All Seasons Church of Canada
All Seasons Church is part of the emerging church movement. Our emphasis is on worship, fellowship, pastoral care, justice and outreach ministry.
All Seasons Church became incorporated by Letter Patent May 27, 1997 pursuant to the Canada Corporations Act. All Seasons Church was recognized as a registered charity May 27, 1998, Registration number #887274678RRR0001 .
Beginning with one minister in 1994 the Church now has nearly 300 ordained and Appointed ministers. Each of these ministers lead in worship or serve their people in a variety of ways. They may serve a pastoral charge (congregation), or in less traditional communal ways such as in an an outreach ministry or a mission of the Church etc. Others are serving in a variety of situations as chaplains or counselors. All serve a gathered community of Christians attempting to minister and share a common faith in Jesus Christ. See our FAITH. See a selection of just some of the annual accountability reports from some of our pastors and their Congregations, Missions, and Outreach Ministries.
In addition, All Seasons Church of Canada is now recognized by the Governments of Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta to solemnize marriage.
All Seasons Church has, as part of its mandate, the power to Ordain or Appoint. Thus we have two categories of clergy associates that we credential. Depending on ones educational qualifications and ministry experience, one can be Ordained or Appointed to the order of ministry.
Normally to be Ordained one requires a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Theology or Religious Studies and must meet with the approval of a ordination committee.
We share our portion of the "truth" through pastoral ministries, teaching, counselling, chaplaincies (paid and volunteer), house churches, and social justice projects etc.
Our Mission
Part of the Mission of All Seasons Church is our ability to recognize the Ordination of pastors from other denominations, and welcome those seeking admission to the order of ministry of All Seasons Church. In many cases we are also able to restore credentials to pastors who have had their credentials lifted unjustly, thus restoring them to ministry.
If you think your world view is the only way then you would not be happy with us.
Our History
All Seasons Church of Canada was formed in 1997 by people helping with the Clergy Support Network. The Clergy Support Network is an outreach of ministers to ministers who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
In the early '70's Casey McKibbon began a study of the Church that was called "Clergy Abuse". It was before all the current talk of priests abusing boys etc. It was about the Church hurting its clergy.
A network of concerned people evolved out of this to become advocates for clergy in trouble and that group of caring people was called "Clergy Abuse". Then later, to avoid confusion with the abuse in the Catholic Church, the network changed its name to The Clergy Support Network.Later it became part of All Seasons Church.
Advocacy is a big part of the All Seasons Ministery. Over the years The Clergy Support Network has helped well over 2000 ministers who claim they are being mistreated by their denomination.
We share our portion of the "truth" through independent pastoral ministries, teaching, counselling, wedding ministries, chaplaincies (paid and volunteer), house churches, and social justice projects etc.
Please feel free to contact our chief Governing Official if you have questions or need clarification on any matter raised.
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