OUR HISTORY
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A Brief History of the AGC
The AGC traces its beginnings to the early 1890s when a group of independent evangelical churches became known as the Christian Workers' Church of Canada, under a charter granted to Dr. P .W . Philpott, pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle in Hamilton, ON. These churches were concerned about the growth of theological liberalism and in 1922 felt the need to unite with others who practised a simple biblical faith. In 1925, because other groups with contrasting doctrine and practice were using similar names, a new charter under the name of Associated Gospel Churches was secured from the Canadian government. |
The need for a strong evangelical church association was evident from the number of independent churches and missions which joined the AGC in the years that followed. Although some early AGC churches sent out workers to begin new Sunday Schools, a more aggressive church extension program did not come about until later. In 1940, a group of western churches sought affiliation with the AGC and became the basis of what is now known as the Canada West Region. The Quebec charter was registered by our English ministry in 1944. With the new openness of the French population in Quebec, the AGC and UFM International mission (now CrossWorld) joined hands to begin a French work in Quebec in 1972.
A major restructuring of the AGC took place in 1989, to meet the needs of a widespread and diverse nation, of a changing society and of a growing group of churches, while still being true to our commitment to our historic distinctives. The changes grew out of an explicit Statement of Purpose and Objectives contained in this Constitution. In 2002 a further redefinition of our Purpose, Vision and Values was undertaken. There was also a re-alignment of regions requiring a restructuring.
A Brief History of the Carnduff AGC
The church building was built in 1907, and was formerly operated as the Carnduff Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Rev. Milton Ewert, in 1964, the congregation of the Glen Ewen Gospel Tabernacle relocated to Carnduff and began worshiping in the previously Baptist Church.
It was from 1970 to 1975 that the Carnduff AGC underwent some major changes, including a new nursery, entrance and much interior updating was done. All renovations were dedicated to the Lord in a service held on June 30, 1974. It was during these years that the parsonage at 206 1st St E was purchased. In recent years this parsonage has been sold.
The Carnduff AGC has had many dedicated reverends and pastors over the years, which served their community and church well. Under Pastor Douglas Boyd, in 1978, the church started anew under the Lord's direction, the church's Divinely appointed mandate. That is to tell the world about Jesus Christ, God's own son, and the salvation that He brings, to proclaim the Bible as the infallible Word of God, and to use the local church for worship and the maturing of Christians who attend. To this day, this mandate is alive and well within the church, and remains a focal mission of its people.
A major restructuring of the AGC took place in 1989, to meet the needs of a widespread and diverse nation, of a changing society and of a growing group of churches, while still being true to our commitment to our historic distinctives. The changes grew out of an explicit Statement of Purpose and Objectives contained in this Constitution. In 2002 a further redefinition of our Purpose, Vision and Values was undertaken. There was also a re-alignment of regions requiring a restructuring.
A Brief History of the Carnduff AGC
The church building was built in 1907, and was formerly operated as the Carnduff Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Rev. Milton Ewert, in 1964, the congregation of the Glen Ewen Gospel Tabernacle relocated to Carnduff and began worshiping in the previously Baptist Church.
It was from 1970 to 1975 that the Carnduff AGC underwent some major changes, including a new nursery, entrance and much interior updating was done. All renovations were dedicated to the Lord in a service held on June 30, 1974. It was during these years that the parsonage at 206 1st St E was purchased. In recent years this parsonage has been sold.
The Carnduff AGC has had many dedicated reverends and pastors over the years, which served their community and church well. Under Pastor Douglas Boyd, in 1978, the church started anew under the Lord's direction, the church's Divinely appointed mandate. That is to tell the world about Jesus Christ, God's own son, and the salvation that He brings, to proclaim the Bible as the infallible Word of God, and to use the local church for worship and the maturing of Christians who attend. To this day, this mandate is alive and well within the church, and remains a focal mission of its people.