They matter to you. They matter to us. They matter to God.
At Connexus Church, our heart beats for those yet to be reached. With over 450,000 in Simcoe County not attending church, our mission is urgent and clear. The FOR Them initiative is our bold response to God's call, a transformative journey to extend his love and grace to every corner of our community and beyond so that more people would know Jesus.
Our vision is to create spaces and opportunities where faith can flourish, where the lost can be found, and where every person feels at home in God's love. This initiative isn’t just about buildings or programs; it’s about people—and every “one” matters to God. FOR Them is a call for every person who calls Connexus home to join together in this pivotal moment of growth to make a lasting difference.
Count on it—there’s more joy in heaven over one sinner’s rescued life than over ninety-nine good people in no need of rescue.
Luke 15:7 MSG
Initiative #1 – COMPLETED
Open a New Permanent Facility in Downtown Orillia
Moving from portable pop-up to permanent presence.
Our new 11,000 sf permanent home at 4 King Street in
downtown Orillia is open, a vibrant hub where people are discovering the hope of Jesus. Since rolling out our Hello Orillia initiative in Summer 2024 and opening the new building in September, we've grown by 49%!
Initiative #2 – CONSTRUCTION BEGINS SUMMER 2026
Open a Second Worship Auditorium in Barrie for Growth
Creating a new space to keep pace with the growing opportunities to reach people.
Construction will begin in Summer 2026 on our new 250-seat second auditorium in Barrie, complete with an expanded lobby and additional washrooms, creating even more room for people to encounter Jesus in a vibrant, welcoming environment.
Initiative #3 – CONSTRUCTION BEGINS SPRING 2026
Open a New, Expanded Next Generation Student Space
Moving from inadequate spaces to intentional spaces.
Opening by Spring 2026, our next gen youth space in Barrie will be an expanded, purpose-built environment where students can grow in their relationship with Jesus, build meaningful community, and invite friends to discover faith in a fun and welcoming setting.
Not only did our partnership with Connexus give us a head start as we launched our church, but it gave us people to journey with over time.
Initiative #4 – LAUNCHING 2026
Multiply Our Influence with a Church Multiplication Director
Moving from investigating multiplication to investing in multiplication.
In 2026, we will be launching the Irresistible Church Canadian Network as part of the Irresistible Church Network's global movement. This will accelerate growth and multiplication, allowing us to expand our influence under Canadian leadership and impact the country faster than ever before.
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Your Next Steps
We don’t want you to miss out on any part of this faith-building journey ahead of us as a church. Be sure to check out these next steps for the FOR Them initiative.
- PRAY - that my heart would be FOR Them and pray regularly about my pledge commitment.
- DISCUSS - with my family what we can sacrifice together.
- TALK - about generosity with others so I can be encouraged and challenged.
- GIVE - here toward the FOR Them goal.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to raise $2,950,000 beyond our normal giving from May 5, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Funds raised will support key projects like the opening of a new permanent facility in downtown Orillia including its first year operating costs, a second worship auditorium in Barrie for growth, a next-generation student space, and the hiring of a Church Multiplication Director.
A pledge is both a commitment to give, reflecting a step of faith in what you believe God is calling you to contribute, and a helpful planning tool for our church leadership.
Contributions can be made weekly, monthly, quarterly, or in a lump sum—whatever suits you best. Visit connexuschurch.com/give for giving tools and more information.
Yes, gifts of stocks, securities, and other non-cash assets are welcome. Please contact our finance team for guidance on how to make these types of contributions at [email protected].
The FOR Them initiative is crucial for expanding our ministry’s reach and impact, enabling us to serve more people in our community and beyond through new facilities, programs, and services.
The goal was prayerfully set by our leadership team based on the projected costs of the initiatives we believe are critical for deepening our ministry’s
impact and expanding our reach in Simcoe County and beyond.
Yes, we understand that financial situations can change. You can adjust your pledge at any time by contacting our finance team.
Yes, all contributions to Connexus Church are 100% tax-deductible including those made toward FOR Them.
For any further questions, please reach out to our FOR Them team at [email protected].