What to Expect On a Sunday
We invite you to come as you are and enjoy our casual and relaxed environment -we’d look forward to meeting you. Our services are about 75 minutes in length and consist of great worship and relevant teaching that is based on God’s Word - the Bible.
Upcoming
Our Jr. High Group, called GLOW, Gr. 6 - 8, WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 6:30 - 8 pm - See YOU there!
Radiate is our Senior High ministry, Gr. 9 - 12 - Every 2nd Friday—7 - 9 pm - follow us on instagram or FB to confirm nights! See you there!
Kids Night Out, SK - Gr. 5, is back on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8pm
Pastoral Team
John Riley
Lead Pastor
Pastor John is passionate about the church being a place where Christ followers discover how to fulfill God’s plan and purpose for their lives. His ministry from the Bible is both relevant and practical.
Pastor John has served in ministry for 21 years, and graduated from Master’s College and Seminary with a degree in Theology.
John has pastored in Perth, St. Catharines and Peterborough before being called to serve as Lead Pastor in Bancroft. He is excited to be a part of a new season at BPT and is looking forwarding to seeing what God has planned for this church!
He has been happily married for 19 years to his wife Melissa and they are the proud parents of two amazing boys.
Melissa Riley
Assistant Pastor, Family Life
Melissa serves in pastoral ministry alongside her husband John. Melissa oversees Family Life Ministries here at the church and has a heart for people. For the past 12 years she has worked in children's ministry and is passionate about children growing up in every way to be like Christ.
Melissa graduated from Master's College and Seminary and is excited to now work with an amazing community at BPT. It is her heart to see people thrive in their relationship with God and other people.
Josiah Blencowe
Youth Pastor
Pastor Josiah leads the youth ministries at Bancroft Pentecostal. Josiah felt the call of ministry in his life and completed his studies at Master’s College and Seminary. Prior to moving to Bancroft, Josiah and Haylee served at a church in Trail, British Columbia. Both Josiah and Haylee are looking forward to being a part of the church and community of Bancroft. Josiah and Haylee have been married since July 2020.
Ministry Team
Hannah Torrens
Office Administrator
Hannah assists with the Administrative duties and various ministries of BPT. She has been attending BPT for four years and is active with Kids’ and Youth Ministries, Prayer Group and leads a Life Group. Hannah has a strong desire to see people follow our Lord.
