Most writings on the Black Church in Canada deal with the historical Black Churches in the Baptist or Methodist movements mainly pointing to the groups of Blacks who have lived in Canada for several generations. Canadian researchers have yet to capture the establishment of the Black Pentecostal Church which grew rapidly following the mass influx of immigrants from the Caribbean.

As Black Caribbean’s settled in Canada seeking to integrate into the Canadian landscape, not all were welcomed by White churches they attended. It wasn’t long till the harsh reality of racism forced many to create their own Black Churches, which have had a significant influence in the community to this present day.

In this book, Dr. Spencer a university academic and church historian, chronicles the historical trajectories of the Canadian Black Churches of the Pentecostal-Oneness movement by tracing its 100 year roots to Jamaica, England and into Canada. This historical book is in dedication to the Caribbean Pioneers and their congregants who sacrificed their livelihoods to establish Black Churches in the 1960’s and beyond. This book documents and unravels the rich oral histories of Black Caribbeans who ensured their communities had places of worship where their social, spiritual and financial needs could be addressed for generations to come.

The Black Church in Canada: Apostolic Trailblazers of the Past, Present & Future captures over three hundred photos as early as the 1920’s that both young and old will relate to. “This story must be told and this book is a keepsake for generations to come. If you ever wanted to know about a piece of Canadian history where Afro-Caribbeans are the focus of the story, this book is for you” says Spencer.