COMING SOON
2026 Schedule
- JULY 12 - AUGUST 30 (Every Sunday)
- 8:45 - 10:00 AM
Please Note: The Town of Fort Erie charges $10 per person for beach access after 9 AM.
July 2026
July 12
Speaker
NEIL BORON
Neil’s mother used to say the first word he ever said was “Bible.” Before her passing, she would tell the story of Neil going door to door as a 5-year-old interviewing the neighbors with a kiddie cassette recorder she gave him for his birthday. Little did she know that -at the age of 17- God would call him to Christian Radio. To this day, Neil Boron Live is heard on WDCX Radio weekdays from 2-6pm across Western New York and Southern Ontario.
Neil helped to co-found Church on the Beach. From 2011-2025 he booked artists and speakers and served alongside his beautiful wife Mary (and many faithful volunteers) to help proclaim the gospel on summer Sunday mornings at Crystal Beach.
While officially ‘retired’ from his founding role, Neil is thrilled to speak for the very first time! Neil has a passion to share the good news wherever God leads! Neil and Mary live in Williamsville, NY. They have 3 children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. (…so far)!
Worship Leader
HIS BAND
HIS Band is a team of Worship Leaders from several Western New York churches. The group leads worship with original songs, popular Christian hits and heartfelt praise. HIS Band is a worship team who loves Jesus!! Hallelujah!!!Insert the bio for the worship leader here.
July 19
Speaker
DR. ERIC JOHNS
Dr. Eric Johns has been the pastor of the Buffalo Dream Center, in Buffalo, New York, since 1993. His church has become well known as a ministry that meets the needs of inner-city families, going into crime infested neighborhoods – places other churches are afraid to go.
The Buffalo Dream Center reaches thousands of people through various children’s outreaches, the city of Buffalo’s only mobile food pantry which give groceries to more than one thousand families each month, weekly outreaches to the homeless, and many other programs that feed, clothe, and bring hope to those who have none. Boxes of Love, an enormous Christmas outreach held every year, provides food and toys to thousands of inner-city families. To raise funds for this large event, Pastor Eric drew attention to those in need by living on the streets of Buffalo, New York with the homeless. He did this for one week every winter for twenty-five years. He has become affectionately known as “The Homeless Pastor”. His sons, Alex and Nate, have taken the homeless week over for their father.
Dr. Johns encourages Christians to look beyond their own needs and meet the needs of others. He believes that there is something greater than being blessed. The greater life is to be a blessing.
His ministry has taken him to many countries around the world. He and his wife, Michelle, have traveled to several countries holding conferences for pastors, children’s pastors, and leaders. They have pioneered children’s ministry in these countries and established two orphanages in India. Currently, most of their foreign work takes place in Honduras, where the ministry feeds 1,500 people five times each week. Many of these people live on a remote mountain, in the rainforest, and in garbage dumps in the city of Tegucigalpa. They recently established two shelters for women and children who are escaping sex trafficking.
He has been the recipient of awards such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award and the Community Action Organization’s Faith-Based Service Award. Dr. Eric Johns also teaches Bible college courses at Dream Center School of Ministry.
He resides in Buffalo, New York, with his wife Michelle. All five of his children are helping in the ministry in Buffalo and Honduras. They are proud grandparents of eleven grandchildren.
Worship Leader
AARON BOGHOSSIAN
Aaron grew up with exposure to a variety of musical genres. He led worship for the first time as a teenager at a high school Christian Fellowship meeting. Since then, for over two decades, he has continued to lead the Church in worship. Aaron’s love for music and passion for worship have led him around the world, where he has partnered with countless churches and ministries. Aaron is a lawyer and has degrees in political science, theology, and law. Aaron, his wife and two young sons live in Toronto, Ontario, where he leads the Worship Ministry at City River Church.
July 26
Speaker
PASTOR FRANK KISS
Pastor Frank Kiss was born in Hamilton, where he lived until the age of 14 before moving to Wainfleet, which has remained his home ever since. He has been married to his wife, Kathleen, for 45 years, and together they have four children and nine grandchildren. Family and a love for the outdoors are central to his life.
He worked at Dofasco in Hamilton for 28 years as a millwright before being called into ministry at age 49. He completed a BTH at Emmanuel College and an MTS at Conrad Grebel. God led him to Crystal Beach Community Church, where he quickly developed a deep love for the congregation.
His ministry is rooted in Matthew 25:31–40 and Ephesians 5:8, with a strong emphasis on loving others. With a heart for unity, he brings people together across churches and backgrounds. He is honoured to serve as MC for Church on the Beach, leading with grace and joy.
Worship Leader
MIKE HAINES
Mike has been the worship pastor at Faith Welland Church in Welland, ON since September 2019. He has a passion for seeing people experience God through music. Mike is not a career pastor, but he has been leading worship for most of his adult life. He and his wife, Ellyse, have been married since 2005. They live in Crystal Beach, ON with their kids, Keeda and Jude, along with their poorly behaved lap dogs, Nox and Rex. Mike loves Jesus, music, and nachos. You can find his original music anywhere you stream under both Michael Haines and Faith Welland.
Favourite Bible verse: He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his son and forgave our sins. -Ephesians 1:7
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AUGUST 2026
August 2
Speaker
PASTOR JOHN KULA
Pastor John Kula is founder and senior pastor of Freedom Fellowship and Freedom Mountain Ministries. With a background in theology, criminal justice, and pastoral leadership, John has spent decades serving individuals impacted by addiction, incarceration, and spiritual brokenness.
John holds an associate’s degree in chemistry and criminal justice from Empire State College – SUNY and a bachelor’s degree in theology from Grace Bible College & Seminary and completed ministerial training through Word Wise Bible School. From 2014 to 2023, he served as chaplain at the Genesee County Jail, providing spiritual leadership and pastoral care within the correctional setting.
Worship Leader
BROOKE NICHOLLS
Brooke Nicholls is a Worship Leader, Songwriter and Author from Vancouver, BC where she serves as the Worship Pastor of Village Church. When she’s not at her home church, she’s leading worship at different Churches, Ministries and Events across Canada and beyond.
Brooke is a ten-time Canadian Gospel Music Award winner, including being named the Female Vocalist of the Year four years in a row. She is a two-time Juno Award nominee and her devotional books have been Number 1 Christian Best-Sellers on Amazon. Brooke is married to Steve and they have two beautiful daughters.
August 9
Speaker
MARK JOHNSON
Mark Johnson serves as the Satellite Director of Youth Unlimited YFC in St. Catharines, where he provides leadership and oversight for staff, programs, community partnerships, and the overall direction of the ministry. Passionate about seeing every young person living fully in Christ, Mark is committed to building meaningful relationships with youth—particularly students in grades 6 through 12—as well as supporting young parents up to the age of 25.
He works alongside a dedicated team of four staff members, including his wife, Patty, who leads the Young Parent ministry. Together, they have been married for 30 years and are raising five (mostly) grown children who are still (mostly) at home.
Outside of ministry, Mark and his family are enthusiastic fans of the reality TV show Survivor and have even been known to host their own “tribal council” to decide who takes on household chores like doing the dishes.
Worship Leader
KELLY DRAPER
Kelly Draper was born and raised in the Niagara Region and has been involved in music ministry most of her life.
She has provided music for several different events, such as funerals, weddings, conferences, worship services, and festivals.
Kelly is a singer/songwriter, and a piano & music theory teacher, with an ARCT diploma in piano pedagogy. She still lives in the Niagara Region with her husband Darrin and two teenage boys.
August 16
Speaker
HARRISON SHARMA MUNGAL, BTh, MCC, MSW, PhD, PsyD
Dr. Mungal is a devoted therapist with a background in mental health and clinical psychology, driven by a genuine passion for life and the well-being of those under his care. With an impressive literary portfolio comprising over 50 books and a seasoned public speaking career that has reached audiences in over 53 nations, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to his practice.
Alongside his professional accomplishments, Dr. Mungal places a high value on family, with a successful marriage of over 35 years, seven children, and multiple grandchildren. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Mungal and his wife have played pivotal roles in church planting, pastoral ministry, and missionary work, even during the challenging times of the Cold War in Croatia from 1994-1997. They have nurtured congregations, established churches, and served as missionaries, demonstrating a deep commitment to spreading the gospel. Their dedication extended to running a Bible college, Metro Bible College, for over a decade before transitioning into mental health and addictions counselling.
Dr. Mungal is widely respected for his unique ability to blend biblical principles with scientific insights, adding a distinctive “psychology twist” to his therapeutic approach. He explained God made us Body, Soul (mind, will and emotions) and Spirit. As much as people need support physically and spiritually, “the soul is where people are wounded and is in need of healing.” His expertise has been sought after by various media outlets, including appearances on television programs including 700 Clubs Canada and 100 Huntly St. He has also been invited to speak at prestigious institutions such as the Attorney General of Canada, police departments, hospitals, community agencies, and churches. His contributions have earned him accolades and recognition from local authorities, police departments, mayors, community leaders, and countless families.
With over 21 years of experience in mental health, psychiatry, and psychology, coupled with over four decades dedicated to teaching and preaching the gospel, Dr. Mungal possesses a wealth of expertise in both fields. His educational background is equally impressive, with a Christian Leadership Certificate, a Ministerial Diploma from two years of Bible College, a bachelor’s degree in Theology, two master’s degrees (in Counselling and Social Work), and two doctorate degrees (in Social Work and Clinical Psychology).
In summary, Dr. Mungal’s journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to serving others, integrating his faith with his professional expertise to make a positive impact in the lives of countless individuals, couples, and families. His multifaceted career reflects a deep sense of purpose and a profound dedication to promoting holistic healing and spiritual growth.
Worship Leader
ANDREW THOMPSON
For more than two decades, Andrew Thompson has devoted himself to serving the local church as a worship leader. He has worked primarily with WellSpring Community Church in Welland, ON, but has also led worship for Impactus (formerly Promise Keepers Canada) and numerous other community events. Music and singing have played a pivotal role in Andrew’s life and relationship with God, and he uses this passion to inspire others to draw closer to God through heartfelt worship. Andrew considers it a profound honour to witness people connecting with God right before his eyes.
Andrew and his wife, Anita, have been happily married for over 30 years and are proud parents of three adult children—Noah and his wife, Michelle; Hannah; and Ella and her husband, Elijah.
August 23
Speaker
TANNER NEUFELD
Tanner Neufeld, 29, carries a deep passion to see the 3.2 billion people who have never heard about Jesus, reached in this generation. At the age of 19, he left Niagara to join Youth With A Mission (YWAM) for a six-month missions and discipleship experience that took him from Australia to Brazil—an opportunity that profoundly reshaped the course of his life.
Over the past decade, Tanner has served in global missions across six continents, equipping and training young people to know God more deeply and to make Him known. In 2020, he and his wife pioneered YWAM Niagara with a vision to mobilize Canadian youth in missions and evangelism, helping advance the Great Commission both locally and among the nations.
Worship Leader
AARON B. THOMPSON
Aaron B. Thompson is a local singer-songwriter, who found his start in music as worship leader in Comox Valley BC. Since then, he has won national awards for his songwriting, belongs to the stable of artists at Art&Crafts music in Toronto and has had his music featured in several Canadian TV series.
Aaron and his loving family have been welcomed into Crystal Beach; the place they are proud to call home. Through the blessings of a wonderful God, they followed His call that brought them to this beautiful place, filled with amazing people.
August 30
Speaker
STEVE STOFFELSEN
Steven & Karla Stoffelsen are the founders of House of Refuge Street Ministries in Chiquimulilla, Guatemala. Steven gave up his life in Canada to respond to God’s call in 2002. Now he and his wife live in Guatemala full-time. They also preach the Gospel throughout Guatemala, El Salvador, Canada, and the USA.
Steven & Karla are voluntary co-pastors at a local church in Chiquimulilla, where they train staff and volunteers through programs such as discipleship, seminars, and prevention.
Worship Leader
NICK KISH
Nick Kish serves as the Worship Director at The Chapel, a multi-campus church in Buffalo, New York, where he leads with a deep passion for Spirit-filled worship and discipleship through music.
A seasoned Worship Leader, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Church Planter, Nick has been leading worship and serving in full-time vocational ministry for over 20 years. He is known for creating worship environments that are both theologically rich and musically engaging spaces where people can encounter the presence of God and grow in their faith.
Nick’s ministry journey began in Buffalo, where he helped plant an inner-city church focused on reaching underserved communities with the hope of the Gospel. He later partnered with leaders to launch The Chapel’s campus in Cheektowaga, NY. Eventually, Nick moved to North Carolina, where he and a team of friends planted a new church, continuing his calling to build worshiping communities from the ground up.
Alongside his pastoral and church planting work, Nick writes and records original worship music that reflects his deep love for the Church and desire to see lives transformed by the power of Jesus. He also mentors emerging worship leaders and creatives, investing in the next generation of ministry leaders.
Born and raised in Buffalo, Nick now lives there with his wife, Bethany, and their four young children. When he’s not leading worship or developing ministry teams, he enjoys family adventures, great coffee, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills and Sabers with cautious optimism.