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A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Internet friends!

Welcome to the website of the Church of the Apostles of Jesus Christ (ÉAJC).

Wherever you are in the world, we hope that the few minutes spent browsing our site will allow you to discover a church that is deeply attached to the Lord Jesus, but also intimately faithful to its slogan:

FROM EVERYWHERE AND FOR EVERYONE!

If in addition, to the various information contained in our site,
If you have any questions, or if you need prayer or help, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are here for you!

Better yet, why not visit us at one of our meetings in Montreal, or in one of our churches near you? Again, it will be our pleasure to welcome you.

We pray that Jesus, the Savior of the world, will bless you and fill you with his peace!

See you soon!

Pastor Florent Giacomin

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PASTORS IN QUEBEC

Florent Giacomin

Pastor Florent was converted and felt the call of God when he was just a child. That is why, at the age of 16, he dedicated his life to the ministry.

Over the years, and with the experience he acquired, he was entrusted with various mandates within the C.Y.E., notably in the youth and education departments.

In 1999, he joined the leadership of the ÉAJC as assistant pastor in the mother church (ÉAJC-Montréal). He held this position until 2009, when he was appointed associate pastor, alongside his mentor, Fr. Luis Carlos Fontalvo. Following Fontalvo's death in April 2011, Florent was given the great mandate to succeed him as senior pastor of the ÉAJC.

A dynamic preacher and much appreciated teacher, Pastor Florent is supported in his ministry by his wife Daphne, whose talents as a singer and worship leader have blessed many.

Pastor Florent is a graduate of the American institutions International School of Ministry and Vision International University.

Bernard Giacomin

Born in France, it is however in Quebec,
at the age of 32, that Pastor Bernard Giacomin will be converted to Christ.

After a pastorate in the city of Shawinigan, he left Canada in 1985 to fulfill a first missionary mandate in his native country. He founded the Centre Apostolique de Jésus-Christ in the city of Narbonne, a church affiliated with the ÉAJC network.

In 1996, while leaving for Africa, Pastor Giacomin and his wife Paulette responded to a distant and profound call from God. They settled in the city of Pointe-Noire (Congo-Brazzaville) and assisted a young church recently integrated into the YEC network. All these years spent in the missionary field were supported by the YEC.

Returning to Canada in 1998, Pastor Giacomin now serves as an assistant pastor at the ÉAJC-Montréal. In addition to this, he and his wife form a team that is particularly devoted and appreciated by couples and families.

Luis Carlos Fontalvo

Founding pastor

Pastor Fontalvo was born in Colombia (South America) and converted to Christ at the age of 12. However, his call to Quebec did not come until 1968, while he was pursuing theological studies, in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Married at first in 1971, he made his home in Montreal and founded the ÉAJC there. These early years of ministry were blessed with the conversion of men and women who would prove to be pillars of the present congregation as the years went by.

Following the death of his first wife in 1986, Pastor Fontalvo remarried to our beloved Sister Catherine. Together they were a source of inspiration and guidance for many workers and believers.

After 40 years of ministry, Pastor Fontalvo passed away in April 2011. He served as senior pastor and president of the YECS network for all these decades..

André Bernard

Pastor André Bernard was converted in 1981 and has been faithful in his service to the Lord since his conversion in various mandates that have been entrusted to him and he was ordained in 2011.
He has taken more than 50 different Bible courses from recognized Bible institutes including the Berea Bible Institute. He is also self-taught and diligent in the study of God's word.
A teacher known for his commitment to the Word, he has always been supported by his wife Manon.
He provides counselling to couples and families in need.
Among the specialized courses he gives are: marriage preparation, courses for new converts, baptism preparation courses

Sergio Sarmiento

Sergio Sarmiento works as an assistant pastor and he is a member of the pastoral college of the ÉAJC. It was in 2016 that he accepted the Lord's call to pastoral ministry.
Prior to this pastoral call, he served in several departments of the church, including hospitality and worship. He was also a youth group leader for almost a decade and served on the EYCS alumni committee. Today, he is married with three children.

Anibal Orellana Veliz

Anibal Orellana Véliz is the senior pastor of the ÉAJC- Rivière-des-Prairies. It is in the form of a house cell that the ÉAJC-Rivière-des-Prairies was born, in Jarry East. Then, EAJC-Rivière-des-Prairies opened its doors for the first time in October 2008, at 8290 Gouin East (at the corner of 28th Avenue). Today, Pastor Anibal is a member of the pastoral college and serves the Lord with his wife Sister Elizabeth Gutierrez Ruiz. They are the parents of three children.