Reverend Mathew Seeram – Lead Pastor (Rector)
Mathew was born and raised and served in Christian ministry in India, and after moving to Canada was a chaplain in hospitals. He is spiritually gifted in pastoral care and counselling. Before stepping into the role of Rector at Good Shepherd, Mathew was a volunteer pastoral care visitor with the Church of the Good Shepherd. Prior to coming to Canada, he was an evangelist, preacher and Bible Teacher in India.
He graduated with a Master of Theology in New Testament from Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto, and a Bachelor of Divinity from Serampore College in India. He also has a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Andhra University.
He is married to Kelley and father to three beautiful children: Priya, Vijay, and Sophia. He enjoys music, driving, nature walks, playing chess, and cricket.
You can contact Mathew directly here.
Jamie Wood – Worship Leader and Office Administrator
Originally from Eastern Ontario, Jamie is well-known in the Ottawa and Niagara regions for his contributions to both Celtic and Christian music.
He is a former member of The Brigadoons, a Celtic band that was formed in Eastern ON. Jamie, along with the rest of The Brigadoons, was inducted into the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame in 2006.