Colin Cook
LEAD PASTOR
Colin came to Sunny Brae in 2008 after spending many years in Youth and Camping ministry. He and his wife, Joy, have two daughters, Melora (Married to Aiden Hatchard) and Julia (Married to Daniel Hawkes). Both Colin and Joy have a passion for Worship, Families and seeing the Church move forward in God’s vision.
Colin graduated from University of New Brunswick in 1997 with the intent of working in the field of Parks and Recreation. He spent a year working in government, developing the multi-use trail section of the Fundy Trail. He then went to Camp Shiktehawk where he spent 5 years as the Executive Director.
In what was an unexpected turn in life, He and Joy moved their family to Kentville as he studied at Acadia Divinity College, taking a 3 year Masters in Divinity. During this time he also served as Youth Pastor at Kentville Baptist Church, before moving to Moncton in 2005 as the Associate Pastor of Christian Family Life at First Baptist Moncton.
Riley Fillmore
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES
Riley is from Truro, Nova Scotia and came to Moncton to attend Crandall University. He graduated in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.
While at Crandall, he was involved with the Chapel ministry playing guitar with the Worship Team. He was also on the Men’s Soccer Team.
In July 2022, Riley married his wife, Mary, and he joined our staff soon after! He loves being involved with the kids and youth ministries, and being connected with parents in the church.
In 2024, Riley and Mary welcomed their son Graham into their growing family!
Jared Cook
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF WORSHIP & DISCIPLESHIP
Jared is from Fredericton, New Brunswick and has been leading worship for over 10 years in a variety of contexts such as, Camp ministry, Church ministry, University chapel programs, Community worship events, etc. His primary instruments are guitar (both acoustic and electric), and voice. His secondary instruments are bass, percussion, and piano.
He graduated from Crandall University in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a minor in Worship Arts, and a minor in Christian Studies. Through the Crandall-Acadia Divinity dual degree partnership, he has also graduated with a Bachelor of Theology from Acadia Divinity College in May of 2022. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Theology with a concentration in the Arts from Fuller Theological Seminary in California via online studies.
Jared is passionate about training and equipping worship musicians and leaders both musically and theologically. He is also excited about seeing the Church respond to God’s Glory and desires to lead people in Christ-centered worship that invites the Holy Spirit to transform lives.
Kathleen Smith
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Kathy was born and raised at Sunny Brae Baptist Church and after over 20 years living in the US, has come home to join our team!
She worked in a multi-campus, multi-cultural and multi-generational church setting for 15 years. She worked as Ministry Assistant at Family Church in South Florida - in Administration, Groups, Connections, in Leading and Teaching.
She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Columbia Southern University and graduated from the Church Planting Residency Program at Family Church, a two-year intensive program designed to train leaders for new church plants. The residency program prepares leaders to serve in a variety of roles, including campus pastors and church planters, but also as ministry leaders in worship, students, kids, connections, groups, pastoral care, community outreach, and more.
Kathy shares her life with her family and her German Shepherd, Rayne!
John Prince
CUSTODIAN
John became a member at Sunny Brae several years before becoming the Custodian here at Sunny Brae.
He attended Briercrest College and Seminary in Saskatchewan. He enjoys his job and if you come to the church while he is cleaning, you will likely hear him singing on the job. John and his wife, Monique, were married in June of 2020. John also has two adult children. His passion for Christ and his church is evident in all he does.
Fun fact about John - he has a love for all things Coca-Cola themed, and even has a whole room in his home decorated with his various Coca-Cola memorabilia!