Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec
Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec | |
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Classification | Baptist |
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Headquarters | Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario |
Origin | 1880 (as the "Baptist Union of Canada") |
Congregations | 330 |
Members | 28,000 |
Official website | www |
Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec (CBOQ) is a Baptist Christian association of churches in central Canada. The organization's headquarters is based in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. CBOQ is a partner of Canadian Baptist Ministries.
History
In 1880, a Baptist Union of Canada was formed. Since the churches were located chiefly in the central provinces, the name was changed in 1888 to Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec (BCOQ).
CBOQ meets annually at Assembly, electing officers, addressing issues, and offering workshops. According to its mission statement, "CBOQ exist to equip our churches and leaders to engage in their mission from God in their community." The Canadian Baptist is a monthly e-newsletter and annual magazine that is published by the CBOQ. CBOQ's affiliated seminary is McMaster Divinity College, a part of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
CBOQ provides practical and spiritual support to its family of churches and leaders through resources, workshops, prayer and regular gatherings. Through a grant program, CBOQ also supports a variety of ministries geared toward helping the most marginalized in society.
Statistics
According to a census published by the association in 2020, it claimed 330 churches and 28,000 members. [3]
Beliefs
The association has a
References
- ^ Gordon L. Heath, Dallas Friesen, Taylor Murray, Baptists in Canada: Their History and Polity, Wipf and Stock Publishers, USA, 2020, p. 13
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 121
- ^ Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, ABOUT, baptist.ca, Canada, retrieved December 5, 2020
- ^ Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, WHAT DO BAPTISTS BELIEVE?, baptist.ca, Canada, retrieved May 9, 2020
Sources
- Baptists Around the World, by Albert W. Wardin, Jr.
- The Baptist Heritage: Four Centuries of Baptist Witness, by H. Leon McBeth