Departments and Ministries
Equipped together for the work of the ministry
Twelve departments, with their committees and sub-committees, carry out the calling of Christ on EPD in worship, discipleship, witness, and care.
Our twelve departments
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Evangelization, Missions and Social Action
Proclaiming the Gospel in Montreal and beyond, and serving the vulnerable through concrete acts of mercy.
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Christian Education
Sunday schools, training tracks, and discipleship pathways for every age.
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Prayer
Intercession for the church, the city, the nations, and the persecuted.
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Music and Worship
Leading the congregation into Spirit-filled worship through song and the arts.
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Youth and Young Adults
Forming the next generation of disciples, worshipers, and witnesses.
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Pastoral Care and Deaconry
Shepherding the flock through prayer, counsel, visits, and practical help.
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Couples and Families
Strengthening marriages and families on a foundation of biblical love.
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Women's Ministry
A sisterhood gathered in prayer, the Word, and shared mission.
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Men's Ministry
Men sharpening one another in faith, integrity, and servant leadership.
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Communications and Media
Telling the story of God's work through web, social, livestream, and print.
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Technical, Logistics and Intendance
Sound, light, livestream, hospitality, and the unseen work behind every gathering.
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Finance and Treasury
Transparent and faithful stewardship of the resources God entrusts to the church.
Committees
Specialized committees serving the body
Alongside the twelve departments, focused committees attend to particular needs of the congregation and the city, including the Intercultural Welcome and Immigrant Integration Committee, the Member Care Committee, and ad hoc working groups for major projects.
Community Outreach
Love made visible in our city
We extend the love of Christ in practical, sustained, and humble ways through charity, advocacy, integration, and care for the whole person.
Care for the Vulnerable
Food, clothing, and accompaniment for those facing hardship in Montreal.
Newcomer Integration
Welcome and support for immigrants and refugees finding a new home.
Spiritual Care
Prayer, counsel, and pastoral visits for the lonely, the sick, and the grieving.
Local and Global Mission
Partnerships that carry the Gospel both across Montreal and across borders.
Membership
Becoming part of the EPD family
Membership at Eglise Paix Divine is a covenant of faith and fellowship, rooted in personal confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
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Personal Confession of Faith
A clear confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, evidenced by a transformed life.
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Water Baptism by Immersion
Following our Lord in the public sign of baptism, on profession of faith.
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Acceptance of Doctrine and Bylaws
Agreement with the statement of faith and the bylaws of the church.
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Pastoral Interview
A conversation with a pastor exploring testimony, calling, and questions.
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Validation
Validation by the Church Council and Board of Directors.
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Christian Fellowship
An ongoing commitment to worship, service, generosity, and accountable love.