Our Vision.

Direction of NPC

In February 2024, the leadership at NPC shared a new statement of direction. This was not meant to be a typical "vision statement," but more of a way to guide everything we do as a church. We believe that Jesus is our vision—and becoming more like Him is what we are all about. When we look at His life, it is clear that He was always building community. Therefore, we have made it our mission to do the same—wherever we go.

You’ll find more details about our statement of direction in the section below.

The Value of Community

People often describe church as a community of faith, offering connection, purpose, and a meaningful place for many. We also recognize that many other community settings also hold significance.

We believe our local community (Norwood, ON) is not simply a geographical setting; it is made up of real people that God places us among to influence with the love and grace of the gospel. We believe that ministry does not just happen inside our church—it starts in our neighbourhoods. Whether it is joining local groups, coaching a team, volunteering at the food bank, or helping out at town events, there are many opportunities to build communities in Norwood. This also applies to the growing number of communities from which people travel to be a part of our community of faith.

Additionally, we believe that the household of a believer is its own community. As a church, we want to support and encourage families to grow closer to Jesus together—as we see in the early church where, in the Book of Acts, believers gathered in each other’s homes and did life together. God created us for community (oneness), not to be an island (otherness).

Community grows in other structures of our lives, for example, the school that you (or your children) attend, sports teams, workplaces, hobbies, or local clubs. Every one of these is a community—and whether you are there with intention or by seeming coincidence, you have the opportunity to make a difference and help build community through encouragement, influence, and purpose.

God has called NPC to build communities together, and we have a firm belief that everyone who calls NPC home is gifted and called to uplift others. We invite you to join us as we help people experience the freedom of Jesus as we build communities together.

What do we believe?

Our beliefs align with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada and their Statement of Essential Truths and Positions and Practices. For more information, you can visit their website here.