King's Gate Church of Cochrane

King's Gate Church of Cochrane is a Canadian nonprofit religious organization located in Cochrane, Alberta. It functions as an apostolic church with a focus on releasing the kingdom of heaven on earth through spiritual ministry and community engagement. The church emphasizes a biblical foundation, apostolic and prophetic vision, and the active practice of the five-fold ministry gifts based on New Testament teachings, which include apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. It teaches that the true church is composed of individuals who are born-again through repentance, baptized, and filled with the Holy Spirit, following the example and commands of Jesus Christ. Worship at King's Gate Church centers on proclaiming Christ as the living head of the church, worshiping the Father in spirit and truth, and fostering the priesthood of all believers in both personal and communal life.

History

King's Gate Church was founded in the fall of 1980 by Robert and Angela Butler, who immigrated from England to Canada in 1979. Soon after their arrival in Cochrane, they felt called to establish a Spirit-filled Christian community. The church initially met in the Butlers' home with five attendees under the name New Life Christian Fellowship. As the congregation grew, they relocated services to Manachaban School and later purchased a warehouse on River Avenue, converting it into their first dedicated church building. Continued growth led to the construction of their current facility, which began in April 1994.

Ministries and Activities

King's Gate Church conducts weekly worship services and offers various ministries that cater to different groups within its community, including children and men. These ministries focus on Christian teaching and spiritual development. The church also actively embraces modern media, providing resources such as live-streamed services and podcasts to reach a broader audience beyond the local congregation.

Organizational Status

King's Gate Church of Cochrane is registered as a Canadian nonprofit organization under the business registration number 107770877RR0001. It operates with a charitable mandate centered on Christian ministry and community service.

This article summarizes the mission, history, and operations of King's Gate Church of Cochrane based on publicly available information about its founding, beliefs, and ministry activities[1][5].