Peace Tower Church

Our Team

Pastor Jimmy & Ginger Ntagabo

Lead Pastors

Jimmy Ntagabo, originally from Burundi (Africa) started his journey at Peace Tower Church in 2006. After Pastor John Mark Raymer (founding pastor), spoke a word of knowledge over him, Jimmy experienced what he calls “a deluge of God’s unconditional love”. This supernatural moment changed his life forever. Jimmy has served in many areas at PTC over the years, as a Youth Pastor, Prayer ministry, Deacon’s board, Young Professional Pastor, Connect groups/Assistant Pastor.

Jimmy holds a bachelor’s degree of Economics from Sherbrooke University, and a BRE – Pastoral Ministry from Master’s College & Seminary. He is credentialed as a Licensed Minister under the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Jimmy officially stepped into his role as lead pastor by the leading of Holy Spirit, that was later confirmed by a strong congregational vote.

Jimmy and Ginger met at PTC in 2014 and were married the following year! Ginger’s journey of faith began as a young adult when she experienced the love of Christ for the first time (2002). She has been on a healing journey of restoration, and now leads others to healing from past wounds such as the trauma/regret of abortion (SaveOne) and through Prayers that Heal the Heart. Ginger has Ellel Ministries training and completed a 3-year Diplomas in Biblical Doctrines and Ministry from Life Centre’s Ottawa School of the Bible (2015). Ginger launched Embrace Grace at PTC in 2022, a pro-love initiative for the church to come alongside single women facing unplanned pregnancies. She is passionate to ignite hearts with faith, to bind up the broken-hearted and set captives free through the finished work of Jesus Christ!

Sonaz Kabuya

Community Engagement Pastor

sonazk@peacetowerchurch.ca

Sonaz's journey at Peace Tower Church began in January 2017 as Director of Children & Family Ministry. She graduated from Master's in April 2016 and entered into ministry shortly after. In May 2022, she and her husband JD welcomed their precious baby girl, Azalia.

Beyond cherishing moments with her family, she delights in teaching, uplifting, and journeying with others. The most thrilling and fulfilling experience for her has been partnering with God.

Life without Him is inconceivable; His goodness is truly boundless!

Alyssa Harvim

Children's Pastor

alyssa@peacetowerchurch.ca

Alyssa has been immersed in ministry from a young age, growing up as a pastor's kid in the Ottawa Valley. At 18, she embarked on a journey to Thailand, where she served on the mission field and attended Bible College. Over the next five years, Alyssa dedicated herself to supporting local communities, training leaders, and planting churches.

In March 2020, Alyssa returned to Canada amidst the pandemic, searching for a church community. She and her family found a home at Peace Tower Church, where she quickly felt a sense of belonging. She began volunteering with the media team and, since 2021, has served on staff in various roles, including administration, media, youth, and now kids ministry. Being part of the Peace Tower Church family and ministry has been a privilege and a joy for Alyssa!

James Jackson

Youth Pastor

jjackson@peacetowerchurch.ca

James Jackson grew up in Ottawa, attending Bethel Pentecostal Church. After serving as a youth leader for some years, God called him to Master's College & Seminary to pursue his calling in youth ministry. He is now entering his third year as he begins his journey into ministry at PTC.

Always having felt a desire to work with youth, he realized God called him to pursue ministry when a mentor spoke it into his life. As he follows this call, he intends to do his best to further the Kingdom of God.

His focus is on empowering the next generation to carry the torch of those who have come before them by providing opportunities for them to step up and reveal what God can and will do through them and their testimonies.

Foyo Juma

Prayer & Worship Leader

foyo@peacetowerchurch.ca

It is with great expectation and deep gratitude that Foyo Juma resumes her journey at PTC, now serving in the areas of Prayer and Worship.

It is her desire to help each person in our Church Family discover the power and fullness of personal and corporate prayer through the Holy Spirit. Foyo also desires to see each of us lead lives of sanctified worship to the Most High.

Holding a Masters Degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Martin Luther University College. She received her Calling and initial Ministry training in Nairobi (Kenya), at a PAOC-planted Church, now independently known as Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM).

Yahweh is on the Move in our midst. By prayer we will align ourselves to His Will, and by worship we will receive Him.

James Joh

Young Adult's Pastor

jjoh@peacetowerchurch.ca

James is originally from South Korea and he spent the majority of his life in Vancouver, BC before moving to Ottawa in 2019. In Vancouver, he served as a youth and young adult pastor at City on a Hill church for 4 years while working in the upper management of an outdoor sporting equipment manufacturer. Shortly after he arrived in Ottawa, he co-founded a non-profit ministry, Whitestone Canada, to help people leaving prison find caring communities and meaningful employment. Currently, he is working in the senior management team at one of the leading outdoor sporting retailers in Ottawa.

James is passionate about raising the next generation of leaders who are fervently seeking God and continuously experiencing lasting transformation.

James graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BA in Criminology. He is currently pursuing Masters in Christian Studies at Regent College in Vancouver.

He is married to his beloved wife, Ju, and in his leisure time, you can find him camping, cycling, paddle boarding and skiing with his energetic 3 year old son, Evan, somewhere in the great outdoors.

Samuel Perez

Media Director

media@peacetowerchurch.ca

Samuel began his journey at PTC in 2009, when his mother, led by the Spirit to find a home church, arrived at the steps of Peace Tower Church as it was getting ready to open on Somerset. A child of the house since he was 9, he grew up in the ways of the Lord and was baptized at PTC in his youth.

He began to learn what service unto God was when appointed as an usher at a young age, serving alongside the offering bearer. He continued serving and learning in all positions of media afterwards, and took part in missions, learning first-hand the importance of prayer and doing all as unto God.

Samuel is currently studying Biochemistry at UOttawa. With an inquisitive mind and a passion for computer building and biology, he now serves at PTC as the Media Director, aiming to train leaders in media with a focus on serving God based on 1 Corinthians 12.

Peter & Rachelle Robertson

Worship Directors

worship@peacetowerchurch.ca

Peter and Rachelle have been serving in the worship ministry at Peace Tower Church for over a decade and were appointed Worship Directors in 2018. They have a passion to see the Lord lifted high through praise and worship, and through other facets of the creative arts. Over the years, Rachelle has played an instrumental role in introducing the dance during our worship services and is currently overseeing that aspect of the worship ministry. Peter has also served as a member of the Pastor’s Council for a number of terms and is currently the Treasurer of PTC.

The Robertsons met at Peace Tower Church and were married by the founding pastors in 2007. They have six beautiful daughters and live in the west end of Ottawa.

Peter and Rachelle posing for a picture outside the Church

Kyla Boardman

Administrative Assistant

officeadmin@peacetowerchurch.ca

Kyla pronounced (Kayla) has been a daughter of the house for 7 years. Serving God through her service to others is something she has been passionate about since day one.

In 2020, she was introduced to her husband Matthew by Theresa Quann. They were subsequently married in June of 2021. Today, they are both active members of the Peace Tower community.

Kyla has a passion to see others transformed by the Presence and Love of Jesus Christ.

Serving alongside the church family that was instrumental in bringing healing, restoration and a renewed, vibrant relationship with God in her life is both a privilege and a calling she hopes to pass along to others.

Pastor John & Christine Raymer

Founding Pastors

Pastor John has been in full-time ministry for over 41 years, holding ordained status with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Pastor John and Christine are the founders/planters of Peace Tower Church. They now reside in Halifax, NS.

John and Christine love ministering in churches and supporting and empowering church leaders. John also serves on the board of Watoto Childcare Ministries.