Meet the team

Matthew Kratz

Lead Pastor
Pastor Kratz grew up in Toronto and has lived in Guelph, Brantford, Paris, and  Ajax.
Matthew married Lisa and worked together in the financial services sector until attending Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge. He has pastored churches in Paris, Hamilton, Everton, and Ajax. Believing Scripture to be the final authority for all things of faith and practice, he truly believes that God has called undershepherds to equip the saints for the work of ministry.
With a son who is an engineer in Toronto and another HVAC technician and playing baseball in Windsor, Matthew enjoys jazz, baseball, training Muay Thai kickboxing, and enjoying the wonderful waterfront of where he lives with Lisa in south Ajax.
Responsible for: Preaching; Teaching; Oversight & Equipping.

David Ho

Elder
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, David came to know the Lord in his early 20's while away at school.  His life verse comes from Proverbs 3:5-6. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight"
David is a full time dentist and has been a member of AAC for over 24 years. He has previously served as an Elder, Men's Ministry, Youth Group, Worship, Sports, Care Group, VBS and Small Groups.
Married for 30 years with three children, they currently reside in South Ajax.
He enjoys family time, tennis, playing chess and sci-fi.
Responsible for: Ministry Integration & Deacon Liaison.

John Lotenfoe

Elder
John came to know the Lord at an older age, but by God’s grace has been blessed to serve in various Church Ministries such as Kids, Audio Visual, Men’s Ministry Lead, and Eldership.
John and his wife Esther have attended Ajax Alliance Church for over 15 years and enjoy serving through hospitality, worship and teaching ministries and have been blessed by seeing their 2 children (now young adults) get baptized at AAC.
He is working full time for a major Toy industry leader for over 30 years, and enjoys playing various sports and travelling with his wife.
Responsible for: Preaching; Outreach; Evangelism & Missions.

Gary Thompson

Elder
Gary and his wife Pia have been attending Ajax Alliance church since 2015. They have two adult daughters.
Gary came to know the Lord at an early age while attending children’s ministry at church. Over the years he has served in Children, Youth and Adult Teaching and Discipleship Ministries as well as Building Management Activities.
He has been blessed with opportunities to serve in leadership roles in Christian Conferences and on Seminaries boards and committees.
Responsible for:  Preaching; Worship Ministry; Christian Education: Ministries with Youth & Children.

Alex mitton

Children & Youth Director
Alex & his wife Camila joined AAC in September 2023 to lead our Children and Youth Ministry.
Alex is from Scarborough ON, and Camila comes all the way from Colombia, moving here when she was 7. Alex felt a calling to Youth Ministry at age of about 13, and worked towards answering that call ever since. He is currently finishing up a degree at Tyndale University.  He is very passionate about bringing up, and guiding, young children and youth to live a God fearing and Jesus loving life.  
In his spare time,  Alex enjoys playing hockey & volleyball, going to the gym, & just having a whole lot of fun in whatever way he can.
Responsible for: Preaching; Teaching; Planning & Organizing Children, Youth & College and Career Ministries

Russel Roopsingh

Chair - Deacon Board
Russel and his wife Radica, have attended Ajax Alliance Church continuously since 1997.
They have been blessed to see their two adult sons get baptized at Ajax Alliance Church.
After almost 40 years in the process controls industry, Russel is now retired and using his managerial skills to serve on the church’s Deacon Board.
When not at the church or spending time with family, Russel enjoys racquetball, golfing and traveling.
Responsible for: Preaching; Budgets, Property Management & Maintenance.

Ministries

Children - Sunday Morning Nursery
Ages 2-3

Praying for God's provision for a teacher and a helper, in the mean time, they go together with the JK, SK & Grade 1
Responsible for: Watching the little ones while playing


Children - Sunday School Teachers 
JK, SK & Grade 1

Esther L & Monique S
Responsible for: Preparing and Teaching  a Lesson


Children - Sunday School Helpers 
JK, SK & Grade 1

Teresa C & Pat L
Responsible for: Assisting Teacher


Children - Sunday School Teachers
Grade 2-6

Lisa K, Kevin L, & Wendy M
Responsible for: Preparing and Teaching a Lesson


Children’s Sunday School Helpers
Grade 2-6

Radica R
Responsible for: Assisting Teacher


College and Career (18+)

Alex M
Responsible for: Planning, Organizing, Preparing and Teaching


Communion Team

Teresa C, Lalita G, Diana M & Tammy W
Responsible for: Preparing the Communion Elements once a month


Compassion & Care Team

Leader: Ingrid A - Team: Esther L, Maxine W & Nely T
Responsible for: Encouragement or Support by Calling, Visiting or Emailing & Referral for Counseling


Fire Safety

Bruce D
Responsible for: Monthly Testing the Emergency Systems


Gardening & Landscaping

Alex M, Adeio N, Henry S & Joy W
Responsible for: Taking Care of  Flowers, Plants and Grass


Home Groups

Phil H & John L
Responsible for: Preparing, Organizing and Leading the Group


Kids4Christ
Ages 5-12

Alex M
Responsible for: •Planning, Organizing, Preparing and Teaching


Ladies’ Precept Bible Study

Esther L, Pia T
Responsible for: Facilitating with the questions for group discussion that are provided by the precept book along with reading the closing commentary


Men's Ministry Leader & Team

Leader: Roven Y - Team: Gary T
Responsible for: Help in Planning, Preparation, Execution, Promotion


Missions Team

John & Esther L, Radica & Russel R, Roven & Nethalie Y
Responsible for: Planning, Preparation, Execution, Promotion of Projects, Festival, Fundraisings, Evangelism Outreach


Prayer Ministry

Gary & Pia T
Responsible for: To Actively Encourage and Promote Prayer within the Life of the Church


Sunday Morning Hospitality

Lisa K, Kim M, Radica R, Claudia S, Nely T & Pia T
Responsible for: Refreshments after service


Systems & Technology

Alex M
Responsible for: Digital Screen.
Esther L
Responsible for: Church App, Events, Facility Calendar, Mid-Week Update, Website. 
John L
Responsible for: AAC YouTube,  Sermon & Messages


Tellers

Lenora F, Lisa K, Pat L, Irvin M, David M,  & Russel R
Responsible for: Sensitive information. Must be a member of the church, with a good standing for at least 2 years


Transportation Team

Jeff F, Lalita G, Taiwo O, Russel R, Gary T
Responsible for: Making arrangements to drive people to attend worship services on a regular basis


Ushers

Russel R, Perry S & Gary T
Responsible for: Doorkeepers, Rules & Regulations, Seating those who Need Assistance, Tithing Collection, Handing Out of Communion Elements


Welcome Team

Brent D, Russel R, Perry S, Gary T, &  Pia T
Responsible for: Greeting with a Smile, Shaking Hands, Available to Answer Visitors’ Questions, Handing Out Bulletins, Tithing Collection, Handing Out of Communion Elements


Women’s Ministry Leader & Team

Leader: Bonnie H - Team: Ingrid A, Esther L & Kim M
Responsible for: Help in planning, preparation, execution, promotion


Worship Ministry Teams: 

  • Audio, Video Stream: Alessandro F, AnaK F, Clark H, John L & Henry S
  • Order of Worship & SingingDavid H, Phil H, Alex M & Gary T
  • Music Players: Ana Karina F, Alex M, Mike O & Roven Y
  • SingersKarith D, Ana Karina F, Thea H, Esther L, Funke O, Jerusha R & Tammy W
  • Screen Slides: Karith D, AnaK F, Lalita G, Patricia L, & Kevin R
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