WHO WE ARE.
We exist to see a disciple-making youth ministry in every church in the
Western Ontario District of the PAOC
PURPOSE
The Student Collective exists to fuel a movement of youth ministers who disciple students to multiply and become the next generation of church leaders.
VISION
The Student Collective's goal is for every WOD PAOC church to have disciple-making programs for students ages 10-25.
VALUES
We value the Spirit's empowerment to live on mission.
We value equipping leaders to multiply.
We value longevity in ministry positions and locations.
We value leaders being healthy
We value ministry innovation to reach those who are far from God.
Our Team
Blair mercer
WOD YOUTH DIRECTOR
Blair has been in ministry for twenty-five years and has served in roles such as Youth Pastor, Church Planter, Section Pastor, Executive Pastor and Lead Pastor. Blair loves working with teams of people who want to make an eternal difference. He has worked alongside two Youth Directors, the District Executive, and the New Churches Network. He also led the WOD Creative Resource team. Blair and his wife Angela love spending time with their two amazing college-aged kids whenever they are home. As a family, they love music, snowboarding, baseball and motorcycles, travel and great food.
NICOLE SWITZER
admin ASSISTANT
to THE STUDENT COLLECTIVE
Nicole has dedicated nearly two decades to shaping the next generation through youth ministry. Alongside her husband, Mike, and their two children, Nicole calls London Ontario, home, where she and her husband serve at Royal View Church.
Nicole's journey in youth ministry is fueled by her genuine passion for making a positive impact on young lives through the teachings of Jesus and the transformative influence of the Holy Spirit. Her heart is deeply invested in creating a nurturing and empowering environment where young individuals can encounter faith, build meaningful connections, and experience life changing moments.
meet youR section reps
SPENCER SCHROEDER
E-MAIL:E-mail: spencer@theharbourchurch.com
CHURCH: The Harbour Church
SECTION: Owen Sound/Godrich
VANESSA MESHACK
E-MAIL: vmeshack@cedarviewchurch.com
CHURCH: Cedarview Church
SECTION: Hamilton
SCOTT
HOSKINS
E-MAIL: scott.hoskins@southport.church
CHURCH: SouthPort Pentecostal Church
SECTION: Owen Sound
DANA
MUELLER
E-MAIL: dana@wearelakeshore.com
CHURCH: Lakeshore Community Church
SECTION: Sarnia
JANA
MINDLE
E-MAIL: janamindle@broadwaychurch.ca
CHURCH: Broadway Church Orangeville
SECTION: Cambridge
ZAC
FULTON
E-MAIL: pastor.zac.fulton@gmail.com
CHURCH: Clearview Community Church
SECTION: Huronia
BRYAN HEMPSTEAD
EMAIL:bryan@kingsviewchurch.com
CHURCH: Kingsview Church
SECTION: Hamilton
BREANNA NKIWANE
E-MAIL: Breanna@royalview.org
CHURCH: Royal View Church
SECTION: London
ANDY HAMMOND
E-MAIL: andy@northernlife.church
CHURCH: Northern Life Church
SECTION: Laurentian
JIREH MATEO
E-MAIL: ji.mateo@hotmail.com
CHURCH: Christ for Life Ministries
SECTION: Halton-Peel North & South
meet our lead team
EDEN MALTBY
JOSH ALVAREZ
JOHN-MARK GIANCOLA
ANDREW RUTLEDGE
E-MAIL: andrewrutledge@centralcc.ca
CHURCH: Central Community Church
SECTION: Niagara on the lake
JESSICA
PRICE
E-MAIL: JessicaP@hiway.church
CHURCH: HiWay Church Barrie
SECTION: Huronia
WES
NELSON
E-mail: wnelson@evangelck.com
Church: Evangel Chatham
Section: Windsor
JESS
DEMOOR
E-MAIL: associate@sppchurch.ca
CHURCH: South Porcupine Pentecostal Church
SECTION: Cochrane-Temiskamingr