Zack Thornton, approved for Licensed Minister, Oct 12, 2022
“By eight years old, when kids were saying what they’d be when they grew up, I always came back to ‘pastor,’” says Zack. “I am a third-generation pastor, and with that great example, I just knew I’d do that too.”
Zack was born in...
James Graham, approved for Recognition of Previous Ordination, Nov 23, 2022
“I was 23, living and working in Three Hills, Alberta when God brought about my ‘accidental youth group,’” says James. “I started in September with three kids. By the following March, there were nearly 30 for Bible study and...
Brad Broadhead, approved for Ordained Minister, Oct 28, 2022
“I am passionate about helping our church reach out to our community with the gospel of Jesus. This includes both the things we say and things we do.” Brad is the pastor at Oyen EMC, and he, Lealla and their four children live in Oyen, Alberta.
“Faith was...
Jed Gorham, approved for Ordained Minister, Dec 6, 2022. Ordination service Feb 5, 2023
“In 2013, our family had been attending Callander Bay Church for two years. My day job was cook and dietary aid at a senior home. There were five area churches, and on Sundays, I often supply-preached. We started singing, ‘I have decided to...
Jake Bursey, approved for Licensed Minister, Nov 1, 2022
On March 20, 2020, Jake began his current position as a co-pastor at Trinity EMC in Waterloo, ON. Born in Port Perry, Ontario, into a pastor’s family, Jake always attended church. “I came to know Jesus when I was about five. Near the end of university, I had a strong encounter...
Cerena Browne, approved for Ordained Minister, Dec 6, 2022
“Preaching makes me incredibly happy! This is what I’m meant to do. I desire to see broken people come to know and accept Jesus as Lord and experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from God!”
Cerena is Co-Pastor at Trinity EMC in Waterloo, Ontario. She...
Shiloh Nott, approved for Licensed Minister May 4, 2022
Shiloh grew up in Pickering, Ontario. At about six, she responded to a Sunday School teacher’s invitation and accepted Christ. Her love for Jesus and serving was instrumental in her decision to attend bible college, and she enrolled at Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener, ON, in...
Mike Deibert, approved for Ordained Minister, May 4, 2022
From teacher to pastor, to journeyman electrician, to tech director and now, since 2019, the Pastor of Legacy Adults at Hillcrest EMC, Medicine Hat—“I felt God’s leading through all of the changes. I held on for the ride.”
Mike heard the gospel message and believed...
Jamie Reimer, approved for Ordination July 14, 2022
“I love being able to coach and shepherd and care for people pastorally and see them do the same for others,” says Jamie.
Jamie, Naomi and their daughters Hailey and Emery live in St Catharines where Jamie has invested his past 20 years in various ministry positions, the last...
Shari Scott, approved for Licensed Minister June 10, 2022
“I desire to walk in what the Lord has for me to do. Much of this involves walking with people in grief. Caring for people is my DNA. I am also passionate about helping people discover who they are and what that means for them.”
Shari lives in Airdrie, Alberta, with her...
