Léon & Petra van Weerden
Lead Pastor | pa@theembassychurch.ca
In 2016, the van Weerdens came to Canada from the Netherlands for Pastor Léon to become our Executive Pastor. Since March of 2022, he passionately serves the Embassy as Lead Pastor.
Prior to immigrating, Pastor Léon pastored a church in the Netherlands for 20 years. During this time, he planted a second church and had a national ministry in Jesus-centered worship, powerful preaching, and healthy church leadership.
He received his degree in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1997.
Léon and Petra’s heart’s desire is to be an example and inspiration to others on how to live a God-centred, people loving life. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons.
Prior to immigrating, Pastor Léon pastored a church in the Netherlands for 20 years. During this time, he planted a second church and had a national ministry in Jesus-centered worship, powerful preaching, and healthy church leadership.
He received his degree in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1997.
Léon and Petra’s heart’s desire is to be an example and inspiration to others on how to live a God-centred, people loving life. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons.
Léon & Petra van Weerden
Lead Pastor
pa@theembassychurch.ca
In 2016, the van Weerdens came to Canada from the Netherlands for Pastor Léon to become our Executive Pastor. Since March of 2022, he passionately serves the Embassy as Lead Pastor.
Prior to immigrating, Pastor Léon pastored a church in the Netherlands for 20 years. During this time, he planted a second church and had a national ministry in Jesus-centered worship, powerful preaching, and healthy church leadership.
He received his degree in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1997.
Léon and Petra’s heart’s desire is to be an example and inspiration to others on how to live a God-centred, people loving life. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons.
Prior to immigrating, Pastor Léon pastored a church in the Netherlands for 20 years. During this time, he planted a second church and had a national ministry in Jesus-centered worship, powerful preaching, and healthy church leadership.
He received his degree in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1997.
Léon and Petra’s heart’s desire is to be an example and inspiration to others on how to live a God-centred, people loving life. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons.
MINISTRY TEAM
Paul Bastian
Student Ministries Pastor
paul@theembassychurch.ca
paul@theembassychurch.ca
Jaison Randall
Young Adults Pastor
jaison@theembassychurch.ca
jaison@theembassychurch.ca
Emily Janes
Kids & Parent Networking Pastor
On Maternity Leave
On Maternity Leave
Lori-Ann Dinnall
Family Life Assistant
loriann@theembassychurch.ca
loriann@theembassychurch.ca
Elise Peterson
Missions & Evangelism Pastor
elise@theembassychurch.ca
elise@theembassychurch.ca
Joshua Wilson
Rental, Event, and Project Manager
joshua@theembassychurch.ca
joshua@theembassychurch.ca
CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
Colette Myers
Worship Leader
Batsirai Chada
Worship Leader
Rebekah Modeste
Worship Leader
SUPPORT STAFF
Paul Bates
Custodian
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Max Vanderheide
Building & Maintenance
MINISTRY TEAM
Emily Janes
Paul Bastian
Kids & Parent Networking Pastor
On Maternity Leave
On Maternity Leave
Student Ministries Pastor
paul@theembassychurch.ca
paul@theembassychurch.ca
CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
Adam Hunte
Joy Cari
Rebekah Modeste
Worship Leader
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Max Vanderheide
Building & Maintenance
SUPPORT STAFF
Paul Bates
Custodian
Léon & Petra
van Weerden
Lead Pastor
pa@theembassychurch.ca
pa@theembassychurch.ca
In 2016, the van Weerdens came to Canada from the Netherlands for Pastor Léon to become our Executive Pastor. Since March of 2022, he passionately serves the Embassy as Lead Pastor.
Prior to immigrating, Pastor Léon pastored a church in the Netherlands for 20 years. During this time, he planted a second church and had a national ministry in Jesus-centered worship, powerful preaching, and healthy church leadership.
He received his degree in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1997.
Léon and Petra’s heart’s desire is to be an example and inspiration to others on how to live a God-centred, people loving life. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons.
Prior to immigrating, Pastor Léon pastored a church in the Netherlands for 20 years. During this time, he planted a second church and had a national ministry in Jesus-centered worship, powerful preaching, and healthy church leadership.
He received his degree in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in 1997.
Léon and Petra’s heart’s desire is to be an example and inspiration to others on how to live a God-centred, people loving life. They are proud parents of two daughters and two sons.
MINISTRY TEAM
Emily Janes
Kids & Parent Networking Pastor
On Maternity Leave
Kids & Parent Networking Pastor
On Maternity Leave
CREATIVE COLLECTIVE
Colette Myers
Worship Leader
Worship Leader
Batsirai Chada
Worship Leader
Worship Leader
Rebekah Modeste
Worship Leader
Worship Leader
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Max Vanderheide
Building & Maintenance
Building & Maintenance
SUPPORT STAFF
Paul Bates
Custodian
Custodian
