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=== '''History''' ===The Evangelical Church of Canada is a Christian denomination in Canada.
'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada''' (Christian Disciples) is a Spirit-filled, Bible-believing 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===
The church is rooted in The Evangelical Christian Church can be found globally that was founded in the [[United States,]]1804 by [[ CanadaBarton Stone]], United Kingdom, an early leader of the so-called [[IsraelRestoration Movement]], Ivory Coast, India, Hong Kong, Colombia, Ghana, [[China]], Cameroon, Benin, Uganda, Ukraine, Togo, Sweden, Tanzania, Pakistan, Zambia, Kenya, Puerto Rico, Norway, Haiti, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, Ethiopia, South Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, Jamaica, and Myanmarof the early 1800s. The Evangelical Christian Church now exists globally.
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada obtains a[[ Letters Patent]] and corporate licenses in almost every province in Canada. The Canadian ECC has denominational status to perform all the [[ordinances]] of the church, including [[marriage.]] === Central Office === The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9. The President is Dr. David Lavigne
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.
=== '''Leadership''' ===
The President is Dr. D. David Lavigne Rev. Douglas Anderson Rev. Gord Horsley Rev. Ralph Hodgson Dr. Dave Hunter Dr. Gary Barkman Dr. Steve Smethers 
== Who We Are ==Other leaders include Rev. Douglas Anderson, Rev. Gord Horsley, Rev. Ralph Hodgson, Dr. Dave Hunter, Dr. Gary Barkman, Dr. Steve Smethers
The name, The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples is found in the light of Paul's message in Ephesians 4:11,12: "And he gave some, [[apostles]]; and some, [[prophets]]; ans some, [[evangelists]]; and some [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]; for the perfecting of the[[ saints]], for the work of the[[ ministry]], for the edifying of the body of Christ." The Canadian ECC has a strong commitment to enable Christians from varied backgrounds who are called of God to active ministry and service to the body of Christ. It started with believers being called different names from the very first "[[disciples]]" in [[Jerusalem]], and "Christians" at [[Antioch]] which birthed the vision of The Canadian ECC to restore the church to the New Testament pattern.===Purpose===
=== The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul'''Organization and Structure''' ===s message in [[Ephesians 4]]:11-12:: {{web_verse|ephesians|4|11}} : {{web_verse|ephesians|4|12}}
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the General Superintendent who Canadian ECC has general and active management of the affairs of a commitment to restore the Church. Provincial District Superintendents report church 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 CECCNew Testament pattern.
The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is not committed to [[ecclesiastical]] standards or man-made doctrines. The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism of any kind. On the other hand, if judged by the [[Word of God]] as authoritative, the doctrinal position of The Canadian ECC is [[fundamentally]] sound ===Organization and many are attracted to it by its evangelical and orthodox character. The Canadian ECC belives these to be the first and foremost doctrines of the BibleStructure===
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.
=== '''Doctrine''' ===
The Canadian ECC does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative.
The CECC's Ten Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God
# The [[virgin]] birth of Jesus
# The [[Deity of Chirst]]
# 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 Saviour
# The [[millennial]] Reign of Christ
1. The church do not advocate any other [[Bibledoctrine]] as unless it "lines up and is consistent with the written 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 Goddays, and informal or formal worship.
2. The [[virgin]] birth of Jesus===Training ===
3In 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 [[DeityCanada]] 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. The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada allows its clergy the liberty to preach without restraints of[[ ecclesiastical]] standards which hinder many other groups. The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada allows its churches the freedom to become [[independent]] and [[autonomous]] while accountable to The Canadian ECC === '''Training''' === 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]].{{stub}}
==Quotes==
* [http://www.cecconline.com CECC Online]
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