OUR TEAM
A mosaic of talents and vocations
Our team supports our churches in their mission to share the Gospel and to train leaders to serve with love and competence.
Rev. Dr. Raphaël Anzenberger
Rev. Dr. Raphaël Anzenberger
Jennifer Debrecen
Jennifer Debrecen
Jennifer is an Honours Bachelor’s student in Psychology with a minor in Education at Concordia University in Montreal. Since 2019, she has been an assistant to the management of the UÉBFC, where she oversees the planning and tracking of multidisciplinary projects.
She holds a diploma in Project Management Techniques and a diploma in Business Start-Up, as well as two college diplomas (DEC): one in Photography and the other in Creative Arts. Additionally, she completed a certificate in Biblical Studies at the Evangelical Theological Faculty (FTÉ).
Versatile and organized, Jennifer has gained extensive experience in project management, business start-up, and event coordination. Her ability to effectively manage various responsibilities and excel in dynamic environments greatly contributes to the success of the projects she undertakes.
Maxime Cauchon
Maxime Cauchon
Maxime is married to Julie Deshaies for 17 years and father to three children. He planted Église Le Phare in Quebec and has been serving in ministry for seven years. After planting the church, he continued working in ministry with a particular passion for church planting.
Maxime is currently the Director of Church Planting, Multiplication, and Evangelism for the UÉBFC. He is also an Advance Ambassador for Francophone Canada. In addition to his practical experience, Maxime holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theological Studies from the Evangelical Theological Faculty (FTÉ).
Maxime is dedicated to training, coaching, and mentoring to support and develop new churches across Francophone Canada.
Rici Be
Rici Be
Rici has been a born-again Christian since 1997, of Chinese-Cambodian origin, born in Thailand, and living in Quebec since 1979. Married since 2006, he is the proud father of three boys.
He completed a Master of Divinity in Youth Ministry and Christian Education at Tyndale Seminary in 2010. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctorate in Leadership with a focus on church reinvention in its context at Tyndale Seminary.
A former ordained pastor, he was in charge of one of the three congregations of the Montreal Chinese Baptist Church for eight years and served as the coordinator of youth mental health ministry with Chinese Christian Missions of Canada for three years. Still a member of this church in downtown Montreal, he has been working with the Union since 2019 as the Director of Youth and Family Ministries. He is also a Reserve Chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Julie Deshaies
Julie Deshaies
Director of Administration and Finance
Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has several years of experience in the community sector, where she developed strong nonprofit management skills, including serving as the coordinator of a coalition of organizations. She also spent several years as treasurer of the Pointe-aux-Trembles Evangelical Baptist Church and was part of the core team that planted Église Le Phare in Lavaltrie.
Since April 2025, she has served as the Union’s Director of Administration and Finance, in addition to acting as an assistant to Maxime Cauchon and contributing actively to various projects, including EP4 and the women’s retreats.
A mother of three and married for more than 17 years, Julie loves people, serving, and continual learning. She is grateful for the opportunity to support her community and put her gifts to work in the Union’s mission.
Janet Li
Janet Li
Janet grew up in a Chinese Baptist family that instilled in her the values of the Christian faith. Over the years, she has been involved in various ministries, primarily within her church, while working in the secular world.
After 17 years in the banking sector, Janet felt the need for a change. The opportunity to join the UÉBFC then arose. She became engaged as a Partnerships Development Officer and in the ministry of generosity, aiming to encourage others to reflect more on generosity and to understand that fundraising is not just about soliciting financial donations. For Janet, it is about recognizing that everything comes from God and wanting to love Him back with the resources He has graciously given us.
Today, Janet inspires and guides the members of the UÉBFC to embrace a broader vision of generosity, transforming how resources are perceived and used to serve God and the community.
Together, we form a dedicated and passionate team, united by our faith and our commitment to serve our communities. Each of us brings a wealth of experiences and skills, whether in the fields of theology, mission, spiritual guidance, or management. Our diversity and dedication are our strengths, enabling us to support and enrich the churches and individuals we serve. We are honored to work together to advance the kingdom of God, and we are grateful for every opportunity to serve.