Biography: Colin is the Executive Director of UrbanPromise Ministries Toronto, a para - Church ministry founded by Dr. Tony Campolo. UrbanPromise's mandate is to "create holy places where inner - city children, youth and their mothers experience the love of God." UrbanPromise targets children, teens and single moms in high-risk communities in Toronto through after school tutoring programs, summer camps, youth leadership and employment development and single Mom's ministry. UrbanPromise Toronto also has an extensive intern program where young adults, 18 -26 years of age, can serve in the city. Colin is also a popular speaker and youth ministry trainer who has spoken to audiences as large as 7,000 people. You can take a glimpse of the ministry of UrbanPromise Toronto by logging on to their web site at www.urbanpromise.com and you can take a look at Colin's speaking schedule and even hear a sample message at www.urbanpromise.com/colinblog
Colin is married to Judith McCartney and has two children - Colin Junior and Victoria McCartney. Colin is an ordained minister through the Associated Gospel Churches of Canada and had served as a Pastor at Parkway Bible Church (A.G.C) in Toronto for over twelve years. His ministry at this church was known for it's creative and aggressive outreach to the community and especially to "at risk" youth. Through his ministry many ministries were birthed: a drop - in centre for troubled teens, a ministry to young offenders, a ministry to the local high school and a Church for unChurched youth. Colin has also been involved in training youth workers throughout Canada and the U.S as an associate staff member with SonLife Ministries.