About Us
At Country Hills Church, located in the Southwest area of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, we are dedicated to being a community that is committed to helping and supporting one another in our journey to follow Jesus.
Our mission is simple: "People Helping People Follow Jesus." We believe that by coming together as a church family, we can support and encourage each other to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ and make a positive impact in our community.
Mission & Vision
Mission is what we are called to do in the world. We believe the mission God has given us is known as the Great Commission and were Jesus' last words to His followers before ascending into heaven.
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mt 28:18–20 (NLT)
We say it this way...
“People helping people follow Jesus”
Country Hills Church will be…
a CHURCH FAMILY that people want to be a part of with a positive impact on our world, a PLACE to heal, grow, and thrive that also raises up spiritual leaders.
A church family that people want to be a part of…
We will be a church family where everyone feels welcome, know they matter and belong, and finds meaning and purpose - with each other and through their journey with Jesus.
A church family with a positive impact on our world…
We will bless and help our community, city, and world in practical ways like: food, shelter, resources, hands on help, support groups, seminars, financial support etc. and have a reputation for helping others with the same love we’ve experienced from Jesus.
A place to heal, grow, and thrive…
Our programs, projects, and gatherings will help individuals and households to heal and mature spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Discipleship with one another in these areas of focus leads to healthier and more Christlike people and households, and a better relationship with God and others.
A place that raises up spiritual leaders…
Through teaching, training, and intentional mentoring we will raise up and release (spiritual) leaders for Kingdom ministry within Country Hills Church, our community, and beyond.
Our Values
Values define the culture we create as we carry out our mission. All of our efforts to provide a context for Belonging, Becoming and Blessing are shaped by these values:
Family
We value the biblical ideal of church as a spiritual family where everyone is welcome, everyone matters, and everyone has a part to play. Family is fundamental to creating a sense of belonging. We work to support and strengthen nuclear families, where much of our learning to follow Jesus occurs, and we acknowledge that within God’s Kingdom, family transcends biological parameters. Mt 12:49–50 (NLT), Eph 2:19-20 (NLT)
Care
Members of a family care for one another in tangible ways out of loving concern for one another in times of need and also in the ordinary events of life. Care takes many forms including providing for one another, serving one another, forgiving one another, encouraging one another, praying for one another, accompanying one another, etc. Php 2:3–5 (NLT), Col 3:14 (NLT)
Grace
None of us are perfect or innocent and yet God has found a way to remain in relationship with us, not holding our faults against us. We reflect this grace of God when we refuse to let our differences form a barrier in our relationship with one another. With a spirit of generosity, we approach one another with open hearts, open hands and open minds, seeking to build respect and trust with one another. Col 3:12–13 (NLT), 2 Cor 5:18-19 (NLT)
Transformation
Transformation is the active work of the grace of God in our lives. We expect that as we are obedient to the teachings and the Spirit of Jesus, we will become more and more like Jesus in our attitudes behaviours and character. Col 3:7–10 (NLT), Rom 12:2 (NLT)
Family
We value the biblical ideal of church as a spiritual family where everyone is welcome, everyone matters, and everyone has a part to play. Family is fundamental to creating a sense of belonging. We work to support and strengthen nuclear families, where much of our learning to follow Jesus occurs, and we acknowledge that within God’s Kingdom, family transcends biological parameters. Mt 12:49–50 (NLT), Eph 2:19-20 (NLT)
Care
Members of a family care for one another in tangible ways out of loving concern for one another in times of need and also in the ordinary events of life. Care takes many forms including providing for one another, serving one another, forgiving one another, encouraging one another, praying for one another, accompanying one another, etc. Php 2:3–5 (NLT), Col 3:14 (NLT)
Grace
None of us are perfect or innocent and yet God has found a way to remain in relationship with us, not holding our faults against us. We reflect this grace of God when we refuse to let our differences form a barrier in our relationship with one another. With a spirit of generosity, we approach one another with open hearts, open hands and open minds, seeking to build respect and trust with one another. Col 3:12–13 (NLT), 2 Cor 5:18-19 (NLT)
Transformation
Transformation is the active work of the grace of God in our lives. We expect that as we are obedient to the teachings and the Spirit of Jesus, we will become more and more like Jesus in our attitudes behaviours and character. Col 3:7–10 (NLT), Rom 12:2 (NLT)
The Gathered & Scattered Church
Whatever we do when we gather together needs to impact how we live when we're not. We spend more time in our everyday lives than we do in our gatherings, but there is an important connection. Our gatherings affect our lives, our lives affect our gatherings. So we recognize that we live our lives as both the gathered and the scattered church.
Our Beliefs
We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy Word of God, the only authority for faith, worship and conduct.
The Trinity
We believe that God is the Creator and Redeemer, eternally existent in the persons of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Jesus
We affirm the virgin birth, the sinless humanity and divine miracles of Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of all mankind, was buried, rose again and ascended into heaven from where He continues His ongoing mediatorial work. He will return to receive all believers to Himself.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit convicts men and women of sin, regenerates the believing sinner, indwells, fills, guides, instructs and empowers the believer to live a holy life. Through the impartation of spiritual gifts, as He wills, He enables the believer to live a life of service that is pleasing to God.
Man
We believe that man, created in the image of God, fell into sin and consequently incurred both physical and spiritual death which is separation from God.
Salvation
We believe that the salvation of lost and sinful humanity is found in none but Jesus Christ, His blood, righteousness, and resurrection, and is received by grace through faith.
The Church
We believe the church is a fellowship of all true believers who have been born again by the Holy Spirit into the family of God.
Judgement
We believe that ultimately God will judge the living and the dead, those who are saved unto the resurrection of life, those who are lost until the resurrection of damnation.
Marriage
We affirm marriage as God’s plan for the union of man and a woman.
EMCC Positional Documents
We are a part of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada, and as such the following documents further expand on our faith and how we follow Jesus.
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