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topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada

subtopics = [[Evangelical Chrisitan Church]]

'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada ''', also known as the Christian Church (Christian Disciples), as a religion in Canada, is a fellowship an evangelical Protestant [[denomination]] of churches, ministries and clergyin 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 reorganizied reorganisied in 2001. 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 Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9.=== '''Leadership''' ===

* Rev. Douglas Anderson,Gord Horsley

* Rev. Gord Horsley,Louisa Providence

* Dr. Dave Hunter,

* Dr. Gary Barkman,

The church is named the "The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada - Christian Disciples" in the light of Paul's message in the gospel of [[Ephesians 4Matthew]]28:11-12:: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|11|lang=WEB}} 19: {{Bible verse|Ephesians|4|12|lang=WEB}}

: "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 Canadian ECC 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.  === 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''Ministries''' ==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'''Sacraments''' ==s Supper]] is a weekly ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ.

The Evangelical Christian Church believes that Jesus Christ instituted two sacraments as instruments of His grace, and they are found in [[baptism]], which 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 performed ordinance which is given to all believers in Christ. [[The washing of feet]] is also an ordinance that is practiced by all Christians in obedience to Christ 's commands found in the scriptures.

The Canadian ECC Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples) does not advocate [[extremism]] or fanaticism but does consider the [[Bible]] as authoritative.

The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada's Ten eleven Articles of Faith are considered to be their definitive doctrinal statement:

# The [[virginbirth]] birth of Jesus# The [[Deity of ChirstChrist]]

# The guidance of our life through [[prayer]]

# The return of the SaviourSavior# The resurrection of the [[redeemed]] and the[[ lost]]

The church do 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.

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]].  == '''Colleges & universities''' == * Dayspring Christian University

* Waterloo Bible College[[Dayspring Christian University]]

* Beyond the Walls Life Coach Insitute[[Canada Chinese Evangelical Seminary]]

* Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary[[Waterloo Bible College]]

* Collegio de Formacian Theologica Ministerial[[Beyond the Walls Life Coach Institute]]

* Crossroads Bible College [[Caribbean Divinity University & Seminary]]

* Escuela Apostolica [[Collegio de Desarrolla Formacian Theologica Ministerial]]

* Forerunners Theological Institute[[Crossroads Bible College & Seminary]]

* H.O.P.E. Bible Institute[[Escuela Apostolica de Desarrolla Ministerial]]

* Praise Bible College[[Forerunners Theological Institute]]

* Saint James The Elder Theological Seminary[[H.O.P.E. Bible Institute]]

* Saint Jude's Seminary[[Praise Bible College]]

* [[Saint James The Institute of Theology & Christian TherapyElder Theological Seminary]]

* The Palm Tree Institute[[Saint Jude's Seminary]]

* Zoe Life Theological College[[The Institute of Theology & Christian Therapy]]

* [[http://www.cecconline.net CECC Online]Official Website]