Lead Serving Team
Tim Sreedharan
Pastor of Children and Global Ministries
Tim gives leadership to our children's ministries as well as Global ministries. He has his MDiv from Wycliffe College (University of Toronto), and a BSW from Ryerson University.
"I love helping emerging generations develop a passion for God's mission in the world and with partnering in what God is doing in the world."Andrew Stuart
Pastor of Worship Formation and Preaching
Andrew provides oversight and leadership for our worship and preaching ministries. He has his MDiv from Wycliffe College (University of Toronto), and a BA in history from McMaster University.
"I'm passionate about the study and application of Scripture to our lives and helping people encounter Jesus in the Word of God."Nicky Laxton-Ward
Pastor of Youth and Adult Formation
Nicky leads the youth, young adult, small group, and women’s ministries at First Alliance. She has an MTS from Wycliffe College (University of Toronto), and also has a BEd, and BA and MA degrees in Geography.
I am passionate about Jesus and helping people encounter Him, particularly through the study of the bible together in community.Tim Berends
Missional Communities Developer
Tim encourages the development of First Alliance as a missional, disciple-making community. He has his DMin in Contextualized Spiritual Formation from Fuller Theological Seminary, his MDiv from Calvin Seminary, and a BA in Missionary Anthropology.
"My calling is to raise up individuals, communities and movements of God to participate in the disciple-making mission of Jesus in the world."Part-time Pastors
Andrea Frith
Pastor of Caregiver Formation
Andrea leads the Stephen ministry team, Spiritual Freedom ministry, and works closely with the Pastoral Care committee. She has an MDiv with a major in Counselling from Tyndale University College & Seminary.
"My passion is to equip individuals and teams to minister the love of God in ways that lead others to walk in the fullness of their purpose and potential in Christ."Joy Kwai-Pun
Pastor of Community Outreach
Joy oversees our Bible-ESL ministries and Community events. She has her MDiv from Tyndale Seminary.
"I'm passionate about telling people about Jesus, helping newcomers to Canada learn English, and helping them read and study the Bible for themselves."Office Staff
Lynda Kliewer
Lead Ministry Administrator
“I'm deeply committed to joyfully serving the body of Christ through the development and administration of church systems so we can thrive as a church and Jesus can be worshipped in our midst.”Lucy Liu
Ministry Administration and Finance
“I'm passionate about serving people by creating a life-giving and ordered environment for ministry to happen and for people to meet Jesus.”