The Counterpoint Staff
Jonathan Massimi
Pastor
What do I do around here?
What do I like?
What am I passionate about?
Come find out Sundays @ 10 am or let's do coffee.Reverend Dave Ponting, B.A., M.Div.
Teaching Pastor
Dave Ponting, is one of the Counterpoint teaching pastors. He is a native of Burlington, Ontario. After completion of seminary he was ordained in 1996. He has a B.A. from the University of Guelph and a Masters of Divinity degree from Trinity College at the University of Toronto.
In September 2005, Dave's book, entitled From Scarcity to Abundance was published by ABC Publishing. In August 2005 he moved to Brantford to become the senior priest at Grace Anglican Church.
Prior to entering the priesthood Dave worked in the Marketing departments of large multi-national consumer packaged goods companies such as Crayola Crayons where he was National Marketing Manager. He also spent four years in senior management with a large multi-national advertising agency.
Dave's personal passion is that the church be faithful to its prophetic role to be a voice for the voiceless on key social justice issues in our society. He is also very interested in evangelism and walking with people as guide and mentor as their faith journeys' deepen. That is why he is so excited about Counterpoint.
Dave has two university-aged daughters. His personal interests include live theatre, creative writing, music, tennis, and golf. His daughters allow him to crack jokes if he warns them first that humour is coming. He has never had a hole-in-one and is not pleased about it.
WEBMASTER UPDATE: On August 16th 2009 Dave had his first hole in one on the third hole at the Oaks of St. George golf club. Hallelujah! He'd love to tell you all about it!!!
Bill Schatz
Counterpoint Band Leader
We are very excited to introduce Mr. Bill Schatz. Bill has joined our Counterpoint staff as leader of the Counterpoint band. Bill has an excellent musical background including a degree in music from University of Western Ontario. Bill taught music and English at BCI in Brantford and currently teaches music at McKinnon Park Secondary School in Caledonia.
Bill and the band rehearse Tuesday evenings and we are always looking for dedicated musicians and vocalists who love music and who can make a commitment to one practice a week and most Sunday mornings. You can contact Bill for more information at or by phone at 519-717-6714.
Shelley Locche
Parish Administrator
Meet Shelley Locche, our parish secretary. Shelley works mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. She is responsible for producing the PowerPoint presentation for Counterpoint 9:30 a.m. service. Shelley also co-ordinates several parish communication and publishing projects.
Drop by and say hi. She'd love to meet you.
You can send Shelley an e-mail at or call her at 519-752-6814, ext. 21.
Dave Johnston
Co-ordinator of Volunteer Ministries
Meet Dave Johnston, Co-ordinator of Volunteer Ministries at Counterpoint. Dave's office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and you can reach Dave during these hours or via e-mail.
As co-ordinator of volunteers, Dave is responsible for the identification and recruiting of volunteers for all parish ministries and committees. If you are interested in volunteering at Counterpoint, speak to Dave. We have many volunteer opportunities for those looking to contribute to our community.
Dave especially appreciates it if you keep him up to date on parishioners in hospital or in need of pastoral care.
To contact Dave Johnson, send an e-mail to , or call him at 519-752-6814, ext. 22.