[2] The denomination also sends and supports about 85 missionaries in 24 countries (including some in Canada),[3] under both its own program (EMCC World Partners) and other mission agencies with evangelical and holistic emphases.
Pitch and Praise (stylized Pitch'n'Praise)[4] was a non-denominational Christian event aimed at reaching out to high school students across Ontario.
Highlighted by a featured band and a speaker, these sessions were intended to provide an atmosphere in which the Gospel was communicated in relevant and contemporary ways.
Many bands took part in Pitch and Praise throughout the years, including Randy Stonehill, Servant, Newsboys, Pillar, and Starfield There were also sports tournaments, workshops, video game tournaments, and an annual battle of the bands (in which the winner was awarded recording time in a studio).
Phoenix Fest 2019 was considered a success, and due to high demand, will continue to operate annually for the foreseeable future.
[9] In 1994 JR Pitch was established to reach out to Jr. High students (grades 6-8) and grew to be attended by over 1,000 pre-teens from across Ontario.