Rev. T. Paul A. Ross, Founder & President of I AM Christian Ministries

Born and raised in Fredericton, Paul graduated from Fredericton High School in 1980 and continued his studies at University of New Brunswick, where he received his Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Philosophy & Anthropology. In 1987, he received his Masters of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology.

As a newly called minister, Paul took a charge in Elmsdale,  Nova Scotia,  where he was immediately engaged in church growth and building campaign activities. In 1996 he was selected as Senior Minister of St. Paul's in Fredericton, New Brunswick. In the time he has been at St. Paul's he has worked to develop a strong team of staff and lay leaders and to encourage innovation and growth in the congregation. "Every member of the congregation, from the youngest to the oldest, has gifts to bring to our team. The ministry staff's role is to teach, encourage and empower every member of the congregation to make a difference."

Paul is married to Susan, a high school teacher, and has two young children. A lifelong athlete, he plays hockey year round and has taken up cycling and golf in the warmer months. He has incorporated this love of sports with his love for God and Ministry, with the initiatives of I AM Sports

Rev. Ross is also Chaplain Ross to the University of New Brunswick Reds hockey team. This work with young athletes is important to Paul, and he uses part of his summer vacation to work as dry-land trainer with Hockey Ministries International. "As I get to know these young athletes, I have a great opportunity to introduce them to Jesus Christ and to help strengthen their relationship with Him. The contacts and friendships built through sports stay with these future leaders for a lifetime, and their faith will do the same. One of our most important jobs as Christian leaders is to be mentors to the next generation."

"Leadership and teamwork are the focus of my ministry and St. Paul's is a great example of the principles at work. The staff, the lay leadership and the members enjoy being together and participating in our many activities. When there is a job to be done, people are happy to "step up to the plate" and take their turn. As we reach out to the community through our many ministries, we all thrive on the joy that comes from sharing our Lord's message, and that in turn strengthens the team. If we approach our challenges with a "can do" attitude and strong faith in our Lord's vision for us, we can accomplish anything."