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The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (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. In order for this dominion pursuit to be realized, the [[Five-fold ministry]] expounded in Eph. 4:11 ([[apostles,]] [[prophets]], [[evangelists]], [[pastors]] and [[teachers]]) needed to be [[commissioned]] by the Church at large and given to excercise their spiritual[[ gifts]] and authority in the church of Jesus Christ.=== Sacraments ===
== The Evangelical Christian Church 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 practised by all Christians in obedience to Christ 's commands found in the scriptures.
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topic_name = The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada
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'''The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada (Christian Disciples),''' as a religion in Canada, is a fellowship of churches, ministries and clergyin Canada.
===History===
The Evangelical Christian Church 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 in 2001.
===Central Office===
The Central Office of The Evangelical Christian Church in Canada is: 125 Lincoln Rd. #410, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2N9. === '''Leadership''' ===
* Dr. David Lavigne
* Rev. Douglas Anderson,
* Rev. Gord Horsley,
* Dr. Dave Hunter,
* Dr. Gary Barkman,
* Dr. Steve Smethers
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.
== '''= Ministries=== The early participants in the Evangelical Christian Church (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. 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.
===Doctrine===
# The [[Bible]] as the written Word of God
# The [[virginbirth]] birth of Jesus# The [[Deity of ChirstChrist]]
# 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
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 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.
===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]].
== '''Colleges & universities''' ==
* [[Dayspring Christian University]]
