Chris Pullenayegem has worked as The United Church of Canada’s lead staff person for faith formation and congregational mission in the Church in Mission Unit and as a new ministry animator with EDGE. An immigrant of Sri Lankan origin, he has extensive experience in the areas of church renewal, church planting, mission, and faith formation. He also has expertise in policy development, newcomer integration, cross-cultural competency training, and leadership development. With an academic background in law, psychology, and change leadership and his deep roots in theology, Chris helps congregations discover and fulfill their God-given role, especially in rapidly changing environments. Chris is a musician and loves the outdoors and, of course, good rice and curry!