International Pastors and Leaders Forum 2.91

Purpose - To support pastors and lay leaders who have immigrated to Canada and are not necessarily familiar with Canadian church planting procedures. The IPLF is an independent group based in Ottawa, without any aspirations for geographical expansion. We are happy to share experience with similar groups in other cities/countries.

Activities in support of Purpose.
The objects of the Corporation are:

1. The Corporation may advise, assist and guide immigrant pastors in the establishment and maintenance of churches for Christian worship in the Ottawa region following the pattern of orthodox Christianity, in accordance with the teachings of the Bible.

2. To provide an avenue for mutual support and encouragement for ethnic churches through an intra-ministerial network.

3. To provide a unified voice before the various agencies of Government, including authorizations for weddings and funerals for affiliated pastors.

4. To organize events to benefit the ethnic community, including but not limited to disadvantaged youth.

5. To provide guidance to church plants, including provision of a facility for them to offer tax deductions for givings before they become charitable corporations in their own right.

6. To provide a forum for peer learning, sharing and pastoral care.

7. To provide support for settlement and integration in Canadian society.

8. To promote inter-ministerial fellowship support for worthy ministries, including emerging ministries, and awareness of Christian events and initiatives in the National Capital Region.

9. To support short term missions abroad.