A Community Rooted in Faith, Reaching Out in Love
About RCC
Here at Rebuild City Church, we believe everyone is valued, everyone has a purpose, and everyone is welcome.
“Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.” – Isaiah 58:12 NLT
We’re passionate about sharing the Gospel, building authentic relationships, and empowering believers to grow in their faith and make an impact in the world around them.
Mission
Vision
Our Values
God & His Word
We value God & His Word, in the highest regard, recognizing them as the ultimate authority.
God's Church
We value God's Church, which Christ is head, and is light of the world.
People
We value people, with their diverse giftings, talents and style etc...
Commitment
We value commitment, to the things of God and to personal continual growth.
Spirit of Excellence
We value the spirit of excellence, in all that we do, and can do.
Advancement
We value advancement, that will help aid us to reach and do more.
Meet Our Pastors
Pastor Mark Rowe
Mark became an active member of Global Apostolic Ministries (formerly Bethlehem United Church – Scarborough) in 1999 under the leadership of Pastor Alan Todd. He grew spiritually and served in various roles, including Sunday School Teacher, Small Group Leader, and a key advocate for marketing and promotions. He also served as a preacher, teacher, and member of the Praise and Worship team.
Mark’s ministry expanded as he preached the gospel across Canada and parts of the USA to diverse audiences. His messages, blending storytelling, drama, music, and media, inspire others to grow in their faith. In 2002, Mark was commissioned to British Columbia, where he evangelized, preached, taught, and led Bible studies. In 2007, he relocated to Surrey, BC, to assist Pastor Edward Walters at Bethel United Apostolic Church.
In 2014, Mark was appointed Lead Pastor of Bethel United Apostolic Church, where he served with dedication and passion. In 2017, he returned to Toronto to serve under Pastor Audley Castro at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, continuing his ministry in various capacities.
Keren Rowe
Keren has devoted over 28 years to serving in the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, impacting countless lives through her ministry, leadership, and unwavering commitment. Over the years, she has served in various roles, including the Sunday School Department, Women’s Ministry Department, Praise and Worship Team, Altar Worker, and Youth Department. Her diverse experiences have shaped her ability to connect with individuals from all walks of life, creating a meaningful and lasting influence in every ministry she has touched.
Keren’s heart is devoted to empowering others to fulfill their God-given purpose and embrace the calling placed on their lives. Her ministry reflects her passion for guiding individuals to discover their unique potential and walk boldly in their spiritual destiny. Through her leadership, many have found the courage to overcome challenges, deepen their faith, and grow in their relationship with God.
With a nurturing and compassionate spirit, Keren’s efforts continue to inspire countless individuals to step into the fullness of their faith, embrace transformation, and achieve their God-ordained purpose.
What we Believe
Explore the core beliefs that guide our faith and shape our community at Rebuild City Church.
We accept the Scriptures as the revealed Will of God, the infallible Word of God. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (II Timothy 3: 16).
The Bible is the only God-given authority which man possesses; therefore, the administration, teaching, preaching and conduct of the membership of the church must be based upon and harmonize with, the Bible.
The Holy Bible is the only God-given instructional manual given to man; therefore, the administration, teaching, preaching and conduct of the church must be rooted and directed by the Bible.
God has also sent us His Holy Spirit to anoint and give clear understanding as we read and study the scriptures.
The church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in Heaven (Ephesians 1:22; 2:1922; Hebrews 12:23).
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the word was God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. (St. John 1: 1&14). The one true God, the Jehovah of the Old Testament, took upon Himself the form of man, and as the Son of man, was born of the virgin, Mary. Jesus Christ, is God manifested in the flesh (I Tim. 3: 16).
We believe that, “In him (JESUS) dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” (Colossians 2:9). Therefore, Jesus in His humanity was man; in His deity was and is God. The flesh was the lamb, or the sacrifice of God. He is the only mediator between God and man. “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (I Timothy 2:5). “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty” (Rev. 1: 8)
Man was created good and upright, pure and holy. As a result of the disobedience of Adam and Eve, man fell from their holy state, lost fellowship with God and was driven from the Garden of Eden. Sin entered this world by one man’s disobedience. (Genesis 1:2631, 3:17; Romans 5:1221).
Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. On the cross Jesus Christ became sin and sickness providing both salvation and divine healing for all mankind (Psalm 103:3), being justified freely by His Grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God (St. John 3:5.)
The only ground upon which God will accept a sinner is repentance from the heart for the sins that he has committed. “A broken and a contrite heart, … thou wilt not despise.” (Psalms 51:17). John the Baptist preached repentance, Jesus proclaimed it, and the apostles emphasized it to both Jews and Gentiles (Acts 2:28, 11:18, and 17:30). The word “repentance” means a change of views and purpose, change of heart, change of mind. Jesus said, “Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish” (Luke 13:3).
Luke 24:47 says, “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
Baptism is a vital part of New Testament salvation and serves as an expression of faith and obedience to Christ’s command for discipleship (Matthew 28:19) for all who believe in Him. It identifies the believer with Christ’s redemptive work on the cross and unites them with the community of faith—the true Church, the Bride of Christ.
We baptize in the name of Jesus Christ, following the practice of the Apostles throughout the book of Acts (Acts 2:38-42; 8:12, 36-38; 10:48; 19:4-5). His name is the only authority by which we are saved. As Acts 4:12 states, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.”
The biblical mode of baptism is by immersion in water and is reserved for those who have truly repented of their sins and genuinely believed in Christ as Savior and Lord. Through baptism, believers publicly declare their identification with Jesus: they have died with Him and have been raised with Him to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:3-7).
We believe that all full believers receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, as promised by our Lord, as a witness to their scriptural based faith in Jesus (St. John 7:37-39). We further believe that the new birth of the Spirit (St. John 3:5) is necessary to place the believer in the Kingdom of God or the body of Christ “the Church” (I Cor. 12:12, 13). It is clear that the outpouring of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost marked a “new era” in the Spirit’s dealing with mankind as prophesied by Joel 2:28, 29 and Isaiah 28:11.
“For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence (Acts 1:5.) This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. The Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are a far off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call (Acts 2:38,39.)
The Holy Ghost bears witness that “we are the children of God” (Romans 8:16).