Welcome. You're Not Meant to Start Over Alone.
New to Surrey? Starting over in a new place can feel exciting and lonely at the same time. At Revival Pioneers Ministry International, you will find people who care and a place to belong. You do not have to figure it all out alone.
Starting Somewhere New Isn't Easy
- Where do I meet people?
- Which church should I attend?
- How do I build community here?
- How do I settle into life in Surrey?
- Will anyone even notice if I come on Sunday?
Those are all normal questions. You are not behind for asking them.
How RPMI Can Walk With You
Build Meaningful Relationships
Meet people who genuinely care, from a wide range of nations, backgrounds, and stages of life.
Grow Spiritually
Discover a church where you can ask honest questions and grow in faith at your own pace.
Navigate Life
We will gladly point you toward helpful local resources for newcomers and families as you settle in.
Find a Place to Belong and Contribute
Once you feel at home, one of the best ways to stay there is helping someone else feel welcome too.
What Newcomers Often Ask
What should I wear?
Whatever you are comfortable in. There is no dress code.
Will anyone talk to me?
Absolutely. We love meeting first-time guests, and our welcome team is there for exactly that.
Do I have to be Christian?
No. You are welcome whether you are exploring faith for the first time or have followed Jesus for years.
Can I bring my children?
Yes. Families are welcome, and our children's ministry team will show you where to check in.
What if English isn't my first language?
Our church includes people from many nations, and RPMI also has a Spanish-speaking congregation that meets on Saturdays at 5 PM. We would love to help you feel at home, whatever language you are most comfortable in.
Do I have to stay after the service?
No. You are welcome to leave right after the service if that is most comfortable. If you would like to stay and meet people, we would love that too.
Helpful Surrey Resources
RPMI is not a settlement agency, and we do not provide housing, employment placement, or immigration services. The organizations below are independent of RPMI, and we are glad to point you toward them.
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Free multilingual support for newcomers, including a one-on-one settlement plan that covers education, housing, health care, and employment.
Visit dcrs.ca (opens in a new tab)Options Community Services
Settlement and integration programs, along with support for finding housing and work.
Visit options.bc.ca (opens in a new tab)Surrey Schools Welcome Centre
Registration support and free settlement and school support for newcomer students and families.
Visit the Welcome Centre (opens in a new tab)Surrey Libraries
Find settlement workers at library branches and across Surrey who can help with English classes, jobs, benefits, and signing your children up for school. Please call ahead to confirm times.
See settlement services (opens in a new tab)City of Surrey: Newcomer Information
Settlement help at recreation centres, interpretation services in more than 170 languages at City facilities, and free English conversation practice.
Visit surrey.ca (opens in a new tab)TransLink
Public transit for Metro Vancouver. Use the trip planner to find bus routes and SkyTrain schedules, including the Expo Line, which serves Surrey.
Open the trip planner (opens in a new tab)Services, hours, and programs can change, so please check each organization's website or call ahead.
Your First Sunday
All times are Pacific Time. Our children's ministry team and welcome team will be there to greet you.
RPMI is on 108 Avenue, the same street as Gateway SkyTrain Station.
See full visit details, parking, and accessibilitySettling Into Surrey? A Few Things to Check Off
- Find a place to live
- Register your children for school
- Set up transportation
- Find a doctor
- Meet new people
- Find a church community
Looking for Family?
Not everyone arriving in Surrey has family nearby. Some are international students. Some are immigrants. Some are divorced, or widowed, or came for work, or left a difficult situation behind.
Church is not simply a place to attend. For many people, it becomes the place where strangers become friends, friends become family, and Surrey finally starts to feel like home.
If you visit RPMI, we hope your first Sunday will not feel like walking into a room full of strangers. We hope it will feel like the beginning of new relationships.
Before You Leave
Is there something else we can help you find?
Find Us
Revival Pioneers Ministry International13515 108 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 2K2 Get Directions (opens in a new tab)
Email info@revivalpm.com or call 604-916-5181.
