INTRODUCING OUR TEAM

We are blessed to have a team passionate about God and committed to helping people grow in their relationship with Him. You can learn more about our team below, as well as how to contact them. Feel free to reach out. Our team would be delighted to minister to you.


MALVERN BAPTIST CHURCH

MINISTRY TEAM

Rev. Dr. Ryan J. Lawrence

English Ministry Pastor

Ryan has been with MBC for 8 years. He is passionate about preaching, practical theology, and leadership. He recently completed a hybrid doctorate at Tyndale University on leadership and preaching. Ryan enjoys reading, drinking tea, and drinking tea while reading. Most importantly, he is blessed to be Michelle's husband and Emma's father.

Pastor Sam Sham

Youth Pastor

Sam joined our team as our Pastor of Youth Ministry in February 2023 and comes to us with lots of experience working with Canadian born Chinese youth. He was born and raised in Canada, spending most of his life growing up in Toronto.
Sam enjoys playing music and jamming with other musicians. He makes it a point to invest in worship wherever God leads him to serve. He has a deep desire to demonstrate the Gospel through family ministry, starting with his relationship with his wife Christina. They both share a passion and desire to serve in the church with the gifts God has blessed them with, and for seeing individuals in the church grow in a saving grace of Christ.

Pastor Derek Wong

Children's Pastor

Derek is the Children's Ministry Pastor at Malvern Baptist Church. He is passionate about sharing God’s love through Jesus in creative and animated ways.  He also enjoys collaborating with other people from different backgrounds. He gets excited about pizza and fried chicken, and catching up with friends over a hot breakfast and coffee.  He lives in Toronto with his amazing wife Andrea.

Rev. Dr. Kai Tang

Chinese Ministry Pastor

Kai has started to serve as the Chinese Ministry Pastor at MBC from November 2023. He is passionate in sharing the Gospel and the Word of God. He has completed Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. Pastor Kai enjoys literature,arts, and music. He also plays many kinds of sports, with soccer and martial arts his favorites. He and Gorda have been blessed with three wonderful children, Gianna, Gavriel, and Kadisha

Dilys Lee

Church Administrator

Dilys was born and grew up in Hong Kong. She became a Christian when she was in high school. She has been with MBC for over 15 years now. Beyond her regular church duties, she serves in our Chinese Young Adult Fellowship. She enjoys travelling, spending time with friends, loves arts and crafts, and enjoys nature in her leisure time.

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

English Ministry Pastor

Rev. Dr. Ryan Lawrence

ryanl@malvernbaptist.ca

Tel.: (416) 754-3471 ext. 103

Children's Pastor

Pastor Derek Wong

derekw@malvernbaptist.ca

Tel.: (416) 754-3471 ext. 104

 

Chinese Ministry Pastor

Rev. Dr. Kai Tang

kait@malvernbaptist.ca

Tel.: (416) 754-3471 ext. 102