Leadership

Leadership is all about service.

With Jesus as our example, we are honoured and privileged to lead, guide, and sacrifice for the St. Paul’s community.

Jim Pot

Interim Moderator

Our new interim moderator. Rev. Jim Pot will guiding us through the process of selecting a new lead pastor for St. Paul's.  We welcome Jim and look forward to what the Lord has in store for us.

Shahrzad Kandalaft

Family Pastor

Shahrzad began her ministry at St. Paul's in November 2021. She has been an ordained Presbyterian minister since 2017 and recently served the Barrhaven Mission. She and her family live in Kemptville. She is married to Rev. Samer Kandalaft and they have three children between 12 and 18 years old. Shahrzad is passionate about community outreach and is excited to get to know the congregation.

Victoria Henry

Office Administrator

We welcome Victoria as our new administrator who joined us early in 2024.

Church Structure

St. Paul’s is part of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Presbyterian means “elder.” St. Paul’s leadership is comprised of 15 men and women elders who are elected by the congregation to provide spiritual and operational oversight of all our ministries and mission. St. Paul’s also has a Board of Managers that cares for the premises and ensures the finances are utilized in keeping with the church’s budget.