Base Church exists to worship God, equip the saints, and reach Ontario

Base Church exists to worship God, equip the saints, and reach Ontario

What does it mean to be a part of Base Church?

Four core rhythms of church life here at Base.

SUNDAY GATHERINGS

SUNDAY GATHERINGS

HOMEBASE

HOMEBASE

TEAMS

TEAMS

GIVE

GIVE

TEAMS

TEAMS

GIVE

GIVE

Starting Point: Begin your journey with Base Church here

Starting Point: Begin your journey with Base Church here

Histories

Histories

Base Church was launched on January 28, 2024 from the merge of two churches in the Waterloo Region. It all started with a spirit-led question, "Why are we two different churches?

Base Church was launched on January 28, 2024 from the merge of two churches in the Waterloo Region. It all started with a spirit-led question, "Why are we two different churches?

Our story

Our Pastors

Our Pastors

Brandon and Emma Richardson

Lead Pastors

Brandon and Emma are passionate about making disciples of Jesus. They have had the privilege of serving together with their four kids in Waterloo, Ontario since 2014.


Since planting Slate Church in 2017 and launching Base Church in 2024, countless lives have been transformed by the love of Jesus and they continue to pray for renewal of the church in Ontario.

Base Church Lead Pastors: Brandon and Emma Richardson
Base Church Lead Pastors: Brandon and Emma Richardson
Base Church Lead Pastors: Brandon and Emma Richardson

SITE Pastors

SITE Pastors

Base Church isn't built off of the talents of a few, but off of the sacrifices of many. Alongside each of our staff are incredible teams of volunteers that pour into the mission of what God is doing at Base. We are so thankful for everyone that serves at Base and invite you to be a part of it too.

Jared and Beth Moore

Location Pastors, Base city

Jared and Beth Moore

Location Pastors, Base city

Jared and Beth Moore

Location Pastors, Base city

Bryan and Rebecca Ferguson

Location Pastors, Base Bloomingdale

Bryan and Rebecca Ferguson

Location Pastors, Base Bloomingdale

Bryan and Rebecca Ferguson

Location Pastors, Base Bloomingdale

Nate and Emily Lambert

Location Pastors, Base University District

Nate and Emily Lambert

Location Pastors, Base University District

Nate and Emily Lambert

Location Pastors, Base University District

Sarah-Ruth McCraken

Families Pastor, Base city

Sarah-Ruth McCraken

Families Pastor, Base city

Sarah-Ruth McCraken

Families Pastor, Base city

Heidi Fleming

Families Pastor, Base Bloomingdale

Heidi Fleming

Families Pastor, Base Bloomingdale

Heidi Fleming

Families Pastor, Base Bloomingdale

Our Values

Our Values

spirit-led

audacious

generous

faithful

humble

unified

young at heart

We won't go if he's not with us.

Galatians 5:25

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

spirit-led

audacious

generous

faithful

humble

unified

young at heart

We won't go if he's not with us.

Galatians 5:25

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

spirit-led

audacious

generous

faithful

humble

unified

young at heart

We won't go if he's not with us.

Galatians 5:25

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.