Senior Pastor: Rev Richard Adesola
Pastoral Role: Preaching, Pastoring and Leadership Development.
Rev. Richard Adesola is a seasoned minister of the gospel who has dedicated his life to the work of the ministry in ensuring that peoples’ destinies occupies their rightful places in the divine plan of God. He was born in the Western part of Nigeria, where he had his secondary and tertiary education. He attended the Polytechnic and the University of Ibadan Nigeria between 1989 to 1994 where he was trained as a Mining Geologist, but God uncovered His own plan for him when he was called and ordained into ministry in 1994 and 1996 respectively. He is a man sent by God to proclaim the love of Christ to the world and revive the church; this was the core operations of his ministry since inception in Nigeria and in the Southern Africa where he functioned as a missionary pastor for over twelve years.
Rev Richard relocated to Canada in 2016 and served as an associate pastor, pulpit supplies minister, and lead pastor with various Christian organizations in Saskatchewan and Nova-Scotia Canada before he was appointed the Senior Pastor of Lincoln Baptist Church, NB in April 2022. “Pastor Rich” as he is fondly called also holds a Bachelor degree in Theology from Christ Baptist Seminary and University, South Africa and Masters of Arts degree in Intercultural Ministry and Leadership Development at Bethany Global University, Minnesota U.S.A. His publications includes: ‘Empowerment for Greatness’, ‘There is hope for you’, ‘Champions of God’ and ‘Tapping into the Wealth Within’. He is married to Dr. Joke, a biologist and researcher who is also a co-labourer with him in ministry. They both co-hosts a virtual online revival crusade known as “Jesus in Your House” and a family life interactive session called “Enrich Your Life with God”. They are blessed with three Children.
Elder: Jim Longworth
Pastoral Role: Prayer, counseling and Mission Connections.
Jim was a registered nurse by profession. He also had a degree in Theology and was ordained by the Fellowship of Baptists in Ontario Canada. He served as a missionary in the Republic of Benin (1975 – 2019) while working as a nurse and administrator at Bembereke Hospital in Benin; there he pioneered churches among Monkole people group. He was appointed as Director of SIM over four francophone countries overseeing 300 missionaries (1980-1994), and SIM Atlantic Representatives (1994-2019). Jim Longworth is an experienced missionary. He is married to Barb; they are blessed with children and grand children. He currently serves as a pastoral Elder at Lincoln Baptist Church.
Elder: Joseph Irwin
Pastoral Role: Preaching & Prayer Meeting
Joseph was raised in a Christian home in India and was saved at the age of 21. As a fourth generation Christian in his family, he was actively involved in village and slum ministries in various parts of India. He came to Canada in 2014 as an engineering student, while also desiring to continue his gospel work in Canada. He was trained as a home church minister and youth minister in India, and his focus is on encouraging the church to get ready for our lord Jesus’ second coming. Joseph married his wife Anita Davidson, who is a prayer warrior. He enjoys skeet and trap shooting and time in the woods pursuing fish and ducks.
Elder: Brad Chapman
Pastoral Role: Preaching & Program Coordination
Brad and his wife Lisa and two children (Allison and Alexander) moved to Fredericton from Quispamsis in 2000. Once attending the Lincoln Baptist Church, they knew this is the place God had called them to. Brad started at the hospital as a cardiology technologist and then moved on to doing cardiac ultrasounds. He has always been the eyes and ears of the church at the hospital when members were admitted. It’s great to see a friendly face when situations seem scary. Brad became an Elder to help with the spiritual support to the Pastor and the members of the church. He is always eager to help with activities that glorify God. Brad serves on many boards in the church including Property Committee, Board of Directors, Decorating, Worship Team, etc. 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong and do everything with love.
Worship/Music Leader: Becka deHaan
Becka deHaan is a full-time recording and performing artist, with a piano certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and a degree in theology from Canadian Mennonite University. She enjoys leading the congregation in cross-generational fashion, from popular contemporary worship songs, to simple-yet-soulful interpretations of traditional hymns or carols. She feels a calling from God to lead everyone, regardless of their singing capabilities or lack thereof, in song, new or old, to the Lord.