New City Church Brantford

New City Church Brantford is a Canadian nonprofit Pentecostal church located in Brantford, Ontario. It operates under the business registration number 891198491RR0001 and is affiliated with the Assemblies of God, a global Pentecostal fellowship and one of the largest Pentecostal denominations worldwide.

History and Affiliation

The church identifies itself firmly within the Pentecostal tradition, emphasizing the full experience and teaching of the Holy Spirit. This includes the practice of speaking in tongues as the initial physical evidence of the infilling of the Holy Spirit, alongside other spiritual gifts such as prophecy, interpretation of tongues, and messages of knowledge. As part of the Assemblies of God fellowship, New City Church shares its connection with over 63 million adherents globally and participates in recognized national and international Christian organizations including the National Association of Evangelicals, Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches of North America, Pentecostal World Fellowship, and the World Assemblies of God Fellowship[1].

Beliefs and Practices

The church prioritizes the inspiration of Scripture and commits to its mission of evangelism—seeking to bring individuals into a saving knowledge and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Its governance and organizational structure follow a biblical framework consistent with Assemblies of God standards. The Pentecostal identity of New City Church is characterized by an openness to the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, positioning it within a vibrant and expressive form of Christian worship and community life[1].

Services and Ministry

New City Church Brantford offers regular worship services, including Sunday morning services and other weekly gatherings. Services are designed to engage congregants through preaching, worship, and the practice of spiritual gifts. The church also streams its services live, enabling wider participation beyond its physical location[2][4].

Community Involvement

While primarily a worship community, New City Church also acts as a nonprofit entity contributing to the spiritual growth and enrichment of its members and the broader community through its ministry activities. As a registered charity in Canada, it adheres to nonprofit regulations and serves the public interest through its faith-based mission[3].

New City Church Brantford represents a Pentecostal fellowship grounded in biblical teaching, active in worship and community engagement, with strong ties to the larger Assemblies of God network both nationally and internationally.