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Meet the Minister

Rev. Pamela Fitkin, BRE, MDiv

Rev. Pamela Fitkin

Rev. Pamela Fitkin is a graduate of Tyndale University where she completed a Bachelor of Religous Education (BRE) degree, and of Wycliffe College, University of Toronto where she received her Master of Divinity degree. Pamela grew up in Toronto and was ordained as a pastor in the CBOQ in 2011. Previously, Pamela has served two pastorates beginning with Frank Street Baptist in Wiarton, Ontario and Ossington Ave Baptist in Toronto.

She has served both full-time and part-time in other Christian ministries that used her pastoral gifts. She has fond memories of her three years working at Walmer Road Baptist in their “Gathering Spot” outreach program. She is still “besties” with Kristin Strong, the person they hired to assist her and then replace her when Pamela was called to pastor at Frank Street. Pamela has served on many committees in a volunteer role for CBOQ and thoroughly enjoyed being on the Emergency Church Preparedness Board and the Credentials Board helping new pastors navigate the ordination process.

Rev. Pamela Fitkin with her family

Pamela has been married to Paul Schmidt for just over 31 years and they have a miracle daughter. There is a terrific story about their years of infertility and the birth of their daughter. It is a story Pamela loves to share as it is about God's love and safety, so please ask her!

Pamela's family also includes Aunty Pam, who Pastor Pamela is named after. Aunty Pam and Pastor Pamela share a lifetime of wonderful shenanigans and a keen interest in tea and chocolate!


Rev. Pamela Fitkin will join First Baptist starting
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025