OUR HISTORY

Pastor Al & Ester Derry stepped into full time ministry on April 15, 1984. They founded Force Outreach Ministries in 1992 and spent the next decade taking their ministry on the road, leading a team of youth and young adults speaking in communities across Canada. In the late 2000’s The Dream Centre, now Church Unlimited, was birthed and has been growing ever since.

CHURCH UNLIMITED - VANCOUVER, BC 2008 - ongoing

  • Al currently resides in Vancouver, BC with the intention of building an inspiring, fully resourced church that makes a significant difference

THE DREAM CENTRE, Medicine Hat, AB 2001-2008

  • Founder, Pastor, Overseer of Canada's first Dream Centre

  • Purchased and transformed a 40,000 sq ft GM Dealership into a centre with 7 day a week access for community use and Sunday gatherings

  • Built ongoing community outreach programs

  • Led and managed a full time staff of 15 and over 200 volunteers

  • Liaison with public health professionals, doctors, city officials and government agencies to support the community and families at risk

FORCE TRAVEL TEAM 1992-2000

  • Led travel ministry across Canada with a team of youth adults focused on the life changing message of hope communicated to audiences of 100 to 1000

  • Trained and mentored students to deliver a first in class assembly to schools, conferences, outdoor venues and churches 

  • Specialized in leadership training, mentor and support for pastoral teams

FORCE OUTREACH MINISTRY - FOUNDER  1992- Present

  • Non profit ministry encompassing Force Travel Team, The Dream Centre Church and Church Unlimited Vancouver