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How can we serve you? We want to help you in anyway we can. Please call the church at 905-826-8581 or email any of our staff using the email addresses below. Thank you for being a part of the family at City Centre.

 

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Deric Bartlett
Deric Bartlett
Pastor, ext 21
diane.armstrong@citycentrebaptist.ca

Deric grew up in New Brunswick, “the promised land”, as he affectionately calls it. He is married to April and has 4 children:  Erica, (married to Mike; Dallas, TX),  Bryce (married to Kristen), Daniel and Caleb.  And two standard poodles! Deric joined City Centre as Senior Pastor in October 2007.  His 25 years of ministry experience includes executive leadership, teaching at the Bible College level, planting churches and leading churches with attendance from under 100 up to 1600. Prior to coming to City Centre he served as the senior pastor of two large multi-staffed churches. Deric’s vision is to “build believers by the Book” (Ephesians 4:11-16) who will then build up the Body of Christ in Mississauga and beyond. He is a passionate communicator of God’s Word with the view to encouraging you in your journey of faith.

 

Andrew DeGraaf
Andrew DeGraaf
Pastor of Adult Ministries, ext. 24
andrew.degraaf@citycentrebaptist.ca

Andrew has been ministering in churches for almost two decades, having served in a variety of urban, multi-cultural and multi-staffed church settings. Throughout his ministry, Andrew’s desire has been to see God's people find a passion for Him and to take ownership of their faith – living out a true love for God.  Andrew holds a 3 year Diploma in Bible & Theology from New Brunswick Bible Institute, and a Bachelor of Religious Education from Tyndale University College & Seminary.  He is married to De-Ann, a Marketing Manager, and they have a little girl named Faith and a little boy named Shawn. Get connected with Andrew by visiting his blog at www.andrewdegraaf.com . 
 
 

 

Aaron Johnson
Aaron Johnson
Pastor of Youth and Sports, ext 33
aaron.johnson@citycentrebaptist.ca

Aaron Joined City Centre Baptist Church in June of 2008. Aaron graduated from Baptist Bible College in PA, with a Bachelor of Science in Bible.  He has a great passion for both youth and sports ministries.  Aaron's desire is to shepherd the youth of City Centre onto God's agenda for their lives through a culturally relevant and relational approach to discipleship.  The goal is to cultivate teenagers who are passionate about their relationship with Jesus Christ (personal/spiritual growth) and mobile with the Word of God (evangelism).  Aaron and his wife Holly were married in August, 2008.
 
 
 
 

 

Donnette Andresen
Donnette Andresen
Director of Children's Ministries, ext 27
donnette.andresen@citycentrebaptist.ca

Donnette joined City Centre Baptist Church after emigrating from South Africa in February 2003. Donnette is married to Darryl and has 3 boys Chad , Ross and Eric. Donnette received Christ as a 10 year old child and knows the importance of children's ministries. She has been actively serving through various children's ministries, seeing the gospel of Christ affect and change the lives of young children. One of her favourite verses is "Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it."
 
 
 
 

 

Max Oates
Max Oates
Director of Worship and Communications, ext 32
max.oates@citycentrebaptist.ca

Max has been involved in music ministry for the past 17 years, having founded KasahMusic in 1992 with his sister, Kerris, as a vehicle to inspire and encourage their community toward a true and vibrant faith in Christ.  He has been an artist, producer or arranger on 5 albums yet has a diverse background having started and run various companies in industries ranging from health & wellness to internet/technology.  His consulting firm specialized in business development and marketing.  He holds a B.Sc. in Cellular Biology and a Master's in Psychiatry from McGill University.  Max and his wife Elizabeth have a passion for discipleship, leadership development and the revitalization of music ministry in the church, with a commitment to the integration of faith and life.  They had their first son, Titus, on September 1, 2010.

 

Andy Vammus
Andy Vammus
Director of Administration, ext 22
andy.vammus@citycentrebaptist.ca

Andy and his wife Nita in 1980 with three other couples were founding members of City Centre Baptist Church. Andy and Nita enjoy their family: two sons and their wives; three granddaughters; and a grandson due this summer (hallelujah). After retiring from the City of Mississauga Planning and Building Department as Manager of Geographic Information Systems (computerized mapping technology) and Nita retiring as Worship Director in Hamilton and later Oakville, the Lord led them back to City Centre in 2005. Andy says, "Actually, in the Lord's service you are never retired."  And that he is blessed by God for having the privilege of serving with great people."
 
 
 

 

Diane Armstrong
Diane Armstrong
Office Administrator, ext 21
diane.armstrong@citycentrebaptist.ca

Diane is our Office Administrator and loves interacting with people. Diane became serious about her faith and commitment to the Lord in her twenties. The loves of her life are her husband of over 30 years, Drew, her two sons, their lovely wives and her four grandchildren. She loves reading, cooking, the outdoors and time spent with family and friends. “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!” Ps.34:8. 


 
 
 

 

Denita Penner
Denita Penner
Administrative Assistant, ext 26
office@citycentrebaptist.ca

Denita the daughter of missionary parents and more recently she, her late husband, Glenn, and their three children served in two Canadian churches, in Ukraine, and at Voice of the Martyrs. Her passions include loving her children, helping others, gardening, reading, and hosting people in her home.
 
 
 
 

 

DJ Moxam
DJ Moxam
Custodian, ext 28
facilities@citycentrebaptist.ca

DJ has been attending City Centre for 14 years.  He is a graduate of Sheridan College and will be continuing his education in January 2012 at Humber College, pursuing Police Foundations.  DJ enjoys cooking, hockey and all things about cars.  His motivational verse is Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

 

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