About us
We provide mentorship, support, and resources for churches and ministries within Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
Our History
The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) has been active in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario since the early 20th century, emerging from the Pentecostal revival across North America. In 1928, the Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario District was formed, marking a Canadian expression of Pentecostal faith.
Over the decades, the district has grown through vibrant churches in Winnipeg, Brandon and many rural areas while expanding its reach through youth ministries, multicultural congregations, and Indigenous outreach.
A key milestone was the establishment of the Manhattan Beach Retreat Centre in 1939, a 100-acre camp on Pelican Lake near Ninette, Manitoba. It has served as a spiritual home for generations through its family, youth, and senior camps focused on revival and fellowship.
Today, the PAOC in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, continues to thrive, rooted in Spirit-led worship, community engagement, and a commitment to sharing the gospel across cultures and generations.
Vision
Our purpose is to have healthy leaders and healthy churches.
Mission
To make the gospel known all across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
Our Core Values
Leadership
We value effective, Godly leadership evidenced through integrity, operational excellence, and wise decision making.
As fellow ministers and churches we commit to identifying and developing individuals whom God has called and has given leadership gifts.
We commit to challenge, support and develop all leadership in this district to be servant leaders.
District Community
We value the entire district family genuinely caring for one another in want or plenty.
As fellow ministers and churches we commit to treat one another as partners in ministry and to celebrate and bless one another.
Mentorship
We value relationships that provide mentoring, coaching and apprenticeship.
As fellow ministers and churches we commit to being involved personally and corporately in a lifelong coaching and mentoring environment.
Ministry of the Holy Spirit
We value the genuine presence, power and ministry of the Holy Spirit in all aspects of life.
As fellow ministers and churches we commit ourselves to a life-style of faith expressed through the gifts of the Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, personal holiness, and empowered ministry.
Next Gen
We value children and youth.
As fellow ministers and churches we commit to reaching and discipling children and youth with the message of Jesus Christ and releasing them into ministry.
Missions
We value the Great Commission.
As fellow ministers and churches we commit to partnering with individuals and local congregations responding to the Lord's call to make disciples among all peoples.
We commit to training, supporting and sending out missionaries.
We commit to creating strategic partnerships with PAOC missionaries in Canada and globally.
