About John and Helen

John and Helen pastor Relate Church, a thriving family church with three worship centres in the Vancouver area. The church was planted in 1986, after John left his prosperous dental practice to become a full-time pastor. John and Helen are both gifted authors and hosts of the international television show Relate.

As a couple, John and Helen have risen from a broken, hurting marriage to great success, and today they speak with wisdom and authority on marriage, family, and relationships. They are passionate about building the Kingdom of God & equipping the next generation to live life well.

John and Helen have celebrated 34 years of marriage and have raised three daughters. They also have six grandchildren.