Église Évangélique Baptiste de l'Est de Montréal

Église Évangélique Baptiste de l'Est de Montréal is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity operating in the eastern part of Montréal, Quebec. It is a Baptist evangelical church with a mission focused on spreading the Gospel of Christ and making disciples in the communities of Anjou, Montréal-Est, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve-Tétrauville, and Pointe-aux-Trembles.

History and Background

The church was founded in 1960 as a result of the merger of two brethren churches. Since its establishment, Église Évangélique Baptiste de l'Est de Montréal has been affiliated with the Association des Églises Baptistes Évangéliques au Québec (AEBEQ) and Fellowship Québec, which connect Baptist evangelical churches throughout the province.

Mission and Activities

The stated mission of the church is to reach out to the local population with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ and to make disciples who express Christ’s love and character in the region. The church emphasizes community engagement and spiritual growth through worship services, sermons, biblical teachings, prayer meetings, and various outreach initiatives.

Leadership and Community

The church is led by a pastoral team that includes individuals with longstanding experience in ministry and community service. Notably, Gilles Lapierre has served as a key pastoral leader, guiding the congregation and contributing to broader Baptist leadership in Québec.

Services are conducted in person and online, featuring Sunday worship and regular spiritual teachings available through digital platforms such as YouTube.

Legal Status

Église Évangélique Baptiste de l'Est de Montréal is officially recognized as a registered charity by the Canada Revenue Agency under the business registration number 891334187RR0001. This status enables the organization to receive charitable donations, which support its religious and community-oriented activities.

References to online content and social media presence affirm a continuous commitment to accessible Christian ministry and community engagement within Montréal’s eastern neighborhoods.