OUR HISTORY
The Exchange officially launched on October 14th, 2012 as a new service/expression of First Alliance Church. The goal was to reach people that FAC were not reaching. Pastors Brad Young and Caleb Delamont began to lead this new community as it sought to find its identity and purpose.
On January 15th, 2013 they both had a profound life-changing encounter with Jesus. The Holy Spirit opened their eyes in a brand new way to the beauty and the freedom found in the Good News about Jesus. It became something that was profoundly relevant not just for salvation but also for everyday life. With a renewed passion for Jesus and zeal for ministry they committed to do everything they could to faithfully point to Jesus and proclaim His message.
For each Sunday gathering from that point on the chief goal became to hold up the Good News about Jesus above all and in all that we said and did. The shift was palpable. Lifelong Christians began to wake up and find new joy and freedom in Jesus. Shortly after that it became clear that Jesus was saving unchurched people as well.
At this time God was moving in Pastor Brad and Caleb’s hearts and affirming the call to church planting. In February of 2016 they presented a proposal to the Elders of First Alliance Church that The Exchange should become a new church planted out of FAC. They agreed wholeheartedly and with a unanimous decision gave their blessing for the planting of The Exchange Church.
We see a great need in Calgary for more churches commited to holding up the Good News about Jesus. We are excited for the future as we embark on this new adventure connecting people with Jesus and His mission in Calgary and around the world
OUR VISION & MISSION
Make Disciples: Help all kinds of people become students of Jesus. Immerse them in the reality of God’s nature. Teach them how to obey everything Jesus commanded.
Our Vision is our mission from Jesus, Himself. It is our unchanging calling and any group of “Christians” who does not have this as their primary mission cannot be called the church. They don’t have to use the exact language but the reality must be there.
Leading people to encounter Jesus.
We sum up our mission with the phrase,“Leading people to encounter Jesus.”
Our city will be saturated with the presence of Jesus as people become disciples of Jesus who are committed to leading others to become disciples of Jesus in the everyday stuff of life.
Jesus commissioned his disciples to be disciples who make disciples. A disciple of Jesus is committed to bringing all of life increasingly under the lordship of Jesus. They are also committed to leading others to bring all of life increasingly under the Lordship of Jesus. The mission of The Exchange Church is not just to grow a Sunday gathering or fill community groups with people. Our desire is to equip God's people to be disciples who make disciples so that every place might be saturated with the presence of Jesus.
We believe that joining Jesus on His mission is the most exciting way to live.
Come be a part of our family as we join Jesus in his work in the world.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
At Exchange, our beliefs aren't just ideas we agree with — they're the foundation for how we live, love, and do life together every day. Here's what we hold to be true.
The Bible
We believe the Scriptures are true, authoritative, and sufficient — a complete revelation of who God is and His plan for our salvation. It's not just a book we study; it's the story that shapes our lives, our decisions, and our view of the world.
GOD
We believe there is only one true God, Creator of heaven and earth, who eternally exists in three distinct persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — perfect in love, power, and holiness. We believe all things exist for His glory.
JESUS CHRIST
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of a virgin, and is both fully God and fully human. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, physically rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will one day physically return. He is the center of everything we believe and everything we do.
HUMANITY AND SIN
We believe every person is created in God's image and carries inherent worth and dignity. But we also believe that all of us have fallen short of God's design through sin, leaving us separated from Him — and unable to bridge that gap on our own.
SALVATION
We believe salvation is a gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone — not earned by good works, religious effort, or personal achievement. There will be a future physical resurrection of the dead, and only those saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone, will be raised to eternal reward.
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND SANCTIFICATION
We believe the Holy Spirit lives in every believer from the moment of salvation, empowering us to live for God. We also believe in an ongoing, lifelong process of sanctification — being shaped, refined, and set apart to look more like Jesus, not just once, but continually.
HEALING
As an Alliance church, we believe that healing — physical, emotional, and spiritual — is part of the redemptive work of Jesus. We pray for healing and trust God's power to restore, while resting in His wisdom in every outcome.
THE CHURCH
We believe the Church is God's family on mission — not a building, but a body of believers united by the Holy Spirit, called to worship together, grow together, and carry the Good News of Jesus to our city and the world. We believe in multiplication: we are disciples, who make disciples, who make disciples.
BAPTISM AND COMMUNION
We believe in the ongoing practice of Baptism, as a public declaration of faith in Jesus, and Communion (the Lord's Supper), as a regular reminder of what Christ has done for us. These aren't just traditions — they're ways we remember and proclaim the Gospel together as a church family.
OUR ALLIANCE HERITAGE
As a Christian and Missionary Alliance church, our beliefs are rooted in what's known as the Fourfold Gospel — Jesus as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King. This has shaped Alliance churches for over a century, and it continues to shape who we are as Exchange. We fully subscribe to the Alliance Canada Statement of Faith.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Faith is a journey, and we don't expect you to have it all figured out. Whether you're new to all of this or you've been walking with Jesus for years, we'd love to talk. Reach out anytime — we're here for the conversation.