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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 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.

The During the early twentieth century, many Restorationist churches not affiliated with the three larger Restoration bodies existed under such names as Canadian Evangelical Christian Church obtains aChurches, 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 [[ Letters PatentLutheran]] and corporate licenses Reformed churches from Germany in almost every province 1720. The Congregational Christian Church itself was a product of a merger in Canada1931, between the Congregational Church and a number of Christian Churches. The Canadian ECC has denominational status Congregational Church was formed in Germany before migrating to perform all the [[ordinances]] United States and Canada. Some of these congregations that have not been otherwise absorbed, continue as the churchEvangelical Christian Churches, Albany, including [[marriageIndiana.]]

=== Central Office ===

The Central Office of The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9. The President is Dr. David Lavigne

=== '''Leadership''' ===

* Dr. D. David Lavigne

* Rev. Douglas Anderson

* Rev. Gord Horsley

* Rev. Ralph HodgsonLouisa Providence

* Dr. Dave Hunter

* Dr. Gary Barkman

* Dr. Steve Smethers

== Who We Are =Purpose===

The name, church is named "The Canadian 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 gospel of the[[ saintsMatthew]], 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.28:19:

=== '''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 in Canada has general and active management of a commitment to restore the affairs of 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 Canadian Evangelical Christian Church 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===

=== '''Doctrine''' Ministries ===

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.

3. The Evangelical 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.

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.

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.

The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church allows its clergy the liberty to preach without restraints of* [[ ecclesiasticalWaterloo Bible College]] standards which hinder many other groups.

The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church allows its churches the freedom to become * [[independent]] and [[autonomousBeyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]] while accountable to The Canadian ECC

In 1997, The Canadian Evangelical Christian Church started their ministerial training centre which was named the School of Christian Ministry* [[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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