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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 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 ===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 Church is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9. The President is Dr. David Lavigne===
=== '''Leadership''' ===The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.
Dr. D. Lavigne=== Leadership ===
Rev* Dr. Douglas AndersonDavid Lavigne
Dr* Rev. Dave HunterLouisa Providence
=== '''Organization and Structure''' ===* Dr. Gary Barkman
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.Steve Smethers
The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church is not committed to [[ecclesiastical]] standards or man-made doctrines* Rev. 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 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 BibleCythnia Lavigne
=== The church is named "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul'''Doctrine''' ===s message in the gospel of [[Matthew]] 28:19:
1The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is headed by the Bishop (General Superintendent). The [[Bible]] as Provincial District Superintendents report to the General Superintendent and oversee the written Word of Godvarious activities that take place in their districts or regions.
2. The [[virgin]] birth of Jesus=== Ministries ===
3The 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. The [[DeityRestorationist]] 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 the Christ.
4. The Person and work of the [[Holy Spirit]]=== Sacraments ===
5. The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace:* [[TrinityBaptism]]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.
6. Salvation through the [[AtonementThe washing of feet]]is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ's commands found in the scriptures.
7. The guidance of our life through prayer===Doctrine===
8. The death and Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[resurrectionBible]] of Christas authoritative.
9. The return Evangelical Christian Church in Canada eleven Articles of the SaviourFaith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:
10. # 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
They do 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." CECC ministers Ministers and clergy may 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 or , observations of days, and informal or formal worship.
The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church allows its clergy the liberty to preach without restraints of[[ ecclesiastical]] standards which hinder many other groups.===Training ===
In 19997, The Canadian * [[Dayspring Christian University]] * [[Canada Chinese Evangelical Christian Church started their ministerial training centre which was named Seminary]] * [[Waterloo Bible College]] * [[Beyond the School of Christian MinistryWalls 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. In 2007, the school was renamed to '''Waterloo Bible Institute]] * [[Praise Bible College]] * [[Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary]] * [[Saint Jude'''. s Seminary]] * [[The school operates in areas Institute of Theology & Christian counselling, house churches, and church planting. Therapy]] * [[The campus is in Waterloo, Ontario, the technology capital of Palm Tree Institute]] * [[CanadaZoe Life Theological College]].
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The Evangelical Christian Church can be found globally in Canada (Christian Disciples) traces its beginnings to the formal organization of the [[United StatesChristian 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 [[ CanadaThomas Campbell]](1763-1844), United Kingdomand his son [[Alexander Campbell]] (1788-1866), to become the Restoration Movement that gave birth to the [[IsraelChurches of Christ]](Non-Instrumental), Ivory Coast, India, Hong Kong, Colombia, Ghanathe Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and the [[ChinaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ]]). The Evangelical Christian Church, 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 Myanmaras a new group within the Restoration tradition was reorganisied in 2001.
* Rev. Gord HorsleyDouglas Anderson
* Rev. Bruce LovelessGord Horsley
* Dr. Gary BarkmanDave Hunter
===Purpose===
: "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"
The CECC's Ten Articles of Faith are considered Evangelical Christian Church in Canada has a commitment to be their definitive doctrinal statement:restore the church to the New Testament pattern.
===Organization and Structure===
In 1997, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church allows its churches in Canada started their ministerial training centre which was named the "School of Christian Ministry". In 2007, the freedom school was renamed to become [[independent]] '''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 [[autonomousCanada]] while accountable to The Canadian ECC.
=== '''Training''' =Colleges & universities==
==Quotes==
==Links==
* [http://www.cecconline.net Official Website]
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