David Lynn (pastor)

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Born
Toronto, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
CitizenshipCanada
Education
  • Jewish Studies
  • Pastoral Studies
  • Master's of Theological Studies
Alma mater
  • University of Toronto
  • Tyndale University
Occupation
  • Pastor
  • Street Preacher

David J. Lynn is a Canada Pastor and Street Preacher based out of Toronto[1], Ontario and is founder of Christ's Forgiveness Ministries[2] and Christian Positive Space[3]. He usually preaches at Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto and at various parades in Toronto and posts many of his activities on Youtube[4][2]. He has also been known for his confrontation with both the Muslim[5] and the LGBT communities[6][7][8]. He also speaks against the Black Lives Matter movement and premarital sex[9].

Lynn was arrested multiple times, including on June 2019 being charged with "disturbing the peace" in Church-Wellesley Village[10][11].

Early life and education

Lynn grew up in Toronto, Ontario[12]. He studied Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto, Pastoral Studies at Tyndale University, and graduated with a Master's of Theological Studies degree from Tyndale University's Seminary[13][12][14][15].

References

  1. "Preacher whose adherents arrested after assault is coming to Vancouver | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Holliday, Ian (2020-08-28). "Toronto preacher known for confrontations in gay village planning West Coast tour". British Columbia. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  3. "How it started". Christian Positive Space. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  4. "Visiting street preacher claims he was 'assaulted' by Vancouver protestors". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  5. "Anti-gay preacher whose disciple was arrested following West End assault is coming to Vancouver". vancouversun. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  6. Holliday, Ian (2020-08-28). "Toronto preacher known for confrontations in gay village planning West Coast tour". British Columbia. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  7. "Supporters rally behind pastor accused of Gay Village disturbance". torontosun. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  8. "Angry crowd confronts anti-LGBTQ2 preacher in Vancouver". Global News. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  9. "'It's trash:' Controversial pastor confronted while preaching at Victoria beach". CHEK. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  10. "Pastor David Lynn Archives". The Life and Times of Bruce Gerencser. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  11. "Preacher released on bail after demonstration in Church-Wellesley Village". Global News. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  12. 12.0 12.1 "David J Lynn". Christ's Forgiveness Ministries. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  13. "Pastor David Lynn Archives". The Life and Times of Bruce Gerencser. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  14. "TORONTO CHRISTIAN CREED". TORONTO CHRISTIAN CREED. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  15. soma (2019-06-08). "Toronto street preacher who gate crashed Sri Lankan Muslims' protest arrested for Gay Village incident". newstrails.com. Retrieved 2021-02-22.

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