Our Leadership

Pastor Nick Metivier

I'm Nicholas Metivier, but you can call me Nick. My partner in crime, Charmila and I I have two young, lively, beautiful children together. I am a husband, a father, and a pastor.

Pastoring is about more than what I do. It is about who I am. And I am someone who cannot imagine a life without God. Therefore, I endeavour to live a life “worthy of the calling I have received” (Eph. 4:1). My walk is certainly not one of perfection, but is worth absolutely everything. Jesus is worth everything.

Living this life is seeking the Spirit’s leading and direction to meet my people where they are in their walk with Christ – from the most faithful members, to our newest attendees, to those who have not darkened the door in years, to those somewhere in-between. Some have known the LORD for a long time, some a short time, and still others have yet to meet the LORD. We all need to start somewhere. In fact, I have a particular heart for those who sit on the periphery of church, and I have a desire to see them know God more. Wherever people are in their faith journey, my mission is to walk alongside them. 

Walking alongside my people looks like diving into people’s struggles and triumphs over a warm beverage. It is visiting people in their homes, at a community park, and in my office. Walking alongside my people is laughing and crying at a patient’s bedside. It looks like leading in studies and prayer meetings. It looks like listening to deep questions, or hearing a person’s life story in a chance encounter. These are the ordinary things of faith in the simple life we are called to live.

Whether you’re struggling, questioning, worshiping, or celebrating, I’d be delighted to meet with you, hear from you, and pray with you.

Yours in Christ,

-Nick 

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The Session

The core leadership of our congregation is found in individuals appointed to term eldership. When our elders meet together they form the Session. Our Session works hard to manage day-to-day affairs of the church as well as lead the congregation forward.

Our current members of Session are:

(Image 1: Left to right): Sharene Cooper, Mary Lea Craig, Barb Hacker, Nancy Hargrave, and Cathie Sindall
(Image 2, Left to right): Jason Wootton-Radko, Owen Harries, Minister John Vaudry (Guest Minister), Ruth Uitvlugt, and Joan Gordon

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Treasurer:

Jim Whittier

Our Treasurer since 2016, Jim Whittier is a retired Chartered Accountant. He is also a sustaining Elder. 

Jim lives in Penetanguishene with his wife Cathie Sindall. They have two adult daughters. 

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Office Administrator & Custodian:

Amanda Richardson

Our Office Administrator and Custodian, Amanda Richardson, keeps the church clean, and business running like clockwork.  She is friendly and committed to juggling the volunteers, keeping schedules, managing communications and organizing the finances.  Her enthusiasm is contagious!  At this time, she is the friendly backbone of the church.  Drop in to meet her and find out how to get involved at Knox.  She can take care of the details, so you can focus on how you want to be connected at Knox!