About Brunswick Street Baptist Church

Brunswick Street Baptist Church was founded in 1814 and continues to be a vital witness in the heart of Greater Fredericton.

Why we’re here

TO HONOUR GOD by connecting with Him in worship.

TO EQUIP PEOPLE TO SERVE by connecting them to God’s mission through diverse avenues of discipleship.

TO BUILD CARING RELATIONSHIPS by connecting to each other in the fellowship of Christ’s body.

TO POINT PEOPLE TO CHRIST by connecting with them through evangelism.

Visit Us

161 York Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 3N8

Hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Phone
(506) 458-8348

Pastor Ross Watters

Ross joined us as the Community Connections Pastor at Brunswick Street Baptist Church in October 2021 and he is originally from Edinburgh, Scotland. He did his degree at the International Christian College in Glasgow, Scotland and served in varying youth ministry roles, with the longest of these being Gorebridge Parish Church, just outside Edinburgh, where he served as Youth Pastor for 13 years.

Ross has been married to Fiona for 13 years and they have 3 beautiful daughters called Eden, Ariel and Zion and a miniature English Bull Terrier called Cav. His hobbies are listening to music, most sports but predominantly soccer, basketball, running and playing pool. As well as walking the dog and playing with the kids!

Passionate about relationships, Ross’ desire is to see people discipled and then released to live the way Jesus calls them to in their current life circumstances, wherever they are and whatever they are doing! To learn what it is to love Jesus and live for Him today!

Ross is looking forward to learning what it is to be a Frederictonian and working to see people find a purpose and a joy to their life through Jesus and is delighted to be with us at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.

Dr. Keith Bodner

Keith Bodner first preached at BSBC in 2005, and is honored by the opportunity to join the leadership team. He serves as Professor of Religious Studies at Crandall University, and among his recent books are After the Invasion: A Reading of Jeremiah 40-44 (Oxford University Press, 2015) and The Theology of the Book of Kings (Cambridge University Press, 2019).

His first date with Coreen was a Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Rangers hockey game…the Canucks lost the game, but he won the girl, and they will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary at some point down the road. He would like to acquire a "Cybertruck" with unbreakable windows, but figures it is wise to celebrate the anniversary first...!

Pastor Nikki Leftley

Nikki joined the Brunswick Street family October 2021. She is from Barrie Ontario, and studied at Redeemer University in Hamilton Ontario, under the youth ministry stream!

Now she is serving as our NextGen Pastor.

Some of Nikki’s passions include, hiking, sports, and anything outdoors.

She also enjoys things on the calmer side such as; boardgames, great conversations and all things Jesus related! If you see Nikki around make sure to say hello and introduce yourself! She loves getting to know people, and has a passion for serving our youth population! She is passionate about seeing Jesus intimately working in the lives of the youth, and encouraging them to live their lives for Christ.

Nikki looks forward to serve Brunswick Street, and get to know those within our church family and within the larger community. She is excited to serve God and seek first his kingdom at Brunswick Street, doing His will in the role He has put her in!

Pastor Changbin Tian

Changbin Tian is the first full-time pastor to our Chinese congregation, but he’s not new to BSBC. Hailing from a village in northern China, he attended university in Qingdao City which lead him to work in international trade. While excelling in business, Changbin was given a Bible to read as a “mystical writing.” But this gift, coupled with connection to a local Christian church, were part of his coming to faith in Jesus Christ.

In 2010, the family immigrated to New Brunswick and took up residence in Fredericton. The following years saw some traveling to China, connection with BSBC’s Chinese congregation AND Changbin’s discernment of a call to ministry.

In 2017, the family left for Toronto where Changbin entered The Chinese Canadian School of Theology, graduating in the spring of 2020 and accepting the call to pastor our Chinese congregation in July that same year.

We’re thrilled to have Changbin as part of our team with the added bonus of fellowship with his wife, Jian Zhang and children Elaine, Leon and Ryan. Changbin loves sharing his faith with others and looks forward to growing with the members of both the English and Chinese congregations at BSBC.

Tina Franca

Tina is the fearless leader of our K to Grade 5 Children’s Ministry. She heads our leadership team for the Sunday morning KidzTown ministry.

Tina's husband, Wellington, serves as BSBC's Facility Assistant. Their wonderful daughter rounds out this family of three.

Doug McAllister

As a church family we're grateful to all who are able to engage in ministry to the community. Doug McAllister is part of our team, serving in our Benevolent Ministry.

Doug is available to meet with members of our downtown and wider community who are in need of practical assistance for needs that many of us take for granted. Doug has a lot of years experience serving our community and is pleased to be the face of BSBC to those facing challenges.