009947-Austin,Ashley
Evangelism Catalyst
Victoria British Columbia
Canvas Church
March 4
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About My Family
April and I have been married for 26 years and have three amazing boys and an amazing daughter-in-law: Max aged 23, Mitchell aged 21, Andrew aged 18 and Flavia aged 24.
About My Ministry
Our family moved to Victoria, British Columbia, in March 2013 after 13 years of ministry at First Baptist Biloxi. We moved not knowing anyone but had a strong call from the Lord to join Him in planting churches on Vancouver Island. We set out to learn a new ministry context, build relationships, pray for the city, serve the community and develop a team.
Canvas Church started in our living room in September 2013 with 15 people. In September 2014, we began hosting weekly worship gatherings in the western part of Victoria. Canvas currently has more than 500 people involved each month in our worship gatherings.
In February 2017, we planted a second church in Oak Bay and have seen 70–100 people at each of these gatherings. We also serve more than 400 kids per year through Canvas camps.
In 2024, we are planting a third church in Naniamo.
Canvas Church started in our living room in September 2013 with 15 people. In September 2014, we began hosting weekly worship gatherings in the western part of Victoria. Canvas currently has more than 500 people involved each month in our worship gatherings.
In February 2017, we planted a second church in Oak Bay and have seen 70–100 people at each of these gatherings. We also serve more than 400 kids per year through Canvas camps.
In 2024, we are planting a third church in Naniamo.
