Church Profile

The Metropolitan Bible Church ("The Met", www.metbiblechurch.ca) has been a lighthouse for the gospel in Canada’s capital region since 1931. Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ, together engaging people with the gospel, establishing believers in the gospel and equipping servants of the gospel, in our nation’s capital and the nations of the world. The Met was established 90 years ago in the midst of the Great Depression by a group of godly visionaries. The first service was held on the second floor of a building in the heart of Ottawa where a missionary delivered the first message. In a very short period the Metropolitan Tabernacle was built in downtown Ottawa. Since its inception the commitment to being a regionally focused, Bible teaching church has never wavered. The church has a strong history of expository Bible teaching. When The Met outgrew its building on Bank Street, it moved in 2010 to beautiful new facility at one of the region’s busiest intersections. The Met continues to have a significant gospel impact in the region, across Canada, and globally.

Community Profile

The Met is located in Canada’s capital located within 80km of the US border. There are about 1,000,000 in the metro area. Ottawa has the most educated population among Canadian cities and is home to a number of postsecondary, research, and cultural institutions. There are definitely 4 seasons in Ottawa with summer highs around 26C (80F), and winter lows of -14C (6F). There are many parks in the region for hiking, walking and cycling. Ottawa’s median age is 40, which is lower than both the provincial and national averages. Ottawa has the 6th highest total household income in Canada. Being the nation’s capital, Ottawa hosts several seasonal cultural events and is home to professional sports teams.