Our Staff
Pastor Nick and Pastor Amy together serve as 1 full time pastor. With twenty years of pastoral experience, Nick’s passion is to foster a welcoming environment where people from all walks of life can encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and build authentic community.
Beyond the pulpit, Nick likes to connect with people one-on-one and encourage them in their spiritual journeys. Nick enjoys spending time with family, kitesurfing (summer and winter), and reading a good novel.
Favorite Bible Verse: God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17
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Together Pastor Nick and Pastor Amy serve one full time pastor position at 1st CRC. They have appreciated the flexibility this gives them as they raise their kids. The Bowlings have been at 1st since 2021. Pastor Amy enjoys connecting with people and hearing their stories.
Amy loves peaceful afternoons in the woods, biking, and crafts a mean homemade pizza.
Amy's favourite Bible text is Ephesians 4:17,18
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.
Co-Pastor
First Christian Reformed Church of Barrie, Ontario is seeking an additional full-time Pastor who can bring their gifts to support our multi-generational congregation as we pursue our vision of growing in love for God and neighbour.
Our congregation is part of Classis Toronto and is a sincere engaging group willing to be challenged in projects, themes and worship. Our congregation seeks another leader who has gifts of preaching and pastoral care and can sow seeds of discipleship.
We envision our church's ministry team to continue to include a Worship Director, Children’s Ministry Director and two full-time Pastors (Co-pastors).
Office Administrator
Lisa has been office administrator for First CRC since 2022. She loves connecting with all those who come through the office, as well as assisting anyone with her creative talents!
Away from the office, Lisa loves reading, painting, running, and going on little adventures with her husband and two daughters.
Lisa’s favourite bible verse is from Colossians 3:12
"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
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