History of the Good News Chapel
The Good News Chapel was formed in March 2007 as a ministry of the Souls Harbour Rescue Mission in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The church was formed as an outreach program for the community in North Central Regina, as well as a church home for many of the residents who attended the men and women's life change program as part of the rescue mission. Also, due to the fact that on Sunday, there were no soup kitchens that were open, many who would regularly attend the local soup kitchens would come and attend the Good News Chapel, as there is a potluck meal provided after every Sunday Service.
1380 Elphinstone Street
In June 2010, Ken and Michelle Porter moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to begin a new rescue mission (also named Souls Harbour Rescue Mission). |
The Good News Chapel held its first church service in the building that used to be called Sacred Heart Church (1380 Elphinstone Street) that had been purchased by Souls Harbour Rescue Mission. The chaplains from the rescue mission served as pastors in the church (Ken Porter as Senior Chaplain and Jack Katzberg as chaplain).
Ken and Michelle Porter
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Robert Buck was hired as the senior chaplain and served as pastor in the church until March 2011. Murray Hack then became a chaplain in April 2011 and served in ministry alongside Jack Katzberg until the Good News Chapel became independent at the end of December 2011. |
Robert Buck
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Luke left the Good News Chapel in June 2015.
In June 2015 Aaron began working as a full-time missionary for the evangelism ministry of the Good News Chapel called the Good News Ambassadors. Aaron also performs other duties in the church. 
Aaron
In May 2016 Jack and Paula Katzberg said farewell to the church and Murray Hack was appointed the full-time pastor in July 2016.
Murray Hack
In January 2019 Regan Bradley was hired as a part-time Associate Pastor and served at the Good News Chapel until March 2020.
Regan Bradley
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The Good News Chapel became an independent church in January 2012. At the same time, Sunday services began to be held at Indigenous Christian Fellowship (3131 Dewdney Avenue).
Luke was then appointed alongside Jack Katzberg and Murray Hack who all were appointed pastors within the Good News Chapel. 
In January 2013 the Good News Chapel became a church of The Alliance Canada.
Luke
Jack and Paula (far left) Katzberg
Aaron
In April 2022, Aaron has left the Good News Chapel to pursue his evangelism ministry full-time. The Good News Ambassadors. Bibles for Muslims. |
October 2022, Pastor Murray Hack and Bruce and Marion Nicoll joined NCEM (Northern Canada Evangelical Mission) as an Associate Member, which will help the ministry of Good News Chapel to effectively minister to, and work alongside, First Nations people of Regina and Muskowekwan.
January 21, 2023, was the first service on Muskowekwan First Nation. Church Services are on every second and fourth Saturday of the month at 2pm at the band hall. Good News Chapel's lead partner is Valley Alliance Church in Fort Qu'Appelle. On June 3, 2025 it was approved as a New Venture with the Alliance Canada.