Leadership

To be God-centred and people-loving.

In 2016, the van Weerdens came to Canada from the Netherlands for Pastor Léon to be Executive Pastor. Since March of 2022, he passionately serves Embassy Church as Lead Pastor. Prior to immigrating, Pastor Léon pastored a church in the Netherlands for 20 years. During this time, he planted a second church and had a national ministry in Jesus-centered worship, powerful preaching, and healthy church leadership.

He received his degree in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1997.

Léon and Petra’s heart’s desire is to be an example and inspiration to others on how to live a God-centred, people-loving life. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons.

Staff

Our Pastors are shepherd-hearted leaders who guide with vision, care, and spiritual direction. They equip the church to grow in faith, build strong families, and live on mission. Each pastor oversees specific ministries while working together to keep Jesus at the centre of everything.

Leon van Weerden

Leon van Weerden

Lead Pastor

Paul Bastian

Paul Bastian

Youth Ministry Pastor

Aaron Cuevas

Aaron Cuevas

Young Adults & Groups Pastor

Lori-Ann Dinnall

Lori-Ann Dinnall

Connections & Hospitality Pastor

Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones

Executive Pastor, Worship Leader

Denise Munroe

Denise Munroe

Care & Life Events Pastor

Elise Peterson

Elise Peterson

Missions & Evangelism Pastor

Petra van Weerden

Petra van Weerden

Co-Pastor