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.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
(Our Statement of Faith)
We believe that the more we get to know God, the more we will desire to worship and glorify Him. God is mysteriously and wondrously three in one: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• God the Father demonstrated His love by sending His Son Jesus into the world to save sinners.
• Jesus, God incarnate, expressed that love by dying on a cross on our behalf for our sin, then rising from the dead.
• God the Holy Spirit convicts of sin, indwells, empowers, and gifts us to serve.
We bring glory to God through worship and living out His Word.
John 17:1-5; Psalm 2 and 8; Deuteronomy 6:4; John 3:16;
1 John 4:14
We believe that all people are created in the image of God and are loved by God, and yet all sin. The failure to live up to His holy character has left us alienated and destined for eternal separation from God. But when a person responds to God, puts their faith in Jesus, and repents of their sin, they receive a free gift they never could have earned -- forgiveness for sin and eternal life with God. This can never be taken away and begins a life-transforming work by the Holy Spirit. This good news is meant to be shared with others.
Romans 3:9,23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:21;
John 10:27-30; Matthew 28:19-20
The global church is God's family, made up of all who have chosen to follow Jesus. We celebrate baptism and communion together. The local church acts as the visible body of Jesus to our neighbourhood and to the world. Meeting regularly reminds us who we are as we worship God, rekindles our faith as we talk about our life experiences with God, and anchors us as we study God’s Word. We are better together.
Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:11-12; Acts 2:42; Luke 22:19-20; Romans 6:3; Hebrews 10:24-25
We believe the 66 books of the Bible, the inspired Word of God, are true and entirely reliable. The Bible directs our lives, reveals God’s character to us, and points us to Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Luke 24:27; Matthew 5:17-18
We believe that history is on a designed trajectory over which God is in control. He began by creating a finely-tuned universe for us to live in. Continuing to work throughout time, God has made a people for Himself to bring about healing and restoration, fashioning each person for a purpose which He reveals as we align with His plan. We look forward to Jesus’ return, the resurrection of the dead, His kingdom reign, and the new heaven and earth.
Genesis 1 and 2, Isaiah 45:18; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-10;
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 21:1-4
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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