Staff

Jeff Hopkins

Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leader

Jeff was born and raised in London and began his faith journey right here at OPC at a young age. After receiving God’s call on his life as a teenager to become a youth pastor, he continued on his path and attended Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener, Graduating in 2009 from the Bachelor of Theology program with a Major in Youth Ministry.

He desires to see people begin a personal relationship with Jesus and a passion to share God’s love with all those around him.

He is married to his high school sweetheart, Brittany, and they have three young children: Charlie, Benjamin and Sawyer.

Church Extension: 226

Email: jhopkins@oakridge.london.on.ca

Wilma Boyce
Pastoral Care & Adult Ministry Volunteer Coordinator

Wilma has been a member of OPC since 2001, and a staff member since 2016. She quickly got involved in the community as a volunteer on the Board of Managers and in the Bethel Bible study, and then in other capacities: as an Ordained Elder and Session member, as a Pastoral Care Visitor, as Chair of the Fellowship and Service Committee, in small group studies and on social committees for larger events.

In 2010 Wilma felt called to go back to school full-time to study theology and she graduated from Huron University College at UWO in 2013 with a Master of Divinity. As a life-long learner, Wilma enjoys furthering her education in both classroom and practical settings.

In her working world, Wilma enjoys providing and coordinating pastoral care, developing social venues, adult ministry coordination, and leading worship services. Her passion is to be engaged in the building and nurturing of relationships with the Lord and with people.

Wilma’s family has grown to include three sons, three daughters-in-law, and 9 grandchildren – she loves spending time with all of them! … and with friends, neighbours, other families, other people, and with the Lord. She finds joy in all of these relationships.

Church Extension: 225

Email: wboyce@oakridge.london.on.ca

Sonia Brule

Children & Family Ministry Coordinator

Sonia joined the OPC staff in April 2009. She gives leadership to our children from birth to grade five, including Kids Ministry, Camps and various family activities throughout the year. Once a month she takes on the persona of the Mad Scientist bringing Bible stories to life using science.

She graduated from Sheridan College with a Diploma in Classical Animation and has been known to animate a lesson or two. She is currently studying M.Div at Huron University College. Sonia is married to Chris. They have two children Connor and Giuliana.

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them –not because you must, but because you are willing; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” 1 Peter 5:2

Church Extension: 224

Email: sbrule@oakridge.london.on.ca

Susan Lee
Korean Ministry Coordinator

Susan graduated with M.Div from Pacific Theological Seminary and was ordained in the U.S. in 2007. She also graduated from the University of the Nations. She worked for 12 years at OPC until she retired in 2015. Then, she came back again since February 2017. She lives with her husband, Ian, and has a son, Stephen, a daughter, Esther, and four grandchildren.

"You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus; and what you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well." 2 Timothy 2:1

"I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!" John 16:33

Church Extension: 235

Email: slee@oakridge.london.on.ca

Laura Altenmueller
Music Ministries Director

Laura joined OPC as the Music Ministries Director in September 2022. She has been studying classical piano since the age of 4 and is happy to share her faith and her love of music with the congregation. Her musical studies have taken her across the country. From 2012-2016, she completed a Bachelor of Music degree at University of Victoria. She moved to Ottawa and completed a Master of Music degree at University of Ottawa in 2018. Finally, she completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Western University in 2022.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys baking bread and going on walks.

Church Extension: 228

Email: laltenmueller@oakridge.london.on.ca

John Radossevich,

Business Administrator

John has been the Business Administrator of Oakridge Presbyterian Church since March 2019. He is in charge of many different tasks including bank deposits, rental bookings for events, maintaining the church calendar, cheque requisitions, and building maintenance, etc.

John has been married for 21 years and has two teenage boys. In his spare time, he likes to keep active. He enjoys playing squash, working around his home, and going for walks with his family.

Church Extension: 231

Email: JRadossevich@oakridge.london.on.ca