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The following information is provided as a requirement of Alberta's Charitable Fund-Raising Act, RSA 2000, c C-9.
The Great Commission Foundation ("The GC") is a charitable trust, established by a Deed of Settlement made as of September 1, 2002 and governed by an Amended and Restated Deed of Settlements made as of October 22, 2024.
The GC is a public foundation that is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (with Canadian Charitable Registration Number 859928483 RR0001).
The charitable objects of The GC are:
1. The advancement of Christianity by spreading its principles;
2. The relief of poverty by the assistance to those persons lacking the necessities of life by giving them food, clothing, shelter or financial assistance;
3. The advancement of education including, without limitation, by the teaching of scripture and the promotion of literacy; and
4. The advancement of other "charitable purposes" as defined within subsection 149.1(1) of Income Tax Act, which includes the disbursement of funds to "qualified donees" as also defined in subsection 149.1(1).
We engage other ministries as agents to carry out projects that fulfill our charitable objects.
The GC anticipates raising an estimated amount of $12,000,000.00 this year from donation for the fulfillment of its charitable objects from donors in Alberta, Canada. The processing of these donations will cost, on average, six percent. The money raised will be going to fulfill the charitable objects of The GC.
For further information, please contact our Donations Team at donations-ca@thegc.org or call us at 1-855-488-7020. To speak directly to the GC's Donation's Manager, please call Kathy Stewart at (604) 229-8008. The GC has two (2) Canadian offices. Please visit our contact page for further details
Our ministry exists to introduce believers around the world to the rich, biblical, and experiential theology of the Puritans and the wider Reformed tradition. We believe that these writings are not merely historical artifacts, but living pastoral resources that help Christians know God more deeply, understand Scripture more clearly, and pursue holiness more earnestly. Through the work of Reformation Heritage Books and our global publishing partners, we seek to place these resources into the hands of pastors, church leaders, and ordinary believers in many languages and cultures. The goal is not simply the distribution of books, but the strengthening of the global church through truth that warms the heart, enlightens the mind, and directs the life toward Christ.
One of the most encouraging developments in recent years has been the extraordinary demand for the Puritan Treasures for Today series and related resources across the world. Publishers, pastors, and ministry leaders from many countries are asking for these works to be translated and produced in their own languages. Our aim is to support these efforts through multiple channels appropriate to each local context: printed books, study guides for churches and small groups, online platforms, audio resources, and short-form digital content that can introduce new readers to this content. We want to ensure that the depth of Puritan and Reformed theology becomes accessible and useful to believers in places where such resources have historically been scarce.
The greatest challenge we face is that the demand now far exceeds our current capacity. Faithful publishers and ministry partners are eager to move forward with translation and printing projects, yet each initiative requires careful editorial oversight, financial support, and strategic coordination. We are working to prioritize key languages and strengthen partnerships so that these resources can be produced well and distributed widely. To meet this need, we are seeking continued prayer, financial partnership, and strategic collaboration with those who share the vision of equipping the global church with the rich theological heritage the Lord has preserved through the Puritans.
Ministry No. 1809
Program Countries: Global
Focuses: Christian Education, Evangelism
Team Lead: Joshua Etter
Donate to the work of GCF carried out through the ministry of Reformation Heritage Books.
*The Great Commission Foundation (the "Foundation") operates on the basis of Donor-Advised Funding. It is our utmost goal to meet the Donor's desire and intent to provide support to particular Foundation projects but, ultimately, the responsibility for the disbursement and ministry use of funds is the Foundation's. If the Foundation does not use the donation in the way the donor prefers, the Foundation will not return the donation to the donor.
*You will receive an official Canadian tax receipt for all eligible donations by the end of February of the following year. Thank you for your support of the missions and programs of the Foundation.
Call our donations department toll free 1-855-488-7020 or local 1-604-960-2595 Ext. 425
Office hours are 7am – 4pm (PST) Monday to Friday. (GCF’s office is closed on stat holidays)
Email donations-ca@thegc.org – Please do not send credit card numbers via email.
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Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 85992 8483 RR0001).