Our overseeing Pastors
Philip & Lisa Wyns
Philip has been pastoring since 2000. He has attended both Elim Bible Institute in Lima, New York and Eastern Pentecostal Bible college in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He is married to Lisa and they have four beautiful daughters.
Lisa attended Antioch Training Centre in Mumbai, India with an emphasis on missions. She also graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors in Science. Philip and Lisa have a passion for God and a strong compassion for people. They are pastored by Steve & Beth Fleming and Bishop Michael Pitts.
Nathan & Alanna gulliver
Alive Church Barrie
Lead Pastors
Nathan and Alanna serve on the Senior Leadership Team at Alive Church and are the Lead Pastors of Alive Barrie. Nathan and Alanna are passionate about seeing transformation take place in the lives of people, cities, and nations as we proclaim Freedom. They have three boys and one princess, which makes them extremely proud parents.
Austin & Jessica Simon
Alive Church Newmarket
Campus Pastors
Austin received a diploma in Theology with a pastoral designation from Elim Bible Institute and College located in Lima, New York and received his ordination through the Ministers Network of Canada. Austin has a heart for discipleship, care, and outreach. He is also an entrepreneur and runs his own mortgage brokerage, Simon Mortgages, and is honored to be on the board of Derek Prince Ministries of Canada.
Princess
Alive Church Newmarket
Children's Ministry
Meet our Newmarket Children's Ministry Pastor, Princess. A devoted homeschool mom of three whose heart beats with love for Jesus. Originally from Manila, Philippines, Princess arrived in Canada at the age of 16, bringing with her a deep-rooted commitment to her faith. Princess' mission extends beyond conventional childcare; she embodies a calling to cultivate Jesus-loving individuals within the next generation. Guiding children away from worldly temptations towards a meaningful relationship with Christ is her fervent passion. She consistently goes above and beyond to nurture them spiritually, emotionally, and academically. We are blessed to have her in as part of our team.
Amanda Sutherland
Alive Church Barrie
Children’s Ministry
Amanda loves bringing creativity and enthusiasm to our kids and teaching them the foundational truths of God’s Word. She is passionate about equipping the next generation of world changers!
Nathan & Mary Kalk
Elders
Nathan & Mary have each been long-time members of Alive Church Newmarket, together serving as Alive Youth Leaders for many years. Nathan has received his Masters of Divinity specializing in Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling at Tyndale University College & Seminary. They are important contributors to the leadership of our Barrie campus and continue to be faithful and vibrant servants to our church and community.
Martine Kelsey
Alive Church Newmarket
Intern guest worship leader
Joshua & Laura Leck
Alive Church Barrie
Worship Staff
Joshua & Laura Leck serve with their four kids at our Barrie campus. They are passionate about the family of God and have a calling to lead God’s people into worship.
Board Members:
Nathan Kalk - President
Thomas Faris
Elvis Salmon
Lanre Akinyemi