Ministry Team

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Jonathan Griffiths

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Adam Callaway

Jonathan is Executive Director of the Timothy Trust and Lead Pastor at The Met in Ottawa. His daily radio program, Encounter the Truth, is heard widely in Canada and the United States. He serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition Canada. Jonathan is deeply committed to expository Bible ministry and loves to train and encourage Bible teachers.

Adam has been pastoring in various capacities at the Metropolitan Bible Church in Ottawa since 2018 and currently serves as the director of their Internship Training Program. He is a native of Chicago, IL in the western suburb of Wheaton. He studied Economics at Wheaton College for his undergraduate degree and holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Adam also writes for The Gospel Coalition Canada.

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Dina Poopalapillai

Leanne Zuiderveen

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Dina joined the Timothy Trust team in 2024. Her expertise comes from studying Advertising, Marketing, and Communications, and working in comms, graphic design, and event planning for nonprofits and the government. Dina lives in Ottawa with her husband and also works as a contract graphic designer and public speaking coach.

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Leanne is pursuing a degree in Communication and Business Management at the University of Ottawa. Leanne brings experience in communication, social media, and design through her work with government, nonprofit organizations, and local churches. Leanne currently attends the Ottawa Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Board of Directors

The Timothy Trust is led by a steering committee of church pastors and lay leaders who share a wholehearted commitment to biblical expository preaching.

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Rev. Canon David Short

David Short is the retired rector of St. John’s Vancouver Anglican Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is also the founder and head of the Artizo Institute, which aims to fill Canada with the sound of God's Word by equipping future ministers to faithfully teach and preach God's Word. He served in the Anglican Church in Australia for 10 years, then came to Canada to serve in the Anglican church. He has been faithfully serving in Canada for over 30 years. Before moving to Canada, David served parishes in New South Wales, Australia. He is a humble servant of Christ and a pastor to pastors.