As founder and Executive Director of UrbanPromise Toronto, Colin McCartney is the visionary for Toronto’s unique urban ministry. Under his seven-year leadership, hundreds of children, youth and their families have experienced safe places where they are empowered to change their lives and communities through the love of God.

McCartney’s career in urban ministry spans over 20 years. Before birthing UrbanPromise Toronto, McCartney, along with his wife Judith, served as a Youth Pastor at Parkway Bible Church in Scarborough for over 12 years. His ministry there was known for it’s insistent outreach to the community and at-risk youth.

McCartney is an ordained minister through the A.G.C Churches of Canada. He is married to Judith McCartney and has two children - CJ and Victoria Love.

A dynamic speaker, McCartney travels across North America speaking to various audiences and training youth workers.

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"Colin McCartney is one of the brightest young leaders in the new generation of leaders arising in Christendom. A dynamic speaker, visionary and evangelist, Colin has been used by God to inspire many into a deeper discipleship."

Dr. Kenneth B. Quick, D.Min.

Assistant Professor of Practical Theology Chair, Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership Director of the Ministry Leadership Program Capital Bible Seminary

• Washington D.C, USA
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“Colin takes life in its rawest forms, examines it through a sociological and theological grid, and translates the bottom line into practical personal and community forms of transformation."

Dr. John H. Wilkinson

• Executive Director
• Toronto YFC (Youth Unlimited)
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“Colin McCartney is a man of character, depth and wisdom who speaks with passion and relevance. As an event planner, I have worked with hundreds of communicators. Colin is a world-class communicator, one of Canada's very best, while also remaining approachable and real. His personal story makes him an overcomer, and his character is evident while on stage, but most importantly off the stage. He draws people to himself, and uses this talent to draw people towards a compelling vision of a better world."

Darren DeGraaf

• Director of Youth Ministries
• Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec
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“Colin is a passionate and effective communicator of the gospel. We have welcomed him as a keynote speaker for many of our events and both our youth and our leaders speak highly of his engaging style and urgent call to deep commitment to Christ."

Bruce Fawcett

• Director of Youth and Family Ministries
• Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches
• Director of the Youth Ministry Program
• Acadia Divinity College, Acadia University
• 506-635-1922 ext. 116

"Jesus' deep compassion for children fuels Colin’s commitment to making a difference to at - risk kids in the city of Toronto. Colin speaks with passion, integrity and a ton of personal experience. You come away feeling the heartbeat of God for these children."

Rev. Donald Boyd

• Sr. Pastor
• Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship
• (Inner – city Church in Toronto) Toronto, Ontario
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“Colin McCartney is a gifted and passionate speaker who believes deeply in what he speaks on. He speaks with boldness and compassion without compromising God's truth. Our congregation is often challenged by his words and his ministry with UrbanPromise.”

Rev. Dr. Herman Chow

• Richmond Hill (Chinese) Baptist Church
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“Colin McCartney the kind of man you can trust behind your pulpit (or microphone): Colin’s mix of humour, real - life stories and biblical parallels makes for a very natural and compelling presentation. He is not there to make you comfortable he will, indeed, challenge his audience to choose the road less traveled. His obvious love for Jesus Christ and those whom Jesus loves is, quite frankly, contagious!”

Captain Paul Simons

• Ontario Regional Director
• The Church Army in Canada (Anglican Church)
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“We loved the manner in which Colin worked with our camp and the way he gave the message. His great desire is that all who hear will respond to the Gospel. Many young people responded to the messages Colin gave and many made commitments to follow the Lord. A number of them are maturing to become junior camp leaders for our camps here, as a result of him coming all this way. We highly recommend him as a speaker.”

Martin Reurich

• Founder and Director
• Fitzroy Falls Conference Centre
• Australia
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