Our church is a Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered and Mission-focused community, that is committed to reaching our city, country and the entire world. Our mission is to connect with people and lead them into an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ by creating a healthy environment where they are equipped and encouraged.

Our Beliefs

Our church is a part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), and what the C&MA believes about God, how He relates to us, and how we relate to Him is foundational in our teachings. Both our church and the C&MA wholeheartedly serve God and the people of His world, based soundly on the Bible. We live and die by these words and believe they bring the only life worth living—one wholly committed to our…

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Our History

While the history of East Gate Alliance Church and its congregation can be seen as its own distinct narrative, it is also very much intertwined with the formation, vision and growth of the International Community of Alliance Churches – in some ways, it is impossible to separate the two! The International Community of Alliance Churches would not have become a reality without the faith and perseverance of the founding members and early leadership of East…

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Our Staff & Leadership

Our pastors and staff members serve our church body by providing spiritual leadership and support as they work alongside the congregation through the various ministries of our church. They are passionate about encouraging and equipping people, and it’s their absolute pleasure to see a person enter into an authentic and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. So take a moment to learn more about the individuals who make up our staff and leadership team. Each of…

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International Community of Alliance Churches

In 1998, God put it on our hearts to use our 5.1-acre property to house different language groups for a greater impact on the Ottawa’s culturally diverse make-up. We were led to form what is now known as the International Community of Alliance Churches (ICAC) in 2001. If you would like to know more about the early days and formation of the ICAC, please take a look at our history. The International Community of Alliance…

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Our Pastors

Jacques Lapointe

Pastor of French Ministry and Pastoral Care