Evangelists

Rus is a volunteer at Trinity Anglican Church, where he provides pastoral care and support to shut-ins and those in hospital. Rus retired from ministry in the Arctic, most recently as Community Evangelist in Iqaluit. Before that he served in Cambridge Bay.

Providing leadership to the Parish of Tyendinaga. Formerly the Youth and Family Coordinator for the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee, and assistant in Wemindji. Much of Lisa’s ministry has involved children and youth, including several summers of leading VBS teams around the Maritimes and in Ontario.

Jen is currently helping to build up the children’s and youth ministries as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Center Point Church. Serving alongside her husband Chris, she has been active in youth ministry for many years.

Joan oversees the ministry in the Parish of Minden-Kinmount (Diocese of Toronto). She leads a congregation which has rapidly become more missional, and established a drop-in, a thrift store, and several opportunities for families who are outside the church to become reconnected and supported.

Jonathan was appointed as the National Director of Threshold in 2018. He is working to increase the partnerships and ministry of TM while supporting our many evangelists across Canada. Formerly, Jonathan was the Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach at Richview Baptist Church. There he oversaw the outreach programs and community initiatives.

Leading Street Hope Saint John and Threshold House.

Linda is an active volunteer in her community. She works with newcomers as they settle in Canada and assists them in learning English. A longtime volunteer of the Pregnancy Resource Centre, she educates moms and dads on healthy parenting skills and provides resources for families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Alongside Reed, she cares for those on the margins in Saint John.

Carol-Anne operates the office at Stonegate Ministry, an outreach and support organization for those in the Humber Bay/Etobicoke area; this includes securing resources and support from the community. Carol-Anne also provides some ministry and support through her local church Christ Church St. James.

Deb is the Family/Youth Ministry Coordinator for the Parish of Cambridge and Waterborough. There she leads Messy Church and children and youth group programs. She builds relationships, challenges, and ministers to these children throughout the school year through home visits and youth activities.

Ed is currently serving at the hospital chaplain at the Health Science Centre & Janeway Children’s Hospital in St. John’s, NL. Previously, he was the rector at St. Philip’s Anglican Church. Having served in many areas across Newfoundland, Ed is gifted at raising up leaders, empowering them to serve in their community and mobilizing them for outreach. 

The minister at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in the Skyline Acres area of Fredericton. The Church is focusing on building gospel centered relationships within the local community. He also serves as a reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces and chaplain for the 37th Combat Engineer Regiment, where he provides spiritual care and helps build spiritual resilience among the soldiers.

Ron is the Priest-in-Charge at St. George’s Fairvalley. Before retiring to Severn, ON, he spent 6 ½ years in Yellowknife, NT, where he helped rebuild a congregation. Previous to that, Ron ministered at St. Jude’s Cathedral, Iqaluit, NU, for 5 ½ years following his training.

Deanna grew up in Yellowknife, NT, and is currently serving as the Youth Coordinator for the Diocese of the Arctic (based in Yellowknife). She loves Jesus and strives for surrendered and humbled obedience. Deanna has a heart for people (especially youth) to have a personal and thriving relationship with Jesus. She is training as an evangelist through Threshold School of Ministry.

Called to ministry in Powell River, BC, Catherine has dedicated much of her time to helping the people of the nearby First Nations community of Sliammon, a place filled with darkness, grief, addiction, and superstition. Catherine works toward her vision of revival and renewal in this region through sharing God’s love.

In January 2018 Catherine and some members of Kelly Creek Community Church founded an outreach ministry in Powell River called Soup4Souls. It is a monthly gathering centered around a hearty meal, their mandate is to love, listen and speak life. The vision is to move to weekly gatherings that include a time of worship, sharing the gospel, prayer, and discipleship — with the permission of the staff at the Community Resource Center who have generously allowed S4S to use their space.

Erin is the Director at Inner City Youth Ministries in Saint John. She and her team work in the community to offer programs and activities for youth and their families, giving them opportunities they may not otherwise have (i.e. balanced meals, summer camp sponsorship, mentorship, social and academic skills, etc.).

Barry is a part of a team reaching out to several rural communities, which are rapidly becoming de-churched. He is serving in the church, school and addiction recovery settings. Barry is a gifted pastor and teacher who is committed to seeing lives transformed. 

Rick is the Coordinating Chaplain at the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre. With over 30 years of ministry to youth at risk, he is committed to helping youth overcome the darkness that surrounds them and see the light of Christ. Before moving to Edmonton, Rick spent his time on the streets of Victoria, helping to launch Street Hope in that community. 

Rose is the coordinator and founder for the Hope Café. A servant in her community, she is drawing others to Christ. The Hope Café serves a hot meal, once a week, for people in the Miramichi who struggle to make ends meet.