Our Team

Colleen and Justin Gleadall came to Oshawa in July 2023 with their 4 children. The Gleadalls met in Hamilton, ON in 1995, dated during their teenage years before getting married in 2008. They were commissioned as Salvation Army officers/pastors in June 2013.

The Gleadalls passion is to lead a diverse, equipped and empowered church into the world, winning souls for Jesus. If you speak with them or hear them preach you will know they desire to be part of an inclusive, community minded and Kingdom focused church.

I am employed as the Director of Community Services here in Oshawa. In this role I oversee a team of other employees running various programs to support our community. I have been in this ministry since the start of 2017 and see this as a privilege to lead a team that journey with others to share the love of Jesus. I am originally from England, UK, and shortly after emigrating to Canada I worked with The Salvation Army in Toronto. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family & friends and watching sports. I also enjoy getting out to go and play golf & go fishing.

I am the Food Bank and Volunteer Coordinator at Oshawa Community Services. I have been running these two programs since 2012. As the Food Bank Coordinator, I am responsible for sourcing, receiving, handling and distributing food to the community in need. I have teams of volunteers, some who help with sorting and storing the donations and others help with distribution. As the Volunteer Coordinator it is my responsibility to process applications coming in, work with other staff to know the needs of all of our programs and then narrow down the applicants that fit those needs. On a personal note, I am saved by grace by Jesus Christ, a soldier/member of The Salvation Army, I love to sing, especially new contemporary worship music.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I completed my Masters of Divinity in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale University & Seminary and have been in practice for over 11 years. I currently oversee the Counselling Program in my role as Counselling Coordinator by providing regular clinical supervision to the counsellors on staff, and ensuring that when clients call in, they receive the help that they need.

I have been working at Community Services for 10 years, most of which has been as a Trustee and Administrative Coordinator. During the months of November and December, I do the registration for Christmas assistance. While at times my job can be a little stressful and challenging, it is very rewarding. In my Trustee coordinator roll, I ensure that my client’s rent and bills are paid out of the income they receive each month and that they have enough for groceries and necessities of life. I work 3 days a week and during my off days I enjoy reading, visiting with friends, spending time with my daughter and watching my grandsons play Lacross. My passion is travelling, and I have been very blessed in being able to do this at least once a year. I am aiming to learn how to play pickle ball and golf in my spare time…wish me luck!!

As Program Coordinator, I am responsible for making sure that each program is reviewed annually to make sure that they are still meeting the needs of the Oshawa Community. I am also the Health & Safety Representative for the office. I am responsible for making sure that we maintain the work standards of Health and Safety laws. I’ll also be responsible for the Christmas Kettle Campaign which is our main fundraiser for the year.

After a twelve-year career as a Financial Advisor with Sun Life Financial Services I have appreciated the opportunity to work alongside a great team at Oshawa Temple Community Family Services for close to six years. As Trustee Coordinator my responsibility is to support clients in the management of their fund’s received from various sources. I help them to learn how to budget, manage and save while ensuring their expenses are covered on time. As Administrative Coordinator I share responsibility for multiple administrative tasks around the office. My job is a labour of love as I share the Love of Jesus, help meet human needs and engage in being a transforming influence all those I encounter and connect with in our community.

Having had the opportunity to grow up on the family farm I was introduced to the love of Jesus through the prayer & witness of a loving grandmother & supportive parents, began attending a small country church when about 14 years old that placed emphasis on supporting its attendees, serving the community & world missions. I graduated from Durham Collage in 2004 as a Human Services Counselor. I then spent four years with Distress Center Durham as phone Counselor, Trainer & Team Leader, before becoming a part of Salvation Army Family Services as Case worker/counselor. A memorable bible verse is from Proverbs; 3. V 5-6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Victoria has a passion working with young people and a keen desire to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Victoria’s educational background is in child & youth studies with a diploma in early childhood education and a bachelor of arts in psychology. She considers it a privilege to be able to work with children, youth, and their families. She has felt blessed to call our church her family for many years, and looks forward to many more years of serving in this ministry.