We believe God calls us to “go” and minister where people are, not just to wait for them to come to where we are at 11 on Sunday morning. That is the mandate of Christ’s “Great Commission” in the Bible.
Clergy Support Memorial Church is an independent Christian Church and part of the emerging church movement.
Our emphasis is not on buildings as in the traditional churches. An important part of our ministry is outreach to those members of the public who have no source of pastoral care. We do this through house churches, weddings, funerals, baptisms, visitation, social media, and a myriad of other pastoral methods.
Our headquarters church in Ottawa became incorporated by Letter Patent May 27, 1997. It was recognized as a registered charity May 27, 1998.
Beginning with one minister in 1994, the national Clergy Support Memorial Church now has over 600 ordained and appointed designated ministers in various provinces.
We work to support and inspire our clergy and everyone we encounter to become active in their communities and make a positive difference in the world for others.
Training of Clergy
Each new minister shall finish the following units of ministerial study and training. Some of these units following are available on this page and also found in our Ministers Training Institute:
Theology – The History of Religions
What’s my ministry? Discerning a path
Pastoral Care and Counseling
Bereavement and Celebrations of Life
Marriage Ministry
Practice of Holy Communion
Baptism & Welcoming ceremonies
Considerations for Diverse Sexualities and Genders
Planning and Conduct of Services of Worship
Community Leadership
Continuing Education (Learning for Life). It is the minister’s responsibility to assess his or her own interests and talents and to continue professional development each year. This may be via coursework, reading, study/discussion groups, etc. There is always something new to learn!
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