Rev. D.J Emmerson

Rev. D.J. Emmerson began his ministry in the late 1940’s as an evangelist. He pastored several churches before moving to Kitchener Waterloo in 1960. During a very unique experience he heard the audible voice of God say “It is now time to open a church in Kitchener.” He and his wife Edna began with three families in a YMCA room. After holding services in several rented facilities they purchased the first church at 335 Lancaster St. In 1970 a move was made to 35 Charles St E. In 1987 they dedicated a new large auditorium at the same location.
Since his first trip to Guyana in 1962, Pastor Emmerson has had a passion for missions. This passion became a major focus that has persisted and grown here at IGC. Today we are involved with missions work in many different countries.
Pastor and Mother Emmerson have now transitioned to their eternal home in heaven. Edna "Mother" Emmerson (1998), Rev. D.J. Emmerson (2011).
Rev. Mark Emmerson has been involved in ministry here at IGC since 1976 and has been the active Sr. Pastor since the mid 1990's.