Church Staff
Hugh and Tracey Morrison
Hugh is the Lead Pastor at Margaree Valley Baptist Church. He grew up in Margaree and attended MVBC, giving his life to Jesus in the church basement during a kids program! After a number of years of ministry in Vancouver and Toronto, Hugh returned to Margaree in 2001 to begin his ministry here with his wife, Tracey, and their children: Carey, Abigail, Timothy, Emma, and Hannah.
Hugh’s desire is that the Lord would move in power through the Holy Spirit, revive the church, save the lost, and raise up local churches in every community across Cape Breton Island. To this end, he is currently involved as a missionary with HeartCry Missionary Society which provides tangible and spiritual support to Pastors in areas where the vast majority of people are unreached with the Gospel.
Melissa and Scott MacPhail
Youth pastor scott macphail
Fresh out of University (where he and his wife Melissa earned their Bachelor’s degrees in Education), Scott joined the MVBC staff as Youth Pastor in 2013. A year after taking on the role of Youth Pastor, he stepped up to lead the High School side of our newly minted Christian School! Scott and Mel have five children; Kaylin, Marley, Isla, Levi, and Allie.
Besides being known for his boundless energy, sharp sense of humour, and ability to create the best game ever played out of thin air, it is apparent that Scott’s deepest passion is in discipling; his desire is to see young people raised up to follow Jesus passionately and whole-heartedly by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Leadership:
Elders and Deacons
Our church leadership consists of Elders Hugh Morrison, Scott MacPhail, Jimmy Carmichael, Matthew Morrison, Luke Ross, and Josh Young.
Our Deacons are Rick Paul, Charles Ross, Shamus MacLean, and Ethan Delmore.