Story
You may have known us as Oasis of Hope Church, but in 2016 we began the process of redefining our church identity in alignment with our mission to reach the city of Barrie with the truth of salvation in Jesus. We discovered “hope” was only step one on the journey toward flourishing as a disciple of Christ.
Life Church is a Pentecostal church affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church International.
We are a multicultural church that worships with enthusiasm and teaches the Bible without compromise.
Formerly
Oasis of Hope Church
Newly
Life Church
Mission
Life Church is a place for where you will experience hope, grow together with other believers, and share God’s love with one another and the city of Barrie.
Experience Hope
Grow Together
Share Love
Beliefs
We believe that the Bible is God’s word for us today. Everything we believe comes from the Bible.
As an apostolic church, we strive to follow the teachings of Jesus and his apostles. We model our church after the New Testament church, which began in Jerusalem during Pentecost, as recorded in the book of Acts.
Values
Community
Covenant Relationship
Truth
Family
Ongoing Growth
Active Faith
Excellence
Pastors
Brent and Rhonda Calhoun
Brent and Rhonda work together in ministry loving people to Christ.
Brent left his successful business in New Brunswick to follow his passion for leading people to Christ through biblical teaching. He worked in various positions in the church for 25 years before acquiring theology courses and pursuing Ordination with the United Pentecostal Church International. Brent traveled throughout the United States and Canada as well as to Mexico and to the Philippines doing missions work. Brent’s vision is to grow a multicultural church in the city of Barrie.
Rhonda graduated from Northeast Christian College with a degree in theology. She is on the worship team, teaches, and leads Ladies Ministry at Life Church. Rhonda is also bilingual.