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Faith Miracle Temple Ministries
The Faith Miracle Temple of Toronto was established in the year 1978 by Bishop Dr. Al Baxter B.Sc. DD, the late Bishop W. A. Shaw PhD. DD and Rev. Lucas P. Green and was later registered as a charity in 1985. The Faith Miracle Temple is a community-based organization driven by passion, innovation and a strong commitment to social justice, community engagement and collaboration. The organization has been growing rapidly and has become a formidable community support center for over 30 years. During this time, the Faith Miracle Temple has been involved in projects and programs such as Specialized Counseling, After School Remediation Programs, Helping New Immigrants, Rescue Mission, Skills Development and Job Training Programs, Performing Arts and a Drop In Center. As a church-based organization we cater to the whole man by literally providing help spiritually, financially and physically.
The Mission Statement
Our purpose is to bring people to the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, to develop, equip and empower them for a successful life and for worldwide mission to the glory of God. In this regard, we are extensively involved in community projects and programs which include housing, feeding and clothing the less fortunate members of our community. In the last five years we have catered to over 15,000 such people in one place alone, the “Harvest Café”, a homeless shelter in downtown Toronto, and several thousands more across Canada and around the world. Our efforts in these endeavors have been so effective among these prescribed members of our community that our ministry was commended and congratulated in the year 2003 during our 25th anniversary by the Honorable Jean Chretien, the then Prime Minister of Canada, Honorable Sergio Marchi, Member of Parliament, the Honorable Mel Lastman, the then Toronto Mayor, and the Toronto Police Service Board.
In addition, we devote much of our effort to Youth Programs which involve counseling, recreational and educational activities and the development of a positive attitude toward their future.We endeavor to identify particular needs in our young people, and seek to offer remediation as best our ability allows. Our long-term goal is for residents and volunteers to have increased skills, capacity and knowledge that support a strong, harmonious and cohesive family unit and community as a whole. We are working with other organizations in the community with the aim of improving negative social conditions that affect residents of the community.
Under leadership of Bishop Dr. Al Baxter, a true visionary, the ministry continues to expand with affiliate branches here in Canada and the Caribbean and with his international Deeper Life Crusades and television broadcast which have reached countries in the Far East, Middle East, Africa, Europe, The Caribbean, South Central and North America. The Bishop has moved the ministry into a HIGHER DIMENSION whereby, we have purchased and reconstructed the new FMT complex designed to accommodate a large Auditorium, an Academic Christian school, a Gymnasium, a Banquet Hall, a Library and other recreational facilities. This complex will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of our community services.
A Brief History of Faith Miracle Temple of Toronto
In the year of our Lord 1978, Al Baxter answered the call of God to start the Faith Miracle Temple Ministries in the city of Toronto. Through hard work, dedication and the grace of God the church grew and multiplied.
Rev. Al Baxter now officially ordained as the Pastor, moved quickly to secure 615 Vaughn Rd. as a place of worship, a place they later purchase. The church continued to grow and multiply, ministries were born including the Healing and Restoration Broadcast, a weekly telecast seen coast to coast in Canada and the USA.
As the Grace and Blessing of God followed the ministry under the leadership of Rev. Al Baxter, new vision and inspiration began to pour into various areas. Rev. Al Baxter along with the membership sold the property at 615 Vaughn Rd. and purchases the church building at 1060 Glencarin Ave. There the mighty power of God was seen with signs and wonders. Miraculous healing of all sorts followed the ministry.
Within five years there was hardly room to accommodate the growing membership. Being ordained to the Bishopric, Bishop Al Baxter again being moved by the Holy Spirit purchased a large industrial Building at 28 Martin Ross Ave., in 1995 and converted it into a beautiful Sanctuary and Banquet Hall facilities. The Faith Miracle Temple building stands as a landmark and Headquarters of branch churches and outreach ministries in South America, the Caribbean, England and here in Canada.
After 30 years of ministry, the Faith Miracle Temple of Toronto Inc. continues to play a vital and important role within the community both here at home and abroad. The Lord has been favorable to this ministry and under the unction of the Holy Spirit many people have been healed from brain tumors, heart problems, cancer, strokes and all manner of sickness and diseases. We have witnessed the power of the Holy Spirit as three dead people came back to life as Bishop Al Baxter prayed the prayer of faith and called their spirits back into their bodies.
The Healing and Restoration Broadcast, has changed and affected the lives of many people in the Caribbean, South America, U.S.A, the U.K and throughout Canada. Through its outreach ministries the Faith Miracle Temple Ministries have helped thousands in need around the world. Our goal and vision for the future is to expand our current programs and to develop new visions, programs and projects to strengthen and contribute to the well being of our community
