Release Ministries Society
The Release Ministries Society is a Canadian nonprofit organization registered under the business number 841804883RR0001. It operates as a charitable entity, providing organizational and financial oversight to ministers, churches, and affiliated ministries across Canada and internationally. The society emphasizes unity among its members through shared commitments to spiritual growth, biblical doctrine, and the establishment of churches aligned with Kingdom principles.

Mission and Activities

The organization's mission centers on inspiring, activating, and sustaining the operation of spiritual gifts within churches while promoting sound biblical teaching. Core activities include fostering collaboration among independent ministries, ensuring financial transparency, and supporting church-planting initiatives. Programs described as "ministering to people, congregations, and ministries in Canada and overseas" are administered under the approval of its board of directors.

Governance and Accountability

As a registered Canadian charity, the society adheres to strict financial reporting standards mandated by federal regulations. Its operations emphasize integrity in fundraising and expenditure, with oversight by a board to ensure compliance with legal requirements and ethical practices. The organization cites biblical principles such as Romans 12:17 ("provide things honest in the sight of all men") as foundational to its accountability framework.

Related Entities

While the society itself focuses on ministerial support, other organizations with similar names—such as U.S.-based Release, Inc.—operate independently, running programs like foster care training and youth mentorship. These entities are unrelated to the Canadian Release Ministries Society.

Historical Context

The society’s work reflects a broader trend of faith-based organizations in Canada seeking to balance spiritual mission with regulatory compliance. Its emphasis on financial transparency and collaboration distinguishes its approach within the nonprofit sector.

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