Mark/Erica Quinlan
Mark started as the Lead Pastor August 2017. Mark and Erica have fallen in love with their city and are excited for what God is doing. They have 3 amazing kids and when they are not at the church, they're hanging out at the hockey rink. You could easily say they are one of those hockey families.
Mark Quinlan
Lead Pastor
Josh Alvarez
Josh started as the Youth & Worship Pastor in December 2018. He has a passion to see young people live their best lives through a relationship with Jesus. He loves attending worship concerts, basketball, creative things and exploring new places with his wife, Catherine. Mostly to find the best donuts.
Laura Gerard
Laura started as the Kids & Outreach Pastor in July 2020. Laura has a passion for working with kids and families, helping them grow deeper in their relationship with our Heavenly Father. Laura loves to create, drink coffee, play board games, and spend time exploring the city with her husband, Trevor, and 3 boys.
Laura Gerard
Kids/Outreach
Brent Hyttenrauch
Brent joined New Life in April 2025. Brent has a passion for helping people find Jesus and thrive in a relationship with Him. He loves reading, writing, working on cars, sports, and finding ways to be creative. Most of all, he loves spending time with his wife Nataley, and their three kids.
Brent Hyttenrauch
Associate Pastor
Catherine Alvarez
More info coming soon
Catherine Alvarez
Worship Director
Becci Blaine
Becci and her husband, Mark, moved to Brantford from Ottawa with their three kids in 2017. She joined the New Life team in March 2020 and keeps things running smoothly with a smile and a sense of humor. Have a question about what’s happening at New Life? Becci’s your gal—just look for her in the lobbies on Sunday mornings.
Becci Blaine
Executive Assistant