LEADERSHIP

Ontario Youth is led by amazing leaders who challenge and cast a vision for the youth of Ontario.

  • Imani Nangoma

    YOUTH PRESIDENT

    Personality: ESTP “Entrepreneur"

    Occupation: Software Sales

    Church: Everybody Growing Church Ottawa

    Ministry Involvement: Campus ministry, P7 and Youth ministry

    Passion: Leading lost souls to experience the love of Christ. 

    Interests: Teaching bible studies, sports enthusiast, and personal growth.

  • AUSTIN SLAGLE

    YOUTH Secretary

    Personality: ISFJ "Defender"

    Occupation: Student Pastor

    Spouse: Denae

    Church: First Church Toronto

    Ministry Involvement: Student Ministry

    Passion: Empowering young people to use their gifts and talents to reach the world.

    Interests: Travel, board games, and sports.

Youth Committee

The Ontario Youth Committee is made up of leaders from all across Ontario. 

This committee helps to fulfill the vision and mission of Ontario Youth.

  • shabach kerr

    cmi director

    Personality: ESFP "Entertainer"

    Occupation: Sales Consultant

    Spouse: Alanis 

    Church: Everybody Growing Church Ottawa

    Ministry Involvement: Campus/Youth Outreach & Discipleship

    Passion: To see people from all walks of life find peace and purpose in Jesus

    Interests: Comparative religion, sports, economics, travel, gourmand and True Story Media

  • Rebecca li

    p7 coordinator

    Personality: ENFJ-A "Protagonist"

    Occupation: University Student

    Church: The Pentecostals of Quinte

    Ministry Involvement: P7, Campus Ministry, Music & Children's Ministry at local church

    Passion: Helping lead others to Jesus, encouraging youth to reach their world with compassion & boldness

    Interests: Meeting others, hiking, musicals, enjoying homemade food 

  • jera gebo

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: INFJ-A "Advocate"

    Occupation: Cashier Supervisor & College Student

    Spouse: Michael

    Church: Pentecostals of Windsor

    Ministry Involvement: Worship Leader & Musician

    Passion: Investing in youth, contributing to the growth of others and seeing the Kingdom of God move forward

    Interests: Travelling, reading, coffee & running

  • candice tatham

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ISTP-A "Virtuoso"

    Occupation: Teacher

    Spouse: Gio

    Church: Grace Life Center

    Ministry Involvement: Worship Leader & Production Team Member

    Passion: Helping people in any way that I can

    Interests: Trying new recipes, spending time with friends & skincare

  • JONATHAN YOUNAN

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ENFP-A "Campaigner

    Occupation: Sales Consultant

    Spouse: Courtney

    Church: Pentecostals of Peterborough

    Ministry Involvement: Youth Pastor & Preaching

    Passion: Discipleship, investing in the next generation, and reaching the lost

    Interests: Teaching Bible studies, cooking, travelling and sports

  • CADE CHURCH

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ENFP-T "Campaigner"

    Occupation:  TBD

    Church: River of Life Newmarket

    Ministry Involvement: Youth/Young Adults, Preaching, Bible Studies

    Passion: Cultivating a deep walk with the Lord and investing in the next generation of apostolic ministry

    Interests: Travelling, spending time with friends, outdoor activities

  • LUKE O'DONNELL

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ESFJ-T “Consul”

    Occupation:  Summer Intern

    Church: LifeChurch

    Ministry Involvement: Student Ministry, Sunday School, Preaching, & Outreach

    Passion: Deepening my walk with God, making disciples, and empowering young people to walk in their God given callings

    Interests: Traveling, Leadership Development, Fellowship, Coffee, Pickleball, and anything outdoors

  • DAWN MARIMON

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ENTJ-A “Commander”

    Occupation: Customer Service Representative - Floral Retail & Events

    Church: Theocracy Apostolic Fellowship

    Ministry Involvement: Youth-Hyphen Ministry & Sunday School

    Passion: Empowering and equipping young people to grow in their identity, purpose, and walk with God

    Interests: Travelling, exploring food and culture, playing chess, and reading for growth and enjoyment

  • daniel peel

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: INTJ-A "Architect"

    Occupation: Church Staff

    Church: Faith Sanctuary

    Ministry Involvement: Youth/Young Adults & Creative Pastor

    Passion: People, Preaching, Reading, Powerlifting, Coffee, Art (Music & Film)

    Interests: Leadership/Management/Strategy, Intersection of Church & Culture, Pentecostalism in Canada and Abroad, Global Church Trends, Apologetics

  • Jahmil green

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ENTP "Visionary"

    Occupation: Risk Management Specialist

    Spouse: Ericka

    Church: New Life Pentecostal

    Ministry Involvement: Youth Ministry

    Passion: Helping young people confidently walk in God’s calling for their lives and sharing the transforming power of Jesus Christ

    Interests: Personal Finance, Strategy & Innovation, Personal Growth Literature, Music, Cuisine

  • nathaniel johnston

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ENFJ-A Protagonist

    Occupation: University Student, Tim Hortons, Lawn Care & Supply Teacher

    Church: Victory Tabernacle in Beaverton

    Ministry Involvement: Sunday School, Worship Team, and Preaching

    Passion: Growing closer to God in the day-to-day, and to serve wherever God leads me to serve

    Interests: Playing basketball, talking about history, and staying active

  • Flower Csikos

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ENFP-A "Campaigner"

    Occupation: Nanny

    Church: Lifepoint Church

    Ministry Involvement: TBD

    Passion: Telling unbelievers about our amazing God & loving on the church body!

    Interests: Coffee, hanging out with friends and turning every conversation into a low-stakes psychology study.

  • David Quintero

    Spanish youth liaison

    Personality: ENTJ "Commander"

    Occupation: Project Manager at Flatiron Dragados - Go Bowmanville Expansion

    Spouse: Elie

    Church: Pastoring at Life Church Bowmanville

    Ministry Involvement: Church Pastor

    Passion: Sharing the best news there ever will be

    Interests: Family, Soccer, Basketball, motor sports

  • Luis Betancourth

    Spanish youth liaison

    Personality: ENFJ-A "Protagonist"

    Occupation: Consultant, Branding & Marketing, Graphic Designer

    Spouse: Anabessy

    Church: BUPC ; Burlington United Pentecostal Church

    Ministry Involvement: Licensed Minister, Assistant Pastor, Multimedia, Sound Leader, Musician (Drummer), Youth and Hyphen (Overseer), Sunday School Teacher, Bible Study Teacher

    Passion: I am passionate about serving in the Kingdom and souls, nurturing relationships, and lifting up my leaders. I want those in my life to always feel deeply loved, fully supported and completely safe to be themselves. Remind those around me that God loves them no matter what.

    Interests: I love cooking, trying new foods, listening to music, travelling, reading, learning new technologies, sketching graphic designs, art, and photography