Our Clergy

Priest-in-Charge (主理牧師)
Reverend Andrew Johnson

Rev. Andrew Johnson joined St. John’s in May 2020 as assistant curate, where he was ordained into the priesthood in 2021 and named Priest-in-Charge in 2025. He received his Bachelor of Humanities studying the “Great Books” at Carleton University in 2008. He went on to receive his Master’s degree in Political Science (also from Carleton) in 2011. Before entering into seminary at Wycliffe College in 2015, Andrew worked as a professional book nerd in the Canadian publishing industry. While at seminary, he served as a student intern at St. Matthew’s Riverdale, as a lay pastoral associate at Grace Church on-the-hill, and then as a postulant at All Saints Community Church. He also gained pastoral experience working with the Philip Aziz Centre for Hospice Care and the St. John’s Rehab Centre. Andrew graduated Wycliffe College with his Master of Divinity in 2019.

Andrew grew up in Ottawa and moved to Toronto in 2012. In 2017, he married his wife Elise and they welcomed their daughter Beatrice into the world in 2020, and their son Clive in 2023. In his spare time, Andrew maintains his book nerdiness by reading books of theology, philosophy and history, and also loves watching movies and breaking bread with friends and family. Andrew’s passions in ministry are for preaching, teaching, counselling and spiritual formation. He is proud to serve the Willowdale community and the people of St. John’s.

Associate Priest (副牧師)
Reverend Carol Shih (施琼薇牧師)

The Rev. Carol Shih joined St. John’s as Associate Priest on August 1, 2025. Originally from Hong Kong, Carol came to Toronto in January 2021 to pursue theological training and ministry, becoming the first bursary recipient of the Rita Lee Chui Endowment Fund. She earned a Master of Christian Studies in Hong Kong and a Master of Divinity from Wycliffe College in 2023. She was ordained to the diaconate that year and the priesthood in 2024.

Before arriving at St. John’s, Carol served her curacy at St. Timothy’s, North York, and ministered at several Toronto-area churches, including St. Elizabeth, St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux, and St. Martin-in-the-Fields, where she was the Children’s and Youth Pastoral Associate. In Hong Kong, Carol had a career in marketing, administration, church policy advocacy and theological education, while actively serving in children’s, youth, family, and seeker ministries.

Carol’s ministry focuses include discipleship, pastoral care, spiritual companionship, ESL outreach, and healing and reconciliation. She believes that prayer and attentive listening—to God, Scripture, and people—are vital in nurturing faith and community. If you or someone you know wants to talk about life or explore faith, Carol is always open to conversation.

Carol is newly married to the Rev. Matthew Waterman, who also serves in the Diocese of Toronto. Together they enjoy reading, cooking, outdoor activities, gardening, and sharing time with family and friends. She looks forward to seeing how God is at work in the Willowdale community through St. John’s.

施琼藢牧師 於 2025 年 8 月 1 日加入聖約翰堂，擔任副牧師。她來自香港，於 2021 年 1 月到多倫多展開神學訓練，追尋牧職服侍之路，成為首位獲得本堂「Rita Lee Chui Endowment Fund」助學金的受惠者。她在香港取得基督教研究碩士學位，並於 2023 年畢業於威克理夫學院（Wycliffe College），獲道學碩士學位。她於同年按立為會吏，並於翌年按立為牧師。

在加入聖約翰堂之前，施牧師於北約克聖提摩太堂（St. Timothy, North York）完成了兩年的牧師實習（curacy），也曾在多倫多多間教會服事，包括聖伊利沙伯堂（St. Elizabeth）、聖保羅堂・拉莫羅區（St. Paul’s L’Amoreaux），以及聖馬田堂（St. Martin-in-the-Fields），在後者擔任兒童及青少年事工牧養助理。來加拿大前，她在香港從事市場推廣、行政管理、教會政策推廣及神學教育等工作，並積極參與兒童、青少年、家庭、慕道者及初信者等不同牧區事工。

施牧師的事奉重點包括門徒訓練、牧養關懷、同行者計劃、英語學習支援（ESL），以及醫治與復和——與神、與人、與自我之間。她相信祈禱和傾聽——對上主、聖經與人的傾聽——對於建立信仰與群體同樣重要。如果您或身邊的人希望探討信仰或生命的課題，她樂意與您對話、同行。

施牧師最近與她的摯友、同為多倫多教區服事的 Matthew Waterman 牧師結為夫婦。兩人一同享受閱讀、烹飪、戶外活動、園藝及與家人朋友相聚的時光。她期待看見神如何透過聖約翰堂在 Willowdale 社區工作。

Honorary Assistant
Reverend Heather Gwynne-Timothy

Rev. Heather Gwynne- Timothy is our part-time Honorary Assistant. She is a retired priest in the Diocese of Toronto who has served in four Churches. The Church she retired from is the Church of the incarnation in our Deanery. She is married to James Archer and together they have five grown-up children and three grandchildren. Heather is also Bishop Kevin’s Chaplain to Retired Clergy and Spouses. In her spare time, she likes to hang out with her grandchildren, read, swim and go for walks. Heather is very much enjoying her time here at St. John’s Willowdale. She has found the staff and parishioners to be so kind, and so passionate in their commitment to their faith.

Our Leaders

Pastor of Children’s Ministry
Mary Wong

Mary serves as our Pastor of Children's Ministry. She holds a Master's degree in Christian Studies from Alliance Bible Seminary in Hong Kong, which she completed in 2021. Mary was raised in a Christian family and cherishes her early connection with God. She is passionate about introducing more children to God and helping them experience His presence in their lives. Mary is happily married to her husband Steven, and together they are raising two children. In her free time, Mary enjoys activities such as watching movies, swimming, and reading Bible stories with children.

Vocal Ensemble Director & Organist Charlotte Tang

Charlotte has been serving at St. John’s as an organist and director for the vocal ensemble since Oct 2022. Since her childhood, she has been part of the music ministry as a chorister, pianist and organist alongside family and friends. As she settle in Toronto, Charlotte is proud to worship with the amazing congregation and clergy at St. John’s. She is especially encouraged by the hospitality, fellowship and serving spirit in the community, and would love to enrich worship at St. John’s through instrumental and choral music.

Outside of church, Charlotte is a doctoral candidate in piano performance at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on the pedal indications of Franz Schubert through the lens of historical and modern pianos. When she is not practicing or writing, she enjoys hiking, reading and baking!

Choir Director & Organist
Emmanuel Limsiong

A dedicated follower of Christ interested in serving and glorifying Him through music, Emmanuel (Manny) is an active church musician who understands the role of music in worship, and wishes to work with clergy and laity in developing music programs that honor God and enhance congregational worship experience. He has and continues to collaborate with many music directors, solo performers and vocal ensembles in both liturgical and concert settings. Given his Episcopalian roots, he has utmost appreciation for Anglican Church hymnody, liturgy and traditions, but also versatile with musical styles and genres.

Before immigrating to Canada, Emmanuel had been the assistant organist and accompanist to the church and chancel choirs at the St. Stephen’s Parish in Manila, Philippines. After settling in Toronto, he has served as staff organist at Toronto Chinese United Church, North York Chinese Baptist Church and Willowdale Emmanuel United Church for many years.

Emmanuel holds a Bachelor of Music (with honours) degree from the University of Toronto and ARCT diploma in Organ Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music.