Ministries

GBC Ministries

GBC Kid's
Church

Sunday mornings we hold Kid's Church in our Children's Ministry Wing. Bible-based, relevant teaching anchors our weekly gatherings that include music, drama and regular themes to ensure children will be engaged in learning the truth of God's love for us and purposes and plans even for children. Our dedicated team of teachers are passionate about God, and passionate about children and are ready to welcome any who come!

Oasis Day Camp

For one week in August we host a week long, full-day, day camp at the adjacent Guelph Bible Conference Center. We turn the place into an 'oasis' with a yearly, bible-based theme, fun experiments, drama, music, crafts games, a daily swim and so much more.

Lunch and snacks are provided as is a camper t-shirt. More information can be found here:
Oasis Day Camp | Guelph Bible Conference Centre

Oasis@Midweek

Twice a month on Wednesday nights, during the school year, we hold Oasis@Midweek. This is an opportunity for children JK to Grade 6 to learn that they are treasured by God and special to him. Based around the theme of our summer Oasis Camp this event reinforces the lessons learned through relevant bible lessons, drama, games, music and craft. It's like going to camp! Oasis@Midweek is on the second, and last Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm to 8pm and is open to all children (even if they've not been to our camp).

Precept Studies

Winter Precept Inductive Studies
Luke Part 2 - 9:30 am Thursday January 19 in person ladies
Hebrews Part 1 - 7:00 pm Wednesday January 18 online
Hebrews Part 1 - 9:30 am Thursday January 19 online

For inquiries: at gbcprecept@gmail.com

Care Ministry

We offer support to members of the Guelph Bible Chapel community who are in need of spiritual encouragement, visitation, or practical help to meet an urgent need. If you are short of something and can't get it, have an errand to run and you're in self-isolation we can help with that. Find out more.

Youth@GBC

This ministry allows youth to grow in their relationship with God, build community, serve in the community and participate in a monthly fun event. Grow in your relationship with God as we share the journey together.
We hold a weekly gathering on Wednesday nights called 'Alive' which has a relevant study, games plus a chance to hang out. With also hold a monthly fun social event plus have a monthly service project we call 'Surge' which is a chance to help the community and let our lights shine.
For other details and our COVID protocols please contact Pastor Chris.

Global Ministry Partners

Ilir & Kate Cami

International Teams sends compassionate volunteers to transform lives in partnership with communities around them. International Teams Canada is part of a wider alliance of affiliated national offices providing leadership around the world in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Canada. Their mission is to see vulnerable people move toward fullness of life, dignity, justice, peace, and hope. As a Christ-centred organization, they value the poor, the church, and the local leader.

Jacob & Karen Ginter

Serving with MSC Canada since July, 2020, the Ginters launched a new ministry in Karen’s place of birth. Guelph Prays seeks to foment community transformation through corporate and personal prayer, the encouragement of Christian leaders, and assisting others in the development of their spiritual life. Being convinced that God desires to glorify His name by engaging the hearts of all in each Canadian city, Guelph Prays invites all Christ’s followers in Guelph to unite in prayer for the transformation of the Royal City! With a vision to see spiritual transformation spread through God’s response to His people’s prayer, Jacob and Karen started at home!

Dave & Linda Buchner

International Student Ministries Canada is a Christian charitable organization incorporated in Canada and supported by partners and friends who share a vision to empower international students to impact the world through Jesus Christ. They seek to love international students unconditionally, partner with local churches in leading international students to discover Jesus through the Word of God, and prepare them to serve God wherever He leads them. Their vision is to empower international students to impact the world through Jesus Christ.

Missionary Ventures Canada

Missionary Ventures Canada (MVC) is a Christian interdenominational organization that works with individuals and churches to bring the love and message of Christ to a hurting world. They provide opportunities for people to become involved serving in projects overseas, but also implement and direct international projects through churches involving education, feeding programs, agricultural initiatives, water filtration projects, skills development and medical clinics, which address social justice concerns in many countries. This is not only a source of inspiration to those who live in difficult situations, but also helps to bring the love of Jesus Christ to a hurting world. MVC’s philosophy is local responsibility, but always with outside accountability. This principle recognizes project management is best facilitated by the individual closest to the program or ministry.

MSC

Efficiently moving funds and providing trustworthy financial services, is a core part of what MSC does. They are also committed to God’s Supply, and believe that those who are sent should believe God will supply all of their needs through the faithfulness of His people. Every dollar sent to a mission worker through MSC is sent in full to that worker, with no operating fees or deductions. All operating expenses are covered by the churches they serve. They also come alongside churches and workers with missions-specific expertise, and ensure compliance with Canadian charity law.

Power to Change

Power to change helps people know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. When people know Jesus, their lives will change. As God changes their lives, they will impact the lives of everyone around them. When people know Jesus, God can change communities, cities, and nations. Jesus is the power to change. They work to make him known in Canada and around the world.

Royal City Life Centre

The Life Centre is a downtown mission in Guelph, Ontario. Their goal is to provide a safe and loving environment for anyone in need. Each week they provide up to 600 meals, and a variety of programs at no charge. Sitting across the table from someone is a great way to build community, so meals are important. They create the connection point to build on three values: Relationship, Justice and Beauty. Many local churches, businesses and individuals partner with the Life Centre to make its programs possible.

Michael House

Michael House exists to empower resilient women to overcome barriers for the betterment of themselves and their children. Staff and volunteers attain this by providing shelter and support to pregnant and parenting women and their children in need. The ministry offers a compassionate, strengths-based environment inspired by Christian values which provides for the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of women and their children. Staff and volunteers seek to encourage positive parenting and provide access to educational, parenting and life skills training that will allow women to make healthy and informed decisions for their family. The work also includes advocating on behalf of women and their children who have turned to us for assistance. Michael House partners with multiple community agencies and organizations to provide wrap-around care and support for women and their families, for successful, independent living in the community. It’s exciting to see them journey with families to create a community where women thrive and feel equipped and supported to lead and love their family.

Jim & Jean Gillett

Demonstrating the Love of GOD while preaching the Word of GOD. Every summer, they reach out to some of the poorest communities in Dublin, and preach the Gospel on the most heavily populated pedestrian filled streets in Ireland. To effectively reach African people with the Gospel they must first earn their trust. They do this by showing God’s love through ministries such as Haven of Hope. The mission in Africa is not only evangelism but of making disciples. Through ministries such as Emmaus Bible Correspondence School, Hope Bible College, Hope Books, etc. In addition they conduct leadership conferences, evangelism training and other seminars focused on equipping the African believer to live the Christian life and to serve the LORD among their own people and to build up the Church.

Rural Life Mission

Rural Life Mission is an evangelical, non-denominational mission organization, serving in Northern Ontario and Quebec. Missions include: Armstrong Faith Chapel, Geraldton Faith Chapel, Sprucedale Faith Chapel, Round Lake Bible Camp, and Thunder Bay Mission House.

Iwona Zagrobelna

Iwona Zagrobelna is a missionary with Athletes in Action who works with youth in Poland. She has been on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ in Poland since 2012. She came to know Jesus through the ministry of Athletes in Action. She met and interacted with them while attending basketball high school in Warsaw and playing for the Polish National Team. From high school, she went to America to play and study. She received a Bachelor's degree in Economics and went back to Poland to pursue a dream of playing professional basketball. Post-graduation time was very different from what she imagined. Many of her dreams came true, but she felt empty inside. She started asking questions and eventually surrendered her life to God. With a desire to grow in faith, she moved to Warsaw and joined Campus Crusade for Christ to win, build and send people in the name of Jesus.