Youth Ministries Lead Team
Bruce K. Newman, Director
Bruce was born in Happy Valley Goose Bay on July 16th, 1973. He most recently served as the Youth Pastor at Bethesda Pentecostal Church in St. John’s, NL.
Dream Youth Ministry: “That every teenager would be truly discipleship, consequently, translating their relationship with God into raw humanity.”
Favourite Quote: “Some people wish to live within the sound of church and chapel bell, but I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell.” C.T. Studd
Kayla Joy
Native of Deer Lake, NL, Kayla (Pardy) married Matthew Joy in 2004, began full time ministry at that time, and was ordained in 2007. She has served in diverse roles of student ministry including those within church ministries, the school system, and the community. Kayla holds a B.Th. in Youth Ministry (Master's College & Seminary) and a B.A in English/French (University of Waterloo). Kayla and Matt have one son, Kendrick.
Dream for Youth Ministry: "To see students challenged, through accountability to the raw Word of God, to lives of extreme possibility, creativity, integrity, and servant leadership for the cause of Christ."
Kent Sceviour
Kent was born on August 9, 1974 and raised in Northern Arm, NL. He, along with his wife Joclyn, is currently the Youth and Christian Education Pastor at Westside Tabernacle in Corner Brook, NL. They have three children: Caleb, Abigail and Luke.
Dream for Youth Ministry: “To see Bible-based Christianity authentically lived out in the youth of this generation.”
Shannon Meade
Shannon was born on September 1, 1974 and originates from Port Aux Basques, NL. He is married to Lisa (Wight) from Rocky Harbor and they have two children: Matthew and Emma. Shannon and Lisa are both graduates from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College and entered fulltime ministry in 1997. They are entering their 14th year of youth ministry and are currently the Youth and CE pastors at Glad Tidings Church in Labrador City. Shannon enjoys spending time with his family, snowmobiling, fishing, and golf.
Dream for Youth ministry: "To rise up a generation of student role models who will passionately lead their generation to Christ by sharing His love."