Rev. Dr. Das Sydney
Minister contact Das
Das has lived most of his life in Canada, but his country of birth is India and he spent most of his teen years in Africa. He received his undergraduate and post-graduate degrees at the University of Toronto (B.Sc., Th.M), McMaster (M.Div.) and Northern Baptist in Chicago (D.Min.). He is married to Angela, a Registered Nurse, and they have three children. He enjoys preaching and teaching, but more than anything else, delights in seeing transformation in human lives and in the church. He enjoys painting and golf, but those close to him have told him not to leave his day job anytime soon!
Rev. Dianne Cunningham
Congregational Life Pastor contact Dianne
Dianne has lived in Kitchener since the late 1990s when she moved here to join the faculty of Emmanuel Bible College. Most of her professional life has centered around the church in various areas of ministry. She was a missionary educator in Nigeria, a pastor to International students in California and a teacher of those preparing for ministry in the church for nearly 20 years. Dianne has completed graduate and postgraduate studies at Sioux Falls Baptist Seminary (MA Religious Studies), Fuller Theological Seminary (MA Missiology) and McMaster Divinity College (ThM). Apart from ministry in the church Dianne enjoys camping with Amos her standard poodle, biking, reading and crossword puzzles.
Jason Edgar
Youth Ministry contact Jason
Jason was born and raised in Sault Sainte Marie; a small city in Northern Ontario. He grew up in a Christian home along with his five other siblings. After receiving the call to ministry, Jason attended Emmanuel Bible College here in Kitchener, where he received his Bachelor of Theology Degree with a Major in Youth Ministry, and graduated as Valedictorian in 2009. While at Emmanuel, Jason met his soon to be wife Tabitha, and they became wed in September of 2009. They are overjoyed to be together and excited to be serving here at Highland. In his spare time, Jason enjoys cycling, playing games, and building relationships with his family and friends.
Amanda McCulloch
Children’s Ministry contact Amanda
Amanda has lived in Kitchener since in 2001. After receiving her Bachelor of Religious Education in Educational Ministries from Emmanuel Bible College, she went on to study at McMaster Divinity College. She will be graduating with her Master of Divinity in May 2011. Amanda is enthusiastic about finding meaningful ways to point children to Christ. Amanda is married to Adam, and together they enjoy playing board games. In her spare time Amanda also enjoys reading and going to the gym.
Rev. Dr. Max DeWolfe
Minister Emeritus
Max was born in New Brunswick. He trained for the ministry at Acadia University where he received his B.A., B.D. He was ordained to the Baptist ministry in 1940, and served in pastorates in the Maritime Provinces, Quebec and Ontario. He also served as a Chaplain to the Canadian Army during WW II, and in the YMCA War Services. In 1964 Acadia University granted him an honorary D.D. In 1981 He and his wife Margaret retired in Kitchener -Waterloo where they were involved in interim pastoral ministry including three terms at Highland Baptist Church.
Carol & Norman Giesbrecht
Directors of Music contact Carol & Norm
Norman and Carol were born in Saskatchewan and Ontario respectively, but they met in Manitoba. Both hold degrees from Wilfred Laurier University (B.A, Music), ARCTs in piano and voice and teaching degrees from the University of Saskatchewan (Norman) and the University of Manitoba (Carol). Both spent many years as performers and educators, Carol in the public school systems in Manitoba and Ontario, Norman in the music business world. Their hearts have always been given to the music of the church. When not doing music, Norman loves to golf and ride his bike, Carol to quilt and read. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Rev. Nicu Brinda
Minister of Hope Romanian Church
519-745-0853
Born in Romania, began his ministry at Maranatha Baptist Church in Arad, Romania. He graduated from BEE International in Klosterneuburg, Austria, and continued with the Biblical and Pastoral Baptist Institute in Algrange, France. He also received a Diploma of Theological Studies from The Romanian Theological Institute of Hollywood, Florida. In 1997 he started his ministry for the Hope Romanian congregation at Highland Baptist Church. He is married to Doina who is a dental assistant and they have one son. Nicu’s mission is to encourage young Romanians to dedicate themselves to Bible Study and through this lead many other Romanians to search for God. Nicu Brinda invita toti Rominii in al Preamari pe Dumnezeu impreuna.
Lindaree Matthews
Church Ministry Assistant contact the Office
Lindaree says that she has been at Highland forever, but she loves her job and is eager to be of service to you. She is married to Ted, and they have three busy daughters. She graduated in Psychology at Laurier (a long time ago), but declares that she has learned a lot more about people on the job, then at school.
Stan Lussa
Custodian
Stan is a native of Poland and is married to Carola. They have two children and five grandchildren. Stan loves to fish. So if you don’t see him busy around the church making sure that everything is ship shape, he’s gone fishing!
