This document outlines the process and requirements for churches seeking full membership in the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada (EMCC). It explains the two-stage pathway from Associate to Full Member status, including governance, doctrinal alignment, leadership, and financial responsibilities. Designed to foster shared mission, accountability, and unity, it guides churches through formal application steps and highlights the privileges of joining the EMCC family.

This position paper outlines EMCC’s theological understanding of assurance in the Christian life, rooted in Scripture and the ongoing relationship with Christ.

This discussion-based guide explores the unique influence of the board chair in shaping culture and spiritual tone within the church board. With Scripture-based reflection, it prompts chairs to examine their example, influence, self-awareness, and relationships, offering practical insights into leading with humility, clarity, and integrity. Ideal for onboarding or ongoing leadership development.

An evaluation framework designed to foster clarity, communication, and effectiveness in ministry roles. This six-part resource helps churches assess staff performance against goals and job descriptions, identify areas of growth, and support ongoing development through structured reflection, supervisor-reviewee dialogue, and actionable planning. Ideal for annual reviews, leadership development, and team alignment.

This discussion guide equips board chairs to lead with greater intentionality by focusing on meeting preparation, agenda design, and board readiness. It offers practical insights on shaping spiritual and strategic board agendas, fostering meaningful participation, and encouraging a culture of thoughtful preparation across the board.

Exploring the spiritual, emotional, and practical value of sabbaticals in pastoral ministry, offering theological grounding, personal reflection, and practical guidance for planning intentional seasons of rest and renewal.

A practical guide and weekly reporting form designed to help pastors and leaders foster constructive staff meetings, track time-related factors like hours worked and ministry away, and provide clear communication on personal and project progress. Includes helpful insights on vacation, sabbaticals, and study leave to support healthy, sustainable ministry.

A step-by-step resource to equip EMCC congregations and leadership teams with a spiritually grounded, practical framework for discerning, evaluating, and calling new pastoral leadership, including guidance on transitional pastors, search committee formation, interviewing, candidating, and finalizing the call process.

Below is a historical collection of Assembly Books from our annual national gatherings. Each volume offers a snapshot of a moments in our shared journey as the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. These books include presidential messages, ministry and financial reports, national and regional updates, records of decisions, theological reflections, workshop content, and stories of God's work across Canada and around the world.

This staff evaluation tool helps EMCC supervisors and employees reflect on performance over a set review period. It includes sections for analyzing job results, identifying strengths and development areas, and recording contributions beyond regular duties. With space for both self-assessment and supervisor feedback, the guide supports honest, two-way conversations that lead to growth, clarity, and shared planning for the future.

This guide explains the group benefits available to EMCC employees, including coverage for health, dental, life insurance, disability, and optional savings plans. It outlines who is eligible, how to enroll, and what to expect from each part of the plan. Designed to support the well-being of pastors and staff, it includes details on premiums and claims.

This form should be used by churches to report and submit contributions for staff enrolled in EMCC’s retirement and savings plans. It includes sections for RSP, RPP, and TFSA contributions, and a space to report any salary changes that may affect life and disability insurance coverage.

A guide to help EMCC clergy and employers understand eligibility and correctly complete Form T1223 to claim the Clergy Residence Deduction, including status/function tests, employer certification, and filing procedures.

This annually updated guide outlines EMCC’s principles and recommended practices for fair, supportive, and transparent employment and compensation of pastors and church staff, including salary formulas, benefits, and leave policies.

This position paper clarifies EMCC’s theological stance, guides credential holders and churches, and affirms our desire to be a community led by the Spirit and marked by Christlike love.

This governing document outlines how the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada functions as a legal and organized body.

The Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada is an extended family of churches that stands in agreement with the historic teachings of the Christian faith. Our Articles of Faith, while not exhaustive, seek to clarify what we hold as foundational to Christian doctrine in accordance with the life and teaching of Jesus and the Bible.

This policy defines the roles, criteria, and responsibilities for corporate and individual members of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada (EMCC), including the process for becoming and remaining a member, and what happens when that membership is reviewed, suspended, or terminated.

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