentices gain practical experience serving students and sharing the gospel on campus.
I’m excited to walk alongside Benjamin, Megan, Luke, and Alissa this year as they grow in their head, heart, and hands and discover how God is calling them to serve His kingdom.
Each of our Apprentices brings a unique personality, set of gifts, and passion for Jesus to their campus. Here’s a chance to get to know them a little better!
🧠 Benjamin Heinrichs — UBC Vancouver
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 20 WORDS OR LESS?
I’m the fourth of five siblings, an engineering grad, I’m always making jokes, and I’m obsessed with Christian philosophy.
FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN?
Langley is between Burnaby and Abbotsford, home to Michael Bublé and Carly Rae Jepsen, respectively.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT SERVING IN CAMPUS MINISTRY?
I’m excited to communicate big ideas. God is the biggest idea I’ve found so far.
WHAT'S ONE THING YOU'RE HOPING TO LEARN OR GROW IN THIS YEAR?
I want to grow in discernment in knowing God’s will through the Holy Spirit and step out in faith to ask for healing and power over people when evangelizing. Looks like I’m at just the place!
🍇 Megan Tan — SFU Burnaby
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 20 WORDS OR LESS?
Child of God and lover of music, art, nature, and good food. Community is so life-giving to me!
FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN?
I grew up in Maple Ridge, which is home to Golden Ears Provincial Park! It’s full of beautiful hikes, lakes, and campsites.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT SERVING IN CAMPUS MINISTRY?
I’m especially excited for discipleship and prayer with students—to walk with them as they navigate life, faith, and relationships.
WHAT'S ONE THING YOU'RE HOPING TO LEARN OR GROW IN THIS YEAR?
Growing in theological foundations and their practical applications (and the fruits of the Spirit!).
🎸 Luke Matson — UBC Vancouver
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 20 WORDS OR LESS?
A curious and thoughtful follower of Jesus who loves people, music, and meaningful conversations.
FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN?
It seems like every single person in the world has family that lives in Langley. I can’t explain it.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT SERVING IN CAMPUS MINISTRY?
I’m really passionate about evangelism, and I hope to expand UCM’s reach with non-Christians this year by teaching students to study the Bible with their non-Christian friends.
WHAT'S ONE THING YOU'RE HOPING TO LEARN OR GROW IN THIS YEAR?
I’m really excited to grow in confidence and proficiency as a disciple-maker.
🌿 Alissa Schaly — BCIT Burnaby
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 20 WORDS OR LESS?
I love spending my free time playing board games, reading, and working in the garden.
FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN?
I live on Bowen Island, where the ferry makes it feel peaceful and secluded.
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT SERVING IN CAMPUS MINISTRY?
I’m excited to build community and develop relationships with new students.
WHAT'S ONE THING YOU'RE HOPING TO LEARN OR GROW IN THIS YEAR?
I’m hoping to grow in my ability to share the gospel with others.
🙏 Prayer Requests
🌱 Our Four New Apprentices. Please pray for Benjamin, Megan, Luke, and Alissa as they officially begin their year of ministry. Pray that God would use this year to deepen their relationship with Jesus, develop their gifts, and equip them to become faithful disciple-makers and campus ministers. Pray especially for grace as they adjust to the rhythms and responsibilities of ministry.
🛠️ Training and Formation. Much of my fall will be spent teaching and training our Apprentices in biblical exegesis, discipleship, evangelism, and the practical skills of campus ministry. Please pray for wisdom as I lead and teach them, and that what they learn would move beyond the classroom and become deeply rooted in their lives and ministry.
🌾 Open Doors for New Workers. This September, I have the opportunity to connect with students at a ministry expo at Summit Pacific College. Please pray that God would open doors and bring people across our path who are being called to campus ministry. We continue to ask the Lord of the harvest to send more workers into the university campuses of BC.