Elders & Ministry Staff

Yuta moved to Georgetown to join the pastoral staff of Maple Avenue Baptist Church in February 2017. For the first seven years, he led and oversaw the youth ministry of MABC, where he witnessed God transform many lives through the gospel. In October of 2023, the church called him to be the Senior Pastor. Yuta desires to faithfully lead and care for the flock as an under-shepherd of the chief Shepherd (1 Pet 5:1–4). His prayer is that Christ would be formed in the members of MABC (Gal 4:19) and that the church would grow in Christlikeness (Eph 4:11–16).

Yuta was born into a non-Christian home. Thus, he did not grow up attending church or hearing the gospel. During his final year of high school, some friends invited him to youth group, and it was through that ministry that Yuta encountered the love of Christians and the saving message of the gospel. Within a few months of attending that youth group, Yuta was saved, and his life has never been the same.

He completed theological training at the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary & College (Bachelor of Christian Ministry) and The Master’s Seminary (Master of Divinity). He is currently pursuing further studies (Doctor of Educational Ministry) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is ordained with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada.

Yuta is happily married to Alyssa, and they have four sons: Noah, Luke, Mark, and Caleb. Alyssa works for Lithos Kids, a Christian publisher of children’s books. Yuta enjoys rugby, coffee, and books.

To CONTACT Yuta, please email the church office.

Terry has belonged to Maple Avenue Baptist Church for nearly forty years. In his early years at the church, Terry served as a deacon and lay elder and gave leadership to the youth and seniors ministries. Terry joined the staff as a bi-vocational pastor in 2008. Terry loves people of all ages and has a heart to see sinners saved and grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Pet 3:18).

Terry initially came to MABC in 1986, having been wed the year prior. Terry and Barb were becoming more aware of their sin and need for forgiveness. Together, alongside his parents and brother, Terry and Barb were baptized in March of 1986, and they discovered the blessing of being part of the adopted family of God.

Until 2021, Terry was a farmer, running a dairy and apple enterprise on the outskirts of Brampton. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. He and Barb have four sons who are all married and following the Lord, as well as nine grandchildren. Terry loves music—he belonged to a gospel quartet for many years and regularly strums a guitar in service of the Lord.

CONTACT TERRY

Matt Laidlaw was born and raised at Maple Avenue Baptist church and was saved at the age of 25 by God’s grace through the reading of His Word.  Matt soon became a member and began serving the church.  His desire is for others to grow in their passion for Jesus and to be encouraged through the word of God.  He has a burden for the lost and a desire to bring the gospel to those in Georgetown and in the surrounding communities.  His role includes pouring into the people at Maple Avenue with the word of God, lead evangelistic efforts in the community, and share in other pastoral duties.  

Matt received a Graduate Certificate of Theological Studies from Heritage College and Seminary.  He is currently enrolled there in the Masters of Divinity degree program.  Matt has completed a one year internship at Maple Avenue Baptist Church and has served the Church in a variety of ministries over the years.  

Matt is married to his wonderful wife Noreen and they have three children, Hudson, Forrest and Emma.  They enjoy spending time together, time with family and friends, trying new foods, and the outdoors.  

CONTACT MATT