Our Leadership - Mike Welch

Pastor Mike Welch

Pastor Mike Welch was born in Toronto, Ontario. Mike was number three, out of the five boys at the bustling Welch household. He grew in a family with a sense of purpose, drive, & determination. HIs mother, Nora Welch, was a nurse in England and also at Sick Kids, Toronto where she helped the hurting and wounded get back to good health with a caring and loving heart. His father, Douglas Welch, was an Anglican minister who had a passionate love for God & a desire to help people. These character traits are very evident in Mike’s life today. After losing his parents in his early teens, Mike decided to take hold of life and not just let life happen to him but instead he put his own stamp on life. He graduated highschool, and went on to Guelph University where we studied Agriculture studies. He ran a successful farming business outside of Toronto for many years, then went into the world of sales while still farming.

It was in 1986, that he met the love of his life, Lynda. The two then started their journey together. Shortly after they welcomed their one and only child into this world, Melissa. They opened a restaurant in the early 90’s, and this is where it all began - Bible studies, prayer meetings, & Men’s Full Gospel meetings all become routine at the Junction Family Restaurant. The restaurant become such a success, Mike then left his prosperous sales career. They soon decided they wanted something more, and that’s when both of them decided to go to Bible School. Between 1st & 2nd year, Mike & his family went on a summer mission to Longlac, Ontario to pastor a church in the community. It was a great starting ground & learning tool, and that church is still thriving today! Mike graduated with a Christian Ministry Diploma and was immediately sent off to Guelph, Ontario to pastor his 1st church. Him & his family were there for over 3 years and saw many people give their lives to Christ as a result of their work. They were very involved in the city of Guelph, and volunteered alot of their time with inner-city youth & adults. In 1999, Mike then got commissioned to Ottawa, Ontario where they now reside and he is the Lead Pastor at Capital City Church. Mike is ordained by Open Bible Faith Fellowship, and is a board of director for OBFF. He also sits on the boards of many other ministries & organizations.

Mike has always had a love for toys that have an engine & gas. He enjoys spending time on his Harley, whether he’s going on a tour with Chariots of Light or Lynda & him are going out for a coffee. He appreciates quality family time spent with his wife, daughter & son-in-law, and He loves the annual Welch brothers cottage trip. He also enjoys going for daily walks with his dog. And he definitely delights in all things chocolate! His life motto is, Simplify.

Mike in 20 words:
outgoing. chocolate. ground-breaker. Harley. reader. music. farming. chef. gardener. considerate. cars. patriotic. family. Starbucks. licorice. traveller. trombone. leader. focused. trail-blazer.

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