People

Jess Hilton
Jess is involved in ‘making Sunday happen’ – alongside an incredible team of selfless and servant hearted volunteers – she is a part of setting up, overseeing and tearing down every Sunday service. Jess strives to connect volunteers into positions that put their skills, natural abilities and spiritual gifts at work – like the ability to be excited and ready to turn a gymnasium into a sanctuary at 6am. Jess is also a full-time student at Redeemer University, studying Urban…

Katy Darley
Katy has a passion for connecting people with each other and with Jesus! She leads our Connections Team, who are here to help newcomers make their home here at Church on the Rock. Her goal is for new people to feel extravagantly welcomed and to journey with them in their first year as a part of our community, inviting them into deeper relationship with Jesus through all the various opportunities available here. She also loves being outdoors on a hike,…

Shannon Freeman
Shannon has a passion for keeping track of the details and for making things happen! She supports Andrew (Executive Pastor) who oversees and supports our staff and ministry team leaders with the goal of achieving strategic, coordinated and effective ministries within our church. When she’s not writing e-mails or navigating government websites, Shannon loves to spend time adventuring outside with her husband Rich and their two princesses, Zoe and Adeline. Fun Fact: Shannon’s favourite activity is either rock climbing or playing…

Jacob Nussbaum
Jacob is known by the people around him for his technical skills, creative vision, and desire to see the Kingdom of God glorified. After attending for a couple years, Jacob swept into the scene to serve Church on the Rock in response to Covid by producing an online livestream and other video projects. Since then, he has accepted a role as Media Director. Jacob is constantly seeking opportunities to grow the quality of his work and is always eager to…

Andrew Brown
Andrew oversees and supports our staff and ministry team leaders with the goal of achieving strategic, coordinated and effective ministries within our church.

Tina Caissie
Tina organizes the details of the church office, staff, and general operations of the church, also ensuring that Sunday mornings are flawless.

Sarah Brooks
Sic enim dilexit Deus mundum ut Filium suum unigenitum daret ut omnis qui credit in eum non pereat sed habeat vitam aeternam.

Karra Busse
Karra is involved in everything youth, reaching and transforming high school students at Church on the Rock and throughout the wider Hamilton Mountain area.

Nancy Jongeling
Nancy reaches and transforms children – from our nursery up to grade 5 through Sunday morning programming, Kids Club, and Summer Camp in the church and the wider Hamilton Mountain area.

Dave Overholt
Dave architects the vision and values of Church on the Rock, spearheads new initiatives, and spiritually feeds the Church on the Rock family on Sundays.