Rev. Gene Tempelmeyer, B.Th., B.A., M.A

Lead Pastor

Gene began his ministry at Spring Garden Church in December, 2002.  He grew up in Tennessee, but is now an ardent Canadian.  Gene and his wife, Debbie, have two adult children, Mike and Andrea.  Some of his interests outside the church include reading mysteries, making and listening to music (he plays guitar and saxophone), and painting.  Gene has served as pastor to several Baptist churches in Ontario since 1977, and loves being a pastor.

genetemp@springgardenchurch.ca  416.223.4593 Ext 222

Rev. Margaret Sutton B.A., M.Div.

Pastor of Pastoral Care & Seniors

Margaret and her husband, Gerry, have two daughters, Corinne and Andrika, and are proud grandparents of Ethan Michael.  She graduated from Ontario Theological Seminary in 1996 and was ordained here at Spring Garden Church in 1999.  Her passion is to help people in crisis to depend on God through prayer ministry and bible study.  Margaret enjoys a good book, cake decorating, and opportunities to serve and resource others in her community

margaretsutton@springgardenchurch.ca  416.223.4593 Ext 226

Greg Kay B.Re., M.Div

Worship Pastor

Greg was born in North York, the son of Vern and Kathy Kay and brother of Glenn.  Greg, his wife, Monica, and daughter Chloe live in North York.  He graduated in 1997 from OBC (now Tyndale College) with a Bachelor of Religious Education.  He also studied Jazz Performance and Arranging at Humber College, graduating in 2001.  Greg has recently completed his Masters of Divinity at Tyndale Seminary.

gregkay@springgardenchurch.ca  416.223.4593 Ext 224

Jay McIntyre

Office Administrator

Jay has been involved in ministry since 2001, Jay attended Capernwray Bible School and also spent time as a staff member working with the various ministries that take place there.  He comes to Spring Garden after three and a half years with The Scott Mission, working as the Boy’s Club Coordinator.  His hobbies include playing hockey, running, photography and playing guitar.  Jay, his wife Michelle, and daughter Rylie and son Nathan are excited to be a part of the Spring Garden Family.

jay@springgardenchurch.ca  416.223.4593 Ext 221

George Pyke

Property Manager

George was born and raised in North York and has been part of the Spring Garden Church staff for over 20 years.  He came to Spring Garden following work in another church here in Toronto, so he came to us “experienced”.  His responsibilities include all maintenance and property care issues both inside the building and outside.  He is also responsible for our properties at 106 and 110 Spring Garden.

georgepyke@springgardenchurch.ca  416.223.4593 Ext 302

Joanna James

Discipleship Assistant - Ministry to Children, Youth and Parents

Jo is excited to serve alongside of Bill Hall here as she helps with the discipleship ministries for families. She and her husband Jesse have been attending Spring Garden since August 2008 when they moved to Toronto Ontario. Jo has her BA in Religious Studies and is currently working on her MDiv in Spiritual Formation When she's not studying, she loves turning old junk into art, painting her house and running with her husband on the Don Valley trails.

Joanna@springgardenchurch.ca  416.223.4593 Ext 227