Tony grew up in a small town in Saskatchewan and became a member of the Church of God as a teenager as a result of listening to a radio program on CFQC Saskatoon starting in 1962. Today he and his wife, Linda, wear multiple hats in UCG including working at the UCG-Canada National Office, serving on the Canadian national board and pastoring several congregations. They have served in various pastorates in the United States and Canada.