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Come to Me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Rev. Dr. Tim Archibald

Minister

Tim grew up in Nova Scotia where he was formed in faith by Glenelg Presbyterian Church. He received a BA (Hon) from Acadia University and a M.A. from Saint Mary’s University (both in History) before discerning a call to Christian Ministry. He graduated with an M.Div. from Knox College, University of Toronto. After serving in Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island, he was appointed as a Church Planter in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. During his 23 years at Kings Presbyterian Church, he led this fledgling aid-receiving group through early formation, a building program and finally to mortgage-free, full self-supporting, missional ministry. While there Tim married Joyce, a registered nurse, and they had three children: Noah, David and Laura. During this time, at Kings Church Tim completed a D.Min. at Acadia University with a concentration in vision and congregational vitality. Tim was then called to lead a ministry of renewal and re-Visioning at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Calgary, AB. In the spring of 2022, Tim was called to Oakridge Presbyterian Church, London, ON. Tim’s greatest passion is growing deeper Christian discipleship, vital spiritual engagement and missional ministry. Tim enjoys running, swimming, cross-country skiing, hiking, and camping with the family.

Church Extension: 222
Email: TArchibald@oakridgechurch.ca

Jeff Hopkins

Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leader

Jeff was born and raised in London and began his faith journey right here at OPC at a young age. After receiving God’s call on his life as a teenager to become a youth pastor, he continued on his path and attended Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener, Graduating in 2009 from the Bachelor of Theology program with a Major in Youth Ministry.

He desires to see people begin a personal relationship with Jesus and a passion to share God’s love with all those around him.

He is married to his high school sweetheart, Brittany, and they have three young children: Charlie, Benjamin and Sawyer.

Church Extension: 226

Email: jhopkins@oakridge.london.on.ca

Sonia Brule

Children & Family Ministry Coordinator

Sonia joined the OPC staff in April 2009. She gives leadership to our children from birth to grade five, including Kids Ministry, Camps and various family activities throughout the year. Once a month she takes on the persona of the Mad Scientist bringing Bible stories to life using science.

She graduated from Sheridan College with a Diploma in Classical Animation and has been known to animate a lesson or two. She is currently studying M.Div at Huron University College. Sonia is married to Chris. They have two children Connor and Giuliana.

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them –not because you must, but because you are willing; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” 1 Peter 5:2

Church Extension: 224

Email: sbrule@oakridgechurch.ca

Jan Bracken

Care Coordinator

My resposibilities are as follows:

Coordinate and support pastoral care ministry activities.
Offer pastoral counselling and spiritual guidance to members and adherents of OPC.
Coordinate and support leaders of Adult Ministries.
Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00 to 5:00.

Church Extension: 225

Email: jbracken@oakridgechurch.ca

Laura Altenmueller

Music Ministries Director

Laura joined OPC as the Music Ministries Director in September 2022. She has been studying classical piano since the age of 4 and is happy to share her faith and her love of music with the congregation. Her musical studies have taken her across the country. From 2012-2016, she completed a Bachelor of Music degree at University of Victoria. She moved to Ottawa and completed a Master of Music degree at University of Ottawa in 2018. Finally, she completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Western University in 2022.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys baking bread and going on walks.

Church Extension: 228

Email: laltenmueller@oakridgechurch.ca

Kathy MacDonald

Office Administrator

Kathy has been the Office Administrator at OPC for several years and a member for over 20 years. She is kept busy with the day to day running of the office in this very busy church.

Kathy acts in community theatre in London where she lives with her husband Rick, son Mathew and doodle Aussie.

Church Extension: 221

Email: kmacdonald@oakridgechurch.ca

John Radossevich

Business Administrator

John has been the Business Administrator of Oakridge Presbyterian Church since March 2019. He is in charge of many different tasks including bank deposits, rental bookings for events, maintaining the church calendar, cheque requisitions, and building maintenance, etc.

John has been married for 21 years and has two teenage boys. In his spare time, he likes to keep active. He enjoys playing squash, working around his home, and going for walks with his family.

Church Extension: 231

Email: JRadossevich@oakridgechurch.ca

Lawrence Mizzi

Custodian

Lawrence was born in Malta and came to Canada when he was a child. He has been working at OPC for more than 15 years doing cleaning, set ups and maintenance. He has been in the cleaning business for over 40 years.

Lawrence is one of the youth leaders on Friday nights.

He is married to Karen, has two sons, Tyson and Joshua.