About Us

We are a community of born-again believers dedicated to exalting Christ. We believe in the faithful study and exposition of God’s Word. We want to bring glory to God by proclaiming his goodness through our words and actions. We are committed to growing in the knowledge and love of God. This is done through faithful biblical instruction and caring fellowship so we can become better witnesses wherever we are. We are also committed to Christ-centered, gospel-filled worship and preaching. Our desire is for people to know God's grace.

... a church that exalts God, edify and equip believers and evangelize the world through the power of Jesus Christ;

... a church that's defined by our commitment to the gospel. This is evident through faithful biblical exposition of God's Word, genuine care and fellowship, and wholehearted worship;

... a church that grows in the knowledge of God and is passionate about living out the gospel for God's glory;

... a multicultural church across different generations, known for our unity and love;

... a church that has a lasting impact on the Lakeshore area through intentional evangelism;

... a church that plants other churches.

Sam was born in the Philippines and came to Canada when he was 10. He went to the University of Alberta where he studied Biology. It was there that he met Jesus and sensed a call to share Christ with others.

He met his future wife, Colette, while they were in training to work with a campus ministry devoted to outreach and discipleship. Later, Sam ministered for 23 years as a Pastor of Local and Global Outreach at Rexdale Alliance Church and then as a Lead Pastor with the first Village Church site in Toronto. Sam is looking forward to all that the Lord is going to do at Living Hope.

Sam and Colette are parents to 2 adult children, Elizabeth, and Samuel, who is married to Becca. They have a cat named Misty and love to laugh.