New “FrESH EXPRESSION” in GUELPH, ONTARIO

Guelph is a city of 150,000 located 50 minutes west of Toronto. In recent years, it has become a “destination city” for new immigrants to Canada. Paul and Brittany Rasmussen moved to Guelph in January 2020, to work alongside a young church plant with a disciple making vision. The Rasmussen family are a young, energetic family of four affiliated with the churches of Christ (a Capella). We are excited to partner with co-labourers from another stream of the Restoration Movement. Our Christian Churches/churches of Christ have been declining for decades in Canada. We need to work together to plant new churches!

The primary methodology is relational networking. This involves getting to know neighbours, developing relationships with newcomers, and implementing Discovery Bible Studies. Hospitality is key as new relationships are underway with Iranian and other Middle Eastern immigrants. The Rasmussen’s are devoted to Jesus and committed to reaching people for Christ. By forging relationships with new multi-ethnic immigrants, they are making Christ known in Guelph.