The Canadian Evangelical Christian Churches` Ministerial Position Statement is based on biblical standards for which we hold and stand on.

We Believe that:

Marriage

Marriage is a lifelong covenant relationship between one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. It is a lifetime relationship before God. We believe in the covenant faithfulness of each man and women in marriage before Christ.

Common-law living

Living together as a couple unmarried is a lie against God, and brings no satisfaction in sexual intimacy.The church must bring helpful counsel for those who have lost their way in the modern sexual maze of relationships.

Divorce & Remarriage

Divorce and remarriage should not be an option to people unless adultery is involved because we believe that God can heal relationships. However, we also believe that divorce is not the unforgivable sin of God. We believe that divorce Christians can be restored through repentance, and seeking God`s forgiveness.

Family

The family is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care for its members as it enables them to serve God, other persons and creation. Family is the foundation to Canadian society.

Homosexuality

Homosexuality is a sinful and unacceptable lifestyle before God and the church of Jesus Christ. God will never bless such an union. We welcome them to come to our assemblies to hear the truth of the gospel. Our purpose is to love all gays into the kingdom of God.

Abortion

Abortion is the murder of innocent children and it is not a form of birth control.

Disaster Relief

CECC believes that there will be sudden misfortunes around the world and we are responsible to provide emergency relief where necessary

Poverty & Homelessness

Poverty & homelessness are complex issues that defy a single, simple solution. Homelessness and poverty include family breakdown and violence, unemployment, recent immigration or release from prison, substance abuse and addiction, mental and physical illness and shortage of afforable housing.

Smoking and Drinking

We recognize that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and should be treated with great respect. Smoking or drinking is not a sin unless it is done in an abusive manner, e.g drinking should be in moderation and not in an excessive manner, and smoking is hazardous to your health. While we feel that this is a personal matter between the minister and God, we will not encourage it. We believe that Christians can find deliverance in these areas.

Euthanasia

We do not support and believe that mercy killing should end life because of a painful and incurable disease.

War

We do not support war, but we strive in every means to find peace among all nations. We do not accept military involvement in a country unless it is for peacekeeping assignments, and a country is threaten by a common enemy.

Women in Ministry

Women in ministry is a call of God and they can be found in all areas of ministry and all giftings of the Holy Spirit. We support men and women in all areas and positions in ministry. CECC dosn`t believe in equal rights for women, but elevated rights as women. Women should be treated like queens and respected as mothers.

Creation

The three creative acts of God are recorded in Genesis: 1. the heavens and the earth; 2. animal life; 3. human life. The 6 day creative act refers to the dateless past, and gives scope for all the geologic ages.and we believe in the fall of man in sin as opposed to evolution.

Godhead (Trinity)

We believe that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as God. We also believe that salvation is only through Jesus Christ who is the Way the Truth and the Life.

Israel

We support and stand with Israel because the Restoration of Israel is God`s time table for end-time prophecy. We believe that untold blessings and rewards are given to those who support and stand with Israel by praying for them. CECC stands by and believes that the holocaust happened to the Jewish people.

Bible

We believe in the infallibility and inerrancy of all the scriptures as originally given by (verbal) inspiration of God, and it is the sole and final authority on all matters of faith, life and every area it touches.

Heaven and Hell

We believe in a literal eternal Heaven and Hell. Heaven is for the blood cleansed, born again saints of God, and Hell is for those who are unsaved and reject Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour.

Body of Christ

We believe that every believer today is the true Church of Christ`s body and bride, and we also believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in Christ.

Ethnic Backgrounds

We accept all forms of diversity, aboriginal, groups of people and their characteristics, customs, race, and languages from every nation that make up the body of Christ.

Gifts of The Holy Spirit
We believe that each believer is given a spiritual enablement by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and a capacity for specific service. No believer is destitute of such gifts.

Creeds
Our only creed is the Bible and Christ. However, we believe in a reform position within the Restoration Movement.

Enviroment
CECC believes that the earth is the Lord's and it is the responsibility and the purpose of every Christian to clean up the enviroment in our communities and country. However, we do not believe that the present radical green movement is interested in God`s creation according to the Holy Scriptures. We also do not believe that global warming is human induced but what is happening is natural since the flood.

Uniformity
CECC does not expect their ministers to follow a certain dress code or a certain way of worshipping. We do not have a certain mode of preaching or practice in keeping certain feast days. We do not indicate what translation our ministers must read and preach from. Diversity of ministry is accepted. Our focus is only on the Bible.

Denominationalism
CECC does not believe in denominational walls that separate believers in the Spirit of Christian unity. We believe that all Christians are one in the body of Christ, and enjoy fellowship together within all denominations.