http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Lavi123WikiChristian - User contributions [en]2026-05-16T04:10:49ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.32.1http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=674730Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-12-30T16:12:16Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''', also known as the Christian Church (Christian Disciples), is an evangelical Protestant [[denomination]] of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada that was founded in[[ 1810]]. <br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various [[Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Rev. Louisa Providence <br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=674729Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-12-30T16:10:20Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''', also known as Christian Disciples, is an evangelical Protestant [[denomination]] of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada that was founded in[[ 1810]]. <br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various [[Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Rev. Louisa Providence <br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=User_talk:Lavi123&diff=674728User talk:Lavi1232010-12-30T16:07:28Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>Hi Lavi123. Thank you for contributing. I don't know much about the church you have written about but there are few alterations that I think would be really helpful, which I've described at [[Talk:Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]]. Cheers, --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 18:18, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
==LifeMusic Wiki==<br />
Hey! Just wanted to invite you to [http://heavenmusic.wikia.com LifeMusic Wiki], a wiki on Christian music. We would love to have you. Thanks and God bless! [[User:Master Frederique|Master Frederique]] 11:46, 19 June 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello everyone.<br />
<br />
I made a slight change to the organization. "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada" is an '''evangelical Protestant denomination'''''Italic text'', and that should have been word as such back when it was written. They did have a change a name from Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, but they decided to go back to their Restoration Movement roots. They were founded as The Christian Church (Christian Disciples) or Disciples, very close to the Disciples of Christ, but they stayed faithful to their founder Barton Stone. The Disciples stayed true to Alexander Campbell. A story that shows that many denominations who came out of the Restoration Movement still exist today.<br />
<br />
Lav1123</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=674727Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-12-30T16:00:00Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''', also known as Christian Disciples, is an evangelical Protestant [[denomination]] of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada and around the world..<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various [[Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Rev. Louisa Providence <br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672888Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-06-19T00:31:29Z<p>Lavi123: /* Leadership */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''', also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various [[Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Rev. Louisa Providence <br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Denominations_by_Size_Index&diff=672804Denominations by Size Index2010-05-20T04:18:34Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
<br />
This list is in order of number of members.<br />
<br />
;[[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]] - 1.2 billion<br />
*[[Catholic Church]] - 1,147 million<ref name="cathstats">[http://www.wcr.ab.ca/news/2009/0309/priests030909.shtml Catholic News Service]</ref><br />
**[[Latin Rite]] ([[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]]) - 1,125.5 million<br />
**[[Eastern Rite]] ([[Eastern Catholic Churches]]) - 21.5 million<br />
***[[Alexandrian Rite|Alexandrian]]<br />
****[[Ethiopian Catholic Church]] - 0.21 million<br />
****[[Coptic Catholic Church]] - 0.17 million<br />
***[[Antiochene Rite|Antiochian]] (Antiochene or West Syrian)<br />
****[[Maronite Church|Maronite Catholic Church]] - 3.1 million<br />
****[[Syro-Malankara Catholic Church]] - 0.5 million<br />
****[[Syriac Catholic Church]] - 0.17 million<br />
***[[Armenian Rite|Armenian]]<br />
****[[Armenian Catholic Church]] - 0.54 million<br />
***[[East Syrian Rite|Chaldean]] (Eastern Syrian)<br />
****[[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church]] - 4.0 million<br />
****[[Chaldean Catholic Church]] - 0.65 million<br />
***[[Byzantine Rite|Byzantine]] (Constantinopolitan)<br />
****[[Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church]] - 4.3 million<br />
****[[Melkite Greek Catholic Church]] - 1.6 million<br />
****[[Romanian Church United with Rome, Greek-Catholic]] - 0.8 million<br />
****[[Ruthenian Catholic Church]] - 0.65 million<br />
****[[Slovak Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.37 million<br />
****[[Hungarian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.29 million<br />
****[[Italo-Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.07 million<br />
****[[Croatian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.06 million<br />
****[[Belarusian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Bulgarian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Georgian Byzantine-Rite Catholics|Georgian Byzantine Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<ref>http://www.intratext.com/IXT/ENG1199/_PR.HTM</ref><br />
****[[Macedonian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Albanian Greek-Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Greek Byzantine Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million <br />
****[[Russian Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
<br />
*[[Breakaway Catholic Churches]] - 28 million<br />
**[[Apostolic Catholic Church]] - 5 million<br />
**[[Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association]] - 4 million<ref>http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=83&catid=3</ref><br />
**[[Philippine Independent Church]] - 3 million<br />
**[[Brazilian Catholic Apostolic Church]] - 1 million<br />
**[[Old Catholic Church]] - 0.6 million<br />
**[[Mariavite Church]] - 0.03 million<br />
<br />
;[[Protestantism]] - 670 million<br />
*Historical Protestantism - 350 million<br />
**[[Baptists|Baptist churches]] - 105 million<ref>[http://www.bwanet.org Baptist World Alliance]</ref><br />
***[[Southern Baptist Convention]] - 16.3 million<ref>http://www.sbcec.net/bor/2007/2007SBCAnnual.pdf</ref><br />
***[[National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.]] - 7.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/national-baptist-convention-usa-inc.html</ref><br />
***[[National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.]] - 5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/national-baptist-convention-of-america-inc.html</ref><br />
***[[Nigerian Baptist Convention]] - 3 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/nigerian-baptist-convention.html</ref><br />
***[[Progressive National Baptist Convention]] - 2.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/progressive-national-baptist-convention-inc.html</ref><br />
***[[American Baptist Churches USA]] - 1.4 million<br />
***[[Brazilian Baptist Convention]] - 1.4 million<br />
***[[Baptist Bible Fellowship International]] - 1.2 million<ref name="Rhodes">Ron Rhodes, ''The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations'', Harvest House, 2007</ref><br />
***[[Myanmar Baptist Convention]] - 1.1 million<ref name="BWA"/><br />
***[[Baptist Community of the Congo River]] - 1 million<ref name="BWA">http://www.bwanet.org/default.aspx?pid=437</ref><br />
***[[National Baptist Convention, Brazil]] - 1 million<br />
***[[National Primitive Baptist Convention of the U.S.A.]] - 1 million<ref name="Rhodes"/><br />
***[[National Missionary Baptist Convention of America]] - 1 million<br />
***[[Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/india/samavesam-of-telugu-baptist-churches.html</ref><br />
***[[Baptist Convention of Kenya]] - 0.7 million<ref name="BWA"/><br />
***[[Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists of Russia]] - 0.6 million<br />
**[[Methodism]] - 75 million<br />
***[[United Methodist Church]] - 12 million<br />
***[[African Methodist Episcopal Church]] - 3 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church Nigeria]] - 2 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/methodist-church-nigeria.html</ref><br />
***[[African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church]] - 1.5 million<br />
***[[Church of the Nazarene]] - 1.8 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church of Southern Africa]] - 1.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/methodist-church-of-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
***[[Korean Methodist Church]] - 1.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/south-korea.html</ref><br />
***[[United Methodist Church of Ivory Coast]]<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/ivory-coast/united-methodist-church-of-ivory-coast.html</ref><br />
***[[Christian Methodist Episcopal Church]] - 0.9 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church Ghana]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/ghana/methodist-church-ghana.html</ref><br />
***[[Free Methodist Church]] - 0.7 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church in India]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/india/methodist-church-in-india.html</ref><br />
**[[Lutheranism]] - 87 million<ref>[http://www.lutheranworld.org/News/LWI/EN/1823.EN.html Lutheran World Federation]</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Church in Germany]] - 26.9 million<ref>[http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90177.htm Germany<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
***[[Church of Sweden]] - 6.9 million<br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]] - 4.8 million<br />
***[[Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus]] - 4.7 million<br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania]] - 4.6 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/AFR/EvLuthCchinTanzania-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[Danish National Church]] - 4.5 million<br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland]] - 4.3 million<ref>http://evl.fi/EVLUutiset.nsf/Documents/0DCC039A551C3C6CC22575320038BE6F?OpenDocument&lang=FI</ref><br />
***[[Batak Christian Protestant Church]] - 4 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/ASI/ProtChrisBatakCch-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[Church of Norway]] - 3.9 million<br />
***[[Malagasy Lutheran Church]] - 3 million<br />
***[[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]] - 2 million<br />
***[[Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria]] - 1.7 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/AFR/LuthCchChristinNigeria-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[United Evangelical Lutheran Church in India]] - 1.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/india/united-evangelical-lutheran-church-in-india.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea]] - 0.9 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/pacific/papua-new-guinea/evangelical-lutheran-church-of-papua-new-guinea.html</ref><br />
***[[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/ASI/hraEvLuthCch-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/latin-america/brazil/evangelical-church-of-the-lutheran-confession-in-brazil.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/namibia/evangelical-lutheran-church-in-namibia.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/evangelical-lutheran-church-in-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
**[[Reformed churches]] - 75 million<br />
***[[Presbyterianism]] - 40 million<br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of East Africa]] - 4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/kenya/presbyterian-church-of-east-africa.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Africa]] - 3.4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/presbyterian-church-of-africa.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)]] - 3.0 million<br />
****[[United Church of Canada]] - 2.5 million<br />
****[[Church of Christ in Congo|Church of Christ in Congo–Presbyterian Community of Congo]] - 2.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo/church-of-christ-in-congo-presbyterian-community-of-congo.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Korea]] - 2.4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/south-korea/presbyterian-church-of-korea.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Cameroon]] - 1.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/cameroon/presbyterian-church-of-cameroon.html</ref><br />
****[[Church of Scotland]] - 1.1 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/united-kingdom/church-of-scotland.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of the Sudan]] - 1 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/sudan/presbyterian-church-of-the-sudan.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church in Cameroon]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/cameroon/presbyterian-church-in-cameroon.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Ghana]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/ghana/presbyterian-church-of-ghana.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Nigeria]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/presbyterian-church-of-nigeria.html</ref><br />
****[[Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/uniting-presbyterian-church-in-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
***Continental [[Reformed churches]] - 30 million<br />
****[[Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar]] - 3.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/madgascar/church-of-jesus-christ-in-madagascar-fjkm.html</ref><br />
****[[United Church of Zambia]] - 3.0 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/zambia/united-church-of-zambia.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Church in the Netherlands]] - 2.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/netherlands/protestant-church-in-the-netherlands.html</ref><br />
****[[Swiss Reformed Church]] - 2.4 million<br />
****[[Evangelical Church of Cameroon]] - 2 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/cameroon/evangelical-church-of-cameroon.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Evangelical Church in Timor]] - 2 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/protestant-evangelical-church-in-timor.html</ref><br />
****[[Christian Evangelical Church in Minahasa]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/christian-evangelical-church-in-minahasa.html</ref><br />
****[[United Church in Papua New Guinea]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/pacific/papua-new-guinea/united-church-in-papua-new-guinea.html</ref><br />
****[[United Church of Christ in the Philippines]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/philippines/united-church-of-christ-in-the-philippines.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Church in Western Indonesia]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/protestant-church-in-western-indonesia.html</ref><br />
****[[Evangelical Christian Church in Tanah Papua]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/evangelical-christian-church-in-tanah-papua.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Church in the Moluccas]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/protestant-church-in-the-moluccas.html</ref><br />
****[[Reformed Church in Hungary]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/hungary/reformed-church-in-hungary.html</ref><br />
****[[Reformed Church in Romania]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/romania/reformed-church-in-romania.html</ref><br />
****[[Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/uniting-reformed-church-in-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
***[[Congregational church|Congregationalism]] - 5 million<br />
****[[United Church of Christ]] - 1.2 million<br />
****[[Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola]] - 0.9 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/angola/evangelical-congregational-church-in-angola.html</ref><br />
****[[United Congregational Church of Southern Africa]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/united-congregational-church-of-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
**[[Anabaptist|Anabaptism]] and [[Free church]]es - 5 million<br />
***[[Schwarzenau Brethren]]/[[German Baptist]] groups - 1.5 million<ref>http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_84.html#596</ref><br />
***[[Mennonite]]s - 1.5 million<br />
***[[Plymouth Brethren]] - 1 million<ref>http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_513.html#3117</ref><br />
***[[Moravian Church|Moravians]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/caribbean/antigua-and-barbuda/moravian-church-eastern-west-indies-province.html</ref><br />
***[[Amish]] - 0.2 million<br />
***[[Hutterite]]s - 0.2 million<br />
**[[Religious Society of Friends|Quakers]] - 0.4 million<br />
**[[Waldensians]] - 0.05 million<br />
*Modern Christian movements - 588 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/church-families/pentecostal-churches.html</ref><br />
**[[Pentecostalism]] - 130 million<br />
***[[Assemblies of God]] - 60 million<br />
***[[New Apostolic Church]] - 11 million<br />
***[[International Circle of Faith]] - 11 million<ref>Association of Christian Churches. Dr. James B. Gould. Washington, DC, USA. 2006.</ref><br />
***[[The Pentecostal Mission]] - 10 million<br />
***[[Church of God (Cleveland)]] - 9 million<br />
***[[International Church of the Foursquare Gospel]] - 8 million<br />
***[[Church of God in Christ]] - 5.5 million<br />
***[[Apostolic Church (denomination)|Apostolic Church]] - 6 million<br />
***[[Christian Congregation of Brazil]] - 2.5 million<br />
***[[Universal Church of the Kingdom of God]] - 2 million<br />
***[[Church of God of Prophecy]] - 1 million<br />
***[[God is Love Pentecostal Church]] - 0.8 million<br />
***[[Indian Pentecostal Church of God]] - NA<br />
**[[Non-denominational Christianity|Non-denominational]] [[evangelicalism]] - 80 million<br />
***[[Calvary Chapel]] - 25 million<br />
***[[Born Again Movement]] - 20 million<br />
***[[Association of Vineyard Churches]] - 15 million<br />
***[[New Life Fellowship]] - 10 million{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}<br />
***[[True Jesus Church]] - 2.5 million<br />
***[[Charismatic Episcopal Church]] - NA<br />
**[[African Initiated Church|African initiated churches]] - 40 million<br />
***[[Zion Christian Church]] - 15 million<br />
***[[Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim]] - 10 million<br />
***[[Kimbanguism|Kimbanguist Church]] - 5.5 million<br />
***[[Church of the Lord (Aladura)]] - 3.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/church-of-the-lord-aladura-worldwide.html</ref><br />
***[[Council of African Instituted Churches]] - 3 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/council-of-african-instituted-churches.html</ref><br />
***[[Church of Christ Light of the Holy Spirit]] - 1.4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo/church-of-christ-light-of-the-holy-spirit.html</ref><br />
***[[African Church of the Holy Spirit]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/kenya/african-church-of-the-holy-spirit.html</ref><br />
***[[African Israel Niniveh Church]]<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/kenya/african-israel-nineveh-church.html</ref><br />
**[[Seventh-day Adventist Church]] - 17 million<br />
**[[Restoration Movement]] - 7 million<br />
***[[Churches of Christ]] - 5 million<br />
***[[Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ|Christian Churches and Churches of Christ]] - 1.1 million<ref name="Rhodes"/><br />
***[[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]] - 0.7 million<br />
*** [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]] (Christian Disciples) 0.1 million<br />
<br />
;[[Anglicanism]] (generally considered Protestant) - 82 million<br />
*[[Anglican Communion]] - 80 million<ref name=aco>[http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/index.cfm Anglican Communion News Service Accessed 22-Aug-09]</ref><br />
**[[Church of Nigeria]] - 18 million<br />
**[[Church of England]] - 13.4 million<br />
**[[Church of Uganda]] - 8.8 million<br />
**[[Church of South India]] - 3.8 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Australia]] - 3.7 million<br />
**[[Episcopal Church in the Philippines]] - 3.0 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Tanzania]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Southern Africa]] - 2.4 million<br />
**[[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal Church of the United States]] - 2.2 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Canada]] - 2.0 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Kenya]] - 1.5 million<br />
**[[Church of North India]] - 1.3 million<br />
**[[Church of the Province of Rwanda]] - 1 million<br />
**[[Church of Pakistan]] - 0.8 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Burundi]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/burundi/province-of-the-anglican-church-of-burundi.html</ref><br />
**[[Church of the Province of Central Africa]] - 0.6 million<br />
**[[Church of Christ in Congo|Church of Christ in Congo–Anglican Community of Congo]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo/church-of-christ-in-congo-anglican-community-of-congo.html</ref><br />
**[[Scottish Episcopal Church]] - 0.4 million<br />
**[[Church of Ireland]] - 0.4 million<br />
<br />
*[[Continuing Anglican movement]] - 1.5 million<br />
**[[Traditional Anglican Communion]] - 0.5 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church in North America]] - 0.1 million<br />
<br />
;[[Eastern Orthodoxy]] - 210 million<br />
*Autocephalous churches<br />
**[[Russian Orthodox Church]] - 125 million<br />
**[[Romanian Orthodox Church]] - 18 million<br />
**[[Serbian Orthodox Church]] - 15 million<br />
**[[Church of Greece]] - 11 million<br />
**[[Bulgarian Orthodox Church]] - 10 million<br />
**[[Georgian Orthodox Church]] - 5 million<br />
**[[Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople|Greek Orthodox Church of Constantinople]] - 3.5 million<br />
**[[Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria]] - 1.5 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Church in America]] - 1.2 million<br />
**[[Polish Orthodox Church]] - 1 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania|Albanian Orthodox Church]] - 0.8 million<br />
**[[Cypriot Orthodox Church]] - 0.7 million<br />
**[[Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem]] - 0.14 million<br />
**[[Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church]] - 0.07 million<br />
<br />
*Autonomous churches<br />
**[[Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)]] - 7.2 million<ref name="patriyarkhat.org.ua">http://www.patriyarkhat.org.ua/ukr/archive/article;143;388/</ref><br />
**[[Moldovan Orthodox Church]] - 3.2 million<br />
**[[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]] - 1.25 million<br />
**[[Metropolis of Bessarabia|Metropolitan Church of Bessarabia]] - 0.62 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Ohrid Archbishopric]] - 0.34 million<br />
**[[Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate|Estonian Orthodox Church]] - 0.3 million<br />
**[[Patriarchal Exarchate for Orthodox Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe|Patriarchal Exarchate in Western Europe]] - 0.15 million<br />
**[[Finnish Orthodox Church]] - 0.08 million<br />
**[[Chinese Orthodox Church]] - 0.03 million<br />
**[[Japanese Orthodox Church]] - 0.02 million<br />
**[[Latvian Orthodox Church]] - 0.02 million<br />
<br />
*Non-universally recognized churches<br />
**[[Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyivan Patriarchate|Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Kyiv Patriarchate)]] - 5.5 million<ref name="patriyarkhat.org.ua"/><br />
**[[Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church]] - 2.4 million<br />
**[[Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric|Macedonian Orthodox Church]] - 2 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Church of Greece (Holy Synod in Resistance)]] - 0.75 million<br />
**[[Old Calendar Romanian Orthodox Church]] - 0.50 million<br />
**[[Old Calendar Bulgarian Orthodox Church]] - 0.45 million<br />
**[[Croatian Orthodox Church]] - 0.36 million<br />
**[[Montenegrin Orthodox Church]] - 0.05 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Church in Italy]] - 0.12 million<br />
*Other separated Orthodox groups <br />
<!--**[[Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church]] - 5.5 million They seem to be claiming the same adherants as the Kiyv Patriarch above, but are only a tiny splinter group according to reports. Need a good cite here--><br />
**[[Old Believers]] - 1.8 million<br />
**[[Greek Old Calendarists]] - 0.86 million<br />
**[[Russian True Orthodox Church]] - 0.85 million<br />
<br />
;[[Oriental Orthodoxy]] - 75 million<br />
*Autocephalous churches in communion<br />
**[[Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church]] - 45 million<br />
**[[Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria]] - 15.5 million<br />
**[[Syriac Orthodox Church]] - 10 million <br />
**[[Armenian Orthodox Church]] - 8 million<br />
**[[Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Indian (Malankara) Orthodox Church]] - 2 million<ref>Not recgognized by the [[Syriac Orthodox Church]]</ref><br />
**[[Holy See of Cilicia|Armenian Orthodox Church of Cilicia]] - 1.5 million<br />
<br />
*Autonomous churches in communion<br />
**[[Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church]] - 1.2 million<ref>{{The Encyclopedia Of Christianity (Encyclopedia of Christianity) Volume 5</ref><br />
**[[Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople|Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople]] - 0.42 million<br />
**[[Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem]] - 0.34 million<br />
**[[French Coptic Orthodox Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
**[[British Orthodox Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
<br />
*Churches not in communion<br />
**[[Malabar Independent Syrian Church]] - 0.06 million<br />
<br />
;[[Nestorianism]] - 1 million<br />
*[[Assyrian Church of the East]] - 0.5 million<br />
*[[Ancient Church of the East]] - 0.3 million<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
{{Returnto}} [[Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Churches_in_Ontario_index&diff=672803Churches in Ontario index2010-05-20T04:17:06Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>* [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]] - http://www.cecconline.net</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Churches_in_Ontario_index&diff=672802Churches in Ontario index2010-05-20T04:16:37Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>* [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]] - [http://www.cecconline.net]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Churches_in_Ontario_index&diff=672801Churches in Ontario index2010-05-20T04:16:09Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>* [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]] [- http://www.cecconline.net Official website]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=World-wide_church_directory&diff=672800World-wide church directory2010-05-20T04:15:19Z<p>Lavi123: /* Canada */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
==[[Americas]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Canada]]===<br />
<br />
[[Ontario]]<br />
<br />
* [[Churches in Ontario index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United States of America|United States]]===<br />
<br />
[[California]]<br />
* [[Churches in California Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Colorado]]<br />
* [[Churches in Colorado Index]]<br />
** [[Churches in Denver (Colorado) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Florida]]<br />
* [[Churches in Florida Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Georgia (USA)|Georgia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Georgia (USA) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Maryland]]<br />
* [[Churches in Maryland Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Massachusetts]]<br />
* [[Churches in Massachusetts Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Michigan]]<br />
* [[Denominations in Michigan Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Minnesota]]<br />
* [[Churches in Minnesota Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New Jersey]]<br />
* [[Churches in New Jersey Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New York State|New York]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in New York State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in North Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Churches in Tennessee Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Texas]]<br />
* [[Churches in Texas Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Washington State|Washington]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in Washington State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[West Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in West Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Churches in Wisconsin Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Asia]]==<br />
<br />
===[[India]]===<br />
<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
* [[Churches in Andhra Pradesh Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Hyderabad Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kerala Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Malaysia]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Malaysia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kuala Lumpur Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Selangor Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Sri Lanka]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Sri Lanka Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United Arab Emirates]]===<br />
* [[Churches in United Arab Emirates Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Europe]]==<br />
<br />
===[[United Kingdom]]===<br />
<br />
[[England]]<br />
* [[Churches in England Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Pacific]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Australia]]===<br />
<br />
[[New South Wales]]<br />
* [[Churches in New South Wales Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Australia]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Australia Index]] | [[Denominations in South Australia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Adelaide Index]] | [[Churches In Adelaide Listed By Suburb Index]] | [[Denominations in Adelaide Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Victoria]]<br />
* [[Churches in Victoria Index]]<br />
<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]]<br />
[[Category:Indexes]]<br />
[[Category:Church indexes]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=World-wide_church_directory&diff=672799World-wide church directory2010-05-20T04:14:54Z<p>Lavi123: /* Canada */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
==[[Americas]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Canada]]===<br />
<br />
[[Ontario]]<br />
<br />
* [[Churches in Ontario index]] - [http://www.cecconline.net Official website]<br />
<br />
===[[United States of America|United States]]===<br />
<br />
[[California]]<br />
* [[Churches in California Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Colorado]]<br />
* [[Churches in Colorado Index]]<br />
** [[Churches in Denver (Colorado) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Florida]]<br />
* [[Churches in Florida Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Georgia (USA)|Georgia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Georgia (USA) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Maryland]]<br />
* [[Churches in Maryland Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Massachusetts]]<br />
* [[Churches in Massachusetts Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Michigan]]<br />
* [[Denominations in Michigan Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Minnesota]]<br />
* [[Churches in Minnesota Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New Jersey]]<br />
* [[Churches in New Jersey Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New York State|New York]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in New York State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in North Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Churches in Tennessee Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Texas]]<br />
* [[Churches in Texas Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Washington State|Washington]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in Washington State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[West Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in West Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Churches in Wisconsin Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Asia]]==<br />
<br />
===[[India]]===<br />
<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
* [[Churches in Andhra Pradesh Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Hyderabad Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kerala Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Malaysia]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Malaysia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kuala Lumpur Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Selangor Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Sri Lanka]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Sri Lanka Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United Arab Emirates]]===<br />
* [[Churches in United Arab Emirates Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Europe]]==<br />
<br />
===[[United Kingdom]]===<br />
<br />
[[England]]<br />
* [[Churches in England Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Pacific]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Australia]]===<br />
<br />
[[New South Wales]]<br />
* [[Churches in New South Wales Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Australia]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Australia Index]] | [[Denominations in South Australia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Adelaide Index]] | [[Churches In Adelaide Listed By Suburb Index]] | [[Denominations in Adelaide Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Victoria]]<br />
* [[Churches in Victoria Index]]<br />
<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]]<br />
[[Category:Indexes]]<br />
[[Category:Church indexes]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=World-wide_church_directory&diff=672798World-wide church directory2010-05-20T04:14:06Z<p>Lavi123: /* Canada */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
==[[Americas]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Canada]]===<br />
<br />
[[Ontario]]<br />
<br />
* [[Churches in Ontario index]] [- www.cecconline.net Official website]<br />
<br />
===[[United States of America|United States]]===<br />
<br />
[[California]]<br />
* [[Churches in California Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Colorado]]<br />
* [[Churches in Colorado Index]]<br />
** [[Churches in Denver (Colorado) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Florida]]<br />
* [[Churches in Florida Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Georgia (USA)|Georgia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Georgia (USA) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Maryland]]<br />
* [[Churches in Maryland Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Massachusetts]]<br />
* [[Churches in Massachusetts Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Michigan]]<br />
* [[Denominations in Michigan Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Minnesota]]<br />
* [[Churches in Minnesota Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New Jersey]]<br />
* [[Churches in New Jersey Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New York State|New York]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in New York State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in North Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Churches in Tennessee Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Texas]]<br />
* [[Churches in Texas Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Washington State|Washington]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in Washington State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[West Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in West Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Churches in Wisconsin Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Asia]]==<br />
<br />
===[[India]]===<br />
<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
* [[Churches in Andhra Pradesh Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Hyderabad Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kerala Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Malaysia]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Malaysia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kuala Lumpur Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Selangor Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Sri Lanka]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Sri Lanka Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United Arab Emirates]]===<br />
* [[Churches in United Arab Emirates Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Europe]]==<br />
<br />
===[[United Kingdom]]===<br />
<br />
[[England]]<br />
* [[Churches in England Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Pacific]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Australia]]===<br />
<br />
[[New South Wales]]<br />
* [[Churches in New South Wales Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Australia]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Australia Index]] | [[Denominations in South Australia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Adelaide Index]] | [[Churches In Adelaide Listed By Suburb Index]] | [[Denominations in Adelaide Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Victoria]]<br />
* [[Churches in Victoria Index]]<br />
<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]]<br />
[[Category:Indexes]]<br />
[[Category:Church indexes]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Churches_in_Ontario_index&diff=672797Churches in Ontario index2010-05-20T04:12:50Z<p>Lavi123: Created page with '* Evangelical Christian Church in Canada'</p>
<hr />
<div>* [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=World-wide_church_directory&diff=672796World-wide church directory2010-05-20T04:11:44Z<p>Lavi123: /* Canada */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
==[[Americas]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Canada]]===<br />
<br />
[[Ontario]]<br />
<br />
* [[Churches in Ontario index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United States of America|United States]]===<br />
<br />
[[California]]<br />
* [[Churches in California Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Colorado]]<br />
* [[Churches in Colorado Index]]<br />
** [[Churches in Denver (Colorado) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Florida]]<br />
* [[Churches in Florida Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Georgia (USA)|Georgia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Georgia (USA) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Maryland]]<br />
* [[Churches in Maryland Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Massachusetts]]<br />
* [[Churches in Massachusetts Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Michigan]]<br />
* [[Denominations in Michigan Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Minnesota]]<br />
* [[Churches in Minnesota Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New Jersey]]<br />
* [[Churches in New Jersey Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New York State|New York]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in New York State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in North Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Churches in Tennessee Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Texas]]<br />
* [[Churches in Texas Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Washington State|Washington]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in Washington State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[West Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in West Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Churches in Wisconsin Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Asia]]==<br />
<br />
===[[India]]===<br />
<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
* [[Churches in Andhra Pradesh Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Hyderabad Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kerala Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Malaysia]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Malaysia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kuala Lumpur Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Selangor Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Sri Lanka]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Sri Lanka Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United Arab Emirates]]===<br />
* [[Churches in United Arab Emirates Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Europe]]==<br />
<br />
===[[United Kingdom]]===<br />
<br />
[[England]]<br />
* [[Churches in England Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Pacific]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Australia]]===<br />
<br />
[[New South Wales]]<br />
* [[Churches in New South Wales Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Australia]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Australia Index]] | [[Denominations in South Australia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Adelaide Index]] | [[Churches In Adelaide Listed By Suburb Index]] | [[Denominations in Adelaide Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Victoria]]<br />
* [[Churches in Victoria Index]]<br />
<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]]<br />
[[Category:Indexes]]<br />
[[Category:Church indexes]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=World-wide_church_directory&diff=672795World-wide church directory2010-05-20T04:11:02Z<p>Lavi123: /* Canada */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
==[[Americas]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Canada]]===<br />
<br />
[[Ontario]]<br />
<br />
* [[Churches in Ontario]]<br />
<br />
===[[United States of America|United States]]===<br />
<br />
[[California]]<br />
* [[Churches in California Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Colorado]]<br />
* [[Churches in Colorado Index]]<br />
** [[Churches in Denver (Colorado) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Florida]]<br />
* [[Churches in Florida Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Georgia (USA)|Georgia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Georgia (USA) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Maryland]]<br />
* [[Churches in Maryland Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Massachusetts]]<br />
* [[Churches in Massachusetts Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Michigan]]<br />
* [[Denominations in Michigan Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Minnesota]]<br />
* [[Churches in Minnesota Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New Jersey]]<br />
* [[Churches in New Jersey Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New York State|New York]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in New York State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in North Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Churches in Tennessee Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Texas]]<br />
* [[Churches in Texas Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Washington State|Washington]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in Washington State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[West Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in West Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Churches in Wisconsin Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Asia]]==<br />
<br />
===[[India]]===<br />
<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
* [[Churches in Andhra Pradesh Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Hyderabad Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kerala Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Malaysia]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Malaysia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kuala Lumpur Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Selangor Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Sri Lanka]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Sri Lanka Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United Arab Emirates]]===<br />
* [[Churches in United Arab Emirates Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Europe]]==<br />
<br />
===[[United Kingdom]]===<br />
<br />
[[England]]<br />
* [[Churches in England Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Pacific]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Australia]]===<br />
<br />
[[New South Wales]]<br />
* [[Churches in New South Wales Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Australia]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Australia Index]] | [[Denominations in South Australia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Adelaide Index]] | [[Churches In Adelaide Listed By Suburb Index]] | [[Denominations in Adelaide Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Victoria]]<br />
* [[Churches in Victoria Index]]<br />
<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]]<br />
[[Category:Indexes]]<br />
[[Category:Church indexes]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=World-wide_church_directory&diff=672794World-wide church directory2010-05-20T04:10:01Z<p>Lavi123: /* Canada */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
==[[Americas]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Canada]]===<br />
<br />
[[Ontario]]<br />
<br />
* [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]] (Christian Disciples)<br />
<br />
===[[United States of America|United States]]===<br />
<br />
[[California]]<br />
* [[Churches in California Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Colorado]]<br />
* [[Churches in Colorado Index]]<br />
** [[Churches in Denver (Colorado) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Florida]]<br />
* [[Churches in Florida Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Georgia (USA)|Georgia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Georgia (USA) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Maryland]]<br />
* [[Churches in Maryland Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Massachusetts]]<br />
* [[Churches in Massachusetts Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Michigan]]<br />
* [[Denominations in Michigan Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Minnesota]]<br />
* [[Churches in Minnesota Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New Jersey]]<br />
* [[Churches in New Jersey Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New York State|New York]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in New York State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in North Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Churches in Tennessee Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Texas]]<br />
* [[Churches in Texas Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Washington State|Washington]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in Washington State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[West Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in West Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Churches in Wisconsin Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Asia]]==<br />
<br />
===[[India]]===<br />
<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
* [[Churches in Andhra Pradesh Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Hyderabad Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kerala Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Malaysia]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Malaysia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kuala Lumpur Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Selangor Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Sri Lanka]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Sri Lanka Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United Arab Emirates]]===<br />
* [[Churches in United Arab Emirates Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Europe]]==<br />
<br />
===[[United Kingdom]]===<br />
<br />
[[England]]<br />
* [[Churches in England Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Pacific]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Australia]]===<br />
<br />
[[New South Wales]]<br />
* [[Churches in New South Wales Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Australia]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Australia Index]] | [[Denominations in South Australia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Adelaide Index]] | [[Churches In Adelaide Listed By Suburb Index]] | [[Denominations in Adelaide Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Victoria]]<br />
* [[Churches in Victoria Index]]<br />
<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]]<br />
[[Category:Indexes]]<br />
[[Category:Church indexes]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=World-wide_church_directory&diff=672793World-wide church directory2010-05-20T04:08:07Z<p>Lavi123: /* Canada */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
==[[Americas]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Canada]]===<br />
<br />
[[Onatrio]]<br />
<br />
***[[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]] (Christian Disciples)<br />
<br />
===[[United States of America|United States]]===<br />
<br />
[[California]]<br />
* [[Churches in California Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Colorado]]<br />
* [[Churches in Colorado Index]]<br />
** [[Churches in Denver (Colorado) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Florida]]<br />
* [[Churches in Florida Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Georgia (USA)|Georgia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Georgia (USA) Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Maryland]]<br />
* [[Churches in Maryland Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Massachusetts]]<br />
* [[Churches in Massachusetts Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Michigan]]<br />
* [[Denominations in Michigan Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Minnesota]]<br />
* [[Churches in Minnesota Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New Jersey]]<br />
* [[Churches in New Jersey Index]]<br />
<br />
[[New York State|New York]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in New York State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[North Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in North Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Carolina]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Carolina Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Tennessee]]<br />
* [[Churches in Tennessee Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Texas]]<br />
* [[Churches in Texas Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Washington State|Washington]] (State)<br />
* [[Churches in Washington State Index]]<br />
<br />
[[West Virginia]]<br />
* [[Churches in West Virginia Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[Churches in Wisconsin Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Asia]]==<br />
<br />
===[[India]]===<br />
<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
* [[Churches in Andhra Pradesh Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Hyderabad Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kerala Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Malaysia]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Malaysia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Kuala Lumpur Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Selangor Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[Sri Lanka]]===<br />
* [[Churches in Sri Lanka Index]]<br />
<br />
===[[United Arab Emirates]]===<br />
* [[Churches in United Arab Emirates Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Europe]]==<br />
<br />
===[[United Kingdom]]===<br />
<br />
[[England]]<br />
* [[Churches in England Index]]<br />
<br />
==[[Pacific]]==<br />
<br />
===[[Australia]]===<br />
<br />
[[New South Wales]]<br />
* [[Churches in New South Wales Index]]<br />
<br />
[[South Australia]]<br />
* [[Churches in South Australia Index]] | [[Denominations in South Australia Index]]<br />
* [[Churches in Adelaide Index]] | [[Churches In Adelaide Listed By Suburb Index]] | [[Denominations in Adelaide Index]]<br />
<br />
[[Victoria]]<br />
* [[Churches in Victoria Index]]<br />
<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]]<br />
[[Category:Indexes]]<br />
[[Category:Church indexes]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Denominations_by_Size_Index&diff=672792Denominations by Size Index2010-05-20T01:34:37Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{rtoc}}<br />
<br />
This list is in order of number of members.<br />
<br />
;[[Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]] - 1.2 billion<br />
*[[Catholic Church]] - 1,147 million<ref name="cathstats">[http://www.wcr.ab.ca/news/2009/0309/priests030909.shtml Catholic News Service]</ref><br />
**[[Latin Rite]] ([[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]]) - 1,125.5 million<br />
**[[Eastern Rite]] ([[Eastern Catholic Churches]]) - 21.5 million<br />
***[[Alexandrian Rite|Alexandrian]]<br />
****[[Ethiopian Catholic Church]] - 0.21 million<br />
****[[Coptic Catholic Church]] - 0.17 million<br />
***[[Antiochene Rite|Antiochian]] (Antiochene or West Syrian)<br />
****[[Maronite Church|Maronite Catholic Church]] - 3.1 million<br />
****[[Syro-Malankara Catholic Church]] - 0.5 million<br />
****[[Syriac Catholic Church]] - 0.17 million<br />
***[[Armenian Rite|Armenian]]<br />
****[[Armenian Catholic Church]] - 0.54 million<br />
***[[East Syrian Rite|Chaldean]] (Eastern Syrian)<br />
****[[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church]] - 4.0 million<br />
****[[Chaldean Catholic Church]] - 0.65 million<br />
***[[Byzantine Rite|Byzantine]] (Constantinopolitan)<br />
****[[Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church]] - 4.3 million<br />
****[[Melkite Greek Catholic Church]] - 1.6 million<br />
****[[Romanian Church United with Rome, Greek-Catholic]] - 0.8 million<br />
****[[Ruthenian Catholic Church]] - 0.65 million<br />
****[[Slovak Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.37 million<br />
****[[Hungarian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.29 million<br />
****[[Italo-Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.07 million<br />
****[[Croatian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.06 million<br />
****[[Belarusian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Bulgarian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Georgian Byzantine-Rite Catholics|Georgian Byzantine Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<ref>http://www.intratext.com/IXT/ENG1199/_PR.HTM</ref><br />
****[[Macedonian Greek Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Albanian Greek-Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
****[[Greek Byzantine Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million <br />
****[[Russian Catholic Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
<br />
*[[Breakaway Catholic Churches]] - 28 million<br />
**[[Apostolic Catholic Church]] - 5 million<br />
**[[Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association]] - 4 million<ref>http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=83&catid=3</ref><br />
**[[Philippine Independent Church]] - 3 million<br />
**[[Brazilian Catholic Apostolic Church]] - 1 million<br />
**[[Old Catholic Church]] - 0.6 million<br />
**[[Mariavite Church]] - 0.03 million<br />
<br />
;[[Protestantism]] - 670 million<br />
*Historical Protestantism - 350 million<br />
**[[Baptists|Baptist churches]] - 105 million<ref>[http://www.bwanet.org Baptist World Alliance]</ref><br />
***[[Southern Baptist Convention]] - 16.3 million<ref>http://www.sbcec.net/bor/2007/2007SBCAnnual.pdf</ref><br />
***[[National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.]] - 7.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/national-baptist-convention-usa-inc.html</ref><br />
***[[National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.]] - 5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/national-baptist-convention-of-america-inc.html</ref><br />
***[[Nigerian Baptist Convention]] - 3 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/nigerian-baptist-convention.html</ref><br />
***[[Progressive National Baptist Convention]] - 2.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/north-america/united-states-of-america/progressive-national-baptist-convention-inc.html</ref><br />
***[[American Baptist Churches USA]] - 1.4 million<br />
***[[Brazilian Baptist Convention]] - 1.4 million<br />
***[[Baptist Bible Fellowship International]] - 1.2 million<ref name="Rhodes">Ron Rhodes, ''The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations'', Harvest House, 2007</ref><br />
***[[Myanmar Baptist Convention]] - 1.1 million<ref name="BWA"/><br />
***[[Baptist Community of the Congo River]] - 1 million<ref name="BWA">http://www.bwanet.org/default.aspx?pid=437</ref><br />
***[[National Baptist Convention, Brazil]] - 1 million<br />
***[[National Primitive Baptist Convention of the U.S.A.]] - 1 million<ref name="Rhodes"/><br />
***[[National Missionary Baptist Convention of America]] - 1 million<br />
***[[Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/india/samavesam-of-telugu-baptist-churches.html</ref><br />
***[[Baptist Convention of Kenya]] - 0.7 million<ref name="BWA"/><br />
***[[Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists of Russia]] - 0.6 million<br />
**[[Methodism]] - 75 million<br />
***[[United Methodist Church]] - 12 million<br />
***[[African Methodist Episcopal Church]] - 3 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church Nigeria]] - 2 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/methodist-church-nigeria.html</ref><br />
***[[African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church]] - 1.5 million<br />
***[[Church of the Nazarene]] - 1.8 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church of Southern Africa]] - 1.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/methodist-church-of-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
***[[Korean Methodist Church]] - 1.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/south-korea.html</ref><br />
***[[United Methodist Church of Ivory Coast]]<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/ivory-coast/united-methodist-church-of-ivory-coast.html</ref><br />
***[[Christian Methodist Episcopal Church]] - 0.9 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church Ghana]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/ghana/methodist-church-ghana.html</ref><br />
***[[Free Methodist Church]] - 0.7 million<br />
***[[Methodist Church in India]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/india/methodist-church-in-india.html</ref><br />
**[[Lutheranism]] - 87 million<ref>[http://www.lutheranworld.org/News/LWI/EN/1823.EN.html Lutheran World Federation]</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Church in Germany]] - 26.9 million<ref>[http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2007/90177.htm Germany<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
***[[Church of Sweden]] - 6.9 million<br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]] - 4.8 million<br />
***[[Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus]] - 4.7 million<br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania]] - 4.6 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/AFR/EvLuthCchinTanzania-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[Danish National Church]] - 4.5 million<br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland]] - 4.3 million<ref>http://evl.fi/EVLUutiset.nsf/Documents/0DCC039A551C3C6CC22575320038BE6F?OpenDocument&lang=FI</ref><br />
***[[Batak Christian Protestant Church]] - 4 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/ASI/ProtChrisBatakCch-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[Church of Norway]] - 3.9 million<br />
***[[Malagasy Lutheran Church]] - 3 million<br />
***[[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]] - 2 million<br />
***[[Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria]] - 1.7 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/AFR/LuthCchChristinNigeria-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[United Evangelical Lutheran Church in India]] - 1.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/india/united-evangelical-lutheran-church-in-india.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea]] - 0.9 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/pacific/papua-new-guinea/evangelical-lutheran-church-of-papua-new-guinea.html</ref><br />
***[[Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.lutheranworld.org/Directory/ASI/hraEvLuthCch-EN.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/latin-america/brazil/evangelical-church-of-the-lutheran-confession-in-brazil.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/namibia/evangelical-lutheran-church-in-namibia.html</ref><br />
***[[Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/evangelical-lutheran-church-in-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
**[[Reformed churches]] - 75 million<br />
***[[Presbyterianism]] - 40 million<br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of East Africa]] - 4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/kenya/presbyterian-church-of-east-africa.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Africa]] - 3.4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/presbyterian-church-of-africa.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)]] - 3.0 million<br />
****[[United Church of Canada]] - 2.5 million<br />
****[[Church of Christ in Congo|Church of Christ in Congo–Presbyterian Community of Congo]] - 2.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo/church-of-christ-in-congo-presbyterian-community-of-congo.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Korea]] - 2.4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/south-korea/presbyterian-church-of-korea.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Cameroon]] - 1.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/cameroon/presbyterian-church-of-cameroon.html</ref><br />
****[[Church of Scotland]] - 1.1 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/united-kingdom/church-of-scotland.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of the Sudan]] - 1 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/sudan/presbyterian-church-of-the-sudan.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church in Cameroon]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/cameroon/presbyterian-church-in-cameroon.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Ghana]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/ghana/presbyterian-church-of-ghana.html</ref><br />
****[[Presbyterian Church of Nigeria]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/presbyterian-church-of-nigeria.html</ref><br />
****[[Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/uniting-presbyterian-church-in-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
***Continental [[Reformed churches]] - 30 million<br />
****[[Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar]] - 3.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/madgascar/church-of-jesus-christ-in-madagascar-fjkm.html</ref><br />
****[[United Church of Zambia]] - 3.0 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/zambia/united-church-of-zambia.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Church in the Netherlands]] - 2.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/netherlands/protestant-church-in-the-netherlands.html</ref><br />
****[[Swiss Reformed Church]] - 2.4 million<br />
****[[Evangelical Church of Cameroon]] - 2 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/cameroon/evangelical-church-of-cameroon.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Evangelical Church in Timor]] - 2 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/protestant-evangelical-church-in-timor.html</ref><br />
****[[Christian Evangelical Church in Minahasa]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/christian-evangelical-church-in-minahasa.html</ref><br />
****[[United Church in Papua New Guinea]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/pacific/papua-new-guinea/united-church-in-papua-new-guinea.html</ref><br />
****[[United Church of Christ in the Philippines]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/philippines/united-church-of-christ-in-the-philippines.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Church in Western Indonesia]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/protestant-church-in-western-indonesia.html</ref><br />
****[[Evangelical Christian Church in Tanah Papua]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/evangelical-christian-church-in-tanah-papua.html</ref><br />
****[[Protestant Church in the Moluccas]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/asia/indonesia/protestant-church-in-the-moluccas.html</ref><br />
****[[Reformed Church in Hungary]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/hungary/reformed-church-in-hungary.html</ref><br />
****[[Reformed Church in Romania]] - 0.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/europe/romania/reformed-church-in-romania.html</ref><br />
****[[Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/uniting-reformed-church-in-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
***[[Congregational church|Congregationalism]] - 5 million<br />
****[[United Church of Christ]] - 1.2 million<br />
****[[Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola]] - 0.9 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/angola/evangelical-congregational-church-in-angola.html</ref><br />
****[[United Congregational Church of Southern Africa]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/united-congregational-church-of-southern-africa.html</ref><br />
**[[Anabaptist|Anabaptism]] and [[Free church]]es - 5 million<br />
***[[Schwarzenau Brethren]]/[[German Baptist]] groups - 1.5 million<ref>http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_84.html#596</ref><br />
***[[Mennonite]]s - 1.5 million<br />
***[[Plymouth Brethren]] - 1 million<ref>http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_513.html#3117</ref><br />
***[[Moravian Church|Moravians]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/caribbean/antigua-and-barbuda/moravian-church-eastern-west-indies-province.html</ref><br />
***[[Amish]] - 0.2 million<br />
***[[Hutterite]]s - 0.2 million<br />
**[[Religious Society of Friends|Quakers]] - 0.4 million<br />
**[[Waldensians]] - 0.05 million<br />
*Modern Christian movements - 588 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/church-families/pentecostal-churches.html</ref><br />
**[[Pentecostalism]] - 130 million<br />
***[[Assemblies of God]] - 60 million<br />
***[[New Apostolic Church]] - 11 million<br />
***[[International Circle of Faith]] - 11 million<ref>Association of Christian Churches. Dr. James B. Gould. Washington, DC, USA. 2006.</ref><br />
***[[The Pentecostal Mission]] - 10 million<br />
***[[Church of God (Cleveland)]] - 9 million<br />
***[[International Church of the Foursquare Gospel]] - 8 million<br />
***[[Church of God in Christ]] - 5.5 million<br />
***[[Apostolic Church (denomination)|Apostolic Church]] - 6 million<br />
***[[Christian Congregation of Brazil]] - 2.5 million<br />
***[[Universal Church of the Kingdom of God]] - 2 million<br />
***[[Church of God of Prophecy]] - 1 million<br />
***[[God is Love Pentecostal Church]] - 0.8 million<br />
***[[Indian Pentecostal Church of God]] - NA<br />
**[[Non-denominational Christianity|Non-denominational]] [[evangelicalism]] - 80 million<br />
***[[Calvary Chapel]] - 25 million<br />
***[[Born Again Movement]] - 20 million<br />
***[[Association of Vineyard Churches]] - 15 million<br />
***[[New Life Fellowship]] - 10 million{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}<br />
***[[True Jesus Church]] - 2.5 million<br />
***[[Charismatic Episcopal Church]] - NA<br />
**[[African Initiated Church|African initiated churches]] - 40 million<br />
***[[Zion Christian Church]] - 15 million<br />
***[[Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim]] - 10 million<br />
***[[Kimbanguism|Kimbanguist Church]] - 5.5 million<br />
***[[Church of the Lord (Aladura)]] - 3.6 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/nigeria/church-of-the-lord-aladura-worldwide.html</ref><br />
***[[Council of African Instituted Churches]] - 3 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/south-africa/council-of-african-instituted-churches.html</ref><br />
***[[Church of Christ Light of the Holy Spirit]] - 1.4 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo/church-of-christ-light-of-the-holy-spirit.html</ref><br />
***[[African Church of the Holy Spirit]] - 0.7 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/kenya/african-church-of-the-holy-spirit.html</ref><br />
***[[African Israel Niniveh Church]]<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/kenya/african-israel-nineveh-church.html</ref><br />
**[[Seventh-day Adventist Church]] - 17 million<br />
**[[Restoration Movement]] - 7 million<br />
***[[Churches of Christ]] - 5 million<br />
***[[Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ|Christian Churches and Churches of Christ]] - 1.1 million<ref name="Rhodes"/><br />
***[[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)]] - 0.7 million<br />
*** [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]] (Christian Disciples) 30 thousand<br />
<br />
;[[Anglicanism]] (generally considered Protestant) - 82 million<br />
*[[Anglican Communion]] - 80 million<ref name=aco>[http://www.anglicancommunion.org/tour/index.cfm Anglican Communion News Service Accessed 22-Aug-09]</ref><br />
**[[Church of Nigeria]] - 18 million<br />
**[[Church of England]] - 13.4 million<br />
**[[Church of Uganda]] - 8.8 million<br />
**[[Church of South India]] - 3.8 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Australia]] - 3.7 million<br />
**[[Episcopal Church in the Philippines]] - 3.0 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Tanzania]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Southern Africa]] - 2.4 million<br />
**[[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal Church of the United States]] - 2.2 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Canada]] - 2.0 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Kenya]] - 1.5 million<br />
**[[Church of North India]] - 1.3 million<br />
**[[Church of the Province of Rwanda]] - 1 million<br />
**[[Church of Pakistan]] - 0.8 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church of Burundi]] - 0.8 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/burundi/province-of-the-anglican-church-of-burundi.html</ref><br />
**[[Church of the Province of Central Africa]] - 0.6 million<br />
**[[Church of Christ in Congo|Church of Christ in Congo–Anglican Community of Congo]] - 0.5 million<ref>http://www.oikoumene.org/en/member-churches/regions/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo/church-of-christ-in-congo-anglican-community-of-congo.html</ref><br />
**[[Scottish Episcopal Church]] - 0.4 million<br />
**[[Church of Ireland]] - 0.4 million<br />
<br />
*[[Continuing Anglican movement]] - 1.5 million<br />
**[[Traditional Anglican Communion]] - 0.5 million<br />
**[[Anglican Church in North America]] - 0.1 million<br />
<br />
;[[Eastern Orthodoxy]] - 210 million<br />
*Autocephalous churches<br />
**[[Russian Orthodox Church]] - 125 million<br />
**[[Romanian Orthodox Church]] - 18 million<br />
**[[Serbian Orthodox Church]] - 15 million<br />
**[[Church of Greece]] - 11 million<br />
**[[Bulgarian Orthodox Church]] - 10 million<br />
**[[Georgian Orthodox Church]] - 5 million<br />
**[[Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople|Greek Orthodox Church of Constantinople]] - 3.5 million<br />
**[[Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria]] - 1.5 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Church in America]] - 1.2 million<br />
**[[Polish Orthodox Church]] - 1 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania|Albanian Orthodox Church]] - 0.8 million<br />
**[[Cypriot Orthodox Church]] - 0.7 million<br />
**[[Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem]] - 0.14 million<br />
**[[Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church]] - 0.07 million<br />
<br />
*Autonomous churches<br />
**[[Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate)]] - 7.2 million<ref name="patriyarkhat.org.ua">http://www.patriyarkhat.org.ua/ukr/archive/article;143;388/</ref><br />
**[[Moldovan Orthodox Church]] - 3.2 million<br />
**[[Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia]] - 1.25 million<br />
**[[Metropolis of Bessarabia|Metropolitan Church of Bessarabia]] - 0.62 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Ohrid Archbishopric]] - 0.34 million<br />
**[[Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate|Estonian Orthodox Church]] - 0.3 million<br />
**[[Patriarchal Exarchate for Orthodox Parishes of Russian Tradition in Western Europe|Patriarchal Exarchate in Western Europe]] - 0.15 million<br />
**[[Finnish Orthodox Church]] - 0.08 million<br />
**[[Chinese Orthodox Church]] - 0.03 million<br />
**[[Japanese Orthodox Church]] - 0.02 million<br />
**[[Latvian Orthodox Church]] - 0.02 million<br />
<br />
*Non-universally recognized churches<br />
**[[Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Kyivan Patriarchate|Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Kyiv Patriarchate)]] - 5.5 million<ref name="patriyarkhat.org.ua"/><br />
**[[Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church]] - 2.4 million<br />
**[[Macedonian Orthodox Church – Ohrid Archbishopric|Macedonian Orthodox Church]] - 2 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Church of Greece (Holy Synod in Resistance)]] - 0.75 million<br />
**[[Old Calendar Romanian Orthodox Church]] - 0.50 million<br />
**[[Old Calendar Bulgarian Orthodox Church]] - 0.45 million<br />
**[[Croatian Orthodox Church]] - 0.36 million<br />
**[[Montenegrin Orthodox Church]] - 0.05 million<br />
**[[Orthodox Church in Italy]] - 0.12 million<br />
*Other separated Orthodox groups <br />
<!--**[[Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church]] - 5.5 million They seem to be claiming the same adherants as the Kiyv Patriarch above, but are only a tiny splinter group according to reports. Need a good cite here--><br />
**[[Old Believers]] - 1.8 million<br />
**[[Greek Old Calendarists]] - 0.86 million<br />
**[[Russian True Orthodox Church]] - 0.85 million<br />
<br />
;[[Oriental Orthodoxy]] - 75 million<br />
*Autocephalous churches in communion<br />
**[[Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church]] - 45 million<br />
**[[Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria]] - 15.5 million<br />
**[[Syriac Orthodox Church]] - 10 million <br />
**[[Armenian Orthodox Church]] - 8 million<br />
**[[Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church]] - 2.5 million<br />
**[[Indian (Malankara) Orthodox Church]] - 2 million<ref>Not recgognized by the [[Syriac Orthodox Church]]</ref><br />
**[[Holy See of Cilicia|Armenian Orthodox Church of Cilicia]] - 1.5 million<br />
<br />
*Autonomous churches in communion<br />
**[[Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church]] - 1.2 million<ref>{{The Encyclopedia Of Christianity (Encyclopedia of Christianity) Volume 5</ref><br />
**[[Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople|Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople]] - 0.42 million<br />
**[[Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem]] - 0.34 million<br />
**[[French Coptic Orthodox Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
**[[British Orthodox Church]] - 0.01 million<br />
<br />
*Churches not in communion<br />
**[[Malabar Independent Syrian Church]] - 0.06 million<br />
<br />
;[[Nestorianism]] - 1 million<br />
*[[Assyrian Church of the East]] - 0.5 million<br />
*[[Ancient Church of the East]] - 0.3 million<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
{{Returnto}} [[Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Talk:Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672784Talk:Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-18T16:56:06Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>I find this article confusing and difficult to follow. Would it be possible for someone with knowledge of this denomination to rewrite much of it so that someone with no knowledge of the church or of the restoration movement can make sense of it. For example, it would be great the opening sentence could describe the church briefly, for example "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is a relatively new Christian denomination in Canada with X number of churches and Y number of members. It is closely aligned with denomination Z and some of its distinctive and defining doctrines include ..." - I'm assuming that this church is considered a mainstream Christian denomination that recognizes other denominations rather than an exclusive sect that doesn't recognize other denominations - is this right? I also think some of the language needs to be made more neutral. --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 18:17, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Graham:<br />
<br />
I believe the reason why there is a certain amount of confusion with The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is because the '''The Evangelical Christain Church in Canada''' and '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church''' are one and the same organization. <br />
<br />
Let me explain - I wanted to request in the past that the name '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church's''' name has now changed to '''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada'''. That is why the two names are used on the The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church. I didn't know how to make this minor change in name because I don't have access. That is why you will notice two names. <br />
<br />
If you can make this change, go ahead and delete the page that says, "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada."<br />
<br />
Does this make some sense?<br />
<br />
Lavi123<br />
<br />
The page The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has now been deleted. --[[User:Kathleen.wright5|Kathleen.wright5]] 11:56, 18 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Kathleen:<br />
<br />
Thank you for deleting the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada page but the name The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is not the name of this denomination. The denomination is called the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada. I noticed that the web page ''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church'' has been changed only to fit this name; however, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church name is no longer used by this organization. The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is now their new name that is now in use. Is it possible to change this again to reflect the true name of this organization? See website http://www.cecconline.net to see the true name.<br />
<br />
Thank you<br />
<br />
Lavi123<br />
<br />
:I fixed the name. Lavi123, I also gave you the ability to move ("rename") pages now. God bless, -- [[User:P.B. Pilhet|P.B. Pilhet]] / [[User talk:P.B. Pilhet|Talk]] 16:12, 18 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
A big thank you...I am sure these people will be happy as well.<br />
<br />
Lavi123</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672783Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-18T16:53:54Z<p>Lavi123: /* Central Office */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''', also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various [[Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672782Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-18T16:53:16Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''', also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various [[Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672781Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-18T16:52:07Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church, also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various [[Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Talk:Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672775Talk:Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-18T06:04:46Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>I find this article confusing and difficult to follow. Would it be possible for someone with knowledge of this denomination to rewrite much of it so that someone with no knowledge of the church or of the restoration movement can make sense of it. For example, it would be great the opening sentence could describe the church briefly, for example "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is a relatively new Christian denomination in Canada with X number of churches and Y number of members. It is closely aligned with denomination Z and some of its distinctive and defining doctrines include ..." - I'm assuming that this church is considered a mainstream Christian denomination that recognizes other denominations rather than an exclusive sect that doesn't recognize other denominations - is this right? I also think some of the language needs to be made more neutral. --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 18:17, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Graham:<br />
<br />
I believe the reason why there is a certain amount of confusion with The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is because the '''The Evangelical Christain Church in Canada''' and '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church''' are one and the same organization. <br />
<br />
Let me explain - I wanted to request in the past that the name '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church's''' name has now changed to '''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada'''. That is why the two names are used on the The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church. I didn't know how to make this minor change in name because I don't have access. That is why you will notice two names. <br />
<br />
If you can make this change, go ahead and delete the page that says, "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada."<br />
<br />
Does this make some sense?<br />
<br />
Lavi123<br />
<br />
The page The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has now been deleted. --[[User:Kathleen.wright5|Kathleen.wright5]] 11:56, 18 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Kathleen:<br />
<br />
Thank you for deleting the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada page but the name The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is not the name of this denomination. The denomination is called the Evangelical Christian Church in Canada. I noticed that the web page ''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church'' has been changed only to fit this name; however, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church name is no longer used by this organization. The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is now their new name that is now in use. Is it possible to change this again to reflect the true name of this organization? See website http://www.cecconline.net to see the true name.<br />
<br />
Thank you<br />
<br />
Lavi123</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Talk:Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672770Talk:Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-17T03:13:18Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>I find this article confusing and difficult to follow. Would it be possible for someone with knowledge of this denomination to rewrite much of it so that someone with no knowledge of the church or of the restoration movement can make sense of it. For example, it would be great the opening sentence could describe the church briefly, for example "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is a relatively new Christian denomination in Canada with X number of churches and Y number of members. It is closely aligned with denomination Z and some of its distinctive and defining doctrines include ..." - I'm assuming that this church is considered a mainstream Christian denomination that recognizes other denominations rather than an exclusive sect that doesn't recognize other denominations - is this right? I also think some of the language needs to be made more neutral. --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 18:17, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Graham:<br />
<br />
I believe the reason why there is a certain amount of confusion with The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is because the '''The Evangelical Christain Church in Canada''' and '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church''' are one and the same organization. <br />
<br />
Let me explain - I wanted to request in the past that the name '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church's''' name has now changed to '''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada'''. That is why the two names are used on the The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church. I didn't know how to make this minor change in name because I don't have access. That is why you will notice two names. <br />
<br />
If you can make this change, go ahead and delete the page that says, "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada."<br />
<br />
Does this make some sense?<br />
<br />
Lavi123</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Talk:Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672769Talk:Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-17T03:12:52Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>I find this article confusing and difficult to follow. Would it be possible for someone with knowledge of this denomination to rewrite much of it so that someone with no knowledge of the church or of the restoration movement can make sense of it. For example, it would be great the opening sentence could describe the church briefly, for example "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is a relatively new Christian denomination in Canada with X number of churches and Y number of members. It is closely aligned with denomination Z and some of its distinctive and defining doctrines include ..." - I'm assuming that this church is considered a mainstream Christian denomination that recognizes other denominations rather than an exclusive sect that doesn't recognize other denominations - is this right? I also think some of the language needs to be made more neutral. --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 18:17, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Graham:<br />
<br />
I believe the reason why there is a certain amount of confusion with The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is because the '''The Evangelical Christain Church in Canada''' and '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church''' are one and the same organization. <br />
<br />
Let me explain - I wanted to request in the past that the name '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church's''' name has now changed to '''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada'''. That is why the two names are used on the The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church. I didn't know how to make this minor change in name because I don't have access. That is why you will notice two names. <br />
<br />
If you can make this chane, go ahead and delete the page that says, "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada."<br />
<br />
Does this make some sense?<br />
<br />
Lavi123</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Talk:Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672768Talk:Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-17T02:40:44Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>I find this article confusing and difficult to follow. Would it be possible for someone with knowledge of this denomination to rewrite much of it so that someone with no knowledge of the church or of the restoration movement can make sense of it. For example, it would be great the opening sentence could describe the church briefly, for example "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is a relatively new Christian denomination in Canada with X number of churches and Y number of members. It is closely aligned with denomination Z and some of its distinctive and defining doctrines include ..." - I'm assuming that this church is considered a mainstream Christian denomination that recognizes other denominations rather than an exclusive sect that doesn't recognize other denominations - is this right? I also think some of the language needs to be made more neutral. --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 18:17, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Graham:<br />
<br />
I believe the reason why there is a certain amount of confusion with The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is the '''The Evangelical Christain Church in Canada''' and '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church''' is one and the same organization. I am explaining two pages that are one.<br />
<br />
Let me explain - I wanted to request that the name The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church's name has now changed to The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada. I think that once you make this change in name, everything else will fall in line, and it will makes sense to delete the page The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada<br />
<br />
Does this make some sense?<br />
<br />
Lavi123</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Talk:Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=672767Talk:Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-05-17T01:52:55Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>I find this article confusing and difficult to follow. Would it be possible for someone with knowledge of this denomination to rewrite much of it so that someone with no knowledge of the church or of the restoration movement can make sense of it. For example, it would be great the opening sentence could describe the church briefly, for example "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is a relatively new Christian denomination in Canada with X number of churches and Y number of members. It is closely aligned with denomination Z and some of its distinctive and defining doctrines include ..." - I'm assuming that this church is considered a mainstream Christian denomination that recognizes other denominations rather than an exclusive sect that doesn't recognize other denominations - is this right? I also think some of the language needs to be made more neutral. --[[User:Graham grove|Graham]] 18:17, 13 May 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Hello Graham:<br />
<br />
I wanted to say this about The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada that it can be deleted if you can changed the name of '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church''' to '''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada'''. The name was changed a year ago and I did not know what to do but come up with a page that describes the name in full. <br />
<br />
Is it possible to this change of name and delete the page I just described?<br />
<br />
I am sorry to cause so much confusion over the name change.<br />
<br />
Lavi123</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671748Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-03-21T07:58:54Z<p>Lavi123: /* Doctrine */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various[[ Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples)does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[liberty]] to hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671747Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-03-21T07:57:42Z<p>Lavi123: /* Doctrine */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various[[ Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples)does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Savior<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and [[liberty]] hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671746Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-03-19T15:06:28Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various[[ Lutheran]] and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples)does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671745Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-03-19T10:23:52Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches, Evangelical Christian Churches, Christian Churches of North America, Christian Missionary Churches, Bible Evangelical Churches, Community Churches, Evangelical Congregational Churches,[[ Congregation Christian Churches]], and the Evangelical Protestant Churches which traces its historic roots to various Lutheran and Reformed churches from Germany in 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to the United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the Evangelical Christian Churches, Albany, Indiana. <br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples)does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671733Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-03-03T01:23:36Z<p>Lavi123: /* Doctrine */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples)does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671732Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-03-03T01:22:41Z<p>Lavi123: /* Organization and Structure */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions.<br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671731Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-03-03T01:21:35Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671531Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-01-10T09:45:26Z<p>Lavi123: /* Purpose */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671530Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-01-10T09:45:10Z<p>Lavi123: /* Purpose */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]]28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671529Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-01-10T09:44:50Z<p>Lavi123: /* Purpose */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]][[ 28:19]]:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671528Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-01-10T09:44:21Z<p>Lavi123: /* Purpose */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671527Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-01-10T09:43:58Z<p>Lavi123: /* Purpose */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
"Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671526Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-01-10T09:42:29Z<p>Lavi123: /* Purpose */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit":<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671525Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2010-01-10T09:41:41Z<p>Lavi123: /* Purpose */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:<br />
<br />
: Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671479Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2009-12-12T08:21:09Z<p>Lavi123: /* Doctrine */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in [[Ephesians 4]]:11-12:<br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|11|lang=WEB}} <br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|12|lang=WEB}}<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671435Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2009-12-06T12:42:09Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
The [[Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in [[Ephesians 4]]:11-12:<br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|11|lang=WEB}} <br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|12|lang=WEB}}<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671434Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2009-12-06T12:40:07Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''', also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in [[Ephesians 4]]:11-12:<br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|11|lang=WEB}} <br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|12|lang=WEB}}<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=Evangelical_Christian_Church_in_Canada&diff=671432Evangelical Christian Church in Canada2009-12-06T12:39:28Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Infobox_Contents |<br />
topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada <br />
[[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |<br />
subtopics = [[Evangelical Christian Church]] <br />
* [[Canada]] |<br />
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |<br />
}} <br />
<br />
[[The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada]], also known as Christian Disciples, is a mainstream fellowship of churches, ministries and clergy in Canada.<br />
<br />
===History===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[Christian Church]] in 1804, in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under the leadership of [[Barton Warren Stone]] (1772-1844). The Stone movement later merged with the efforts of [[Thomas Campbell]] (1763-1844), and his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[Churches of Christ]] (Non-Instrumental), the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[Christian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, as a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganizied in 2001.<br />
<br />
===Central Office===<br />
<br />
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.<br />
<br />
=== Leadership ===<br />
<br />
* Dr. David Lavigne<br />
<br />
* Rev. Douglas Anderson<br />
<br />
* Rev. Gord Horsley<br />
<br />
* Dr. Dave Hunter<br />
<br />
* Dr. Gary Barkman<br />
<br />
* Dr. Steve Smethers<br />
<br />
* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne<br />
<br />
===Purpose===<br />
<br />
The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in [[Ephesians 4]]:11-12:<br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|11|lang=WEB}} <br />
: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|12|lang=WEB}}<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.<br />
<br />
===Organization and Structure===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. <br />
<br />
=== Ministries ===<br />
<br />
The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) consisted of those who came away from a variety of [[fundamental]], evangelical denominations, not in an attempt to [[reform]] any particular [[denomination]], but rather in an effort to [["restore"]] the "original" church according to the [[New Testament]] pattern. They believed that [[history]] was moving toward a spiritual climax where God's power will be poured out on the church. [[Restorationist]] promoters understood that this supernatural move could be the Lord's final move where the church will be endued with power to Christianize the world before Jesus returns. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in [[Ephesians 4:11]] ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church and given to exercise their spiritual [[gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.<br />
<br />
=== Sacraments ===<br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:<br />
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion<br />
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. <br />
<br />
[[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.<br />
<br />
===Doctrine===<br />
<br />
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative. <br />
<br />
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:<br />
<br />
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God<br />
# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus<br />
# The [[Deity of Christ]]<br />
# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]<br />
# The [[Trinity]]<br />
# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]<br />
# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]<br />
# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ<br />
# The return of the Saviour<br />
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ<br />
<br />
The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." Ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length, observations of days, and informal or formal worship.<br />
<br />
===Training ===<br />
<br />
In 1997, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. The school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[Canada]].<br />
<br />
==Colleges & universities==<br />
<br />
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]<br />
<br />
* [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Waterloo Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]<br />
<br />
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Praise Bible College]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[Saint Jude's Seminary]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]<br />
<br />
* [[The Palm Tree Institute]]<br />
<br />
* [[Zoe Life Theological College]]<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]<br />
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Denominations]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=File:The_CECC_Globe_colour.GIF&diff=671405File:The CECC Globe colour.GIF2009-12-04T17:24:30Z<p>Lavi123: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Lavi123http://www.wikichristian.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=File:Logo_ECCC_web_2008.jpg&diff=671404File:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg2009-12-04T17:22:40Z<p>Lavi123: uploaded a new version of "Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg"</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Fairuse}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Media (files)]]<br />
[[Category:Canada]]</div>Lavi123