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Why does WPA exist?
WPA exists to glorify God, to make and be Spirit-filled disciples, to encourage and equip one another and to impact our community and our world.
WPA`s History
Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly was established in 1960 and from then until now has been a church whose focus has been on evangelism, music and children’s ministries.
Rev. John Shrier came in 1962 when there were 40 people attending. He led the church into relocating to a larger property which could support the growth he foresaw. In 1965 the congregation, now totaling 120, moved to the present location. In 1974 the present sanctuary was built to once again accommodate the rapidly growing congregation.
In 1980 Rev. Samuel Buick became the Senior Pastor. In 1984, under Rev. Paul Cassidy’s leadership the church continued to grow due to his outstanding exposition of the Bible. In 1989 Rev. Bill Pipke began to emphasize the need for adults to attend Sunday School with the result that a dormant Adult Sunday School became alive.
By the time Rev. Keith Parks arrived in 1995 the church was prepared for God’s next step which was through renewal. This move of the Holy Spirit touched many, creating a thirst for more of God.
It was into this environment that Pastor Todd Matchett came in 2001. His emphasis has been on evangelism and outreach to our community with programs such as Adopt-A-Block.
As the church looks ahead, we anticipate great days where lives are touched and changed by God’s power.
Association
Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly is part of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), a fellowship of over 1,000 churches stretching from coast to coast.
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