I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know you have eternal life.  1 John 5:13

Rev. Dr. G. Leslie Somers.  Les Somers was called by God to the ministry of Christ as a young boy.  This calling was recognized by his ordination to the ministry of the gospel in 1976.  Formal studies led to a Doctor of Ministry degree. Les has served as lead pastor for over thirty-five years.  Over twenty-two of these years Les has been invested as Lead Pastor of the StoneRidge Fellowship Church in the greater Halifax area of Nova Scotia, Canada (www.srfconnect.com).  His ministry has carried him abroad to many countries of this world.
Les and Ardith, his wife of more than thirty-one years, love being the parents of Tamara (Matthew) and Adam and the grandparents of Bethany and Madelyn.
Les enjoys the sport of fly-fishing, especially for Atlantic Salmon.  Perhaps that is why he can be seen motoring around in his red Ford Ranger truck instead of a red corvette sportscar!
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I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.  1 Timothy 1:12

You don't have to know Pastor Don long to experience his passion for God and his passion for life. Pastor Don's love for the Lord began when he knelt beside his bed with his mother at the age of 5. His desire to serve became evident not long after that. His grade primary teacher asked what he wanted to be when he grew up and he answered, "a preacher!"

Pastor Don is a dynamic speaker, a gift he began using at the age of 13. Before coming to StoneRidge in 1999, he served at churches in Virginia and Maryland. Being geographically close to his family was one of the things that drew him back to the Halifax area, where he grew up.

He is incredibly thankful to God for his strong Christian heritage and God's continued blessing on his family. Pastor Don is a traveller, a cyclist, and loves being with people.

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.   2 Corinthians 5:20

Victor’s ministry with children began when he was only a child himself. Shortly after trusting Christ at the age of five his parents included him in their Vacation Bible School ministry doing puppets. Since that time Victor has enjoyed communicating the love of Christ to young and old, while honoring the Scriptures with accuracy and clarity.

God has also given him the opportunity to serve in churches from Florida to Colorado to Miramichi, NB.

Victor says that his current ministry at Stoneridge is “as close to his heart as anything he has done before”.  Helping Children take their next step towards Jesus Christ  and supporting families in raising godly children is what gets him up in the morning.

Victor has been married 12 years to his wife Jodi and they have one son, Trenton.

When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son started his speech: 'Father, I've sinned against God, I've sinned before you; I don't deserve to be called your son ever again.' But the father wasn't listening. He was calling to the servants, 'Quick. Bring a clean set of clothes and dress him. Put the family ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Then get a grain-fed heifer and roast it. We're going to feast! We're going to have a wonderful time! My son is here?given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!' And they began to have a wonderful time.  Luke 15: 20-24

Lisa's personal journey with Christ began when she was in grade Primary and attended a friend's Backyard Bible Club. That's when she invited Jesus into her life. It's been a process, that's for certain - but she's lovin' it!

I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.  I Corinthians 9:22b

I thank God for the journey that He placed me on; a journey in which I discovered Jesus at a young age. Through my younger years my commitment was challenged, yet it grew consistently. I was fortunate to have godly parents and other influencers to help guide me through my life and my decision-making.

I had the privilege to spend four years in Bible school learning, growing, and preparing for what God was calling me to do. After this time I had the joy of pastoring the Habitation Baptist Church in Port Royal, NS for 6 years.

In the fall of 2006 I was asked to join the staff of StoneRidge as Youth Pastor.

What a great journey so far!

I have a tremendous family: Shelly, my wife, and four children; Jonathan, Jessica, Jaylynn and Jordan (the “J” crew).

On this journey God has infused in me a passion for two things: leadership and young people. A verse that drives me in my purpose as a pastor is I Corinthians 9:22b; “I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.” This verse reminds that we need to be willing to do what it takes to reach the teens of this day and age, to see them walk with Jesus in a very difficult world.

On the side I spend time playing basketball, mountain biking, and being the family chauffer on my days off.

I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. -Jesus (John 15:5)

James' life pursuit is to love God more deeply, to become more and more satisfied in Jesus alone and to pass on to others the beauty that he has found in his walk with the Lord. He is convinced that maintaining a real connection with Jesus is the great key to life, freedom, and success in their truest forms. Here at StoneRidge James regularly has the opportunity to live out this passion, primarily alongside Pastor Mark in the student ministries.

An internship through New Brunswick Bible Institute brought James to StoneRidge in 2007. He was drawn to this church by its commitment to the Bible, its obvious enthusiasm for advancing of the Gospel, and by its excellence in the use of technology and the arts.

Soon after arriving and getting plugged-in to the teen ministry here, James began to feel as though he was not merely drawn to this church -- he was being called. This calling was confirmed near the end of his internship when he was invited to join the StoneRidge staff.

James was ordained by the church in the fall of 2008 and he now serves as Assistant Pastor. It is a joy for James to communicate God's word and to serve Him through a wide variety of ministry opportunities at StoneRidge.

James is happily engaged to Natasha Beaton. They plan to marry in October.