Pastors

Tim was born in Lindsay Ontario and grew up in a Christian family.  At the age of 10, he turned from his sins to find forgiveness in Christ’s death and resurrection.  After completing a degree in music performance at Wilfrid Laurier University, Tim felt God calling him to greater service of Him, so after 5 years of work, he went to serve God in China. After 8 years of serving in China, Tim returned to Canada with a Chinese-American wife, Ann, and 2 wonderful children – Jonathan and Kaitlyn.  

Upon returning to Canada, Tim knew that he was called to serve the Chinese Church as a pastor, so he attended Heritage Seminary to complete a Master of Divinity.  While studying, he began to serve at Chinese Gospel Church in 2015, where he continues to happily serve. It’s Tim’s passion to see people serve on mission wherever God’s put them, and to help people grow in their appreciation for the gospel, and their worship and service to their Lord.

Pastor Mike Whittle was born in England in 1956. He served in the Royal Navy for five years.  It was in the Navy that he heard the Gospel in all its freeness for the first time and trusted the Lord Jesus – he was 19 years old. After working for seven years in the secular world, Mike had such a burden for the lost, that, in 1987, he sold his house and car, and came to Toronto to study at Central Baptist Seminary (now Heritage), where he married Ramee in 1986.  They have two children and three grandchildren.

After graduation, Mike was called to Chinese Gospel Church to Pastor Agape Gospel Church. He served for 27 years and saw hundreds of people saved and baptised. After COVID, with Mike’s retirement close, Agape decided to amalgamate with Chinese Gospel Church Scarborough. Pastor Mike now serves as a semi-retired pastor, supporting the English and Mandarin ministries, and enjoying the fellowship and ministry of all the pastors and members of Chinese Gospel Church Scarborough.