Central Canadian District of the United Pentecostal Church Inc.
The Central Canadian District of the United Pentecostal Church Inc. (CCD-UPC) is a nonprofit religious organization operating under the broader umbrella of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI), a Oneness Pentecostal denomination. The UPCI, founded in 1945 through the merger of two earlier Pentecostal groups, adheres to a congregational-presbyterian hybrid governance structure, where local churches maintain self-governance while participating in district and general conferences for broader organizational matters[1][5].

As part of the UPCI’s North American presence, the Central Canadian District aligns with the denomination’s doctrinal emphasis on the Oneness of God, water baptism in Jesus’ name, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues[1][4]. The UPCI reported over 5,081 churches and preaching points in the U.S. and Canada as of 2024, alongside substantial international growth[1]. While specific membership figures for the Central Canadian District are not publicly documented, the UPCI’s administrative framework typically organizes districts by geographic regions, overseeing ministerial licensing, church planting, and regional initiatives[1][5].

The Central Canadian District operates under the Global Council of the UPCI, chaired by General Superintendent David K. Bernard, though it maintains autonomy in local ecclesiastical matters[1]. Its activities likely include pastoral training, community outreach, and collaboration with other UPCI districts to advance denominational objectives. The UPCI’s historical roots trace to the early 20th-century Pentecostal movement, particularly the Azusa Street Revival (1906) and theological developments around Oneness theology in 1916[1][5].

Note: Specific details about the Central Canadian District’s founding, leadership, and programs are not available in accessible sources. The above information synthesizes general UPCI practices and structures.