Christian Retreat, Gospel Crusade of Canada

The Christian Retreat, Gospel Crusade of Canada is a Canadian nonprofit Christian organization incorporated in 1983 under the business registration number 118857390RR0001. It operates as a faith-based ministry network dedicated to providing spiritual oversight, ministry credentials, and support to Christian leaders, pastors, and ministries across Canada.

History and Background

Originally established as the Gospel Crusade of Canada, the organization has a longstanding history of over 30 years serving the Canadian Christian community. It is part of a larger international association known as the Global Christian Ministry Forum International (GCMF International). Through this affiliation, the organization links Canadian Christian leaders to a global network of ministries to promote collaborative ministry efforts and spiritual development.

Mission and Purpose

The primary mission of the Christian Retreat, Gospel Crusade of Canada is to equip, inspire, and motivate pastors and Christian leaders for their ministries within Canada. The organization strives to foster fellowship and cooperation among churches, ministries, and Christian leaders to strengthen the Christian witness and service across various regions in the country.

Organizational Structure

The organization's governance includes multiple layers of leadership:

• An Apostolic Ministry Team that provides spiritual oversight.
• A Board of Directors responsible for legal and administrative governance.
• District Coordinators who supervise ministry activities across four main Canadian districts.
• Area Representatives who maintain personal connections with members throughout the country.

These structures ensure both the spiritual health and operational effectiveness of the organization.

Credentialing

One of the key functions of the Christian Retreat, Gospel Crusade of Canada is the provision of ministry credentials to qualified individuals. These credentials serve as both legal and spiritual recognition of a minister’s calling and help facilitate their ministry activities. Credential holders are expected to engage actively in the organization’s events including regional gatherings and annual conferences. Additionally, members support the ministry through ministerial dues based on their income, which supports the organization's charitable work.

The credentialing system offers several categories tailored to different types of ministry roles, reinforcing accountability and support among Canadian Christian leaders.

Affiliations and Network

The organization maintains a strong connection with the Global Christian Ministry Forum International, an international presbytery that includes national leaders from around the world. This affiliation allows it to benefit from global oversight, guidance, and partnership in fulfilling its mission.

Through these networks, the Christian Retreat, Gospel Crusade of Canada remains connected to a wider community of faith leaders, sharing resources and strategies for effective ministry in Canada and beyond.

This summary reflects the organization's role as a significant Canadian Christian nonprofit entity focused on leadership, credentialing, and inter-ministerial cooperation within the Canadian context, supported by its membership in a global Christian ministry network[1][2][3].

[1] https://www.gcmf.ca/home-eng [2] https://www.gcmf.ca/about-us-eng [3] https://www.gcmf.ca/credentialing-eng [4] https://guitarcenterfoundation.org [5] https://www.gcmf.org/gcmf-usa-home/usa-ministry-organization/membership-information/