Alex Wilson has involved himself heavily in local Toronto missions over the years, and has served as the minister of St. Stephen’s, Scarborough, Ont., for the past 10 years. This summer, he will be a multi-faith chaplain at the Pan Am Games.
Wilson is now adding politician to his resume as he sets to represent the NDP in Scarborough Centre in the upcoming federal election.
“My son and I attended an event in 2011 where Tom Mulcair was speaking. I found him to be trustworthy, and someone who stood for the same principles as I did. Being involved in the party seemed like a natural fit for me—a place for me to reach out and share my values of justice to impact the community,” says Wilson.
He sees a direct correlation between faith and politics, and has always had a passion for the Jesus who constantly reaches out to the rejected in society. Out of this bloomed his desire to be a voice in the wilderness. He values a quiet place of prayer and reflection in the midst of an election, believing outreach and retreat go hand-in-hand.
“People want a leader who they can trust, just as a church desires a trustworthy pastor. In this way, the church and the local community are the same—they are made up of a very diverse group of people who need someone trustworthy to lead them.”
About Laura Heming
Laura Heming recently graduated from Redeemer College and is the Record’s summer intern.
