Who we are

A church for Ottawa and beyond

Transforming Life Centre International — non-denominational, founded in 2011, and now more than 50 locations worldwide.

Our vision is simple

Transforming lives and raising leaders

Our promise

What you can expect from us

These are the things we commit to every person who walks through our doors.

The uncompromising Word of God

Scripture taught plainly and without dilution, week after week.

Pastoral care and counselling

Real people who will sit with you, listen and walk alongside you.

The love and friendship of people

A church where you are known by name, not lost in a crowd.

A sense of belonging to a family

Somewhere to belong before you are asked to do anything.

An anointed spiritual covering

Leadership that prays for you and stands with you.

The opportunity to fulfil destiny

Space to discover what God has placed in you — and to grow into it.

A place to serve

Every gift has a home here, in any area of ministry.

Our mission

What we believe

  • 01

    One God in the Trinity — Father, Son and Holy Spirit

    Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:21-22

  • 02

    The inspiration of the whole Bible as God’s infallible revelation to humanity

    2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21

  • 03

    Salvation by faith in Christ alone, without works, solely by grace

    Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:12; Romans 5:11

  • 04

    The necessity of water baptism in order to fulfil the command of Christ

    Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:36-39, 19:1-6

  • 05

    A life that expresses gratitude to God and demonstrates His transforming power through the Holy Spirit

    Acts 2:1-4; Philippians 4:4-8

  • 06

    The one true Church, the body of Christ — all believers, regardless of race or social standing

    Galatians 3:28-29

  • 07

    Obedience to our Lord’s command to lead people to faith and maturity in Him

    Ephesians 4:11-13

Our values

What we hold to

We treasure

  • God’s Word
  • The ministry of the Holy Spirit
  • Praise and Worship
  • Prayer
  • The call to make disciples of all nations

We practise

  • Dreaming big and serving God with excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Families
  • Our community
  • People’s dignity and diversity
Our family

Life at TLC

There is room for you here

Services every week in Ottawa and Gatineau. Come as you are.