Chapel on the Grounds - Sunday Mornings
Chapel on the Grounds exists on Sunday Mornings. Everyone is welcome to join us at 10:30am each week at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp.
SUNDAY, MAY 17th
JEFF LAIRD - EOND ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT
Jeff comes to the EOND District Office from Stouffville, Ontario. He grew up in Scarborough and, as a pre-teen, moved north to the Uxbridge-Stouffville area.
After Jeff’s graduation from EPBC in 1991, he married his wife Helen, and they have been serving in full time ministry for over 30 years. Jeff began ministry at Stouffville Pentecostal Church as Youth Pastor in 1991. In 1999, the Lairds moved to Ottawa where Jeff served as Worship Pastor at Woodvale Pentecostal Church, followed by Glad Tidings Burlington as Assistant Pastor from 2006 to 2009.
The Laird family returned to Stouffville Pentecostal Church in 2009, where Jeff has served as Lead Pastor for the last 13 years. They oversaw the construction of a new church building in 2018, and Jeff has served as Presbyter of the York Toronto North Section for the past five years.
Jeff and Helen have 3 grown sons and 2 daughters in law. They love cheering for all the Toronto sports teams and, as musicians, enjoy leading worship together as a family.
Jeff has a desire to see believers of all ages activated into service through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. An important life verse for him is Romans 8:14 “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”
SUNDAY, MAY 24th
JACKSON ROGERS - BAYSIDE FAMILY CHURCH, PARRY SOUND
Jackson loves the local church and has been involved in every area of ministry, working for different denominations and national ministry organizations. Drawing upon experience running a Youth Centre and Cafe with YFC and Pastoring Youth and Young adults downtown Toronto at Stone Church; Jackson oversees Youth Ministry and Outreach at Bayside.
SUNDAY, MAY 31st
Barry has served 48 years in fulltime ministry as a lead pastor, church planter and President of Compassion Canada. He has worked with churches in 62 countries. He’s an author and global speaker… but a lousy golfer. Being the son of a carpenter, he enjoys woodworking and building. He has been attending Gateway Church in London, Ontario since 1983 and has served in many leadership roles including board chair, worship leader and interim pastor over those years. Barry currently serves as Global Ambassador for ERDO as part of the PAOC missions’ program. Barry’s claim to fame is that he accepted Christ as his saviour at the age of five and at the age of seven felt God’s call to be in fulltime ministry.
REV. DR. BARRY SLAUENWHITE - ERDO GLOBAL AMBASSADOR
SUNDAY, JUNE 7th
CONRAD HUGGINS - CENTRAL COMMUNITY CHURCH, NIAGARA
Conrad and his wife Julie love Lakeshore and have been a part of Camps since they were kids. Conrad has led ministry in the GTA for over 20 years, and most recently serves an associate pastor at Central Community Church in Niagara. Conrad and his family are very excited to take part in Chapel on the Grounds and are looking forward to powerful moves of the Spirit during the 2026 camp season.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14th
JOSH LIVINGSTON - SOUTHSIDE, AJAX
Josh Livingston is the Lead Pastor at Southside Worship Centre where he oversees two campuses in Ajax and Whitby. He has been in pastoral ministry for 20+ years and has a heart for the local church, missions, and camp. He is married to his wife Alii and they have three children: Hendrix, Winston, and Arabella. They love Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp and last year became leaseholders.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21st
DEAN SKINNER
Dean and Wendy were married on May 10, 1975. They were blessed with two daughters, Julie married to Conrad Huggins, and Melissa married to John Riley. Four grandchildren have completed the family.
Dean graduated from EPBC with Ecclesia 1976. He was hired by Stu Mulligan as the first assistant pastor of Agincourt Pentecostal Church where he served for 9 years. 7 years were blessed at Markham Pentecostal Church and then 13 years pastoring Oakville Evangel Church . Dean was active in PAOC youth, ministerials, Cobourg Camp, Missions and as President of EPBC Alumni for 15 years. In 2005 Dean and Wendy returned to South Africa to lead Emmanuel Press for 14 years.
They retired at the end of 2019 and have had the pleasure of serving as Interim Pastors at 6 congregations.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28th
UPPER ROOM ARTS
THE BOOK OF DANIEL is an immersive one-man theatrical experience that brings an ancient story of faith under pressure into the room—right now.
Through vivid storytelling and live audience participation, this production faithfully follows the biblical account, inviting the audience inside the action! As empires rise and the lions draw near, you aren't just watching a story; you are a witness and an exile caught in the choices of a man who refuses to bend.
This is a fast-moving collision of humor, fear, and resolve—a performance crafted as much for the skeptic as it is for the believer.
THE BOOK OF DANIEL is designed to be a powerful spiritual experience that challenges, encourages, and leaves no one unchanged. It speaks to the universal cost of conviction, reminding us that faithfulness in the face of the impossible doesn't just survive history—it changes it.
SUNDAY, JULY 5th
JESSICA SCHEEL - CALIBRATE JR HIGH WEEKEND
The EOND youth department is hosting Calibrate this weekend. Calibrate Camp Experience is designed to help youth ministries go deeper in their discipleship journey. Over a powerful long weekend, students will encounter God through intentional ministry moments, dynamic biblical teaching, engaging devotions, thrilling competitions, and creative elements that bring faith to life.
The doors are open to everyone this Sunday, while Jessica Scheel from Woodvale Church in Ottawa shares the word.
SUNDAY, JULY 12th
CRAIG BURTON - PAOC GENERAL SECRETARY TREASURER
Craig was elected general secretary treasurer of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada in May 2022 at the General Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He graduated from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario in 1984 and worked at Canada Permanent Trust Company and Canada Trust. He graduated from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1989.
Craig served as the district superintendent of the Eastern Ontario and Nunavut District for 17 years, beginning in 2005.
He served as youth and assistant pastor at Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church from 1987 to 1991, young adults pastor, outreach pastor and then church administrator at Agincourt Pentecostal Church from 1991 to 1995, then lead pastor at Malvern Christian Assembly from 1995 to 2005 before being elected district superintendent.
Pastor Craig has a desire to see ministers, churches and leaders strengthened and encouraged. He is committed to establishing strong and meaningful relationships among credential holders and believes that the shared values of our cooperative fellowship provide significant opportunities for missional advancement and kingdom purposes to be achieved during these challenging days.
Craig and his wife, Wendy, live in Port Hope, Ontario.
SUNDAY, JULY 19th
KEVIN SHEPHERD - CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS
Kevin Shepherd has almost 30 years of pastoral experience, including twelve years as Lead Pastor of Glad Tidings Church in Burlington, Ontario. Under his leadership, the church experienced significant growth, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and leadership development.
He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Crossroads Christian Communications and YES TV, leading with a vision to leverage media as a powerful tool for spiritual transformation, cultural impact, and global outreach. Under his leadership, Crossroads continues to pioneer faith-based storytelling, equipping future generations to carry the message of Jesus into a rapidly changing world. Through YES TV, Kevin champions values driven entertainment, ensuring a platform that uplifts and inspires audiences across Canada.
Recognizing the importance of unity, Kevin continues to be actively involved in interdenominational dialogues and conferences, fostering understanding and respect among diverse groups across Canada. Kevin has served in district and national leadership within the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) for many years, including as a General Executive Member (2020-Present) and as the Assistant Superintendent for the Western Ontario District (2017–Present).
Kevin is married to his best friend, Sherri, and together, they cherish their role as parents to their amazing children, Caleb (married to Lauren) and Sadie.
SUNDAY, JULY 26th
JEREMY FELLER - AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Jeremy serves as the Africa & Middle East Regional Director. Since 2003, he and his wife, Teresa, have lived and served in Ethiopia, walking alongside local leaders in church planting, discipleship, and theological education. He also pastors with the team at Addis Christian Life Assembly in Addis Ababa. From Ethiopia, Jeremy supports and encourages workers serving across North Africa and the Middle East.
Jeremy longs to see the gospel bring hope and renewal among least-reached peoples and in urban communities, and to see a new generation of leaders equipped to serve faithfully.
Jeremy and Teresa have three tween children—Timothy, Bethany, and Zoe—who bring joy and life to their family. He holds MBA, MTh, and Doctor of Theology degrees.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd
Travis Holownia, from Edmonton, Alberta, is the visionary leader and founder of Resurgence Initiatives (LiveResurgence.com), a movement started in 2008 in Canada with a mission to inspire people to arise together. Resurgence exists to reach people, revive churches, and release leaders. With a deep passion for revival and evangelism, Travis’s greatest desire is to see this generation experience what it means to live in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
God has used Travis in a catalytic way. His speaking and teaching inspire youth, young adults, leaders, pastors, and people of all ages, calling the Spirit of God to stir and awaken hearts. In addition, Travis is the co-host of the "Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast", which launched in June 2023 and ranked in the top 10 for Christianity podcasts in Canada.
He is actively involved in global movements working to raise a generation of evangelists and leaders, including the Global Evangelist Alliance through Empowered21, where he serves on the Executive Committee. Before launching Resurgence, Travis served for eight years in a Youth Conference movement called :YC Alberta" and previously worked in a management role in the oil industry.
Travis holds degrees in both Engineering and Theology, is married to Jessica, a Pediatric Dentist, and together they have a son, Elijah, who was born in 2024.
TRAVIS HOLOWNIA
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th
STAFF ROUNDUP
Join us in a special service lead by our very own LPC Summer Staff!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th
JASE LAVIGNE - CALIBRATE SR HIGH WEEKEND
The EOND youth department is hosting Calibrate this weekend. Calibrate Camp Experience is designed to help youth ministries go deeper in their discipleship journey. Over a powerful long weekend, students will encounter God through intentional ministry moments, dynamic biblical teaching, engaging devotions, thrilling competitions, and creative elements that bring faith to life.
The doors are open to everyone this Sunday, while Jase Lavigne Summit Pacific College shares the word.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd
ANDREW JONES - EMBASSY CHURCH, OSHAWA
Andrew Jones serves as the Executive Pastor at Embassy Church in Oshawa, a vibrant, multicultural, and multigenerational church passionate about worshiping God. His greatest passion is leading worship and encouraging young leaders to grow in their calling. Andrew’s greatest joy is his family, Laura and their three kids and seeing them walk in all that God desires for them.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th
RICK HILSDEN
Rick Hilsden has a passion for revival and to see the power of Pentecost spread across Canada. He has had the privilege of preaching this message across Canada and in several other countries around the world. Rick sees the church in Canada in need of a great spiritual awakening and in desperate need of discipleship which will lead to a new commitment to evangelism.
His values in life and ministry can be summed up by the following statements. Purpose in the assurance of knowing what God wants us to do for Him. Passion of the driving motivation to see people come to Christ and be discipled. The purity of the irreplaceable value of personal integrity in life and ministry. Perseverance in the stuff that keeps you going when the going gets tough, and power to live the Spirit filled, Spirit led, Spirit empowered life.
At one time he served the fellowship of the PAOC as Church Ministries Director, District Superintended and Lakeshore’s Pentecostal Camp Director.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
SCOTT BULLERWELL
Dr. Scott Bullerwell is an ordained PAOC minister, author and speaker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he is well known as a theological educator, conference and summer camp speaker. A graduate of Eastern Pentecostal Bible College, Peterborough, Ontario, Scott has pastored in several Canadian provinces. A former Old Testament prof and Department Chair at Master’s College and Seminary in Peterborough, Ontario.
His teaching experience has allowed him to travel as a visiting professor internationally in South East Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe. A certified C.A.P.P.E. Chaplain with both basic and advanced units through the Toronto School of Theology, he served as chaplain at University Health Network, a tertiary of three hospitals in the heart of Toronto. After 10 years as Lead Pastor in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Scott and Brenda retired to change the pace of their lives and work on their ‘bucket list’ which includes travel and overseas missions work.
Married 50 years this September, they have two grown children and two grandchildren. Scott enjoys his blog writing, traveling and hunting. One of his memorable experiences was as a chapel speaker to the Toronto Blue Jays the two years they won the World Series (’92 and ’93).