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"Excerpts from the original history on Record of the 'church of Christ in Esquesing Instituted in 1820.'" (I.e. the Norval Church of Christ.) Transcribed by Edwin Broadus

An “overview” of the Canadian restoration movement prepared by Geoffrey Ellis for the Melton’s Encyclopedia of American Religions, 9th Edition, published by Gale and released October 2016: “The Restoration Movement in Canada: An Overview.” Completed with the editorial assistance of Claude Cox.

A church growth study in retrospect by Geoffrey Ellis, submitted as a thesis for the Master of Theological Studies degree, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary of Wilfrid Laurier University: “An Inquiry Into the Growth of the Disciples of Christ in 19th Century Ontario,” completed in 1993. The history of the 19th century Disciples/Churches of Christ is the context for this study

A church growth study that was submitted by Geoffrey Ellis as a project-thesis for the Doctor of Ministry degree, Abilene Christian University, “An Inquiry into the Growth of Churches of Christ in Ontario,” completed in 1990. The growth of Churches of Christ in the 20th century is examined through the participation of church workers and leaders who responded to the searching questions of the study.

"The Wallaces of St. Catharines", a paper presented to the 17th annual meeting of the Canadian churches Of Christ Historical Society, August 20, 2016, St. Catharines Church of Christ, 439 Ontario Street North, St. Catharines, Ontario, by George Mansfield and Geoffrey Ellis.


"Pacifism", Presented by George Mansfield
at the August 16, 2014 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society
at the Bayview Church of Christ, Toronto Ontario


"The Early Days of the Toronto Disciples", Presented by Edwin Broadus at the August 16, 2014 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society at the Bayview Church of Christ, Toronto Ontario

"Excerpts from the Christian Messenger (Stone), Millennial Harbinger (Campbell) and the Gospel Vindicator (Ash), regarding Restoration activities in Canada and New York State, gathered by Edwin Broadus."


"Excerpts regarding the work in Canada, 1920-1942, drawn from the Word and Work magazine, edited by R. H. Boll, published in Louisville, KY, identified by H. Ralph Perry and gathered by Geoffrey Ellis."

W. F. Cox (27/01/1877-09/03/1963). Register of Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals. Edited by Claude Cox.

"Haldimand County Churches" Excerpts drawn from the Periodicals re Restoration congregations in Haldimand County, Province of Ontario, researched by Myrna Perry, presented to the AGM of the CCCHS, August 24, 2013, at the Bramalea Church of Christ

"Manitoba Reports: The Bible Student." Paper presented to the CCCHS, AGM, August 24, 2013, Bramalea Church of Christ, by Shelley Jacobs, collecting the various reports submitted to The Bible Student (1904-1913) regarding work in the Province of Manitoba

"Perry Reminiscences", Paper presented to the 13th annual meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, at Meaford, Ontario, August 18, 2012 by Eugene C. Perry


"The Disciples of Meaford Considered", 
Paper presented to the 13th annual meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, at Meaford, Ontario, August 18, 2012 by Geoffrey Ellis

"The Disciples of Meaford", 
Paper presented to the 13th annual meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, at Meaford, Ontario, August 18, 2012 by Geoffrey Ellis

"All Aboard!" This article was presented by Claude Cox as a paper at the Christian Scholars Conference, Rochester College, June 21-23, 2007, in the section entitled “Early Restoration History in Michigan” which included relations between Michigan and Ontario.

"The Disciples of Christ Of Bowmanville", Presented to the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society at the Cedar Park Church of Christ, Oshawa, Ontario, Saturday, August 20, 2011 By Geoffrey Ellis

"Nineteenth Century Ontario Disciples History: The Oshawa District And The George Barclay Family", Presented to the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society at the Cedar Park Church of Christ, Oshawa, Ontario, Saturday, August 20, 2011 By Edwin Broadus

"THE PLEA OF THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT", Presented to the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society at the Cedar Park Church of Christ, Oshawa, Ontario, Saturday, August 20, 2011 By George Mansfield

"Movement: Looking to the future".
Presented by Glen Robins to the Ontario Men's Retreat, September 11, 2010, Camp Omagh, Milton, Ontario.

"Learning from the Past",
Presented by Geoffrey Ellis to the Ontario Men's Retreat, September 11, 2010, at Camp Omagh, Milton, Ontario.

"The Restoration Principle", Presented by Glen Robins 
to the Ontario Men's Retreat, September 10, 2010, Camp Omagh, Milton, Ontario.

"Understanding Restorationism", Presented by Geoffrey Ellis to the Ontario Men's Retreat, September 10, 2010, at Camp Omagh, Milton, Ontario.

"Dugald Sinclair: Seven Decades of Unstinting Service," by Edwin Broadus [The following can be attached to the "Papers" listing and link]  presented to the 11th annual meeting of the CCCHS, Aug. 14, 2010, Tintern Church of Christ, Vineland, Ontario.

"The Canadians at Nashville Bible School," by Donald Perry [The following, as per previous...] presented orally at the 2009 annual meeting of the CCCHS in Beamsville, Ontario, and in print form at the 2010 annual meeting at Tintern.

Commentary included in the presentation of the dvd, "Virtual Tour Of Restoration Sites In Southwestern Ontario", presented by Geoffrey Ellis to the Annual Meeting Of The Canadian Churches Of Christ Historical Society, August 14, 2010, Tintern Church Of Christ, 4359 Spring Creek Rd, Vineland, Ontario.

"Restoration Churches, Preaching Points, and Leaders in Southwestern Ontario, Excerpts from the Perioidicals, 1848-1885," presented by Geoffrey Ellis [The following as per previous...] at the 2010 annual meeting of the CCCHS, Aug. 14, 2010, Tintern Church of Christ, Vineland, Ontario.


Nashville Bible School Students

Beamsville Bible School by Edwin Broadus, August 15, 2009

Carman Bible School CCCHS 2009 by Shelley L. Jacobs

MARITIME BIBLE AND LITERARY COLLEGE Paper by Geoffrey Ellis, August 15, 2009

"A Short Story on the Life of J. W. Shepherd" by Ray L. Miller 

CONJOINED AND CONTRASTED: RESTORATION IN MICHIGAN AND ONTARIO, By Geoffrey Ellis
A Paper Presented at the Christian Scholars' Conference, Rochester College, Rochester, Michigan, Friday, June 22, 2007

Hamilton Churches, Excerpts from the Gospel Herald, 1946-1999
Researched by Myrna Perry for the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society Annual Meeting, August 16, 2008

RESTORATION IN THE GEORGIAN BAY, 1853-1895, ITEMS FROM THE PERIODICALS
Owen Sound, (St. Vincent) Meaford, 4th Line (Nottawasaga), Stayner, Sydenham, (Derby) Kilsyth, (Glenelg) Priceville, Proton, Collingwood, Cape Rich, (Brant) Dunkeld, Walkerton, Glencairn, Euphrasia, Wiarton, Egremont; The Georgian Bay Co-operation; The Bible Indicator, the Christian Worker
Compiled by Geoffrey H. Ellis, for the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, Annual Meeting, Owen Sound, August, August, 27, 2005

Stouffville, Pine Orchard, and Orangeville, Ontario Congregations, 1904-1999, Excerpts from The Bible Student, the Christian Quarterly, the Christian Monthly Review, and the Gospel Herald,
Researched by Myrna Perry, For the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society Annual Meeting, Newmarket Church of Christ, August 16, 2008

THE FENWICK CHURCH OF CHRIST, Including, "PAST TO PRESENT", By Myrna Perry, Len Kimber, Ross Gilbert, Don Hipwell; And "EXCERPTS" from THE GOSPEL MESSENGER, 1895-1896; THE BIBLE STUDENT, 1904-1913;THE CHRISTIAN MONTHLY REVIEW, 1919-1933; THE GOSPEL HERALD, 1943-1999, Researched by Myrna Perry For the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, At the Fenwick Church of Christ, Fenwick, Ontario, August 25, 2007

The Influence of the Christian Connection On the Restoration Movement in Ontario, By Edwin Broadus
A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, at the Newmarket Church of Christ, August 16, 2008

The Life of Charles W. Petch, by Shelley L. Jacobs Presented to the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society,
At its Annual Meeting, August 16, 2008, Newmarket Church of Christ, Newmarket, Ontario

WORK AMONG THE FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE, Excerpts from The Christian Monthly Review, 1926-1933, and the Gospel Herald, 1936-1953
Researched by Myrna Perry, For the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, Annual Meeting, Newmarket Church of Christ, Newmarket, Ontario August 16, 2008

Churches of Christ in St. Catharines, From the Periodicals, Researched by Myrna Perry, Eugene Perry, Geoffrey, Annual Meeting of the CCCHS, Fenwick, Ontario, August 25, 2007.

Daniel Wiers In the Maelstrom Of the Early Restoration Movement On the Niagara Frontier, With Addendum, By Edwin Broadus Delivered on the occasion of the annual meeting of the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, Fenwick Church of Christ, Fenwick, Ontario, August 25, 2007; Addendum, August 16, 2008, Newmarket, Ontario

Newmarket Church of Christ, 1963-1999: Excerpts from The Gospel Herald With the "History of the Church of Christ in Newmarket" drawn from their Web Site, Researched by Myrna Perry, for the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society Annual Meeting, August 16, 2008

Restoration in Hamilton, Ontario, 1821-2001, Edited by Geoffrey Ellis, presented to the Canadian Churches of Christ Historical Society, August 26, 2006, Fennell Ave. Church of Christ, Hamilton, Ontario

Restorationist Churches of the 19th Century Along the “North Shore” of Lake Ontario Excerpts from the Periodicals, 1853-1883
presented by Dr. Geoffrey H Ellis at the annual meeting of CCCHS August 16, 2008

"Why didn't Elder Donald McLaren's [Baptist] church have communion when Elder William Trout visited?"
presented by Dr. Claude Cox at the annual meeting of CCCHS September 7, 2002 

"The Restoration Churches In Toronto"
presented by Dr. Geoffrey H Ellis at the annual meeting of CCCHS August 28, 2004

"Religious Periodicals In the Restoration Movement in Canada"
Authored by Dr. Eugene Perry, compiled by Myrna Perry for the annual meeting of CCCHS August 28, 2004