Our Leadership
Guided by faith and a servant’s heart, our founders lead Boots On The Ground PNW in street-level ministry across Vancouver.
Kristofer Olsen
Co-Founder
Chris led the initial vision for street-level outreach in Vancouver. His heart for the unsheltered and his background in relational care drive our mission to meet people exactly where they are, offering dignity through service and the message of Christ.
Jody Crockett
Co-Founder
Jody first stepped onto the streets of Vancouver alone, carrying nothing but a thermos of coffee, a few pairs of socks, and a deep conviction that Jesus sees every person by name. As she listened, prayed, and served week after week, God stirred a vision in her heart that was bigger than one person. Jody soon invited Chris, Terri, Josephine, and Kris Olsen to join her, and together they formed the founding team of Boots On The Ground PNW—uniting their gifts to love, protect, and walk alongside our unsheltered neighbors in Jesus’ name.
Terri Shapiro & Josephine Clark
Co-Founders
Terri and Josephine founded Boots On The Ground to foster a culture of servanthood. Together, they spearhead our foot washing and hot meal programs, ensuring that every outreach night is centered on relational connection and spiritual hope.
Kristofer Olsen
Co-Founder
After serving on a couple of short term mission trips sharing the Gospel abroad, my prayer and desire has been to find opportunities for Gospel evangelism at home in Vancouver. In short, God heard and answered that prayer through a number of opportunities, including connecting me with with Chris, Jody, and this ministry. I’m excited and expectant to see how God will advance His Kingdom and Gospel as we show up and are obedient to His calling!
James Marks
Street Ministry Leader
James felt a deep, growing need to serve those living on the margins of our city. After sharing this burden with his pastor, he was introduced to Chris Clark and the Boots On The Ground PNW team. From that first night on the streets, James knew this was where Jesus was calling him—to love the homeless with compassion, prayer, and practical care. He now helps lead outreach nights, always pointing people to the hope and dignity they have in Christ.
Michelle Mahler
Street Ministry Leader
I joined this homeless ministry to serve others with compassion, meet real needs, and be part of bringing dignity and hope to people who are often overlooked. I want God to use me to help others.
Kevin Wooster
Street Ministry Leader
The Holy Spirit has called me at this time of my life to serve the least of us. To serve them with respect, look them in the eye telling them God loves them and I love them. All this while doing the Great Commission given to each of us by Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. All glory goes to God.
"Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. – Ephesians 6:11 (NLT)"