Meet the team

Caleb joined Lighthouse in 2017 and serves as the Executive Pastor, providing leadership and strategic oversight for the church's daily operations and ensuring alignment with its mission and vision. To him, Lighthouse is home for many people, offering authenticity and community. Caleb works as a Lead Front-End Engineer with a background in Computer Science & Design. He is passionate about sports, making music, and creating art. He enjoys teaching others and learning new skills in his spare time. As a consultant, Caleb also provides software solutions to entrepreneurs and churches.

Christabel serves as Chief of Staff, supporting the Lead and Executive Pastors with vision alignment, execution, and cross-team coordination. She oversees the Merch, Admin & Data, Media, Communications, Production, Hosting, and External Events teams. Christabel has been a member of Lighthouse since 2017, and is deeply rooted in the culture of family and our commitment to serving God and His people with excellence. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, gift-making, and all things pink and flowers.

Our Carleton congregation is led by Olumide and Brandy — a youthful couple with a heart for young people. They are fun-loving, bubbly and very personable. Their aim is to encourage the next generation to pursue a genuine relationship with God and be the LIGHT. Outside ministry, Brandy is a Social Media Creator who loves sharing lifestyle content. Olumide is a huge football lover and the biggest Liverpool fan.

Adem and Anu lead our uOttawa congregation. They are a fun-loving couple with a heart for the Word, a good home-cooked meal and a good laugh. Their aim is to foster a love for the word of God in the next generation. Outside of ministry, Adem loves powerlifting and all things cuisine. Anu loves spoken word poetry and good books.

Boye and Helen see Lighthouse Church as the answer to a prayer they first made in 2018. Today, they count it a privilege to serve as Pastors of our Algonquin congregation, with a shared passion for equipping people to make a lasting, generational impact. They carry a genuine love for people and a desire to build meaningful relationships within their community. Outside of ministry, they enjoy parenting their two children, playing board games, hitting the tennis court, and balancing the demands of their professional lives.

Tola has been a member of Lighthouse since 2017 and has a passion for mental health & wellness. She serves as Provost at our Lighthouse Academy and strives to embody our value statement “People are our Heart”. She admires the care and respect the people of our house have for one another. Most of all, she loves how Lighthouse encourages not doing life alone and how that is reflected in the feeling of community and support. Tola loves all things organization, cafés, and baking.

Tobi is a Business Analyst in Real Estate Management and the owner of a Recruitment Agency serving the Long-Term Care and Retirement sector across Canada. A member of Lighthouse since 2018, he leads our teaching team ministry, appreciating the church's culture of excellence and love. Tobi, married to Abimbola, is blessed with two kids. He particularly values Pastors DEJI and Bukky as a blessing to the city of Ottawa.

Toju is our co-lead of our Worship Team. Along with her other co-lead, she serves to create a culture of worship and bring the Lighthouse Church experience to our Ottawa locations. Toju is a Real Estate agent in the Greater Ottawa area. She has been a member of Lighthouse since October 2017 and is super passionate about speaking to people about God and sharing the Gospel, especially to those who don't know Him. Toju loves swimming and interior design. She takes delight in helping people decorate their homes and, in her pastime, loves reading books and writing poems.

Ayomide became a member of the Lighthouse family back in 2017, taking on the role of leading our Media team. What Ayomide cherishes most about being a part of Lighthouse is the profound sense of family and the joy of sharing life's journey together. Lighthouse has provided Ayomide with the perfect environment to thrive both personally and spiritually. Alongside his career in finance, Ayomide also runs a photography business. When he's not immersed in his professional endeavours, Ayomide spends his time listening to music, watching movies and collaborating within the fashion industry.

Brian has been part of the Lighthouse family since 2017 and currently leads our Sound Production team. He is dedicated to seeing our members do life together as a community. Brian works as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach and runs a local fitness Bootcamp in the Ottawa region. He promotes balanced living and is all about leading a healthy lifestyle. He loves to cook and spends his time watching documentaries.

Kunmi joined Lighthouse Church in 2017 and quickly found a family within its warm and welcoming community. She is passionate about the culture and familial bond shared by the church, which has become a source of strength and joy for her. As the Lead for the Kids' Ministry, Kunmi is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth of the younger generation and helping them develop a strong foundation in their faith. Outside of her role at Lighthouse, Kunmi works in the healthcare industry. In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, watching movies, and exploring different kinds of food, always eager to experience something new and exciting.

Jamilla has been a member of Lighthouse Church since March 2019. She co-leads the Worship Team and oversees the Connect Groups Ministry. Jamilla is deeply committed to helping others, whether it's guiding them toward career success or encouraging them to live with purpose. She passionately embraces the church's value, “Excellence is our aspiration”, and finds immense joy in the strong sense of community at Lighthouse, championing the maxim, “We don't do life alone”. Jamilla is a Transportation and Data Engineer professionally. As a skilled bass player, she loves using music and other forms of creative expression to share the gospel and inspire people.