Have you had a change in your ministry?
Please send us your update. This list of pastoral changes among the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada is updated as we receive information.
| Pastoral Change | Ministry / Province | Effective (D/M/Y) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick "Spike" Sprague has accepted a call to serve as part-time pastor of Uplands Baptist Church. | Uplands Baptist Church (NB) | 05/11/2024 | |
| Pastor Caleb Archibald has concluded ministry at Middleton Baptist Church. | Middleton Baptist Church (NS) | 27/10/2024 | |
| Rev. Jarvis Lepper has concluded ministry at The Journey Church. | The Journey Church (NB) | 27/10/2024 | |
| Jivaro Smith has accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor of Saint Thomas Baptist Church. | Saint Thomas Baptist Church (NS) | 01/10/2024 | |
| Rev. Stephen Holland has been called as Senior Pastor (part-time) to Avonport Baptist Church effective November 1, 2024. | Avonport Baptist Church (NS) | 01/11/2024 | |
| Rev. Dorin Seicaru has has accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor at Seal Cove Baptist Church. | Seal Cove Baptist Church (NS) | 01/10/2024 | |
| Rev. Brian Stockford has concluded his ministry at Kennebecasis Baptist Church. | Kennebecasis Baptist Church (NB) | 17/11/2024 | |
| Rev. Christopher Greer has concluded his ministry at Oxford, Little River, and Wallace River Baptist Churches. | Oxford, Little River and Wallace River Baptist Churches (NS) | 2024 | |
| Rev. Paul Berry is retiring from Shediac Bay Community Church. | Shediac Bay Community Church (NB) | 31/12/2024 | |
| Rev. Rhonda Britton is retiring from New Horizons Baptist Church. | New Horizons Baptist Church (NS) | 31/12/2024 | |
| Rev. Kenneth Charlton has concluded his ministry at Wirral United Baptist Church. | Wirral United Baptist Church (NB) | 05/10/2024 | |
| Rev. Carolyn King has concluded her ministry at Lewisville Baptist Church. | Lewisville Baptist Church (NB) | 04/10/2024 | |
| Rev. Jamie MacArthur has accepted a call to serve as Youth Ministry Coordinator at Birch Cove Baptist. | Birch Cove Baptist (NS) | 07/10/2024 | |
| Pastor Kris Ullman has resigned as Associate Pastor of Sussex Baptist Church. | Sussex Baptist Church (NB) | 06/10/2024 | |
| Pastor Trish Gionet has accepted a call to serve as the Senior Pastor of Parrsboro Baptist Church and Diligent River Baptist Church. | Parrsboro Baptist Church and Diligent River Baptist Church (NS) | 01/10/2024 | |
| Rev. Gordon Hewson Walker is retiring from Springfield West O'Leary Baptist Church on September 30, 2024. | Springfield West O'Leary Baptist Church (PEI) | 30/09/2024 | |
| Charles Taylor has accepted a call to serve as the new Associate pastor of Family Ministries and Worship at the Drive Baptist Church. | The Drive Baptist Church (NB) | 04/09/2024 | |
| Pastor Brian Johnston has accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor for Truro Heights United Baptist Church. | Truro Heights United Baptist Church (NS) | 01/01/2025 | |
| Rev. Paul Berry has announced he will be retiring as Senior Pastor of Shediac Bay Community Church at the end of 2024. | Shediac Bay Community Church (NB) | 31/12/2024 | |
| Kelly Thomas has accepted a call to serve as Pastor of Connections at RiverCross Church. | RiverCross Church (NB) | 01/09/2024 | |
| Amanda Wilson has concluded her ministry at First Baptist Moncton and accepted a call to serve at Atlantic Community Church as their NextGen Pastor. | First Baptist Moncton (NB) / Atlantic Community Church (NB) | 08/09/2024 | |
| Darrell Haines has accepted a call to serve as the Senior Pastor of Hebron Baptist Church. | Hebron Baptist Church (NS) | 09/2024 | |
| Rev. Barbara Fuller has accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor (part-time) at Northwest United Baptist Church. | Northwest United Baptist Church (NS) | 08/09/2024 | |
| Rev. Paul Hatfield has accepted a call to serve at Barss Corner Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church of Pardale-Maplewood. | Barss Corner Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church of Pardale-Maplewood (NS) | 06/08/2024 | |
| Rev. Keith Pineo has completed his ministry at Melvern Square Baptist Church effective August 25, 2024. | Melvern Square Baptist Church (NS) | 25/08/2024 | |
| Rodney Hennessey has accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor of Port Williams Baptist Church. | Port Williams Baptist Church (NS) | 01/08/2024 | |
| Jared Cook has accepted a call to serve as the Associate Pastor of Worship and Discipleship of Sunny Brae Baptist Church. | Sunny Brae Baptist Church (NB) | 29/07/2024 | |
| Angela Pound has accepted a call to serve as the senior pastor of Billtown Baptist Church. | Billtown Baptist Church (NS) | 21/07/2024 | |
| Rev. Dr. Terry Atkinson has accepted a call to Salisbury Baptist Church as a part-time transitional pastor. | Salisbury Baptist Church (NB) | 17/07/2024 | |
| Lori Errington has concluded ministry as Senior Pastor of Windsor Plains Baptist Church effective July 5, 2024. | Windsor Plains Baptist Church (NS) | 05/07/2024 | |
| Rev. John McNally finished at ADC on May 31, 2024 and has accepted a call to serve as the Senior Pastor of Kingsway Baptist Church in Toronto. | Acadia Divinity College (NS) | 31/05/2024 | |
| Rev. Chris Johnston has completed his ministry at Billtown Baptist Church and has accepted a call to serve as the new CBM representative for Atlantic Canada. | Billtown Baptist Church (NS) | 30/06/2024 | |
| Jeff Banville has accepted a call as Baptist Hospital Chaplain for the Westmorland/Kent & Albert Baptist Associations, serving at Moncton Hospital and George Dumont. | Westmorland/Kent & Albert Baptist Associations | 03/06/2024 | |
| Rev. Gordon Walker announced his retirement from Springfield West-O'Leary. | Springfield West-O'Leary Baptist Church (PE) | Summer 2024 | |
| Rev. Andrew Sutherland has accepted a call to serve as the Senior Pastor of Birch Cove Baptist, where he has been serving since 2016. | Birch Cove Baptist (NS) | 16/06/2024 | |
| Lic. Eric Poll has accepted a call to serve as an Associate Pastor effective June 1, 2024. | Coldbrook Baptist Church (NS) | 01/06/2024 | |
| Rev. Sam Jess has completed his ministry at Barss Corner Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church of Parkdale-Maplewood (NS), effective May 31, 2024. | Barss Corner Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church of Parkdale-Maplewood (NS) | 31/05/2024 | |
| Rev. John Wilton has accepted a call to serve as part time pastor of visitation at Bridgewater Baptist Church. | Bridgewater Baptist Church (NS) | 27/05/2024 | |
| Jeffery Chiasson has accepted a call to serve as the Associate Pastor of Youth & Family Ministries for Faith Baptist Church in New Maryland, effective May 27, 2024. | Faith Baptist Church (NB) | 27/05/2024 | |
| Lic. Alex McMorine accepted a call to serve as the Pastor at Digby Baptist Church. | Digby Baptist Church (NS) | 26/05/2024 | |
| Noah Ozkaynak has accepted a call to serve as Youth & Family Coordinator for Steven's Road United Baptist Church as of May 21, 2024. | Stephen's Road United Baptist Church (NS) | 21/05/2024 | |
| Lic. Connor Kehoe has accepted a call to serve as pastor at Canning Baptist Church. | Canning Baptist Church (NS) | 19/05/2024 | |
| Rev. Erica Corbin will conclude her ministry as Associate Pastor of Faith Baptist Church (NS) on May 2, 2024. She is a CAF chaplain and is being posted to Halifax. | Faith Baptist Church (NS) | 02/05/2024 | |
| Keegan Perry has accepted a call to serve as the Next Gen/Associate Pastor for Woodstock Baptist Church, effective May 1, 2024. | Woodstock Baptist Church (NB) | 01/05/2024 | |
| Rev. Keith Blair has accepted a call to serve as Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Families of Bridgewater Baptist Church. | Bridgewater Baptist Church (NS) | 01/05/2024 | |
| Pastor Angela Pursey has been called as the permanent part time pastor for Alexandra Baptist Church (PE). | Alexandra Baptist Church (PE) | 01/05/2024 | |
| Rev. Carolyn Steeves has completed her ministry at The Crossing Church (NL) effective April 14, 2024, and has accepted a call to serve as Lead Pastor of The Journey Church (Moncton, NB). | The Crossing Church (NL) | 14/04/2024 | |
| Paige Bigelow has accepted a call to serve as the Executive Director for Kingswood Camp (NS). | Kingswood Camp (NS) | 08/04/2024 | |
| Ben Davidson has accepted a call to serve as the part time pastor of Gaspereau Baptist Church, effective April 1, 2024. | Gaspereau Baptist Church | 01/04/2024 | |
| Pastor Kyu Choi has accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor at Highfield Baptist Church (NB) effective March 25, 2024. | Highfield Baptist Church | 25/03/2024 | |
| Pastor Gary Barr has completed his ministry at Highfield Baptist Church (NB) effective March 3, 2024. | Highfield Baptist Church | 03/03/2024 | |
| Pastor Robb Hunt has completed his ministry at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church (NS) effective February 25, 2024. | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church (NS) | 25/02/2024 | |
| Rev. David Hawkesworth has completed his ministry at Weldon Baptist Church (NB), effective February 11, 2024. | Weldon (NB) | 11/02/2024 | |
| Pastor Stephen Hoyt has accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor of Temperance Vale and Middle Southampton Baptist Churches effective February 2024. | Temperance Vale and Middle Southampton Baptist Churches (NB) | 01/02/2024 | |
| Rev. Jeremy Vincent has completed his ministry at Groundswell Church (Truro, NS), effective January 27, 2024. | Groundswell Church (NS) | 27/01/2024 | |
| Rev. Miro Rak has completed his ministry at Grove Community Church, effective January 20, 2024. The church has closed. | Grove Community Church (NS) | 20/02/2024 | |
| Rev. David Phillips has completed his ministry at North Head Baptist Church (Grand Manan Island) and accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor of Rockland Drive Baptist Church effective January 1, 2024. | Rockland Drive Baptist Church (NB) | 01/01/2024 | |
| Pastor Kendalyn Davis has completed her ministry at The Crossing Church (NL) effective January 1, 2024. | The Crossing Church (NL) | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rev. Kevin Matthews has completed his ministry at The Point Church (NB) and accepted a call to serve as Executive Pastor of Hillside Baptist Church effective January 1, 2024. | Hillside Baptist Church (NB) | 01/01/2024 | |
| Pastor Ian Tupper accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor of Midland Baptist Church effective January 1, 2024. | Midland Baptist Church (NB) | 01/01/2024 | |
| Rev. Dan Austin has completed his ministry at Hartland Baptist Church and has retired from full-time pastoral ministry effective January 13, 2024. | Hartland Baptist Church (NB) | 13/01/2024 | |