OUR STORY: THE NEXT CHAPTER

by , | Dec 6, 2020

Pastor Frank and Chris Seixas walk us through the church’s story — from humble beginnings to the home we gather in today. What comes next for Oshawa Community Church? The next chapter is unfolding… watch and see.

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  • Pastor Chris Seixas

    I am Chris, the co-lead pastors and with my husband Frank are the co-founders of VIVA Church in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. I was born and raised in South Carolina. I had a radical encounter with Jesus during her final year of university and subsequently became a missionary in Brazil. It was during her time in Brazil that we met, and we got married in 1994. Together, we have labored to build a thriving local church with a heart to touch the nations.

    With a vision to reach people for Jesus, VIVA Church has grown to become a positive influence for the Kingdom, not only in Oshawa but also by planting churches internationally in countries like Cambodia and Uganda. Beyond our work at the local church, I (Frank) serve the body of Christ on the boards of other ministries and churches, and I am part of the Apostolic Ministry of MFI-Canada. I also travel to speak at conferences and many churches around the world.

  • Pastor Frank Seixas

    I am Frank the co-lead Pastor and with my wife Chris are the founders of VIVA Church in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. I first came to Canada in 1987, following God’s call to permanently move from Brazil to Canada. In August 1992, I started VIVA Church. In January 1994, I married Chris, and in 1996, I graduated from the Nazarene Bible College of Canada. Later I was awarded Doctor of Divinity (DDiv) from Canada Christian College in 2022.

    With a vision to reach people for Jesus, VIVA Church has grown to become a positive influence for the Kingdom, not only in Oshawa but also by planting churches internationally in countries like Cambodia and Uganda. Beyond our work at the local church, I (Frank) serve the body of Christ on the boards of other ministries and churches, and I am part of the Apostolic Ministry of MFI-Canada. I also travel to speak at conferences and many churches around the world.

    Chris and I have dedicated more than 30 years to serving at VIVA Church, witnessing the salvation and growth of many. We have been blessed with two beautiful daughters: Leticia, our youngest, and Gabriella, our oldest, who is married to Matheus.