Jaye worked for Montréal Youth for Christ for six and a half years before coming to Benton in August 2007. He received his B.A. in Religious Studies from Concordia University and in 2021 completed a Masters of Theological Study at Heritage College and Seminary.

Jaye has filled a variety of roles at Benton over the years, including Pastor of Student Ministries from 2007 to 2012, Pastor of Young Adult Ministries from 2012 to 2023, Pastor of Community Engagement from 2023 to 2025, and his current role of Lead Pastor. Jaye is passionate about seeing people desire a real relationship with Jesus Christ and become His disciples.

Jaye is married to Madeleine and they have four children.

Daniel began his role as Associate Pastor of Preaching and Discipleship at Benton Street Baptist Church in March 2026. He is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus and equipping the church to live out the Great Commission through intentional discipleship.

Originally from Brazil, Daniel previously served as Pastor of Discipleship and Small Groups at First Baptist Church of Curitiba. He brings extensive experience in developing discipleship systems, leadership training, and church multiplication.

Daniel holds a Ph.D. in Missiology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Texas) and has been actively involved in cross-cultural missions, He is also the founder of the Movimento Discipular and the author of books such as Simply Jesus and the AGE Project.

Daniel and his wife, Sheila, have three children and are grateful to be serving and growing together as part of the Benton family.

Breanna came to the area to attend Heritage College & Seminary in 2013. It was through the Children’s Ministry program at Heritage that she first got involved at Benton in 2015. Breanna quickly found a home at Benton and worked here as an intern for two years, helping with everything from nursery to youth. She graduated from Heritage in  2018 with a Bachelor of Religious Education Professional – Children’s Ministry degree.

Breanna joined the staff team at Benton in May of 2017 as the Office Administrator and transitioned to Director of Administration in 2026. She loves using her gifts to serve God’s people, and is involved with music and worship, along with helping out anywhere else she is needed.

Brandy joined the staff team in 2021. Brandy’s professional background includes a diploma in Personal Support Work (PSW) and over ten years in the field of Long Term Care and has advanced training in the area of Alzheimers and Dementia. She  has recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Care and Counselling at Heritage Bible College & Seminary and is currently working towards a Masters Degree in Theology.
 
Brandy has been attending Benton for 17 years with her husband, Ed Peters. Together they have 3 children. She considers Benton her second family. Brandy has  a heart for missions and has been blessed to serve in Matangwe, Kenya for Caring Partners Global twice.
 
Brandy is humbled and excited to be a representative of Benton, caring for those who need encouragement, comfort, love, and a special touch - all in the name of Jesus Christ.

Nathan joined Benton’s staff team in September 2023. He has been attending Benton his whole life and feels very much at home here. His wife Nicole started attending Benton with him in 2017. They love connecting with people and enjoy serving together.

Nathan has been involved with various ministries at Benton over the years including Sunday School, AWANA, youth group and men’s floor hockey. Through this, he has felt God’s calling to Children and Youth Ministry and seeks to teach and encourage the next generation at Benton.

Micah grew up in Northern Ontario, in a little town called Monetville. He began piano lessons at a young age, which gave him the opportunity to play piano in his church as a teenager. His passion for leading music in church led him to Heritage Bible College to pursue a Bachelor of Church Music, where he studied with Doug Thomson.

After graduating in 2024, he began an internship at Grandview Baptist Church to gain ministry experience while continuing to grow as a worship leader. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Divinity at Heritage. Micah and his wife Julia were married in March of this year. Micah is excited to be a part of Benton Church and to serve the Lord through the worship ministry.

Joe began attending Benton in 2005 where he quickly found a place to belong. He currently serves as Treasurer, Head Teller (Donor Services) and finance committee member. It was through Benton that he met his wife Jenny, with whom he has six young children.

Joe is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a Bachelor in Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. He spent over 10 years in public accounting  before starting his own financial planning and accounting practice in 2014.

Joe is excited about the biblical vision for financial strategy and management, and desires to honour Jesus both by being a biblically faithful and wise manager (Lk 12:42) and by building others up in Christ-honouring stewardship.

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Tyler has been a member of Benton Church since 2013.  He took over the custodian job at the end of 2022.

He is married to Isabella Wilson and together they have six children. 

Julia joined staff as the Director of Worship and Small Groups at Benton in June 2019. Julia grew up in the Pentecostal Church and has always been involved on Sunday morning worship teams, choral events, and solos.

She began attending Benton St. Baptist Church midway through her studies at Heritage College and Seminary when she undertook an internship with Doug Thomson. In 2017 she graduated with a Bachelor of Church Music – vocal.
Julia met her husband Mitchell at Benton and they got married in 2024.

Julia now serves full time as the Director of Music and Worship.