Paul has been in full-time ministry since 1987, most of which has been spent as Lead Pastor. He has a passion for coaching leaders, developing team leaders and ministry teams. He has a natural coaching leadership style and is a life-long learner.

He has been serving as Lead Pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Wasaga Beach Ontario, Canada since 2002. He graduated from Masters College & Seminary with a three year diploma and is currently working on a masters in Christian Management & Leadership. He married his wife Sheila in June, 1981 and has one son.

He also served on a district executive leadership team for four years giving oversight to churches in Eastern Canada (Maritime provinces). He has extensive experience in training leaders and developing ministry teams. He has conducted team training and leadership conferences for church leaders and teams in Ontario, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Nicaragua.

Paul has a strong focus on team ministry and team development within the church and a passion to help churches be relevant and connect with their community in order to fulfill the Mission and vision God has called them to.

Achievements:
BA & MA Christian Leadership & Management
Certified team trainer with Triaxia Partners
Certified Ministry Coach with Ministry Advantage
Certified trainer with Leading From Your Strengths
Certified trainer for DISC personality assessments
Certified facilitator of Capital Campaigns
Certified facilatator of “Different by Design” Marriage Conference