Deacons
Garry Burk
Jim Cowling
Neil Moore
Heather Robertson
Dee Wruth
Deacons at WGBC act as counsellors and assistants to the Pastors in advancing the general interest of the church, both temporal and spiritual; distribute the elements of the Lord’s Supper; see that persons are appointed to assist candidates for Baptism, visit sick, or absent members, and together with the Pastors, have general charge of the work of the Church.
Dr. Shaun Turner, CD. – Lead Pastor
Amy Turner – Minister of Pastoral Care and Worship
Shaun is a retired military chaplain who grew up in the Haliburton Highlands. His ministry includes preaching, teaching, leadership, and vision. He is married to Amy, and they have 4 children who can be seen running around the church on Sunday mornings.
Amy has functioned in ministry for over 20 years working with at-risk youth, women’s ministry, youth ministry, as a denominational resource coordinator, and on various ministry governance boards. Her ministry includes pastoral care, worship leading, and kids’ ministry.
Brian Plouffe – Honourary Associate Pastor
Brian is the Pastor emeritus of West Guilford Baptist Church. Retired after over 30 years in ministry in the Haliburton Highlands, he assists with preaching at WGBC and heads our men’s ministry. He and his wife Dianne are enjoying ‘retired’ life with their children and grandchildren.
Holly Archer – Church Administrator
Holly grew up in the Haliburton Highlands, she and her son have been a part of our church family for 11 years. Holly can be found singing with the worship team most Sundays and started working in the church office this past winter.