Meet our Ministry Team

Rev. Dr. Scott Kindred-Barnes - Pastor

Scott and his wife Kerry come to us from Ottawa but we think of them as family coming home to Wolfville after leaving here 20 years ago. Scott became Senior Minister at Wolfville Baptist in August 2018. Scott and Kerry have two beautiful children; Elizabeth and Samuel. For a more extensive bio, click here.

Scott can be reached through his email address: ministerwolfvillebaptist@gmail.com

Rev. Ruth Tonn - Pastor of Families and Community Outreach

Ruth Tonn will tell you that God called her to ministry when she was 13 years old, but she took the scenic route getting there. Literally! After 20 years of driving every highway and byway in North America as a professional long-haul driver and then having a career in industrial sales, Ruth moved to Nova Scotia in 2006 and held leadership roles in church and community ministries. Ruth is convinced that God is actively at work in the world and is passionate about helping people grow as disciples of Jesus. She is obsessed with mission trips to Cuba and has a growing collection of Cuban treasures. Rev. Ruth has two adult sons and lives with her rambunctious cats, Maybe and Kinda. For additional information, click here

Rev. Ruth can be reached at: revruthwolfvillebaptist@gmail.com

Chaplain Jennifer Longley - Pastor of Congregational Care

Jennifer earned a Master of Divinity degree from Acadia Divinity College where she completed advanced studies in pastoral care and counselling and an extra practicum in palliative care. This led to additional training in bereavement support and to facilitating support groups throughout the Valley since 1993. She has worked as a Chaplain, as a trained palliative care volunteer and as a Support Coordinator with Caregivers Nova Scotia. A senior herself with her life experience of becoming a young widow with children and now the blessings of many grandchildren all help her understand many of the joys and sorrows we encounter.

Jennifer can be reached through her email address: jlongley@gmail.com

Dr. Heather Price - Director of Music

After completing her Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Toronto, Heather enjoyed a successful career as an educator, most recently teaching at Acadia University in the Music Therapy Program. Heather is also a Certified Music Therapist, with training in Guided Imagery and Music. She also holds a Master of Education in Counselling from Acadia University.

Often directing from the piano, Heather invites vocalists and musicians, including students from Acadia University, to come together to bring musical offerings for weekly worship services. Offerings have included hymns and praise songs, classical and jazz, as well as taizé. In addition to her work at the church, she is also active in Wolfville and surrounding area, participating in community choirs, theatre, and musicals, as well as L’Arche special events.

Heather can be reached through her email address: heather.price@acadiau.ca

Vipin Joseph - Mentored Ministry Student

Vipin is a current student at Acadia Divinity College, having moved from India in September 2023 to begin his Master of Divinity program. Since December 2023, he has been serving as the part-time Futuring Hub Research Assistant at Acadia Divinity College. He desires to deepen his theological education to enhance his effectiveness in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to the unreached, both in word and deed. He has been actively involved in ministry in various roles, including an Assistant Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Youth Leader. For more information, click here.

Margaret Mensah - Mentored Ministry Student

Margaret is a current Acadia Divinity College student, having moved from Ghana in September 2023, to begin her studies in the Master of Divinity program. Since May 2024, she has been serving as the part-time Receptionist and Building Manager at ADC. For more than a decade, Margaret has volunteered at Fountain Gate Chapel in various capacities, including leadership roles in the children’s department, Deaconry, women’s ministry, as well as serving as a lay pastor. For more information about Margaret, click here.