Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Pastor Peter is an engaging communicator who speaks with a balance of humour and relevance. His passion is to help people discover their purpose and find their place in God's Kingdom. Alumni of Zion Bible College, former Youth Pastor at Zion Gospel Temple, founder and Lead Pastor of One Community Church, Pastor Peter avidly believes in and is a dedicated builder of the next generation.
Pastor Peggy is an honest-to-goodness New Yorker-turned-Hamiltonian, who sees her adopted city as one that can impact the nation. Graduating class president of Zion Bible College, she has served in ministry for 25 years, including pioneering One Community Church with her husband, Pastor Peter Rigo, and founding One College. She is a teacher at heart with a desire to share Biblical insights in an everyday way and is passionate about equipping church members to find their purpose and reach the world for Christ.
Pastor Matt came to Canada from a small town in West Virginia but has spent the last 10 years falling in love with Hamilton. There is nothing he would rather do than communicate the gospel using creative formats such as graphic design and video. He has a heart for creating a welcoming and engaging space for the church to meet. He received his degree in Pastoral Ministries from Rhema Bible Training Centre and interned with Oneighty Youth at Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
As an alumni of One College and co-founder of Emerge Youth, Pastor Jesse is a passionate and a firm believer in encouraging and loving people. He’s a dreamer with a drive to inspire people to find their true calling and purpose in Jesus. Getting the invitation to be a part of people’s lives, whether that means going out for breakfast, playing sports, or just hanging out — he’s in.
Passionate. Unwavering. Inspiring. All words that describe Pastor Ashley’s love for people. A graduate of One College, co-founder of Emerge Youth and administrative assistant for One Community, she’s willing to play whatever part is required to see them reach their full potential and be who God has called them to be.
With 13 years of experience in Music and Ministry, Pastor Rachel is no stranger to transitions and key changes on stage and in life. To her, there is no greater accomplishment than helping others find their purpose through using their gifts for a cause bigger than themselves — sharing the love of Jesus with the world. Graduate of One College and current Creative Pastor at One Community Church, she leads us in cultivating a culture of creativity.
Pastor Greg is naturally equipped to be one of One Community’s Connect pastors alongside his wife, Jenn. Not only has he graduated from One College and served in multiple ministries at One Community Church, he is also an active elementary school teacher. He sees a new generation of leaders rising up to show the world what kind of city Hamilton truly is --a city of passion, creativity, faith, and beauty. He is dedicated to nurturing a community of people that are anchored in Christ and passionate about investing in others.
As the Pastor of One Community’s Connect program alongside her husband, Greg, Pastor Jenn’s goal is to make you feel loved, welcomed, and accepted. Having served in almost every ministry available at One Community Church over the past 13 years, and graduating from One College, she is dedicated to building a place where the hurt and hopeless find a home — a church that loves people and walks beside them as they build their relationship with Jesus.
Pastor Josh is an alumnus of ONE College as well as a member of the Year 1 teaching roster. He is passionate about unpacking the Bible so that youth can be encouraged by what God thinks & says about them and can continue to be built up in their faith. To him, Hamilton is a city where youth can fall in love with Jesus and find their purpose and their future in Him.
Pastor Laura is a graduate of ONE College. She is compassionate and dedicated to seeing the youth of Hamilton find their value, worth and freedom in Christ. She loves to take the time to learn who each person is, what they have been through and how she can help guide them into the plans God has for them.
As a public school teacher with a Bachelor of Education from Wilfred Laurier University, Sharon has had over 6 years of experience developing curriculum and programming for kids of all ages. Her love for teaching is only surpassed by her love for what she learns in return. (And being a mother of two toddler boys has taught her plenty!) She truly believes that children are a gift from God and will help bring joy and restoration to the pockets of broken and hurting people of Hamilton. Her hope for ONE Kids is that the kids would connect with God on a deeper level, understand what He says about who they are, and know that through Jesus they are equipped to make an impact in this world.