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'{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name =The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada [[Image:Logo ECCC web 2008.jpg|thumb|200px|center]] |subtopics = ''History''' =* [[Canada]] |opinion_pieces ={{short_opinions}} |}}
'''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.===History===
== Central Office ==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.
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. David Lavigne
Dr* Rev. D. LavigneGord Horsley
Rev* Dr. Gord HorsleyDave Hunter
Rev* Dr. Bruce LovelessGary Barkman
Dr* Rev. Gary BarkmanCythnia Lavigne
== '''Organization : "Go ye therefore, and Structure''' ==make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is headed by the General Superintendent who has heneral ===Organization 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.Structure===
The CECC's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:=== Sacraments ===
1. The [[BibleThe washing of feet]] as is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the written Word of Godscriptures.
2. The [[virgin]] birth of Jesus===Doctrine===
3. TheEvangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[ Deityextremism]] of Jesus or fanaticism but does consider the Christ[[Bible]] as authoritative.
4. The Person and work Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of the [[Holy Spirit]]Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:
5. # The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God# The [[virgin birth]] of Jesus# The [[Deity of Christ]]# The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]# The [[Trinity]]# Salvation through the [[Atonement]]# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]# The death and [[resurrection]] of Christ# The return of the Savior# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ
6The 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. Salvation through " Ministers and clergy have freedom of conscience and the [[Atonementliberty]]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.
7. The guidance of our life through prayer===Training ===
8In 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 death school operates in areas of Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of [[resurrectionCanada]] of Christ.
9. The return of the Saviour==Colleges & universities==
10. The * [[millennialDayspring Christian University]] Reign of Christ
They do not advocate any other * [[doctrineCanada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]] 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 of* [[ ecclesiasticalWaterloo Bible College]] standards which hinder many other groups.
== '''Training''' ==* [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]
In 19997, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church started their * [[ministerialCollegio de Formacian Theologica 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]].
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'''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]].
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.
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.
=== Leadership ===
* Rev. Douglas Anderson
* Rev. Douglas AndersonLouisa Providence
* Dr. Dave HunterSteve Smethers
===Purpose===
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:
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.
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.
== '''Doctrine''' = Ministries ===
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.
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:
* [[Baptism]] is limited to those old enough to make a profession of faith, and is commonly administered by immersion
* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ.
* [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]
* [[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]
* [[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]
* [[Forerunners Theological Institute]]
* [[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]] * [[Praise Bible College]] * [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]] * [[Saint Jude's Seminary]] * [[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]] * [[The Palm Tree Institute]] * [[Zoe Life Theological College]] ==Quotes== ==Links==* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Denominations]] -> [[Protestantism]] [[Category:Denominations]][[Category:Canada]]
