Rev. Lloyd Lindsay BA, MTS
“I am a grateful follower of Jesus Christ and wish to become conformed to His image for the sake of others! By doing so, I desire to join Him in completing His mission of lovingly and compassionately bring others into faithful discipleship.”
Lloyd was born in Brantford, Ontario and accepted Jesus as his personal Savior at eight years old while attending a Good News Bible Club. He was baptized at First Baptist Church in that city at the age of thirteen.
Lloyd and his wife, Carol, have been married for 49 years. They have two married daughters and four grandchildren. Their niece, Anna, was killed in 2007 because of injuries sustained in a head-on collision caused by an impaired driver.
Over thirty-five years ago, Lloyd re-committed his life to Christ. Since that time, our Lord has led Lloyd on a spiritual journey that has brought personal healing, a love for His Word and a desire to care for His Church.
“My journey, as a grateful follower of Jesus, is no different than any person or group in the church with whom I may be engaged. I, like them, am in the process of being made in the image of Christ for the sake of others. My role as Pastor, flows from my own place of spirituality and must be tempered with self-awareness and humility.”
Lloyd is a sensitive, well organized individual who communicates well, both orally and in written form. He describes himself as flexible, entrepreneurial, able to think creatively. He has preaching and relationship building skills, and an aptitude for intuitive listening. Lloyd is able to compassionately empathize with others who are experiencing difficult circumstances.
Lloyd can communicate effectively across a full spectrum of age, ethnicity and gender and is sensitive to environments and situations that may not be safe or emotionally healthy. He attempts to bring positive intervention to such situations.
EDUCATION:
1973 – 1987: University of Guelph – Bachelor of Arts, Major: Sociology, Minors: Philosophy and English
1977 – 1987: Ontario Government In-Service Training – Various training programs related to case management/volunteer recruitment and coordination/professional report writing.
Sept 2016 – June 2018: Pathways School of Ministry (Graduate Stream) Christian and Missionary Alliance
-Accelerated Ministry Training Program in conjunction with McMaster Divinity College.
June 2017: Outreach Canada
- completed basic and advanced transitional minitry leadership training LICENSED AS AN OFFICIAL WORKER, CMA in Canada Certified to perform all pastoral functions in Ontario.
- 2016- 2019 McMaster Divinity College
- -complete Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Nov. 2021 – Nov. 2022: CBOQ Ordination Program, Level 3 Ordained at Queensway Baptist Church June 26, 2022
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1977-1988 Ontario Ministry of Correctional Services: Probation and Parole Officer, Liaison Office for the Ontario Parole Board.
1988-2016 Lloyd Lindsay Corporation (LLC): President and CEO
- the corporation divisions included Lindsay Construction Services, Lindsay Home Renovations, Lindsay Homes and Lindsay Kitchens. In 2016 Lloyd and Carol closed the company after 29 years of operation. The assets were sold in order to expedite Lloyd’s call to ministry.
Jan. 2017–April 2018: Wellesley Christian and Missionary Alliance Church; Transitional Lead Pastor
- Provided Transitional insight and planning for the steering committee as a navigated amalgamation with other church
- Provided Biblically based preaching on Sunday mornings
- Presided over communion
- Organized and delivered mid-week Bible study and prayer time
- Maintained a system of communication related to crisis situations and prayer needs
- Visited with sick and shut-in members, including those hospitalized and in extended care
- Ministered to those who were palliative including their families
- Assisted with funeral planning and services
Jan. 2019-Nov.2020: Crossings Community Church, Christian and Missionary Alliance Church: Lead Pastor
- Provided Biblically based preaching on Sunday mornings
- Presided over communion
- Organized a system of communication within the church related to crisis situations and prayer needs
- Visited with sick and shut-in members, including those hospitalized and in extended care
- Ministered to those who were palliative including their families
- Assisted with funeral planning and services
Nov. 2020-Present: Queensway Baptist Church, Brantford: Interim Lead Pastor
- Provides support to Leadership Board and Committees
- Provides Biblically based preaching on Sunday mornings
- Presides over Communion, Baptisms and Weddings
- Implemented a strategy to focus on relational healing
- Organized a system of communication within the church related to crisis situations and prayer needs
- Visits the sick and shut-in members, including those hospitalized and in extended care
- Ministers to those who are palliative including their families
- Supervises Associate Pastor and Administrative Assistant
- Assists with funeral planning and services
Final thoughts:
“Leadership does not divide, it unites; does not attack, but listens; doesn’t blame, but admits one’s limits’ does not draw attention to oneself but empowers others; sacrifices oneself for the sake of others; never dwells on other people’s past mistakes, but moves them toward the future. From such a place, Christ’s followers are nurtured and equipped to join Him in completing His ministry of reconciling the world to Himself.”