History Of Byron Community Church

In 1979, the elders of North Park Community Church, under the pastoral leadership of Bill McRae, appointed four men to give leadership to a new church ministry called Byron Community Chapel.

Craig Baynham left an associate leadership role at North Park and pastored Byron Community Chapel until 1981.

Paul Furseth was called to pastor the congregation at Byron in the fall of 1982. In 1994, Paul and Ruth Furseth left to pursue ministry as foreign missionaries.

John Mackie began his ministry as pastor in July, 1996. During this time, the leadership decided to change the name to Byron Community Church to better reflect the vision of the ministry.

John Mackie
Pastor

John's ministry as Pastor of Byron Community Church began in July 1996. Before coming to Byron, John was ministering at Don Valley Bible Chapel. He began pastoral responsibilities there in 1987, following several years in various ministry endeavours. John is married to Heather and they have a daughter, Melissa, and a son, Mark.

Len Cuthbert
Children & Youth

Len began leading at Byron in October, 2004. Prior to this, he had given leadership as a staff member to youth and children's ministry for about 14 years in churches in Hamilton, Ontario and Parksville, BC. Len is married to Rebecca and they have a son, Fynn and a daughter, Winona.

Carol Clerc
Secretary

Carol has been in the office since February, 1999 in administrative and bookkeeping work. Before coming to Byron, she worked for London Life Insurance and Central Baptist Church in London, Ontario.