At Broadway, we value our family and community. That means each member of our staff works hard to develop relationships within our Church, bringing everyone together. Do you have a question for one of our staff? Want to get to know them a little bit better? Curious about events or regular connect groups? See how to get in touch with them below!
Pastor Lawrence Crews
Interim Pastor
Contact: lawrencecrews@broadwaychurch.ca
Pastor Lawrence Crews was born and raised in Scarborough , ON.
At age 10, he accepted Christ’s invitation to follow Him. Four years later at age 14, God called him to a life of Pastoral ministry. That same year he was Spirit baptized and his local church immediately provided amazing opportunity for the expression of leadership and practical ministry.
In 1990, he graduated from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College in Peterborough and began pastoring which he is still doing today. Pastor Lawrence is He married to Tammy for 33 years.
They have 3 married, amazing adult children and 8 beautiful grandchildren!!
Pastor Lawrence is passionate about God’s Word and doing what it says. He loves learning, teamwork, confident people and missions. He also loves to encourage and finds fulfillment in the success of others.
Often he can be found enjoying a good cup of coffee, working with his yard tractor, or “Crews’n” outside on a motorcycle.
Family Ministry Pastor
Pastor Jana & Sean Mindle
Contact: janamindle@broadwaychurch.ca
What is your favorite part of your job?
Being able to spend so much time with young people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds. The most amazing thing is seeing what God does in their lives as they get to know Him, to watch them grow into amazing young people. I also love to see volunteers come alive by using their God given talents and abilities to affect change in young people’s lives.
Other than cat or dog, what is your favorite animal?
Polar Bears
Are you a morning person or night owl?
Night person
What cities have you lived in?
I lived most of my life in Brampton and am so blessed to now call Orangeville home.
What other jobs have you had?
Most of my high school / post-secondary summers were spent working at summer camp, which might just be the best job ever. I also spent 12 years as an accounting analyst before working full time in student ministries.
What was your least favorite subject in high school? What was your favorite subject?
I liked almost every subject and enjoyed completing many through the French Immersion program. One of my favourite classes/clubs was music.
What do you like to do during your time off?
When I have free time, I enjoy spending it with my husband Sean and our 2 daughters. We love to be outdoors almost any time of the year, whether snowboarding, biking, hiking, or whatever adventure we can find. I also enjoy funny movies, good books, and cooking/baking for friends and family.
What is one of your favorite Bible verses?
1 John 3:1a – See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
This is why I do what I do, I want to help people discover that we are all God’s Children. I pray for people to experience the depth of love God has for them, to know His acceptance and forgiveness, to be welcomed into an amazing family. This is where you belong!
Cindy Reale
Administrative Assistant
Contact: office@broadwaychurch.ca
What is your favorite part of your job?
Interacting with people is probably my favourite part of the job.
Other than cat or dog, what is your favorite animal?
Turtle
Are you a morning person or night owl?
I am a little bit of both actually, but if I had to choose one, I would probably say morning person.
What cities have you lived in?
Orangeville is where I have lived most of my life, but I have also lived in Brampton, Peterborough, Pickering, Etobicoke & Mississauga.
Other jobs have you had?
Event coordinating, Marketing, and other administrative roles.
What was your least favourite subject in high school?
That would have to be a toss up between math or science.
What was your favourite subject?
Languages
What do you like to do during your time off?
Travel, when possible and find adventure with my kids!
What is one of your favorite Bible verses?
Galatians 6:9 – Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
