The Ottawa Church of God

OUR MISSION

DEVELOPING CHRIST-CENTERED LIVES EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Ottawa Church of God

OUR VISION

THE PLACE WHERE YOUR LIFE COMES TOGETHER

Our History

The Ottawa Church of God was first organized in June 1975 under the leadership of Rev. McIntyre and his assistant, Rev. C.B. Blake. This congregation began with a small group of believers who first met for Prayers and Bible Studies at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Wisdom.

The Lord continued to bless His work in such a tremendous way that in November 1981 the Church purchased a larger place of worship at 1319 Wellington Street.

By 1990, the Church needed more space and God provided for the purchase of 1820 Carling Avenue.

In 1994, Rev. & Mrs. Blake were appointed Regional Overseer for Ontario and Superintendent of Canada. Consequently, Rev. & Mrs. R.C. Hugh Nelson were called to Pastor the Ottawa Church of God.

In 2003, Bishop & Mrs. Nelson were called to Pastor the East Flatbush Church of God in New York.

Bishop J.W. Bruno was appointed as the Senior Pastor of the Ottawa Church of God in 2003. His lovely wife Renny oversees the Ladies Ministries in the Ottawa District. Together they are producing excellent results for the Lord.

To God be the Glory!

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Our Beliefs

At the Ottawa Church of God, we believe the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.

Delaration of Faith

We Believe:

1. In the verbal inspiration of the Bible.
2. In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
3. That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.
4. That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.
5. That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
6. In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.
7. Holiness to be God's standard of living for His people.
8. In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.
9. In speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
10. In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
11. Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.
12. In the Lord's Supper and washing of the saints' feet.
13. In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.
14. In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.

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Pastor Bandele Ola is an Ordained Minister with the Church of God, and an Associated Pastor at the Ottawa Church of God. Pastor Ola is a dynamic preacher, worship leader and engaging teacher of the Word who continuously challenges the body of Christ to come up higher.

Born in Ottawa, Pastor Ola was raised in Nigeria where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at the young age of seven. He completely dedicated his life at ten and has continued to serve the Lord faithfully ever since. Pastor Ola returned to Ottawa in 1992 to pursue a degree in Engineering at Carleton University. He used this opportunity to bring the youth in his new home church to a refreshing relationship with God.

Obtaining his initial ministerial license from the Church of God in 2002, Pastor Bandele Ola’s focus is on equipping and empowering the saints of God with righteousness. His involvement over the years includes teaching and preaching at youth camps, convention and retreats, youth leadership, worship leading and many other activities.

Pastor Bandele Ola is married to his gracious and beautiful wife, Sharnett, who is a tremendous gift from God. They are proud parents of Samuel, Nathaniel and Daniel.

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Rev. Aubrey Francis is an ordained minister with the Church of God and one of the Associate Pastors at The Ottawa Church of God.

Rev. Francis is an anointed teacher, and preacher of God's Word. He was born in Jamaica and migrated to Canada where he accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord and Saviour. His heart's desire is to see souls saved, delivered and set free by the power of God.

Rev. Francis met and married Lois Francis in 2000. Sister Lois Francis is a wonderful gift to him from God.

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Bishop Jean W. Bruno, is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God. Before his appointment as Senior Pastor of the Ottawa Church of God in September of 2003, he served in the Church of God in the United States for nineteen years.

Bishop Bruno has held various positions including Pastor and Pioneer of cross-cultural churches, District Overseer, State Council Member, Upstate New York Youth and Evangelism Coordinator, and Youth and Christian Education Director for Eastern Canada.

Bishop Bruno is also an international evangelist and has been a keynote speaker at Church of God Camp Meeting, Prayer Conference, and Winterfest.

Bishop Jean W. Bruno has been called and anointed by God to bring healing to the sick, deliverance to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and to mend the brokenhearted.

He is happily married to his lovely wife Renny Bruno and together they have three grown children and a grandson of whom they are very proud.

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WELCOME

We welcome you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Ottawa Church of God is a place where people matter. Our church has been a beacon of hope for over thirty years to the city of Ottawa. During this period God has transformed many lives and numerous families have experienced the joy of reconciliation.

As a community of faith, we do not present ourselves as a showcase of saints, but a clinic for the sick and a place of restoration for those who have been battered and bruised by Satan, Sin or Situations in life. We consider our church to be an instrument for positive change as well as a preserver of strong moral and spiritual values in our city.

Our vision is to help each person identify his/her spiritual gifts, to provide training and direction, and to explore opportunities for ministry. As believers operate in their areas of giftedness, there is a greater sense of personal fulfillment, the "Body of Christ" is edified and the community is served through the loving power of God. To fulfill this vision we minister the love of God by bringing healing and deliverance to a hurting world as we serve our community by providing the following ministries: Prison Outreach, Hospital Visitation, weekly food distribution, Literacy Enrichment Programs, Individual and Family counseling.

Our Mandate is to reap the harvest with diligence and urgency in view of the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ. In a world dominated by national, racial and sectarian interest, our congregation offers a refreshing oasis of true multicultural worship and fellowship. God is indeed building a multicultural congregation, which models the unity of the Spirit, and you are invited to come and experience refreshment for your soul.

On behalf of our family and the leadership of this exciting congregation, we invite you to come and visit us. If you do not have a church home, please consider becoming a part of this great ministry.

Sincerely,

Bishop Jean W. Bruno

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