Mark 3:13-15 “Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach and to have authority to drive out demons.”
God has a calling for every person. In the same way that the followers of Jesus were invited to spend time with Him so that they could be prepared for the missional call to share His love with others, we are also called to spend time in God’s presence so that the Holy Spirit can empower us. Through this empowering we can live our lives on a mission to reach “the ones” in our lives.
Guest Speaker
Jonathan Bjorkman
Lead Pastor - Bethel Gospel Tabernacle (Hamilton)
Born in Windsor, Ontario, Jonathan Bjorkman grew up in a pastor’s home in the Brantford area. After his secondary education he travelled to Portland, Oregon in his early 20s to attend Portland Bible College, where he not only received formal theological training, but met his wife, Crystal, whom he married in 2006. Both Jonathan and Crystal attended Portland Bible College where they were part of a church called City Bible Church, with Crystal even becoming the first female student body president in PBC’s 50-year history.
He’s a loving dad to two beautiful girls, Ella-Mae (9) & Sophie (7), and he loves (or perhaps, tolerates) the 160lb family dog, Bruno.
Pastor Jonathan has a deep conviction for the presence of God and building His church in Hamilton and across Canada. He truly believes that the local church is the vehicle that God has chosen to build His kingdom worldwide; it is our privilege and high calling as pastors to steward the people and resources he has given us to that end.
Guest Worship Leaders
Carlo & Maddy Rosati
Site Pastor - Bethel St. Marys
Carlo and Maddy Rosati serve together with a deep love for Jesus and the local church. Carlo is the Site Pastor at Bethel St. Marys with a heart for teaching, discipleship, and helping people encounter God in everyday life. Maddy is an Elementary Teacher who brings creativity, care, and wisdom into everything she does. They are parents to their 1.5-year-old daughter, Lenna, who is their joy. And the proud owners of a very large and lazy golden retriever named Moose. When they’re not leading worship or serving their church, you’ll likely find them watching home reno shows, sharing a good meal with friends, or spinning an old record enjoying life together as a family.