The Church of God of Prophecy Canada East

The Church of God of Prophecy Canada East

5145 Tomken Rd
Mississauga ON L4W 1P1
Canada

Attesting Officer
Bishop Levi Clarke
National Overseer & Administrator


43.6292985, -79.6351313


The Church of God of Prophecy is one of the churches that grew out of the work of A. J. Tomlinson in the first half of the twentieth century. Historically it shares a common heritage with the Church of God (Cleveland Tennessee) and is in the mainstream of the classical Pentecostal-holiness tradition.

At the death of A.J. Tomlinson in 1943, M.A. Tomlinson was named General Overseer and served until his retirement in 1990. He emphasized unity and fellowship unlimited by racial, social, or political differences. The next General Overseer, Billy D. Murray, Sr., who served from 1990 until his retirement in 2000, emphasized a commitment to the promotion of Christian unity and world evangelization. In July 2000, Fred S. Fisher, Sr. Was duly selected to serve as the fourth General Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy.

From its beginnings, the Church has based its beliefs on “the whole Bible, rightly divided,” and has accepted the Bible as God’s Holy Word, inspired, inerrant and infallible. The church is firm in its commitment to orthodox Christian belief. The Church affirms that there is one God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It believes in the deity of Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, the physical miracles He performed, His atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father and his Second coming. The church professes that salvation results from grace alone through faith in Christ, that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for the salvation of sinful men, and that sanctification by the blood of Christ makes possible personal holiness. It affirms the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwelling believers are able to live godly lives and have power for service. The church believes in, and promotes, the ultimate unity of believers as prayed for by Christ in John 17. The church stresses the sanctity of human life and is committed to the sanctity of the marriage bond and the importance of strong, loving Christian families. Other official teachings include Holy Spirit baptism with tongues as initial evidence; manifestation of the spiritual gifts; divine healing; premillenial second-coming of Christ; total abstinence from the use of tobacco, alcohol and narcotics; water baptism by immersion; the Lord’s supper and washing of the saints’ feet; and a concern for moderation and holiness in all dimensions of lifestyle.

The Church is racially integrated on all levels, including top leadership. Women play a prominent role in church affairs, serving in pastoral roles and other leadership positions. The church presbytery has recently adopted plurality of leadership in the selection of a General Oversight Group. This group consists of eight bishops located around the world who, along with the General Overseer, are responsible for inspirational leadership and vision casting for the church body.

The Church has local congregations in all 50 states and more than 100 nations worldwide. Organizationally there is a strong emphasis on international missions, evangelism, youth and children’s ministries, women’s and men’s ministries, stewardship, communications, publishing, leadership development and discipleship.


Full Communicants Average Attendance Other Members Total Inclusive Members Total Churches Membership Calculation Method
2009
4,600
4,600
31
2006
4,217
102
4,217
26
2003
3,830
3,410
3,830
26
1995
3,107
3,107
40
1994
3,107
3,107
40
1993
3,009
3,009
43
1992
2,482
4,232
28
1991
2,915
2,915
50
1990
2,705
2,705
50
1989
2,463
2,463
47
1987
2,282
2,282
45
1986
2,208
2,208
40
1985
2,091
2,091
38
1984
1,988
1,988
36
1983
1,868
1,868
34
1982
1,724
1,724
32
1980
0
1,431
26
1979
1,215
1,215
26
1978
1,215
1,215
26
1976
1,087
1,810
28
1975
987
1,387
28
1974
913
1,473
24
1973
825
1,350
24
1972
650
1,150
24
Serving Churches Retired Other Service to the Church Total Clergy
2009
53
6
45
102
2006
45
5
43
93
2003
64
3
11
78
1995
98
100
1994
99
101
1993
0
100
1992
110
127
1991
114
114
1990
106
145
1989
47
95
1987
45
91
1986
40
66
1985
70
88
1984
36
84
1983
34
85
1982
0
76
1980
25
26
1979
24
29
1978
10
13
1976
30
47
1975
33
50
1974
26
43
1973
26
42
1972
26
42
Total Schools Staff Pupils Total Individuals
2009
22
65
1,800
1,865
2006
20
60
1,769
1,769
2003
29
1,357
1,357
1995
37
1993
48
0
1992
27
2,335
1991
49
2,644
1990
51
2,643
1989
48
3,015
1987
45
2,999
1986
45
2,892
1985
43
2,871
1984
39
2,893
1983
39
2,692
1982
36
2,407
1980
0
0
1979
28
1,962
1978
24
2,388
1976
34
2,342
1975
31
1,703
1974
32
1,495
1973
20
1,287
1972
29
1,287
Total Benevolences Total Financials Total Giving Local Expenses Method
2009
$35,000
1978
$81,367
$371,735
$290,368