We Are of the Christian Protestant faith, not Roman Catholic as our name may suggest. 

We Are a duly authorized and recognized Christian Religious Body/Denomination in Ontario along with other well known Christian Denominations of different beliefs and worship. 

We Are Interdenominational. That means we don’t care if you’re Baptist, Pentecostal, Anglican or belong to any other Christian Denomination. As long as you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, He died on the cross for our sins, eternal life is ONLY through him, and you pray and worship Him only, we welcome you. 

We Are governed by a Governing Official and Board of Directors. We have been registered with the Canadian Government since 1968 and are subject to the laws and regulations of the provinces in which we are Incorporated. 

We Are a charitable Organization. None of our staff are paid or compensated for their time put into our programs. Our Organization is funded through donations, contributions and tuition fees. 

We Are an Organization that does not support same sex relationships or marriage. 

We Are Not a physical Church but a Denomination (Religious Body) that is governed by a Governing Official & a Board of Directors. 

We Are Not involved in Church planting. 

We Are Not an online Ordination service and we do not accept credentials from online Ordination Mills. A calling to the Ministry is a serious venture; therefore, ordination is not hastily given for the sake of gaining membership. All members must undergo diligent study beforehand. We make great efforts to ensure that our members are of sincere faith, correct in the Word, are of good character and are competent in the ways of preaching, teaching, baptizing and counseling. 

We Do Not ordain or grant credentials online. Credentials are given only to those who have studied the Gospel and/or have experience in a currently active ministry. All must undergo examination and approval by the Organization and Church body prior to being recommended for ordination or government Registration. 

We Are Not at a public location that is open for visits or to submit applications. We are an online entity and all of our programs are initiated online and completed with onsite examination. 

We Do Not compete with other Christian Education Organizations and Institutions. What we offer is an affordable opportunity to study seminary level courses for those who are on a low budget, or do not have denominational ties in Canada. There are many wonderful Christian colleges and seminaries worldwide. We encourage all to pursue further training with them if permitted. 

We Are Not an accredited school nor do not wish to be. We are a recognized Christian Religious Body with full government  authorizations to teach in the Christian faith and credential ministers to spread this same faith.  YSPEO offers the same seminary level courses as most institutions, only at a more affordable price and term with ordination awarded.  Transcripts are not provided. The Holy Bible remains the sole root and foundation of all of our courses.  

Rev. De Jesus was ordained by the late Bishop Crossley of Buffalo, New York in 1960.  A Cuban native he opened his first pastoral Ministry at St. Peter’s Tabernacle on Vaughan Rd, Toronto Ontario in 1962 with the late and great Rev. H. Dawson, Evangelist B. Allen and Deacon J. Watson. He preached to the masses in English, Spanish, Portuguese and some Polish gaining popularity throughout Canada and the US. He was an accomplished pianist whose musical worship would create a buzz throughout the Canadian and U.S. Christian Pentecostal and Apostolic communities. His preaching and music ministry brought many souls to the Lord, however his growing concern and despair that mankind was forgetting and turning away from God convinced him that just serving a single congregation who already knew God was not enough. 

He believed that all believers, old or young, regardless of race, nationality, appearance or wealth are ministers, and should be given the opportunity to grow spiritually and spread the Gospel of Jesus as commissioned without having to seek financial aid or face restrictions of Denomination. He wanted to help ‘pave the way’ for those new to Canada, those with unrecognized independent ministries, and those with limited finances who cannot afford to attend the larger learning institutions. He especially wanted to assist those who sincerely needed the opportunity to enter the ministry to fulfill their calling. The world needs them more than ever right now.   In Jesus’ day the only requirement was ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men‘. They weren’t required to attend school for years, obtain ordination papers and registration however,  in today’s age credentials are crucial to show knowledge, integrity, authority and approval by the Church.

With the great commission of Matthew 28:16-20 as his motivation he envisioned and fashioned an Evangelistic Outreach Organization that was comprised of individuals called of God to labor in the vineyard of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  This Organization would empower them to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to non-believers, sinners and those who never had the opportunity to hear God’s Word. This Organization would enable independent ministers to operate their ministries under the blessings of God, and also under the blessings of the law of the land (so many doors are opened for them). This Organization would serve to help sincere ministries obtain those needed credentials. 

Elevated to Bishop in Buffalo NY,  Bishop Ignacio De Jesus continued to preach and evangelize throughout Ontario and New York but was particularly instrumental in spreading the Gospel to third world countries via short wave (HAM) radio. This was a lifelong skill he developed while employed as a Radar & Communications technician in Guantanamo Bay.  Sometimes short wave radio was the only means of communicating in some areas,  especially in times of crisis.   Scheduled sermons would be preached via Morse code and a translator would yell the words out to a waiting congregation on the other side of the world. Praise God!

York St. Peter’s Evangelistic Organization become a Christian Religious Body (not a Church but a Denomination) in 1968, one where all Christian believers are welcome, putting the squabbles of doctrine aside. In 2008 Bishop De Jesus attained the order of Archbishop as voted by his peers and today York St. Peter’s Evangelistic Organization is a well respected Religious Body in Canada, small like the country of Israel, but we are doing great things for God our Father. 

Archbishop Ignacio De Jesus D.D. Ph.D went to be with the Lord in 2014 at the age of 81. He was prepared and very ready to meet his maker.  His vision and contributions to the Church will be remembered and will go on as we continue to equip and elevate those who have a sincere interest in spreading the Gospel message.   p

Our vision is to teach and promote those who have a sincere calling to the ministry. We help these new workers for Christ, along with those who are already ordained obtain correct Biblical teaching and Clergy credentials in a legal and affordable manner. We help them to move forward in their independent ministries; participate in outreach programs, evangelism, provide Biblical counsel, pastoral care and Godly marriage unions within Ontario. Our membership of ministers provides a network of Christian family Ontario-wide.

YSPEO is involved in World Wide Outreach. We send tracts, Bibles and other Biblical resources worldwide as made possible.  We  believe that spiritual warfare is real so we acknowledge Deliverance Ministry.  Our vision is that of an Organization who equips powerful witnesses and leaders for Christ, those who can boldly the Gospel message and lead souls to the cross.  It is our goal to equip and empower followers of Jesus Christ to preach, teach and baptize according to our Lord’s instructions;  therefore we wholly promote the Great Commission of Matthew 28.

We do this to the glory of God! 

To be a Christ-Centered Organization that is focused on spreading the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and win souls for His kingdom. This means enabling sincere individuals who are called to preach, to spread God’s Word to all that they encounter.   We use all means available to us including pulpit ministry, street ministry, evangelism, marriage, counseling, music ministry, publications, radio broadcast, online, short wave radio, tracts, and by any other means possible. 

After 52 years as a Religious Body, York St. Peter’s Evangelistic Organization continues to be blessed with fantastic members, affiliates and some mighty impressive graduates.  As we are living in the end times it is our ongoing mission to equip those who are called to the ministry and unleash some powerful witnesses for Christ.