Alwin Maben, from Bangalore, India, served the Church of South India (CSI) Karnataka Central Diocese from 1988-2010. From June 201 to October 2015, Alwin served the Woodland Pastoral Charge in Whitecourt and Mayerthorpe, and since then has been serving the Coronation Pastoral Charge in Coronation and Veteran, Alberta. After obtaining a Bachelor’s in Commerce, Alwin did his Theological Studies – Bachelor of Divinity (B.D) and Master’s in Theology (M.Th.) at United Theological College, Bangalore.  In 2019, Alwin was elected to the Executive of the Chinook Winds Regional Council.  He also serves as Chair of the Intercultural Ministry Network of The Northern Spirit and Chinook Winds Regional Councils.  Ecumenism, Interfaith and Intercultural ministry is of great importance to Alwin.