OUR PASTOR

PASTOR TOM MELNICHUK is the Senior Pastor of The Prayer Palace Church and is a part of the founding family.  For over 38 years, he faithfully ministered alongside his father, the late Reverend Paul Melnichuk, helping to build and strengthen and preserve the foundation of the church’s mission.


In addition to his pastoral calling, Pastor Tom is a certified Air Transport Pilot, holding multiple aviation credentials, which enables coordinated humanitarian relief efforts due to natural disasters alongside his passion for ongoing missionary outreach; always ready to serve wherever the Lord leads bringing the gospel of hope, love, and salvation to those in need.


For more than two decades, Pastor Tom has produced and directed TPP’s television broadcasts across North America launching it to the Top 3 most watched religious broadcasts, as well as large-scale live theatrical productions that captivated hundreds of thousands within the city of Toronto, which all led to planting souls in ministry.


His anointed ministry, leadership and unwavering dedication to spreading the message of Jesus Christ have impacted countless lives.


As a visionary leader, Pastor Tom continues to pursue God’s calling with passion and purpose, committed to advancing the Kingdom of God and inspiring a new generation to walk in faith.

WE ARE ABOUT INSPIRING PEOPLE TO LIVE FOR JESUS CHRIST

We are a church in the city of Toronto where you and your family can experience an encounter with God and His message of hope and grace. We know that God has a divine purpose for your life and as we spread the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ, we are here to help you discover, develop and walk in it. 


Our prayer is for you to witness and testify to the transformation in every area of your life including the abiding peace of God, an empowering confidence by His living, inspired word and a heart of gratitude through the power of worship.


We are driven by our core values:

  • Live life together in unity for Jesus.
  • Honour yesterday and inspire tomorrow.
  • Aspire greatness in one another.
  • Everyone is called for a purpose.
  • Kingdom model mindset is about serving and multiplying.

FOUNDING FAMILY

Founded by the late Pastor Paul, Kathy, and Pastor Tom Melnichuk, we welcome you to The Prayer Palace Church. The Prayer Palace a non-profit Christian organization that is blanketing the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to meet the needs of mankind.


The Prayer Palace is Canada's first established multicultural, non-denominational and independent church. We have a history of over 60 years serving in ministry with the mission of promoting the gospel truth to people of every nation. 


Join us in this time of revival as we see the lives of men and women transformed for the glory of God. The Prayer Palace is raising up men and women of integrity rooted and grounded in the Word of God and infused with the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit. Come and celebrate the goodness of God with us. 


As a multicultural, non-denominational church with over 50 nationalities represented in its congregation, TPP is a model for cultural harmony and diversity assembling together as the body of Christ servicing a community of believers and faith seekers. We offer a complimentary multilingual translation, food and clothing distribution centre for local families in need, special outreach programs and more continuing to impact the greater Toronto area.


We invite you to join us for an inspiring time of worship and encouragement. 


We look forward to seeing you here as all are welcome to fellowship in the house of God.

BELIEF STATEMENT

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God by which we understand the whole Bible to be inspired in the sense that holy men of God were moved by the Holy Spirit to write the very words of Scripture. Divine inspiration extends equally and fully to all parts of the original writings. The whole Bible in the original is, therefore, without error and, as such, is infallible, absolutely supreme and sufficient in authority in all matters of faith and practice. (2 Tim. 3:16,17; 2 Pet. 1:20,21; Psa. 119:160a; Matt. 5:17,18)


The Bible does not simply contain the Word of God, but is, in reality, the complete revelation and very Word of God inspired by the Holy Spirit. Christian believers today receive spiritual illumination to enable them to understand the Scriptures, but God does not grant new revelations that are contrary or additional to inspired biblical truth. (1 Cor. 2:12-14; Prov. 30:5,6)


THE GODHEAD The Godhead exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one, having the same nature and attributes and are worthy of the same homage, confidence and obedience. (Matt. 3:16,17; 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14)


THE FATHER The Father exists eternally as the Creator of heaven and earth, the Giver of the Law, to whom all things will be subjected, so that He may be all in all. (Gen. 1:1; 1 Cor. 15:28)


THE SON The Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal and only begotten Son of the Father, is true God and true man. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and by His sinless life, miracles and teaching, gave full revelation of the Father. (John 1:1,14; 10:30; 17; Phil. 2:6,7; Heb. 1:8; Luke 1:26-35; John 12:49; Acts 2:22; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 7:26)


He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitution sacrifice. He rose from the dead. He is now at the right hand of the majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His kingdom in righteousness and peace. (Rom. 5:6,8; 1 Cor. 15:3; 1 Pet. 3:18; Matt. 28:6; 1 Cor. 15:4; Acts 1:9-11; 2:33; Heb. 8:1; Matt. 25:31)


HOLY SPIRIT God, the Holy Spirit performs actions and possesses the attributes of Deity. His personality is shown by the fact that He has personal characteristics and that individuals may relate to Him as a person. (Acts 5:3,4; John 16:13-14)


ANGELS CLASSIFICATION Angels were created as intelligent and powerful beings to do the will of God and worship Him. However, Satan, the originator of sin, fell through pride and was followed by those angels who rebelled against God. These fallen angels or demons are active in opposing the purposes of God. (Psa. 103:20; Rev. 5:11,12; Isa. 14:12-17; Ezek. 28:11-19; Eph. 6:11,12; 1 Tim. 4:1; Jude 6)


Those who remained faithful continue before the throne of God and serve as ministering spirits. (Heb. 1:14)


THE BELIEVER AND DEMONS Demons attempt to thwart God's purposes; however, in Christ, the believer may have complete liberty from the influence of demons. He cannot be possessed by them because his body is the temple of the Holy Spirit in which Christ dwells as Lord. (Heb. 2:14; 1 John 3:8; 4:1-4; Matt. 6:24; 1 Cor. 6:19,20)


MAN was originally created in the image and likeness of God. He fell through sin and, as a consequence, incurred both spiritual and physical death. Spiritual death and the depravity of human nature have been transmitted to the entire human race with the exception of the Man Christ Jesus. Man can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Gen. 1:26, 2:7; Rom. 5:12; James 1:14,15; Jer. 17:9; Rom. 3:10-19,23; Heb. 7:26; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5,6)


SALVATION ATONEMENT OF CHRIST Salvation has been provided for all men through the sacrifice of Christ upon the cross. It is the only perfect redemption and substitution atonement for all the sins of the world, both original and actual. His atoning work has been proven by His resurrection from the dead. Those who repent and believe in Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and receive eternal life. Furthermore, in the atonement, divine healing was provided for all believers. (Isa. 53:3-6; John 12:32,33; 1 Pet. 2:24; Acts 2:36; Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:14,17,20; Heb. 10:12; 1 John 2:2; Acts 20:21; 1 Pet. 1:23,25; Isa. 53:4,5; Matt. 8:16b, 17)


REPENTANCE AND FAITH Man can be born again only through faith in Christ. Repentance, a vital part of believing, is a complete change of mind wrought by the Holy Spirit, turning a person to God from sin. (Isa. 55:7; Acts. 17:30; Gal. 3:22,26; Eph. 2:8; 1 John 5:10-13) REGENERATION Regeneration is a creative work of the Holy Spirit by which man is born again and receives spiritual life. (John 3:3b,5b,7; 1 Cor. 5:17,18a; 1 Pet. 1:23)


JUSTIFICATION is a judicial act of God by which the sinner is declared righteous solely on the basis of his acceptance of Christ as Saviour. (Rom. 3:24; 4:3-5; 5:1-2)