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=== '''HistoryThe 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 Canadian Evangelical Christian Church]] (Christian Disciples) is a Spirit-filled denomination of clergy and churches that is rooted in the name The Evangelical Christian Church that was founded in 1804. The founder of The Evangelical Christian Church in the United States and Canada is[[ Barton Stone]] who led the way of the [[Restoration Movement]] of the early 1800s.===History===
=== Central Office ===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.
DrThe Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. D#410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9. Lavigne
Rev. Douglas Anderson=== Leadership ===
Rev* Dr. Gord HorsleyDavid Lavigne
Dr* Rev. Dave HunterGord Horsley
Dr* Rev. Gary BarkmanLouisa Providence
=== '''Organization and Structure''' ===* Dr. Dave Hunter
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* Dr.Gary Barkman
=== '''Doctrine''' ===* Rev. Cythnia Lavigne
1. The [[Bible]] as Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to restore the written Word of Godchurch to the New Testament pattern.
2. The [[virgin]] birth of Jesus===Organization and Structure===
3The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). The [[Deity]] of Jesus Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the Christvarious activities that take place in their districts or regions.
4. The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]=== Ministries ===
5The 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. The 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 [[Trinitygifts]]and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.
6. Salvation through the [[Atonement]]=== Sacraments ===
7. The guidance 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 our life through prayerfaith, and is commonly administered by immersion* [[The Lord's Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ.
8. The death and [[resurrectionThe washing of feet]] of is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.
9. The return of the Saviour===Doctrine===
10. The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[millennialBible]] Reign of Christas authoritative.
They do not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of God's Word and does not engender fear or confusion." CECC ministers and clergy may hold other personal opinions or other Christian Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal beliefs, for example, pertaining to [[dress code]], hair length or observations of days, and informal or formal worship.statement:
CECC allows its clergy # The [[Bible]] as the liberty to preach without restraints written Word of God# The [[virgin birth]] ofJesus# The [[ ecclesiasticalDeity of Christ]] standards which hinder many other groups.# 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
=== The church does not advocate any other [[doctrine]] unless it "lines up and is consistent with the whole counsel of God'''Training''' ===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.
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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 Central Office Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in 1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Canadian 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 Church is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410Churches, WaterlooAlbany, Ontario N2J 2N9. The President is DrIndiana. David Lavigne
=== '''Leadership''' Central Office===
* Rev. Bruce LovelessDouglas Anderson
* Dr. Steve Smethers
===Purpose===
The CECCchurch is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's Ten Articles message in the gospel of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement[[Matthew]] 28:19:
: "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"
===Training === In 199971997, The Canadian 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]]. ==Colleges & universities== * [[Dayspring Christian University]] * [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]] * [[Waterloo Bible College]] * [[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]] * [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]] * [[Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial]] * [[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]]
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==Links==
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]
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