Atlantic Canada

Board of Evangelism work in this region is based on a vision for 8-10 churches in Atlantic Canada by the end of the Year 2000.

HALIFAX, N.S.

  • area population 150,000
  • capital of Nova Scotia
  • port city
  • centre of education, politics, health care, military, business

      The Agora

    • our newest emerging church
    • a core group of about 30
    • reaching unchurched people
    • reaching out with Bible studies and services designed for nonbelievers

      JB and Lorie Robertson

    • began this ministry in 1997
    • formerly with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

    DARTMOUTH, N.S.

  • area population 120,000
  • across the harbour from Halifax
  • a city of lakes

      Cornerstone Community Church

    • a cell-based church
    • meeting in a community centre
    • a vision for vibrant outreach

      Bob and Debi Cowan

    • began this ministry 2 years ago

      Dwight AND Kristen Habermehl

    • began this joint ministry 2 years ago

    LOWER SACKVILLE, N.S.

  • a sprawling community of about 40,000
  • has had rapid growth
  • about 20 minutes from Halifax

      Gateway Community Church

    • a vibrant congregation of about 150
    • hosting a weekly youth drop-in centre
    • kid's outreach in local schools

      Paul amd Kathy Francis

    • ministered here for the last 7 years.
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    RIVERVIEW/MONCTON, N.B.

  • area population 110,000
  • hub of transportation and telecommunications technology

      River of Life MB Church

    • congregation of about 90
    • uniting churches in Moncton through prayer
    • a ministry of reaching the broken-hearted

      Walter and Karen Justice

    • ministered here for 3 years

      Scott and Deborah Mealey

    • serving as church planting apprentice

    CAMPBELLTON, N.B.

  • a northern New Brunswick city of 10,000
  • less than 5% attend an evangelical church
  • high unemployment rate
  • 60% French, 40% English

      Restigouche Valley Church

    • a small church with a strong impact
    • hosting an ALPHA Bible study with 10 non-Christians.

      Bill and Judy Jewett

    • just began as pastoral couple in September, 1997
    • Bill is a Campbelltonian

    Recommendation 4. That up to 2 new churches be planted in Atlantic Canada/Quebec in the next biennium.

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