ABOUT US
Together we are a community of believers. What does that mean, the word community? We believe that together in fellowship we grow closer to God and one another. The Bible speaks about iron sharpening iron. We believe that together we grow stronger. We are a community of believers.
We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found.
We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing closer to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
Know Jesus. Grow Together. Love Others.
OUR VISION
A community of ordinary people living the extraordinary life with Christ.
OUR VALUES
1. Glorifying God.
2. Becoming Like Jesus.
3. Growing Stronger Together.
4. Reaching the Community.
5. Serving Generously.
OUR OUTLOOK
We highly value our relationships with one another. We look to grow through fellowship, and ultimately growing close to God. We value the word of God, and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We look to extend grace to all of the lost and broken, and lead those with no hope to the hope of Jesus Christ.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 24:27, Matthew 5:17-18
The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the complete Word of God. As originally given, it is verbally inspired, without error, and entirely trustworthy. The Bible constitutes supreme authority in all matters of faith, teaching, and behaviour.
The Bible has Jesus Christ as its focus and fulfillment.
Genesis 1, Psalm 8, Psalm 2, Romans 8:28-30, Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19-20
God is the Creator and Sovereign Lord of all. The Lord our God is one God who eternally exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three have the same perfect nature and attributes. Each Person of the Godhead is worthy of the same worship, confidence, and obedience.
Luke 3:22, John 3:16, 1 John 4:14, 1 Peter 1:21, Philippians 2:9-11,
John 14:26
God the Father loves the world. He sent His Son into the world to save sinners. He raised Jesus from the dead, exalted Him – putting all things under his power – and together with Him has sent the Holy Spirit.
John 1:1, John 1:14, Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 7:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21,
1 Corinthians 15: 3-4
God the Son became God incarnate as Jesus the Messiah. Jesus is fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life. He was crucified, raised bodily from the dead, and ascended into heaven where He reigns as King and serves as our High Priest and Advocate. He will return as King of kings and Lord of lords
to set up His earthly Kingdom.
John 16:8-15, Titus 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:11,13, Romans 8:9-14, Galatians 5:22-25
God the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ in all that He does. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment. At the moment of salvation He regenerates, baptizes, indwells, gifts and empowers for Christ-like living and service.
Hebrews 1:14, Jude 6, Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 20:10;
Ephesians 6:12
God created angels for His glory and service. Some rebelled under the leadership of their fellow angel, Satan, and are opposed to God and His purposes. Though Satan is still active he has been defeated by the Lord Jesus Christ and will be committed forever to the lake of fire with all the fallen angels.
Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:6, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:9-10
Human beings are created in the image of God. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were disobedient to the will of God with the consequence that every aspect of their human nature became sinful and corrupt. Thus, being spiritually dead, they became subject to physical death and the power of Satan. The image of God is distorted in all humanity, with the exception of Jesus, as we inherit a sinful nature at conception. Therefore we are sinners by nature and by choice, alienated from God and under His condemnation.
Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:6-10, Galatians 3:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:1, John 17:17-19, 1 John 3:2, John 5:24, John 10:27-30, Romans 8:28-39, 1 Peter 1:3-5;
1 Timothy 4:10
Redemption is accomplished solely by the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was made to be sin and died in our place as an acceptable sacrifice to God. His atoning death is sufficient for all and effective for every person who repents and believes in Him, resulting in a reconciled relationship with God. Salvation is available by grace through faith. This salvation is not our own doing. It is the gift of God. Salvation includes being declared righteous by God [justification], being transformed into the likeness of Christ [sanctification], and being fully restored to the image of God [glorification]. This Salvation which includes our new birth and eternal inheritance is kept by God’s power. It is therefore impossible for the saved to lose their salvation.
Matthew 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28, Luke 22:19-20, Romans 6:3, Matthew 28:19-20
The Church consists of all the redeemed who are united by the Holy Spirit in the Body of Christ, of which Jesus is the Head. Local assemblies of believers are visible representations of the Church that gather regularly for the purpose of worship, which includes instruction in the Word, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. The Lord Jesus mandated two ordinances: Believer’s Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Though not the means of salvation, these ordinances testify of the gospel. The Church has been entrusted with the task of global discipleship as found in the Great Commission.
Matthew 24:36, Acts 1:7, Mark 13:26, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 14:1-3, Revelation 20:1-15, Revelation 14:11, 1 Corinthians 15:50-54, Revelation 21:1 Revelation 22:1-5
At a time known only to God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ will return bodily and in glory, receive His own, and establish His earthly thousand year reign. God will raise the dead bodily and judge the world. The unsaved will be cast into the lake of fire to suffer eternal conscious punishment. The saved of all ages will be forever with the Lord. God will rule over His Kingdom in the new heaven and the new earth for all eternity.
OUR HISTORY
SMALL BEGINNINGS
In 1992, Steve and Pam Stewart sensed a calling from God to start a new church in Stittsville that would reach non-churched people. Steve became the first pastor and Community Bible Church began with a vision to communicate, "You matter to God", to the community.
Space was rented in a local elementary school where a small group of people set up and worshipped every Sunday. It was a lot of work but by 1994, over 100 people were attending. In 1996, a youth ministry, as well as a worship ministry, were added. In May of 1999, the church moved to a high school in Kanata. People were becoming followers of Jesus and being baptized. In January 2009, a commercial building on Stittsville's Main Street was purchased. Everyone joined in the renovation work, giving their time to make "our church". We opened our doors in October 2009.
There continue to be challenging, exciting and fulfilling times for us at Community Bible Church and there is yet so much more we can do! We want to be a church where the community loves to attend and where people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
OUR STAFF
Steve Stewart
Pastor Steve and his wife founded our church over 32 years ago. He has a true heart for the lost. He wants to see true change in this community and will not stop until that dream is fulfilled.
Lory-Ann Thompson
Lory-Ann has been the Office Administrator for over 21 years. We are so thankful for her heart to serve the Lord and the church community.
Curtis Kent
Curtis has been our Music & Arts [Worship] Pastor for over 9 years. His dedication in coordinating a team to create an atmosphere of ardent praise to honour our Saviour is appreciated.
His heart and passion for people is truly amazing.
Pat McCarthy
Pat is our Children's Ministry Team Leader, and has been for over 4 years. His heart for the kids of our church is truly astounding, and he has taken our children's ministry to all new heights.
Kara Lopez
Kara is our newest staff member. She is our Student Ministries Leader. She and her husband, Brian, recently moved to Ottawa from Toronto.
The Student Ministry Leader is responsible for overseeing and leading the Youth Group ministry (including both senior and junior youth), providing spiritual guidance and support to teens within our church and community.
Jennifer McCarthy
Jennifer is our Community Connections Team leader, and has been for over 3 years. She is passionate about creating experiences where
people of all ages and backgrounds can interact and can hear about Jesus.
Know Jesus. Grow together. Love others.
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