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Pastor Mauricio Rosa​

Personal Profile

Mauricio Rosa served as a volunteer pastor at First Evangelical Free Church for 3 years. In 2025, he entered into a full-time position as Associate Pastor. Mauricio is from Brazil and came to Canada in 2001 to pursue his graduate studies in Architecture. Along with Pastor Jaime, he was actively involved in planting the first Brazilian church in Western Canada in 2007. His passions are teaching and discipleship. He is married to Christin and together they have three children (Thomas, Nathaniel, and Emma).

Ministry at First Free

Mauricio has been at First E-Free since the merger with the Brazilian church in 2015. Today, he serves as our Pastor for Family and Discipleship.

Pastoral and theological references

St. Augustine, John Piper, John MacArthur, Darryl Johnson, and Tim Keller.

Favourite Books

  • The City of God (St. Augustine)
  • Desiring God (John Piper)
  • Are You Called? (Dave Harvey)
  • Discipleship on the Edge (Darryl Johnson)
  • The Gospel According to Jesus (John MacArthur)
  • How People Change (Paul Tripp)
  • Center Church (Tim Keller).

Bible Verse

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

– Deuteronomy 31:8