Staff
Grant is the lead pastor at KPC and loves working alongside a great team of staff, elders and volunteers. He has a passion for prayer and mission and loves seeing people become fully alive because of the life and teaching of Jesus.
Grant is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in Canada. After completing his master’s degree at Princeton Theological Seminary, he returned to Canada and has previously served as lead pastor of Knox Church in Waterdown and as Associate Pastor at Saint Paul’s in Leaskdale.
Grant is married to Konnie who is an ordained minister and currently finishing her PhD in practical theology at UofT. Together, they have three daughters, one dog, and drink too much coffee. They are new to Guelph and the early word is, they love this city. When not reading, writing, or drinking good coffee Grant enjoys running random trails, photography, experimenting with new BBQ recipes and spending time with family.
Justin has served as Kortright’s Pastor of Worship and Outreach since 2019 and loves focusing on two of his greatest passions: Seeing a church full of vibrancy in our gathered worship, and seeing a church sent out to be the hands and feet of Jesus across our neighbourhood and city.
Justin has previously worked as a pastor in youth ministry, young adult ministry, and as the site pastor at Lakeside Downtown, in Guelph’s downtown core. Justin comes from more Wesleyan theological roots, with a Master’s degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. However, he is a happy “newbie” Presbyterian. Justin also works part-time as a music teacher.
Justin is married to Lindsay (also a Bible teacher and theologian!) and they have a daughter, Iris. Justin enjoys debating theology on Twitter, cooking outlandish recipes he finds on YouTube, spending summers by the pool, and the occasional video game.
Sarah Henshaw is Kortright’s office administrator. Although born and (mainly) raised locally, her family moved to Switzerland, where she spent her high school years. This sparked a love for connecting with people of all backgrounds.
Sarah graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in Psychology. She volunteers in a clinical lab at U of G where they are researching positive psychology interventions in young populations. In her spare time you can find her with her dog, Poppy, baking or buying books (she argues book buying and book reading are two different hobbies).
Elené serves as our Children’s Ministry Coordinator, and is passionate about connecting with families and children to introduce them to the wonder of the Gospel story and life of the church. Elené spent many years as a student leader with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Guelph, and has previously enjoyed serving at Kortright with Young Adults, our Mom’s ministry and on our Worship teams.
Originally from South Africa, Elene has lived internationally for many years before moving to Canada in 2010 and attending the University of Guelph. There she met her husband, James, and they have now settled in Guelph with their sons, Dawid and Henri. Elené enjoys camping with her husband, reading a good book, trying her hand at gardening and exploring new places.
Chris Macleod serves as the youth ministries coordinator, and has been attending KPC with his wife Jillian since 2021. Chris is passionate about facilitating inter-generational relationships within the church, and has a special passion for growing alongside youth in their faith journeys.
Chris was very involved with the campus ministry group Power to Change at the university of Guelph, from which he graduated with a degree in biology. He is very passionate about all things outdoors from camping to gardening, and is especially fond of birds. Chris also does work in scientific illustration, along with freelance wildlife and pet portrait art.
Dennis has served as Kortright’s Technical Director for over 15 years, first as a volunteer and then joining KPC staff in 2008.
For nearly five decades he has helped a number of local churches meet their technological challenges. He is passionate about the role of technology in the faith building process believing that if faith comes by hearing God’s Word (Romans 10:17) then someone has to make sure it is heard clearly.
When not making noises at KPC Dennis can be found in the technical booth at a number of community theatres in the area including Guelph Little Theatre and, for the last six years, Backyard Theatre at the John McCrae Museum on Water St.
Gabriel Lopez
Custodian
Gabriel, our custodian, joined our staff team at the beginning of 2023. A native of Guelph with a background in 3D art, Gabriel is committed to maintaining a vibrant and welcoming environment at Kotright. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to soft rock, immersing himself in books, and sculpting.