Celebrating Five Churches Across Canada
Over the years, we’ve been so thankful to be able to see many New Ventures become churches. We celebrate God’s faithfulness in how he is working! Recently, there have been five churches established across Canada, with almost one in each district. Each of these churches represents different language and ethnic groups, supporting and caring for these distinct people groups across the country. We’re so grateful to see how God’s been at work within His diverse church in Canada!
Join us in celebrating with, and praying for, these communities as they continue to discern what God has for them. Continue reading to hear more about what’s happening in these new churches.
1. Montreal Zion
Location: Montreal, QC (Saint Lawrence District)
Montreal Zion was born out of a desire to be a home where people can be transformed by the love of Christ and work together to spread His love and truth among the nations. As a church, Montreal Zion is a thriving community, worshiping God whole-heartedly, sharing their faith wherever they go, becoming more like Christ in apprenticeship to him and serving others. Learn more by visiting their website!
2. Newmarket Alliance Church en Español (NACE)
Location: Newmarket, ON (Eastern Canadian District)
Responding to the wave of Latin American immigration, Newmarket Alliance Church en Español began as a New Venture with the aim to bring the gospel to the hispanic community in Newmarket. As a New Venture, they celebrated 110 people at special events, 60 charter members and 7 baptisms. God has been at work within this community, and they were able to become a developing church in January 2023! Learn more about NACE by visiting their website.
3. Good Neighbour Chinese Alliance, formerly known as Brantford Chinese New Venture
Location: Brantford, ON (Central Canadian District)
Good Neighbour Chinese Alliance, formerly known as Brantford Chinese Alliance Church, began as a way to meet the growing Chinese population in Brantford. Leaders Ken and Rebecca Huang sensed a need to address the lack of a Chinese church in the area, desiring to help meet the spiritual needs of local Chinese residents and Chinese international students. From this emerging community, God has established a new church of The Alliance in Canada. They regularly hold Sunday worship services, family group meetings and student fellowship meetings. Learn more about Good Neighbour Chinese Alliance by visiting their website!
4. Inter-Cities New Life Alliance Fellowship
Location: Warman, SK (Canadian Midwest District)
As many cities in Saskatchewan experienced an influx of immigrant workers, mainly Filipinos, Inter-Cities New Life Alliance Fellowship began as a way to reach these new Canadians. As leaders discerned the next steps towards a church, Inter-Cities New Life Alliance Fellowship, in Warman was established in March 2023. Full of families, the congregation gathers weekly for worship and small groups. They have celebrated baptisms, run a children’s ministry and “next gen” ministry for youth, and do outreach in Warman through initiatives like singing in a long-term facilities. Learn more by reading our previous story about this church!
5. Edmonton Arabic Alliance Church
Location: Edmonton, AB (Western Canadian District)
Beginning in 2011, seven families envisioned an Arabic-speaking church in Edmonton where they could worship, disciple believers, and assist newcomers. Slowly but surely, this community grew and started incorporating weekly worship services, children and youth ministries, refugee support and prayer ministries. In May 2023, Edmonton Arabic Alliance Church became a developing church, maintaining their mission to be filled with God’s presence, transforming peoples’ lives. Learn more about Edmonton Arabic Alliance Church by visiting their website!
We’re so encouraged by what God is doing in his church in Canada, and anticipate his continual work in the future. Imagine if we saw 10 new churches this coming year?
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” - Hebrews 10:23-24 NLT
Will you join us in praying for these church communities as they continue to grow and trust God for whatever comes next?