Your generosity fuels our mission!
You can support ministry work that matters to you with confidence, knowing your gifts advance our key charitable purposes and uses funds efficiently and effectively to fulfill the ministry goals that you cherish.
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
VISTA - Equipping the People of God for the Work of God
Grow Your Faith, Deepen Your Understanding and Live Your Calling!
At VISTA, we offer courses, conferences and creative learning experiences in Theology, Arts, and Practical Ministry - designed for everyday Christians, lay leaders, and lifelong learners.
At VISTA, we come from many church traditions, yet we stand together on the foundation of the Apostles’ Creed and the truth that every person is wonderfully made in God’s image. We believe our differences can deepen, not divide, our fellowship. In our courses, we focus on what we hold in common—growing in faith, wisdom, and love. Our courses are dedicated to equipping the people of God for the work of God, fostering learning, respect, and spiritual growth without promoting or debating denominational distinctives.
Theological Education is in a time of transition, at VISTA we will focus on adaptive and innovative learning to meet the changing needs of the laity and lifelong learners. Come and join with us as partners on this exciting journey of equipping the church for this new season.
Ministry No. 1736
Program Countries: Canada
Focuses: Christian Education, Leadership Development
Website: https://www.vistacanada.org/
Team Lead: Dr. Kathleen Busch
Team Members: Kelly Carter, Andy Withrow, Vanessa Caruso, Micah Smith, Yvonne Mann , Marian Mann
Email: STUDYATVISTA@gmail.com
Donate to the work of GCF carried out through the ministry of Vancouver Island school of Theology and Arts.
*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.