Staff & Leadership

Our Staff

Immanuel Archer

Lead Pastor
immanuel@longbranchbc.ca
Pastor Immanuel was born and raised in Long Branch, growing up in a faith-filled family where his parents instilled values of righteousness, integrity, and self-discipline. He was baptized at 14 and actively served in the church ministries. Immanuel answered the call to ministry in 2019, serving in Youth, Young Adults, and Worship ministries during his internship. In 2024, after much prayer and consideration, he accepted the position of Lead Pastor at Long Branch Baptist Church.
Immanuel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and English from the University of Toronto and a Master of Divinity from Tyndale Seminary. Immanuel and his wife, Cailie, live locally and are dedicated to serving God and the Long Branch community.
Olga Shevchenko

Administration & Community Outreach
admin@longbranchbc.ca
Olga Shevchenko, nurtured in Ukraine, embraced Christ at 14 under her grandmother's influence. Bible Institute training in Kiev strengthened her devotion, aiding churches and missions as an interpreter. Settling in Canada, Long Branch Baptist Church became her spiritual haven. Committed to her faith, Olga counsels, aids the needy, and shares Christ's love. Embracing roles of daughter, sister, wife, and mother, she serves with unwavering devotion. Leading outreach and a clothing outlet, she treasures her church community's significance in her journey.
Noah Orth

Youth Pastor
lighthousesocial19@gmail.com
Pastor Noah has a powerful testimony that demonstrates God’s desire to reach the lost. At 16 years old, he encountered the Holy Spirit while far removed from the Church. He believes he is a prime example of the Holy Spirit writing the law on our hearts (Hebrews 8:10). Through his new life in Christ, Noah’s deepest passion is to share the gospel with everyone. As the Youth Pastor, he believes in empowering young people and helping them discover their calling and gifts. Noah has also recently completed his Master of Divinity at Tyndale University and earned a diploma in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Overall, Noah loves his wife, cares deeply for people, and loves to talk about Jesus!