C&MA Purpose and Intent

The C&MA in Canada is a registered Christian Charity, and  therefore also has legal responsibilities (Romans 13:1-6) and as such has adopted a formal statement of intent. As a prerequisite to membership, all members are required to agree with the   preamble and purpose of the C&MA in Canada.

Preamble

As a church body, The Christian and Missionary Alliance in  Canada supports and is governed by constituted authority. The constitution which follows and the properly adopted bylaws define the constituent elements of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada and provide the necessary legislation for all of its ministries, the election of its officers, governing boards, administration and institutions.

Purpose

The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada is committed to the glorification of the Triune God through worship and world missions, stressing the fullness of Christ in personal experience, building the Church and preaching the Gospel to the ends of the earth, to be accomplished through the following objectives:

to proclaim the truth of God’s Word and to disciple people of all nations, particularly where Christ has not been named, emphasizing the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the person and work of the Holy Spirit, and looking for the coming of the Lord;

to establish and nurture churches related in fellowship with The Christian and Missionary Alliance around the world, dedicated to evangelism and missions;

to establish local churches throughout Canada;

to teach and train believers for the work of the ministry of Christ;

to provide fellowship for individual believers of kindred spirit with one another without affecting their denominational relations;

to encourage the cooperation of such evangelical groups of churches or Christians as may be disposed to send their missionaries through The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada and contribute their missionary offerings through the general treasury;

to fulfill the general objectives contained in the founding charter.