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Jon Thiessen became Lead Pastor at Johnston Heights Church in 2013 after serving as Youth Pastor for a number of years before that. He is married to his wife Ang and they have three children together. He is passionate about Jesus and people and his favourite story in the Bible is in Acts 16 where the Philippian jailor and prisoners chose to hear about the power and love of Jesus rather than fleeing for their own freedom.

Phil Harris joined the staff team in 2010 and is married to his wife Laura for 34 years. Together, they have 3 children and 5 grand-kids. Phil has been in pastoral ministry for 40 years and is passionate about seeing people experience the life saving grace that comes from knowing Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

Logan Hawkins joined the staff team in 2014. He and his wife Madeleine have two young boys Micah[4] and Noah[2]. Logan is passionate about seeing people encounter the Living God through a life of worship that goes beyond a song and is evidenced by a lifestyle in relationship with Jesus.

Emily Carnahan joined the JHC staff as Director of Kids Ministry in 2018. She is married to Dan and they have three beautiful children who are all at different stages of life [pre-teen, elementary age & preschool]. Emily's biggest passion is seeing people of all ages come to know Jesus as they discover who He is through reading the Bible.

Clarence Chou is a fourth-year university student who loves working with youth and has had the privilege of growing up in and being part of Johnston Heights Church his entire life. Clarence is passionate about Jesus, a proud person of colour and deeply in love with the Surrey community he has been placed in

Ed Wallan has been part of Johnston Heights Church for many years. He and his wife Diana also spent time as Missionaries in Bolivia