Whats New:
Kid's Club Registration begins Feb. 1.
New Wed. L.I.F.E Small Group Begins
Events to engage the family this winter!
The Wednesday night L.I.F.E study group will be starting a new series on Philippians March14th. . Find out more...
March break is coming! Join us for a fun-filled March-Break Kid's Club: March 12-16th. Check here for details.
Ministry Highlights:
Ladies Take-a-Break Kickoff
August 25, 2011
Come
for a time of fun and fellowship as we introduce our Fall Bible topic:
"Adventurous Prayer"; a study from the "Women of Faith" series. Prayer: we
know we should all do it more often; our days are full, our lives are
complicated, and our hearts are heavy with unspoken prayers. God knows,
and He is waiting for us to turn, and tell Him all about it. God is
listening for our whispers, and He will answer us.
More ...
Need Prayer?
Let us pray with you, and for you
August 25, 2011
Come
to the front of the sanctuary directly following the service so we can listen to
your needs, and pray with you and for you; or even just to talk.
In the Beginning:
Avenue Road Baptist Church serves a congregation of between 150-200 in the city of Cambridge, Ontario. Although Avenue Road Baptist has changed over the years, it's roots can be found back as far as the late 19th century. - more history
Where we're going:
Avenue Road has gone through several major changes, as we collectively took the opportunity to re-examine ourselves and our mission. In the process of re-discovering who we are, identifying the people we serve, and our reason for existing, we came to a deeper understanding of the vision for ministry at Avenue Road. It is our belief that God bestows gifts of the Holy Spirit, and empowerment for service to all believers. As our ministry has progressed, God has brought a variety of unique gifts to enrich our ministry as we fulfill our vision:
As the people of Avenue Road Baptist Church, we exist to declare the reign of God in Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, living God's love:
• in word,
• in worship,
• in service,
• in community.
As our ministry has evolved over the years, so have the faces of those who have publicly represented the many who serve and worship behind the scenes at Avenue Road.
Team Bio:
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Gord Rutledge: Lead Pastor
In 2003, after eighteen years, Pastor Gord left Magna International in order to enter pastoral ministry. He received his Bachelor in Theology from Emmanuel Bible College in Kitchener in 2005. In 2008 he received his Master of Divinity from McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton. Pastor Gord was ordained by Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec in 2009. Prior to ministry at Avenue Road Baptist Church, Gord was the Pastor at Milton Baptist Church for five years. Gord has had many involvements in Guelph Association of Baptist Churches, including two terms as Moderator. Gord has also served at Cheltenham Baptist Church as a student pastor and he completed his field studies at First Baptist Church, Guelph.
Pastor Gord Rutledge has:
Please feel free to visit the church or email Gord at: pastorgord@arbchurch.com
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Chris Heise: Associate Pastor
During 1998 Chris Heise began a Youth
Ministry Internship at the church. He served as a summer staff person in 1999
and 2000. Because of his outstanding leadership in youth ministries, Chris was
hired as Pastor of C.E. and Student Ministries in May 2001. Chris
continues to develop curriculum, work with students and youth, lead weekly
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Jim Kropf: Music Director
Jim brings his musical gifts to Avenue Road from his professional career as a music teacher at Hespeler Public School in Waterloo Region, his leadership of the internationally-travelled Cambridge Kiwanis Boys Choir, and prior directorates of choral music from the Anglican Church. Jim currently leads the choir and congregation in weekly worship, and oversees musical direction at Avenue Road. |
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Murray Jull: Organist/Pianist
A retired teacher of The Waterloo Region District School Board, Murray plays the organ and piano for weekly worship services and is the accompanist for the senior choir, the youth choir and soloists. |
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Barb: Office Administration
Barb brings her gifts of administration to Avenue Road in helping to organize the office, juggle schedules, facilitate the co-ordination of ministry teams, produce documents, and is usually the first friendly face you'll find when you visit or call Avenue Road. |
