The Bible
The Bible is inspired 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” (2 Timothy 3:16).
One God
There is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is the creator of heaven and earth, and of all living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), as the Son (Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit in the church today).
Repentance
Pardon and forgiveness of sins is obtained by genuine repentance, a confessing and forsaking of sins. We are justified by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1). 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.”
Water Baptism
The scriptural mode of baptism is immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sin. Through baptism we identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Romans 6:3-6, Colossians 2:11-14, Acts 2:38).
Holy Spirit
We receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in other tongues (Acts 2:4). John the Baptist, in Matthew 3:11, said, “…He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.”
We believe in the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He ministers to His people through tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy; words of knowledge and wisdom, discerning of spirits, faith, working of miracles, healing, helps and government (Mark 16:15-18, Acts 5:16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-11).
Holiness
God, who is holy, calls each of us into a relationship with Him. This relationship manifests itself in every aspect of our lives, including our families. Godly living should characterize the life of every child of the Lord, and we should live according to the pattern and example given in the Word of God. “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and Godly, in this present world” (Titus 2:11,12). “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” (Heb. 12:14).
Our Leadership
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” – Proverbs 28:19
Bishop & Sis Covill
Bishop Floyd Covill is the founding pastor of Regina New Life Tabernacle and currently pastors New Life Tabernacle UPC in Preeceville and Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He was born in North Augusta, Ontario and moved to Regina in 1975 where he was an assistant to the pastor before founding the church in Preeceville and then in 1987, Regina New Life Tabernacle. Bishop Covill’s heartbeat is souls – “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:38. He has served in many district capacities including Global Missions Director, North American Missions, Presbyter, and District Superintendent. He and his wife, Diana, have five children, and several grandchildren.
Pastor & Sis. Covill
Pastor Covill assumed the pastorate of Regina New Life Tabernacle in 2008. Our Pastor has served in various capacities with the Canadian Plains District including Sectional Presbyter, Men’s Ministry Director, and Global Missions Director. He and his wife, Nadine, have three children