Church History

On January 27, 1979, a group of 35 Seventh-day Adventists formed a company at Yorkgate Community Centre. They were drawn from the Willowdale, Perth, Toronto West and Kingsview Village Seventh-day Adventist Churches. These faith-filled believers called themselves the Downsview Seventh-day Adventist Church and started their spiritual journey.

We were led by many pastors and met at various places of worship.

Lead Pastors

Ps. Wallin O’Connor
Ps. Travis Afflick
Dr. Andrew King
Ps. Ledford Morris
Dr. Ken Campbell
Ps. Frankie Lazurus
Ps. Eustace Henry
Dr. Steve Cassimy
Ps. Cyril Newman
Ps. Bob Sparenberg

Associate and Assistant Pastors

Ps. Michelle Clarke
Ps. Samuel Sinnanainar
Ps. Sean Folkes
Ps. Leonard Northe
Dr. Ida Smith
Ps. Garth Dottin
Ps. David Thompson
Ps. Prem Nathan

Throughout our history, God has faithfully led this congregation. The arrival of Pastor Ken Campbell in 1994 marked a pivotal moment, as he partnered with the flock to secure a permanent home. By 1996, Downsview Church had relocated to 37 Bakersfield, distinguishing itself as a pioneer in modern tent evangelism within Ontario.

Building on this foundation, the church undertook the significant project of constructing a new facility on the Bakersfield site. Through years of dedicated planning and financial stewardship, this ambitious goal was successfully accomplished. To God be the glory.