MISSION CANADA CAMPUS WORKER
Ministry Location: Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON
Ministry Focus:     Campus Ministry

Ashley is a Mission Canada campus worker at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), formerly known as Ryerson University. TMU is located in the heart of downtown Toronto and is home to over 48,000 students, the majority of whom do not know Jesus as their Saviour and Lord.

LifeLine was launched in 2012 by David Burke, together with his wife Krysten, out of a desire to address the spiritual gap they saw on campus. During her time as a student at TMU, Ashley served as a student leader with a Christian group on campus where she began to feel a sense of God’s call on her life to campus ministry. Through connecting with LifeLine she saw the possibilities of what walking in obedience to this could look like, and in May 2026 she officially joined the team at LifeLine.

LifeLine is a vibrant faith community on campus. It is a safe space where students can explore faith, ask tough questions, and voice doubts – confident that God isn’t upset or intimidated by their questions or concerns. We meet students right where they are, introducing them to the true, unconditional love of Jesus. For those already walking with Him, we offer discipleship with the hope of seeing them become bold witnesses for Jesus among their family, friends, and fellow students. As we dive into Scripture together, students are invited to embrace their identity and purpose in Christ.

At LifeLine we are also committed to serving students on campus, and we do this primarily through Red Frogs TMU. Red Frogs is dedicated to supporting, serving, and safeguarding students in practical ways. This includes hydration stations at TMU campus events where alcohol is served, pancake breakfasts, and other creative initiatives. We serve with no strings attached, something that often prompts students to ask, “Why are you doing this?” That simple question opens the door for genuine relationships and meaningful conversations between students and LifeLine leaders and volunteers. To know more about Red Frogs, visit the Red Frogs Website.

LifeLine is a community of students on a journey to find, follow, and serve Jesus Christ. As God transforms students' lives, the impact extends far beyond the campus, to our city, our nation, and the world.