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Leadership

Staff:

Carey Nieuwhof - Lead Pastor
- Carey has been serving in Central Ontario since 1995. His passion is to see people’s lives changed as they encounter Christ. He serves as the primary directional leader and communicator at our weekend experiences.
carey.nieuwhof@connexuscommunity.com

Nadine Russell - Director of Business Operations
Nadine left a successful career with Pepsi in marketing to use her considerable gifts in ministry. In Nadine's role she is responsible for Finance, HR, Legal and Strategic Planning.
nadine.russell@connexuscommunity.com

Jenn Bailey - Director of Children's Ministry
Jenn joined Connexus (May 2008) as the full time director of our Waumba Land and UpStreet environments. Jenn had been working at Georgian College but decided to take her gifts and her passion for reaching others and use them in a full time  ministry context.
jenn.bailey@connexuscommunity.com

Jeff Brodie - Director of Student Ministry
Jeff joined Connexus in Sept 2008 after spending the last 7 years at Chartwell Baptist Church, a multi-site church based out of Oakville/Mississauga. We are so excited to have Jeff leading our students, parents and volunteer leaders for Grade 6-12 ministry.
jeff.brodie@connexuscommunity.com

Andrew Walker - Director of Music
Prior to joining Connexus, Andrew toured extensively with his band,  Turn off the Stars. While Turn off the Stars is still playing ample venues, Andrew has chosen to use his gifts in leading worship and leading the musicians who serve in the environments and campuses of Connexus.
andrew.walker@connexuscommunity.com

Julia Achilles - Office Manager
Julia's previous job in an emergency response role has given her strong organizational skills which is an asset to Connexus. Julia is responsible for the overall administrative functions of the office and providing admin support to some of our staff.
julia.achilles@connexuscommunity.com

Sarah Flemming - Administrative Assistant
A recent university graduate, Sarah is anxious to develop her leadership skills and learn how ministry at Connexus works. Sarah offers great administrative and organizational gifts which she uses to help in both Childrens and Student ministry environments as well as assisting Carey. If you happen to look up one day and see someone skydiving, look closely it just might be Sarah. She loves skydiving.
sarah.flemming@connexuscommunity.com

Justin Piercy - Service Programming & Barrie Logistics Manager
Justin was an integral part of our volunteer production team before joining us on staff in June 2009.  Justin had been working at Angus Borden Music/Sunflower Studios and graduated from the Trebas Institute in Audio Engineering and Production.  Justin is responsible for leading and managing our Barrie E-Teams and well as developing and coordinating the graphics, video and web site for Connexus.  justin.piercy@connexuscommunity.com

Richard Yeomans - Orillia Logistics Manager
Richard decided he wanted to use his work experience and skills for God in a more direct way by joining the staff team part time at Connexus.  Richard also works in Engineering Sales for Canadian Curtis Refrigeration. In Richard's role at Connexus he is responsible for managing/leading our E-Teams in Orillia and Muskoka.  richard.yeomans@connexuscommunity.com


 

Staff Leadership Team:

Carey Nieuwhof, Nadine Russell and Jeff Brodie are all part of the Leadership Team that helps guide the day to day business of Connexus. 


Elder's Team:

John Atkinson

John is a former Toronto Argonaut and currently serves in business development for a national employment benefits provider. John is a long time resident of Central Ontario and seems to know everybody!

Dave Walker

Dave is an entrepreneur in the construction and landscape sector. He brings an excellent balance of business knowledge and spiritual depth.

David McDaniel

David serves as the Director of Campus Expansion at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. He brings unprecedented insight to our leadership team in the areas of multi-site and church planting.

Rob Meeder

Rob is a Paediatrician in Orillia and serves on many of our volunteer teams including, E-Teams, Host Team and Groups. 

Dave Black

Dave works for Hydro and is involved and has a real heart for missions work in Guatemala.