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'''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches''' (CECC) was founded in 1804 under th ename The Evangelical Christian Church. The founder of CECC was[[ Barton Stone]] who led the way of the [[Restoration Movement]] of the early 1800s. | '''The Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches''' (CECC) was founded in 1804 under th ename The Evangelical Christian Church. The founder of CECC was[[ Barton Stone]] who led the way of the [[Restoration Movement]] of the early 1800s. | ||
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| + | The Central Office of the Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9. The President is Dr. David Lavigne | ||
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Dr. D. Lavigne | Dr. D. Lavigne | ||
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Rev. Douglas Anderson | Rev. Douglas Anderson | ||
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Rev. Gord Horsley | Rev. Gord Horsley | ||
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Rev. Bruce Loveless | Rev. Bruce Loveless | ||
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Dr. Dave Hunter | Dr. Dave Hunter | ||
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Dr. Gary Barkman | Dr. Gary Barkman | ||
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The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is headed by the General Superintendent who has heneral and active management of the affairs of the Church. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. The board of directors administers the affairs of all clergy and churches of the CECC. | The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is headed by the General Superintendent who has heneral and active management of the affairs of the Church. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. The board of directors administers the affairs of all clergy and churches of the CECC. | ||
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The CECC's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement: | The CECC's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement: | ||
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1. The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God | 1. The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God | ||
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2. The [[virgin]] birth of Jesus | 2. The [[virgin]] birth of Jesus | ||
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3. The[[ Deity]] of Jesus the Christ | 3. The[[ Deity]] of Jesus the Christ | ||
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4. The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]] | 4. The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]] | ||
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5. The [[Trinity]] | 5. The [[Trinity]] | ||
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6. Salvation through the [[Atonement]] | 6. Salvation through the [[Atonement]] | ||
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7. The guidance of our life through prayer | 7. The guidance of our life through prayer | ||
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8. The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ | 8. The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ | ||
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9. The return of the Saviour | 9. The return of the Saviour | ||
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10. The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ | 10. The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ | ||
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CECC allows its clergy the liberty to preach without restraints of[[ ecclesiastical]] standards which hinder many other groups. | CECC allows its clergy the liberty to preach without restraints of[[ ecclesiastical]] standards which hinder many other groups. | ||
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In 19997, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church started their [[ministerial]] training centre which was named the School of Christian Ministry. In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible College'''. | In 19997, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church 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]]. | The school operates in areas of Christian[[ counselling,]] house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of[[ Canada]]. | ||
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{{returnto}} [[Canada]] | {{returnto}} [[Canada]] | ||
Revision as of 00:11, 22 December 2007
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Contents
History'
The Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches (CECC) was founded in 1804 under th ename The Evangelical Christian Church. The founder of CECC wasBarton Stone who led the way of the Restoration Movement of the early 1800s.
Central Office
The Central Office of the Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9. The President is Dr. David Lavigne
Leadership
Dr. D. Lavigne
Rev. Douglas Anderson
Rev. Gord Horsley
Rev. Bruce Loveless
Dr. Dave Hunter
Dr. Gary Barkman
Organization and Structure
The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is headed by the General Superintendent who has heneral and active management of the affairs of the Church. Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the various activities that take place in their districts or regions. The board of directors administers the affairs of all clergy and churches of the CECC.
Doctrine
The CECC's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:
1. The Bible as the written Word of God
2. The virgin birth of Jesus
3. TheDeity of Jesus the Christ
4. The Person and work of the Holy Spirit
5. The Trinity
6. Salvation through the Atonement
7. The guidance of our life through prayer
8. The death and resurrection of Christ
9. The return of the Saviour
10. The millennial Reign of Christ
They do 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." CECC ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to dress code, hair length or observations of days, and informal or formal worship.
CECC allows its clergy the liberty to preach without restraints ofecclesiastical standards which hinder many other groups.
Training
In 19997, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church 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 Christiancounselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital ofCanada.
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