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.

  • Airell Ferreras

    YOUTH Secretary

    Personality: ENFP “Campaigner”

    Occupation: Program & Risk Manager

    Spouse: Jessica

    Church: Everybody Growing Church Ottawa

    Ministry Involvement: Young Adult Pastor and Filipino Outreach

    Passion: Seeing people encounter Jesus and grow into the individuals God has called them to be.

    Interests: Bible Studies, reading, and personal development.

  • AUSTIN SLAGLE

    Director of Promotions

    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.

  • Ricardo hatfield

    Music director

    Personality: ESFJ-T “Consul"

    Occupation: Financial Coordinator

    Spouse: Alisha

    Church: Everybody Growing Church Ottawa

    Ministry Involvement: Music Director

    Passion: Travelling, sharing my testimony, seeing people connect to God through worship, and working with our local youth department. 

    Interests: Music, vocals, and cars. 

  • 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 

  • brooke gaffney

    MTM Coordinator

    Personality: ISTJ "Logistician"

    Occupation: Student Pastor and Personal Support Worker

    Spouse: Jacob

    Church: Crosspoint Church Oshawa

    Ministry Involvement: Student Ministry and Sunday School

    Passion: Getting to invest in the next generation of world changers as they grow in their God given callings.

    Interests: Travelling, reading, board games, and a good cup of coffee.

  • 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

  • Luis Gonzalez

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Personality: ESFJ-T “Consul”

    Occupation: Sales

    Spouse: Kyndra

    Church: Everybody Growing Church Ottawa

    Ministry Involvement: Teaching youth, young adult ministry, guest services

    Passion: Mission and vision of Ontario youth, growth and development in others, servant leadership, discipleship, connecting with people and preaching.

    Interests: Sports, books, leadership development, board games

  • 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