Our Core Beliefs

What We Believe

Evangel is affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), and subscribes to the PAOC Statement of Essential Truths. Together with the majority of  Christian denominations around the world, we also affirm the Nicene Creed.

Both can be viewed below.

view paoc beliefs
the nicene creed

Informal Statement of Beliefs

In addition to the more formal statements of
belief and faith above, here is what we believe as
a local expression of Christ's Church. 

The Trinity
We believe that there is one eternal God, in three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
God's Love for the World
We believe that God loves all people.   
Salvation Through Christ
We believe that humanity is desperately messed up (sinful) and that we can only find healing, renewal and salvation through a relationship with Jesus Christ, who was born, crucified and then rose from the dead a couple of millennia ago.
The Presence of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit draws us into that relationship with Jesus, helps us to understand truth, and empowers us to share it with others.
The Church
We believe that the Church was God's idea (despite our imperfections), and that followers of Jesus grow in their faith by gathering with other Christians to worship God and to engage with Scripture together. We participate in the practices of the Lord's Supper and water baptism for all followers of Jesus.
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is God's Word, authoritative, credible, and trustworthy.
New Creation
We believe that while looking forward to Jesus' return, we are responsible now to act justly, to love mercy and to bring good to our world, while inviting others into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.