The Beginning

Chapter 1

It was during the summer of 2015 that Dom, Bev and their three boys made their way back to Quebec with a deep sense of God's calling to plant a new church.  After a time of discernment they found God confirming that they were to provide leadership to a new church family. Their prayer is to see the180 flourish as a healthy church, re-engaging people with Jesus as he invites us into a new way of life. 

Leaving a lead pastor role and a church they loved, Dom and Bev stepped out in faith trusting that God would provide. Their love for Quebec and its rich religious history continues to influence their thinking and leadership as well.  Within a short time the180 has taken root and by God's hand, some key people have been gathered to form our present leadership team.

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

In mid-2018, our Advisory Team, in conversation with our church partners, began dreaming and thinking about next steps for the180.

Although we are a young church, we have always sensed that God has gone before us, calling us into new seasons of trusting Him. With that in mind, a significant part of these conversations began to revolve around the180's meeting space, which we had been renting for the past two years. We love our warehouse space and have felt that from the beginning God has opened doors to help us renovate, expand, and reach out to our community from this location.

Instead of waiting until the end of our lease agreement, the Advisory Team began exploring long-term possibilities of putting down greater roots in space. For that to happen, we knew that we needed to work closely with the city and abide by rules relating to zoning laws. Therefore, the team made the decision to begin the process for official zoning changes as one of the factors that would allow us to stay in our building long-term.

After much work, prayer, planning, and waiting, the City of Laval officially granted our request for a zoning change, a miracle in our context in Quebec. In response, and in partnership with our denominational family and partners, we launched a fundraising project to raise $200,000 to purchase the space. Right away, an anonymous donor gave us $100,000! Throughout the summer we invited the180 family and partners to commit pledges toward this building project, culminating with a special pasta night fundraiser.

At our third year anniversary, we celebrated the fact that papers had been signed, we raised the additional $100,000 and we had now permanently made a home in this space.

In conjunction with our partners, we are thrilled to imagine future possibilities. We are also so thankful for the work of the city and understand the important responsibility we have to give back to our community, modelling what it means to love Jesus and love like Jesus.

The story continues!