EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Garry is the former Lead Pastor of Royal View Church where he has served for thirty two years. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (1977); Central Pentecostal College, Saskatoon (1980); and Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon (1980). Garry was ordained with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada in 1982. He has served on numerous denominational boards and committees over the years, and presently serves on the Western Ontario District Executive of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Garry has a passion for London, especially in the areas of prayer, outreach, and discipleship. Garry and his wife Judy have three married children; Andrew (Heather), Michael (Laura); and one daughter Laura (Doug). Garry enjoys reading, golfing, and watching people. He loves life!

CHAIRMAN

John came from South Korea to Canada in 1998, then moved to London to study Medical Biophysics at University of Western Ontario (2008). John attended Knox Seminary to receive an M.Div (2011). He later became an Associate Minister at Oakridge Presbyterian Church where he served until April 2018. John is married to Grace, and they have two children, Leo and Esther. The Parks felt a new calling to serve in the East of London area in a hope of seeing God’s Kingdom revealed in the city. He is also currently serving in various roles within his own denomination (The Presbyterian Church in Canada).

Rev. Dr. Barry Slauenwhite has served over 45 years in fulltime ministry as a lead pastor and CEO of Compassion Canada. Barry is the Canadian director of Best Christian Workplaces working with ministries across Canada helping to equip and inspire Christian leaders to build an engaged, flourishing workplace. He is past chair of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC) and the VIVA Network (Oxford, UK), and currently serves on the board of Teen Challenge Canada. Barry has worked with churches in 61 countries and has a passion for the local church’s impact and sustainability. Barry understands the inner workings of the church and para-church and is committed to CCNL’s vision of “building relationships, leadership and bridges” within the London community. Barry and his wife Sharon have two daughters and two granddaughters and have made London their home for the past 40 years.

Carole has been the director of connections and local outreach at West Park church for the last 5 years. She loves meeting and connecting newcomers into life at West Park where they find a place to belong and grow. She is passionate about seeing West Park church play an active role in our community as we individually and corporately live out the commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves. Together with other churches in the northwest part of London and other community partners, they try to add value and find places where God is at work and join Him there.

Carole received her honors BA from the University of Waterloo in Social Development Studies, and has worked in a variety of fields encouraging, supporting and connecting children and adults. Carole and Alex have 4 grown children and she loves spending time with them, their spouses, friends and children. In her free time she enjoys walks, good coffee, books, exercise and family.

Pastor Tunde Olaniyi serves as the Pastor of RCCG Grace Assembly - a multicultural church in down town London Ontario. The church is located at 360 Adelaide street N London. Pastor Tunde is faithful and obedient in his relationship with Jesus Christ; He pastors with a passion and genuine love for people of all ages, with an attitude of versatility and sensitivity, and with a heart of compassion and genuine love for the community.

Pastor Tunde finds joy in helping all members of his congregation, old and new; find their place in the church and in the body of Christ. He was an accomplished banker with over fifteen year’s experience. He is a certified risk professional and life licensed advisor. Pastor Tunde holds an MBA from one of the prestigious universities in Nigeria and Holds a Post graduate Diploma in Theology from the Redeemed Christian Bible College. In leading the church, Pastor Tunde's earnest desire is to see people come to the saving grace of Jesus, to evangelize, to disciple people, and to edify the church. He is married to his loving wife- Fola and are they blessed with 4 wonderful children.

Nick was born in the Eastern European country of Bulgaria. At the age of two his family moved to South Africa where they lived for five years before coming to Canada in 2001. Nick attended high school and university in London, Ontario graduating with a Bsc in Nutrition and Dietetics (2016) and recently a Bsc in Nursing (2018). Currently, Nick works at the Children's Hospital in London as a pediatric nurse.

Nick has been involved with Open Door Christian Fellowship for the past 6 years helping lead the youth and young adults ministries along with his wife. Nick is passionate about seeing revival and transformation of cities and nations all over the world starting right here in London.

Sarah is a Pastor's daughter, whose first job was directing her church's children's ministry. She has extensive experience in community development having served as the Director for Community Development with London Middlesex Community Housing and as the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels London. Sarah was appointed Executive Director of Arkaid Mission on June 26, 2021. Sarah enjoys spending time with her four children.

Mike grew up in Mississauga and started going to church when he was sixteen. An encounter with God gradually changed the way he viewed the world and my place in it. Never imagined he would become a Pastor!

As a young adult he was writing monologues and ministering at youth events and working at 100 Huntley St in downtown Toronto when he felt a leading to go to Bible College to learn more about what he believed. From Graduation from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College he moved to London as a youth Pastor in 1986. Served for eleven years in that capacity. He became a Senior Pastor of Ridge View Community Church in North London in 1997.

Mike Graduated from Tyndale with a Master’s in Theological Studies. Hobbies: Lots of coaching and family activities when the kids were young. Now he enjoy’s Ball Hockey, Golf, Ping Pong, and have graduated into everyone’s favourite, “Seniors Sport”, Pickleball. Grandfather of five. So much easier than parenting.

Mike has been given the heart of a shepherd and feel very blessed to be able to walk with people, celebrating their joys and victories and bringing encouragement through life’s challenges.