​Who We Are

Andrew leads the charge at the Brantford Church of the Nazarene, helping us move forward in the goals and aspirations that we believe God has given us. He is responsible for facilitating new opportunities, empowering leaders and creating an environment of family, training and mission for everyone that God has called to our church. Passion: Andrew is passionate about creating a place where those “on the way to God” can explore and experience what it means to be a follower of Jesus. He loves seeing people come to faith and grow in their devotion and service to God. Personal: Andrew is grateful everyday for Paige, his partner in life and ministry. In his spare time, Andrew loves to play soccer (indoor and outdoor), workout at the gym, trail walk with Sadie (his Golden friend) and coach basketball. He is also a big fan of board games and takes every opportunity to get in a game when any of his 5 adult children come to visit. Fun Fact: Andrew was a physiotherapist and ran his own business for several years before entering into ministry on a part-time then full-time basis. His most regular advice now is “it looks fine, suck it up”, “ice it” or “if that makes it hurt, stop doing that”.

Dianne orchestrates opportunities for connection within the church and in the community. She intentionally fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment at the Brantford Church of the Nazarene. She strives to ensure that every individual who connects with our church feels genuinely welcomed and quickly finds a sense of belonging within our community. Passion: Dianne has a heart to see people feel seen and heard, whether it is their first time in church or they have been attending for many years. She has a God-given gift of recalling people’s names and details about their lives. Above all she desires to be used by God in whatever way He calls her to and to bring glory to His name. Personal: Dianne doesn’t like pina coladas or being caught in the rain. She married the love of her life Dave two weeks after her high school graduation. She is an early riser and her greatest feelings of satisfaction comes from checking a task off her ever-growing to-do list. Going for nature walks and feeding chickadees from her hand with a friend is one of her happy places. Dianne and Dave have four adult children and can sometimes be seen spying on her grandchildren in Alberta over their video monitors. Fun Fact: Dianne taught herself to play guitar at the age of 40. In high school her favourite genres of music were 50’s and worship choruses. She was in a short-lived band with Pastor Andrew in the 1990s called Aliens and Strangers.

Pauline enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of our church by providing crucial administrative, organizational, and technical support to the Lead Pastor and ministry teams. She also takes the lead in various project management initiatives. Passion: Pauline is committed to nurturing the growth of our church community by implementing systems and processes that support God's work to reach our church family and the wider community. She loves to see people getting involved and broadening their faith walk. Personal: Since 2019, Pauline has embarked on a profound faith journey. Reflecting on her path, she is so thankful for God's guidance through diverse experiences, opening doors to great opportunities, and bringing significant people into her life. God's faithfulness is unwavering, always preparing Pauline for each step along the way including becoming a part of this beautiful church community. Fun Fact: Pauline loves outdoor activities and exploring God’s creations including hiking in the woods, bicycling on the trails, and kayaking down the river. Over a span of six years, she was an avid marathon runner, completing over 502 kilometers in races.

In his position, Dave works with Pastor Andrew in developing fully formed followers of Jesus. He facilitates a variety of discipleship opportunities, including small groups, one-on-one mentoring, and other pathways for growth. Passion: Dave is passionate about his faith in Jesus and longs to inspire others to grow in Christ and discover their God given purpose to glorify God. Over the years, Dave's dedication to Christian ministry has opened doors to diverse roles within his church communities. Personal: Dave met his wife Dianne while serving together at a gym night in Hamilton. After having four kids in five years, they moved to the Niagara area where they lived for 20 years before they were called to BrantNaz in 2021. Fun Fact: Dave worked as a full time artist for over 20 years, beginning as an artistic blacksmith in steel and then transitioning to figurative bronze sculptures. He's developed a wide range of handyman skills over the years as a homeowner. This experience even led him to flip a home in 2020. Dave enjoys hiking, board games, watching movies, and playing a variety of sports.

Bri brings a creative spark to our church, designing most of our graphics and visual materials. Working closely with Pastor Andrew and Pauline, she helps bring ideas to life, such as our calendars and sermon media. In the summer months, she also leads the charge for our KidZone Camp. Passion: Having discovered her faith through camp ministry, she is passionate about passing that experience forward. She believes in developing Kingdom leaders and fostering new skills through both work and volunteer opportunities—especially in ministries that nurture the next generation of believers. Personal: Originally from Orillia, Brianna found her way to our church community through a camp friend and is grateful for that every day. She enjoys exploring the local trail systems and embracing the beauty of God’s creation. In her spare time, she loves board game and movie nights with friends, as well as documenting life’s moments through writing and junk journaling. Fun Fact: Beyond her church role, Brianna is a program facilitator and ropes course technician. Whether leading hiking classes to waterfalls, running leadership courses, or scaling treetop challenge elements, she thrives in outdoor and experiential education.

Sean is completing a ministry internship here at the Brantford Church of the Nazarene while working toward his Master of Divinity at McMaster Divinity College. He is currently serving as a part of the church’s teaching team and is responsible for leading and facilitating various teaching experiences that seek to help people connect Jesus to their daily lives. Passion: Sean is passionate about introducing people to the life-changing message of Jesus! He loves “translating” the ancient teachings of Jesus into a 21st century context so that people can recognize the relevance of Jesus for their own time and place. Personal: Sean is completing his MDiv at McMaster Divinity College, and while he loves learning and has thoroughly enjoyed his time as a student, he is currently tired of writing papers and reading complicated books! When not overwhelmed by assignments he loves to hang out with friends and family, watch a good movie or TV show, and have his heart broken by the various southern Ontario sports teams that he has chosen to support. Fun Fact: Sean has never seen any of the Star Wars movies; he just smiles and nods whenever a reference is made.