About Us

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Steven & Karla Stoffelsen are the founders of House of Refuge Street Ministries in Chiquimulilla, Guatemala. Steven gave up his life in Canada to respond to the call of God in 2002. Now he and his wife live in Guatemala full time. They also preach the Gospel throughout Guatemala, El Salvador, Canada and the USA.

Steven & Karla are voluntary co-pastors at a local church in Chiquimulilla where we train our staff and volunteers with programs, such as, discipleship, seminars and prevention programs.

VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to impact society’s most rejected men and women, introducing them to the unconditional love of Jesus. With eyes of faith, we see them saved, transformed, trained and bringing into the Kingdom others around them who are still lost and rejected. We see them fully released into all the world in their apostolic, prophetic, teaching, pastoral and evangelism anointings and giftings.

MISSION STATEMENT

“LOVING THE UNLOVED, REACHING THE UNREACHED!”

Our mission is to deliver hope, restoration and opportunities for transformation to those without hope who have lost their families and loved ones due to drug and alcohol addiction. By providing life skills and training in trades, we will prepare men and women to value their roles in society, contribute in a productive manner and, with God’s help, see their families reunited and whole.

MINISTRY VIDEO

(COURTESY OF 100 HUNTLEY STREET)

Fortunate to be guests on 100 Huntley Street, the video below is the story of Steve and Karla Stoffelsen. Missionaries in Guatemala bringing hope and healing through their ministry Casa De Refugio-House of Refuge.

PARTNERS

  • Buffalo Dream Center

    The Buffalo Dream Center, located in Buffalo, New York, USA, reaches thousands of people through various children’s outreaches, a mobile food pantry, a transportation ministry, and many other programs that feed, clothe, and bring hope to those who have none.

  • FAITH ALIVE FAMILY CHURCH

    A family church located in the Canadian prairies, where God is honoured and people’s lives are being rescued, recovered and restored through prayer, the fires of revival and the Power of God.

  • FREEDOM HOUSE CHURCH AND HEALING CENTRE

    A local church in Guelph, Ontario that has a mission to Rebuild, Raise Up, Repair and Restore the body of Christ.

  • LAKEMOUNT WORSHIP CENTRE

    Located in Grimsby, Ontario, Lakemount is a spiritual family that is dedicated to following Jesus and releasing His Kingdom on the earth.

  • MIKAYLA WORLD MISSIONS

    Mikayla Johns ministers the Gospel in Central America and around the world.

  • OPEN BIBLE FAITH FELLOWSHIP

    A fellowship located in Windsor, Ontario that supports and encourages members while allowing them to have their own distinctiveness and God-given focus.

  • RIDE FOR REFUGE

    The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling fundraiser that partners with 175+ charities to raise needed operating funding for their work with the displaced, vulnerable and exploited.

  • Buffalo Dream Center

    The Buffalo Dream Center, located in Buffalo, New York, USA, reaches thousands of people through various children’s outreaches, a mobile food pantry, a transportation ministry, and many other programs that feed, clothe, and bring hope to those who have none.

  • FAITH ALIVE FAMILY CHURCH

    A family church located in the Canadian prairies, where God is honoured and people’s lives are being rescued, recovered and restored through prayer, the fires of revival and the Power of God.

  • FREEDOM HOUSE CHURCH AND HEALING CENTRE

    A local church in Guelph, Ontario that has a mission to Rebuild, Raise Up, Repair and Restore the body of Christ.

  • LAKEMOUNT WORSHIP CENTRE

    Located in Grimsby, Ontario, Lakemount is a spiritual family that is dedicated to following Jesus and releasing His Kingdom on the earth.

  • MIKAYLA WORLD MISSIONS

    Mikayla Johns ministers the Gospel in Central America and around the world.

  • OPEN BIBLE FAITH FELLOWSHIP

    A fellowship located in Windsor, Ontario that supports and encourages members while allowing them to have their own distinctiveness and God-given focus.

  • RIDE FOR REFUGE

    The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling fundraiser that partners with 175+ charities to raise needed operating funding for their work with the displaced, vulnerable and exploited.