Michael gives direction and leadership to Mountainside Church. He is passionate about helping people understand the message of Jesus: That regardless of who you are, God has a good plan for your life & wants a relationship with you. Michael is married to his beautiful wife Olivia and together have two children.

Aliza is the Location Pastor at Mountainside Church Dundas. She gives leadership to the staff team, and loves getting to know people deeper! She grew up in Dundas and is passionate about people becoming followers of Jesus. She also would choose to eat mashed potatoes every day of her life if she could.

Roberta gives leadership to the music and production aspects of our church. She has the goal of helping people connect to God through song, and to help people truly show love to God through musical worship. She has her MBA and Masters of Team Management. Roberta and her husband, Evan, just bought their first house and will gladly accept any and all help when it comes to renovating it.

Wendy is responsible for looking after our babies and little kids at Mountainside. She is passionate about kids knowing that they are loved, and knows that children are integral to the local church. She likes to be known as “Grandma Wendy”.

Aiden’s main goal as our Youth Coordinator is to help the students of Mountainside grow in their faith while having fun. Aiden is also the best snowboarder that you will ever meet.

Meaghan is responsible for looking after kids at Mountainside. She knows that the most important thing that we can do as a local Church is to invest into our kids and to make sure that they are loved.

Una takes care of all things connections. From first-time visitors, to our Alpha programs, Una gives leadership and vision to helping people get connected and stay connected. She absolutely loves meeting new people so make sure to say hello!

Meaghan is in charge of everything events and first impressions at Mountainside, from coffee, treats, to our outreach events throughout the year. Meaghan is also a coffee connoisseur and if you’re extra nice to her she might even bring you a free drink from Starbucks.

Blair is the Operations Director at Mountainside Church. He works alongside the Lead Pastor to shape the long-term vision for church growth and new locations and helps support church leaders and ministries while developing healthy frameworks and systems for the church. Beyond Mountainside, Blair is a Senior Program Manager with ERDO. Blair and his wife, Esther, call Dundas home. A true Charlie Brown aficionado, he is also on a mission to have Smarties recognized as their own food group.

Jocelyn is the Associate Pastor and Team Administrator at Mountainside Church. She keeps things running smoothly by handling administrative tasks, supporting staff, and helping to build structures that promote long-term church health. She holds a BA in Human Resources and Criminology from the University of Toronto. Jocelyn and her husband, Matt, live in downtown Hamilton and love walking alongside others as they all seek to follow Jesus. When dining out, you can always find her on the hunt for the best buffalo chicken option on the menu!

Lauren is the Interim Worship Pastor at Mountainside Church, covering for Roberta Tamblyn during her maternity leave. She is passionate about creating a space where our church family can encounter God through music, prayer, and community. Lauren, her husband Keith, and their two children, Jack and Naomi, are deeply involved in the church. She holds degrees in Kinesiology and Nursing from the University of Toronto and also works as a pediatric nurse at a local children's hospital. Fun fact—Lauren originally began her university journey in the Music program at Trinity Western University!