Our leadership
Michael Gomes, Founder And Director
The founder of Freedom City, Michael Gomes, is an ordained Pastor who has been involved in Christian Ministry for over twenty years. After migrating to Canada in 2004 Pastor Michael got involved in Ministry in Downtown Toronto to the homeless and poor about 10 years ago. Having a heart for the unchurched, the broken and the poor, that they may come to know the Lord Jesus and be set free in their lives, Pastor Michael started Freedom City in the spring of 2014. He is a man who loves God passionately and has much compassion for others. He also has a great heart for a move of the Holy Spirit in Toronto and elsewhere. Pastor Michael is married to Sandra Gomes. They have three grown children.
Debra Mattews, Director/Treasurer
Debra is an ordained Pastor in ministry for over 25 years. She seeks to be a catalyst for change and empowerment. Debra is an anointed Speaker and operates in the prophetic. Her greatest desire is to see others experience liberty in every area of their lives.
Sharon Edwards, Director/Secretary
After graduating from Tyndale Seminary with a Masters of Divinity, Sharon was ordained with Anchor Ministerial out of Kitchener and began to travel to other countries to speak and preach, and serve as a missionary in many countries around the world. Sharon also preaches in various churches in Ontario and Quebec, including QHOP (Quebec House of Prayer).
Stephen Parris, Director/Prayer Ministry
Stephen Parris is a Minister of the Gospel who has a great heart for people. He has a unique, prophetic way of seeing into behaviours and attitudes as the Holy Spirit opens his understanding. When he is placed in a position of discerning, it lends valuable insight and knowledge to the Body of Christ. He wants his life to so positively affect many millions of lives just to bring honour and glory to his best and greatest friend, "Yahushua ha Mashiyawk" the one known as Jesus the Christ.
Jason Gomes, Director/Media
Jason is a graduate of Catch the Fire School of Ministry. He is a gifted Musician and Worship leader. He also handles all of our Online Media Ministry. Jason has a passion to see people healed and has great faith for miracles and the supernatural.