Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec

• Shared Mission and partnership in a family of churches
• Growth of relationships between ministry leaders and between member churches that create an increased commitment to our shared goals and identity
• Consultations with churches to develop integral ministry responses in their communities
• Pastoral accreditation system for mutual benefit of churches and ministry leaders
• Training and resources for church leaders and administrators in developing functional church structures
• Retreats, events, training and resources to reach the next generation.
• Clergy care resources
• Church transformation resources
• Group benefits and pension plan for active and retired ministry professionals
• Pastoral search and placement resources
• Coaching, training and resources for mission and church planting
• Grants to churches for new ministry initiatives
• Partnership across Canada with Canadian Baptists of Western Canada, Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada and the Union d’Eglises de Baptistes and internationally through Canadian Baptist Ministries
• Assistance with construction and renovations through a Mortgage Loan Program

Step 1: Contact Koon Wah Leung at 416-620-2959. CBOQ would like the opportunity to talk with you about who you are and who we are as a family of churches and discern together our “fit.” One of the ways we do this is talking through our Covenant Agreement together.

Step 2: Once we have together determined your congregation’s fit with CBOQ, here is a check list of documents that make up the application package:

• Your Constitution and/or By-laws – What are your church’s values and goals in mission, your covenanting principles and ministry practices? (Guide to Church Constitutions, Guide to Church Incorporation)
• Your History – How long have you been meeting? Why did you start meeting? What has led you to the point of considering joining CBOQ?
• Leadership – Please provide the names and contact information including email for your pastor(s) and Chair of Deacons/Elders, Chair of Council/Board, Treasurer, Clerk/Administrator
• Why CBOQ – We’d like a letter with a motion from your congregation indicating its desire to seek affiliation with CBOQ.
• Commitment – Signed copy of CBOQ and Church Covenant Agreement. (CBOQ Covenant Agreement)
• Your status – Copy of CRA-approved application for charitable status that indicates charitable registration number.
• Location and Contact – Where do you gather to meet? Specific address and other contact information?
• Local Association – We’d like a letter from your local Association indicating their welcome and recommendations.

Step 3:

• The completed application package will be reviewed by our staff and board. Once approved by the Board, all of the privileges and responsibilities of membership are in effect.
• CBOQ will invite you to the next Annual Assembly where you will be formally welcomed.

• CBOQ Covenant Agreement
• Guide to Church Incorporation
• Guide to Church Constitutions