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 CBOQ is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Wilkinson as Director of Youth Ministries effective February 7.

Matt comes to CBOQ as an innovative visionary with a committed passion for the local church. He has a deep desire to see youth ministries more effectively engaging young people with the message of Jesus Christ and empowering them so that they might become all that God first created them to be.

"I am very excited about Matt joining our executive team," says Tim McCoy, Executive Minister. "Matt is a respected youth leader and innovator in youth ministry across Canada. He will provide excellent leadership and vision for our CBOQ Youth initiatives."

Matt Wilkinson bio

Alvin has served in CBOQ Youth since its inception in 2000. Beginning his faith journey as a teenager in a CBOQ church, Alvin has served in various ministry, from student leadership in high school ministry, university campus ministry during his undergrad, and a youth leader to jr. high and high school ministries. He's completed a BA Psychology (University of Western Ontario) and M.Div. Youth and Family Ministries (Tyndale College and Seminary).  Alvin attends Mimico Baptist Church with his wife, Natalie, and their two children where he also serves as a volunteer youth leader.

Rev. Alvin Lau

Manager of Youth Ministries

Alvin is available to speak at local churches, youth events and retreats as well as church and youth worker consultations.

Contact Alvin Lau for further information at 416-620-2946