Our Pastor

Pastor Joe Moniz

Pastor Joe was born in the Azores, Portugal and grew up in a farming community just outside London, Ontario. He started full time ministry in London in 1990, shortly after marrying his wife Mony. Being led by the Spirit of God, they connected with a CFCM church in Woodstock Ontario (now Life Church International), and enjoyed seven years serving as associate Pastor.

Ottawa was a prayer focus for the Woodstock church and as a result, in early 1999 The Rock Church began services in Ottawa, moving to the Ottawa Valley shortly afterwards. The opportunity to pastor this church was presented to Pastor Joe and Mony and by August they were holding services in the town of Arnprior.

Pastor Joe and Mony work close together as a team. Mony does a lot of the office work, oversees several ministries and at times helps with preaching.