Statement of Essential Truths (SOET)
Click below to view the PAOC's Statement of Essential Truths (SOET) and Positions and Practices document.
Essential Truths: The PAOC Statement of Essential Truths Commentary
The Statement of Essential Truths (SOET) is one outcome of a greater initiative to encourage theological vitality within our Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada family. This Commentary is a resource that complements the SOET and is useful for the purposes of membership, credentialing, and discipleship. In all that we do with these materials, our prayer is that the truth of God and His Word will transform us to be more like our Lord—personally and as the people of God. Together, as a movement of disciplined followers of Jesus, it is important that we do our best to present ourselves to God as those approved, workers who do not need to be ashamed, and who correctly handle the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15).
We desire that Essential Truths would be a valuable addition to the personal reading and study resources of many within our constituency. Our credentialed leaders were gifted with a hard copy upon its release, but additional orders are encouraged for church boards and ministry teams.
Click here to visit our Shopify page to place a secure order online. For the security of your personal information, we no longer take orders with financial information through email or phone.
At an Annual General Meeting (March 21, 2023), Dr. Van Johnson hosted a session on behalf of the Theological Study Commission which reviewed the content in Essential Truths.
A Resource for Churches and Pastors - What Does the PAOC Believe
In a time when clarity around doctrine and theology is more needed than ever, there is a 4-week series of preaching videos on the PAOC Statement of Essential Truths (SOET). These video messages are a valuable tool for teaching, discipleship, and leadership development. Doctrine matters - not just for theologians, but for the life and health of the local church. These SOET videos equip pastors and churches to teach what the PAOC believes, why we believe it, and how those truths shape the way we live and lead.
We are thankful for the work of MCS-Horizon (Master's College and Seminary and Horizon Bible College) to provide this helpful resource for our pastors and leaders and those who want to better understand what we believe and why as the PAOC.
Click here to obtain access to this video series directly from MCS-Horizon.