Pastors & Staff

Chris Hutton, Lead Pastor

Chris really enjoys three things: coffee, quoting films, and of course, Jesus!  If you don’t find him engaging people in deep conversations about faith and spirituality, you’ll see him looking for new ways to connect people in community and new ways to share how Jesus can change people’s lives.

Over 20 years of pastoral experience, Chris has ministered to university students, planted churches in the nation’s capital, ministered to farmers in rural Ontario, and taken youth on oh so many trips to Niagara Falls.

Chris is our primary communicator on Sunday mornings; he is always available for a visit and a chat; and he coaches leaders in how to effectively do everything that God calls us to do.

Feel free to send him a text, e-mail, or give him a call!

David Hrynyk, Children and Youth Ministry Leader

David oversees our Sunday School, Youth, and Junior Youth ministries. He has been on the staff team at NLUMC since September 2022. He is passionate about following Jesus and teaching others in ways that are fun and engaging.

In his spare time David loves to read, play ping pong, and play board games.

Gwyneth Howell, Administrative Assistant 

Gwyneth takes care of the primary administrative work at at the church and is likely to be the first face you see if you visit during the week. Gwyneth is a newcomer to Essex County as of March 2026 and is excited to be a part of this welcoming community. In her spare time she enjoys singing at open mics and community events, participating in community theatre, and exploring Ontario small towns with her husband Zach.