Serving Saint John
for over 32 years
Our Story
Saint John Inner City Youth Ministry was established in 1989 as a project of the Diocese of Fredericton and the Parish of Trinity Church to provide more effective ministry to the residents of the south end of Saint John. ICYM has since established an ever growing network of community partners.
Today, ICYM has expanded their efforts into several of the priority neighbourhoods in Saint John. Their programs have continued to develop and change over the years to adapt to the needs of the community.
Today, ICYM has expanded their efforts into several of the priority neighbourhoods in Saint John. Their programs have continued to develop and change over the years to adapt to the needs of the community.
Our Mission
We are a Christian organization that supports children, youth and families through relationship building and encourages social, physical, emotional and spiritual growth.
Our Vision
We are a resilient community built on healthy connections for current and future generations.
Our team
Bonnie Hunt- Executive Director
Bonnie was appointed as ICYM Executive Director in January of 2024 but previously held both the Program Assistant role (March 2022-December 2023) and was Executive Director of ICYM from August 2014 to June 2016.
She has been a commissioned Evangelist for 26 years and held a senior leadership role as Threshold Dean of Community. Since March of 2020, she has been a full-time caregiver for a family member, now she is excited to be back on the team. The majority of her work has been working with at-risk children and youth in both church and nonprofit sectors in Toronto, Saint John, Fredericton, and Red Deer.
She strives to be an advocate for those who have no one to stand with them. She finds joy in working with families and their children to strengthen their relationships with each other and Jesus. She has developed a youth ministry training course to teach to Communities in Nunavut. She has a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with everyone she meets in her own quiet way.
Bonnie was appointed as ICYM Executive Director in January of 2024 but previously held both the Program Assistant role (March 2022-December 2023) and was Executive Director of ICYM from August 2014 to June 2016.
She has been a commissioned Evangelist for 26 years and held a senior leadership role as Threshold Dean of Community. Since March of 2020, she has been a full-time caregiver for a family member, now she is excited to be back on the team. The majority of her work has been working with at-risk children and youth in both church and nonprofit sectors in Toronto, Saint John, Fredericton, and Red Deer.
She strives to be an advocate for those who have no one to stand with them. She finds joy in working with families and their children to strengthen their relationships with each other and Jesus. She has developed a youth ministry training course to teach to Communities in Nunavut. She has a passion for sharing the love of Jesus with everyone she meets in her own quiet way.
Erin Rideout- Admin/Fundraising
Erin returned from a maternity leave in January of 2024 and stepped down from her role as Executive Director (2016-2023) to have more time at home with her family. She now works part-time in a more administrative role.
She is a commissioned Threshold Evangelist and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Thomas University and a Master’s of Ministry in Cultural Engagement from Threshold School of Ministry & St. Stephen’s University. Her background includes various non-profit & Ministry roles in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, program development and client services. Passionate about trauma-informed community work Erin became an ACE Interface Master Trainer teaching NEAR Science (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience). Erin is also a Community Food Mentor (CFM) through NB Food Security Action Network as part of a province-wide network of certified individuals who share their skills in food and nutrition within their own communities. Erin approaches community development and ministry with a relational, collaborative, trauma-informed framework and takes joy in sharing the love of Christ with her community.
Erin returned from a maternity leave in January of 2024 and stepped down from her role as Executive Director (2016-2023) to have more time at home with her family. She now works part-time in a more administrative role.
She is a commissioned Threshold Evangelist and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Thomas University and a Master’s of Ministry in Cultural Engagement from Threshold School of Ministry & St. Stephen’s University. Her background includes various non-profit & Ministry roles in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, program development and client services. Passionate about trauma-informed community work Erin became an ACE Interface Master Trainer teaching NEAR Science (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience). Erin is also a Community Food Mentor (CFM) through NB Food Security Action Network as part of a province-wide network of certified individuals who share their skills in food and nutrition within their own communities. Erin approaches community development and ministry with a relational, collaborative, trauma-informed framework and takes joy in sharing the love of Christ with her community.
Board Of Directors
Rev. Steven Scribner- Chair (Trinity Church )
Rev. Jasmine Chandra- Vice-Chair (Stone Church)
Katherine Grant- Treasurer
Rev. Leo Martin (Anglican Diocese of Fredericton)
Rus Blanchette (Threshold Ministries)
Ben Gillcrist (St John the Baptist/King Edward School)- Secretary
Victoria Lawrence ( Hazen-White/St Francis School)
Kate MacDonald (Centennial School)
Jill Nylen (Glen Falls School)
Erica Lane (ASD-South)
Linda Webb (Trinity Church)
Rev. Steven Scribner- Chair (Trinity Church )
Rev. Jasmine Chandra- Vice-Chair (Stone Church)
Katherine Grant- Treasurer
Rev. Leo Martin (Anglican Diocese of Fredericton)
Rus Blanchette (Threshold Ministries)
Ben Gillcrist (St John the Baptist/King Edward School)- Secretary
Victoria Lawrence ( Hazen-White/St Francis School)
Kate MacDonald (Centennial School)
Jill Nylen (Glen Falls School)
Erica Lane (ASD-South)
Linda Webb (Trinity Church)
Our Partners
- PALS (Partners Assisting Local Schools)
- Pennies & Sparrows
- Saint John Public Library
- Horizon Health
- Anglican Diocese Of Fredericton
- The Boys and Girls Club of Saint John
- P.U.L.S.E
- Centennial School
- ASD-South
- Saint John the Baptist/ King Edward School
- Hazen White/ St Francis School
- Trinity Anglican Church
- Stone Church
- Waterloo Village Neighbourhood Association
- Uptown Saint John
- SMSB