The Embassy of the Kingdom of God
416 Taunton Rd W
Oshawa, Ontario
Canada
L1H 7K4
905-433-2964 | Email us
Have you ever asked�? � Who are the leaders?
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� What did I do and where do I go from here? |
Have you ever asked�? � Who are the leaders?
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� What did I do and where do I go from here? |
Pastor Doug, a graduate of Western Bible College in British Columbia, has been the Senior Pastor of The Embassy for twenty eight years now. Together with his wife Judy and children, Andrea and Derek, he looks forward to what God has in store for The Embassy and the church of the Durham Region.
If you ask him about his priorities, he will tell you “prayer, prayer and more prayer!” He is passionate and radical about prayer, worship, the study of the scriptures and small group ministry. The word "radical" actually means "root" or "having roots", from its Latin derivation. These things are the root system or underground network of The Embassy ministry.
His vision for The Embassy is that the entire church family will be equipped to do the work of the ministry including strengthening each other through strong relationships and making the person of Jesus Christ known to those who do not know Him. Our mission is to see people and society transformed!!
Pastor Rick has been serving The Embassy since October 2003 as the Executive Pastor overseeing various departments and staff. Most of his time is given in the areas of leadership, disciple making and church growth.
Rick enjoys sports, coffee, home renovating and in particular spending time with the most beautiful gift from God of all, his wife, Lisa. Lisa and Rick live in Courtice, Ontario.
Laura and her husband Andrew joined the pastoral staff of The Embassy in May 2005.Laura began full time children's ministry in 1996. Prior to ministering at The Embassy she was a part of a church plant in Brampton and from there went on to minister at a church in Toronto for over 8 years.
As a child Laura gave her life to the Lord and it is her desire to see other children come to know their creator in a real and personal way!She believes that children can know God and experience His power in their lives.
Laura and Andrew also have 3 children of their own.Ethan, Elijah and Hannah bring so much joy to their lives!As a family they are thrilled to be a part of such a dynamic and vibrant church!
(Currently Laura is on maternity leave and will be returning to the position of children's pastor in October 2010.)
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Derek gives vision and leadership direction to Embassy This Generation. Pastor Derek believes that the key to Young Adults ministry today is to give young adults a mission and mandate directed towards church reformation, and the transformation of society.
Derek has seen hundreds of people saved, healed, set free from a life of sin and bathed in the glory of God. His life and ministry centers around a belief in not only the demonstration of power and miracles, but also, that the principles of the Kingdom of God have the answers to the problems of society.
Pastor Craig Canning joined the staff of The Embassy in September of 2002. Previous to that, he traveled full-time with Reality Outreach Ministries producing the well-known evangelistic outreach, “Heaven’s Gates / Hell’s Flames”.
Married to his beautiful wife of over 25 years, Lisa, Craig is also blessed with two young adult sons: Chris and Matthew.
Pastor Brian Devitt has served The Embassy as a part-time pastor for over 10 years. He provides leadership to Care and Growth Ministries, and personal counseling.
Brian has served in several areas of pastoral ministry in other churches in Oshawa for more than 25 years. He has been ordained for 22 years and worked with many pastors of other churches on community-wide events and outreaches.
In addition to pastoral responsibilities, he has served the Region of Durham Health Department as the Director of Environmental Health from 1982 to 2000 when he retired.
Brian’s desire is to see people trained up to serve others effectively in whatever area they are gifted and interested. He has been married to Diane for over 45 years and has two married daughters, two fine son-in-laws and 4 wonderful grandchildren.
John, with his beautiful wife and best friend, Marilyn ( an R.N. as well as a gifted speaker/teacher and singer), first attended The Embassy in January, 2007. They knew immediately that they were ‘home’ in a vibrant atmosphere where people are loved and Jesus is truly Lord!
John and Marilyn are Bible School graduates and are both ordained ministers of the Gospel of Christ.
In 2006, John retired from his government job and he and Marilyn left their positions as Assistant Pastors at a church in Toronto. They volunteered in various capacities at The Embassy and, in January, 2010, John was asked to serve as part of Care and Growth Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Brian Devitt.
John is honoured to be part of a staff—pastoral and otherwise—where the vision of the Senior Pastor is unanimously shared and where the love of Jesus reaching out to the congregation and beyond is readily apparent.
Ford is responsible for training and developing Life Group Leaders, developing and/or selecting resource material and setting up groups in selected homes. Ford is happily married to Sylvia (36+ years) with two delightful and now married daughters, Cindy (Archie) and Charlene (Stephen) and one brilliant grand-son - Sean.
Ford retired from the Nuclear Industry in 2007 after nearly 40 years of service in various levels of management and joined Embassy staff part-time in September 2007. Ford will graduate in May 2008 with a Masters of Theological Studies degree from Tyndale University and Seminary.
Pastor Randy Gill and his devoted wife Jen of 12 years, together share a heart and passion for seeing God touch the lives of the youth of our Nation. Pastor Randy, a graduate of Eastern Pentecostal Bible College entered his 11th year of ministry at The Embassy in 2009 and has had many years of Sr. & Jr. High ministry experience. Prior to coming to The Embassy he served as youth Pastor in Calgary and Cobourg. Randy continues to touch lives across Canada through ministry opportunities at camps, conventions, and retreats.
On Wednesday nights He directs Embassy Student Ministries, which consists of JV (Grades 6-8) and Embassy High (Grades 9-12).
Randy just simply loves God, loves life, loves people, loves ministry with this staff here in Oshawa and is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of something incredible.
Matt graduated from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in April 2001 and joined the staff at The Embassy 4 days later. Throughout the past couple of years he has given leadership to various ministries. Currently, he is the worship and media director for the Student Ministries department.Matt has had the privilege of leading worship at various district events and a few events in the United States. His musical gifting comes from years of piano lessons while growing up, and of course singing in many church choirs! Matt is a husband to Tarrah and a father to three beautiful girls Taylor, Alexandra and Ashley.
Andrew Jones was born and raised in Toronto. While in high school, Andrew felt a calling into full time ministry. He pursued that calling by attending Eastern Pentecostal Bible College. During his second year in Bible College, Andrew was asked to serve as the Jr. High guy at Agincourt Pentecostal Church, which happened to be his home church.Andrew ended up serving as the Jr. High Pastor for 7 years, during which time he helped assist in 2 church plants. In both of those church plants, Children’s Ministries was a major part of his responsibilities. While at Agincourt, Andrew also met and fell in love with his wonderful wife, Laura, who ministered as the Children’s Pastor at A.P.C.
Together, Andrew and Laura Jones are now the Children’s pastors here at The Embassy. Andrew is a fun, energetic and crazy guy. Andrew is a worshipper, and he loves to encourage others to become worshippers in every area of their lives. His desire is to see kids come to know the Lord in a real, life changing, and personal way.
Andrew and Laura have two sons, Ethan who was born in August of 2004 and Elijah who was born in May of 2007. They are a bundle of energy just like their Dad.
Ruth Smith has been on staff at The Embassy since May 2003. However, The Embassy is not a new place for her as she attended Community for her Internship while attending Eastern Pentecostal Bible College (now known as Masters College and Seminary). Ruth comes to The Embassy from another local assembly where she ministered for 12 years under different portfolios such as Women’s Pastor, Pastoral Care and Young Adult Pastor.
Ruth teaches a Bible Study on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am . The current topic is “Covenant” which is Ruth ’s passion that all will have a revelation of “covenant” truth in our relationship with Christ.
Ruth ’s heart and prayer is as Ephesians 1:18-19 says. “that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.”
She is anticipating great and exciting things from and for God as “we at The Embassy and those of the Durham Region grow together as we grow in Christ”.
Heather isn’t a new face around here — actually she grew up at The Embassy! She started working here in 1997 and is currently involved in the financial and general operations of the church.
Heather Hernden is a full-time wife and mother, with a part-time role as church secretary. She has worked in the office at The Embassy since 1993, while simultaneously volunteering in Kids Church and a black-light puppetry troupe. On any given Sunday morning, you will likely find her up to her elbows in play dough, singing songs with the pre-schoolers in The Embassy’s fabulous Kid’s Church Ministry. Heather encourages others to discover the joy of volunteering - it enriches both your life and the lives you touch!
Heather attended Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in Peterborough , followed by Sheridan College in Oakville where she studied H.S.A. (administration of non-profit organizations). Her first job after college was in the Church Ministries Department of the P.A.O.C., Eastern Ontario District - a department that provided support to local churches specifically in the areas of ministry to children, youth, young adults and seniors. A highlight of the job was spending the summers at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp in Cobourg, where she served as registrar for Boys & Girls, Youth, and Heritage camps.
After settling in Oshawa with her husband, Kevin, the Herndens have enjoyed becoming a part of the life of a growing church. The Embassy has made a big impact on the lives of their 5 children, from the Nursery through to the Youth Department… and beyond!
Amy Persaud came to Oshawa to attend Durham Master’s Commission. After completing her year at Master’s, she proceeded to get an education in Office Administration at Durham College. She came on office staff here at The Embassy in January 2004.
Amy is married to Chris and in February of 2009 welcomed their daughter Madison.
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Shandy Wheaton has served The Embassy in many ways for numerous years. She has provided both temporary reception relief and covered maternity leave. She now works 2 days a week as receptionist among many other areas of work.
Shandy has served in several areas for a number of years including Reception, Custodial, and Nursery ministry. Shandy enjoys being a part of The Embassy Church which she calls family.
Among the areas she is involved with at The Embassy, Shandy is also a part of Durham House Of Prayer (Dhop). They meet every Thursday all day for Harp & Bowl style Worship. Shandy has a passion for Worship and Prayer, and leading others into His Presence. Some things that Shandy likes to do in her spare time are: reading, writing and spending time with family and friends.
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416 Taunton Rd W
Oshawa, Ontario
Canada
L1H 7K4
905-433-2964 | Email us
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