Meet the pastoral team at Toronto Church

our pastor:

Pr Grego Pillay is dedicated to living by example and encouraging men and women to realise their full potential in Christ.

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His love for God is demonstrated through his passionate music, dynamic preaching and loving relationships.

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He has years of experience in teaching and counseling, which enables him to reach others with humour, warmth, transparency and strength.

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Pr Grego is a singer, song-writer, role model and mento He has released his debut album Never Let Go.

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(Pr Pillay has a BA in theology from Andrews University (extension campus Helderberg College) and a Masters in Leadership and Management from Avondale University College. He is currently pursuing an MPhil leading to a PhD in Systematic theology via Avondale)

Pr Pillay is happily married to Melanie, a Medical Doctor, who is passionate about her work and Grego's ministry.

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Together they have two children, Jehiel (JJ) and Abigail.

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Jacob Ellis has joined the team at Toronto. He is currently a theology student at Avondale University College but is keen to become involved in local church life.

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Jacob comes from Mt Gambier, although he was born in Adelaide. He loves soccer and was an A grade player and coach before moving to NSW. He completed a Cert 3 in Outdoor Sport and Recreation in 2018, while at the same time teaching music and sport at a primary school.

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"I want to do ministry because I have a deep desire for wanting people to experience Jesus," says Jacob. "I don't want people to have a temporary idea of who they think God is, which fails. I want people to truly know who He says He is based on His Word."

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Moe Siaki was born and raised in Samoa and was baptised as an Adventist when he was 17 years old. Moe and his wife Florence moved to New Zealand in 2010 and attended the Papakura Samoan SDA Church Plant. This experience inspired him to apply to do a theology course at Avondale University College and he is currently completing the Graduate Diploma in Ministry and theology.

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Moe has a passion to be a faithful follower of Jesus and imitate His compassion for people and His desire to save souls for His father's Kingdom.

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Moe and Florence have three children: Jackulance, Jackulynn and Lucygagu.

Vuniani Tukana

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Originally from Fiji I moved to Australia from New Zealand in 2018 with my wife Michelle and our children TJ and Alma to study Ministry and Theology at Avondale University College.

When I am not studying or spending time much loved time with my family I am enjoying my new found hobby of scuba diving which I love.

I love meeting new people, helping them if I can and being able to share God's love with them.

Pr Kevin Amos is the Senior elder for Toronto Church. He assists Pr Pillay in the day to day running of the church.

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His wife, Glenda, is also active in the church and is heavily involved as a volunteer with the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU).