The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith is an African-American Pentecostal organization organized in 1919. Image File history File links Cooljclogo. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... The Pentecostal movement within Protestant Christianity places special emphasis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, as it is most commonly known, was organized by Robert C. Lawson. Lawson, a protégé of G.T. Haywood, began to evangelize throughout the Midwest soon after he received salvation and the baptism of the Holy Ghost in 1913. When he found himself at odds with the leadership of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Lawson resigned from that organization in 1919, even leaving a church he had started in Columbus, Ohio. Lawson moved to New York City later that year and founded another church, Refuge Church of Christ, after the members of a prayer band in Harlem welcomed him and turned over their meetings to him. That small church grew and became known as Refuge Temple. It was the hub of Lawson's evangelistic efforts in the Northeast. Lawson's field work took him up and down the East Coast, throughout the West Indies, and as far as West Africa, where Lawson appointed missionaries to carry on spiritual work. The Pentecostal Assemblies of The World, Inc. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: The Arch City Motto: Official website: http://www. ... The Empire State Building (right) and the Chrysler Building (left) are easily recognized symbols of New York City to the world. ... Northeast is the ordinal direction halfway between north and east. ... East Coast can refer to: East Coast of the United States East Coast hip hop East Coast Park East-coast liberal East Coast Railway East Coast Akalat East Coast bias East Coast Music Awards East Coast Bays East Coast Main Line East Coast Greenway East Coast Parkway East Coast Swing... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ... West Africa is the region of. ...

Bishop Robert Clarence Lawson, founder of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ has been very influential among African-American Pentecostal churches, and has given rise to several spin-off bodies. The first major break-away was in 1930, when Bishop Sherrod C. Johnson created a rival organization, the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, through which he challenged Lawson's stance on practical holiness. The most important fracture in the church's history, though, was when, in 1957, Smallwood E. Williams led about 70 churches out of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith to form the Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Other organizations that were birthed from or splintered from this church body include Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Way of the Cross Church of Christ, the Yahweh Temple organization, the Evangelistic Churches of Christ, a host of small organizations, and independent churches of varying sizes. Furthermore, the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, founded by Bishop Sherrod C. Johnson, previously mentioned, was started after Bishop Sherrod C. Johnson found an error within Lawson's movement, especially the doctrine concerning women. He left indepentdently and said if God didn't bless his ministry it will become of nothing and also offered an reward of $500,000 and his entire movement if anyone could condemen what he preached and taught with the scripture. During his lifetime nobody was able to meet that challenge which is one of the reasons why his voice is still heard over the air waves. Like the Spirit that spoke within Bishop Sherrod C. Johnson, God truly blessed his ministry and since he went to sleep God is still continuing to bless it like he prophesied. Testimontials can be seen and witness in the Holy Temple Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Whole Truth Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Apostolic Ministries of America, and the First Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostles' Faith' and many more, all of which are actively evangelizing North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and West Africa. (Visit this website http://www.apostolic-ministries.net/late_bishop_johnson.htm to read more about the life and times of Bishop S.C. Johnson.) Thus, the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the mother of a family of predominantly African-American Pentecostal Apostolic organizations. Image File history File links RCLawson. ... Image File history File links RCLawson. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ World-Wide, Inc. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The Caribbean, (Spanish: Caribe; French: Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Dutch: Cariben or Caraïben, or more commonly Antillen) or the West Indies, is a group of islands and countries which are in or border the Caribbean Sea which lies on the Caribbean Plate. ... World map showing Europe Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiogeographic one. ... West Africa is the region of. ...

Bishop William L. Bonner, current chief apostle of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

After Lawson's death in 1961, a rising minister in the organization, William L. Bonner, proposed a change in the church's governmental structure. Whereas Bishop Lawson, as founder, had been the sole governing official of the organization, Bonner suggested that there be a board of archbishops, or apostles, who would govern the churches. Two other groups, the Board of Bishops and the Board of Presbyters, both hold accountable and are held accountable by the Board of Apostles. Image File history File links Bishopbonner. ... Image File history File links Bishopbonner. ...

The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ is, historically and doctrinally, a Oneness Pentecostal organization like the United Pentecostal Church International and the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. With roots in the earliest years of the American Pentecostalism, much of the culture of the church reflects the doctrine of the Holiness movement of the 1800s. Among the practices that separate it from other Pentecostal churches are its outspokenness on the significance of the name "Lord Jesus Christ" (especially as a baptismal formula); a very conservative (but, lately, increasingly flexible) dress code, which includes the wearing of hats or some other type of headcovering by women during church services; insistence on wine to be used during communion; strict interpretation of New Testament scriptures concerning divorce and remarriage; and the disallowance of women's ordination and pastorship. (These last two were Lawson's points of disagreement with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World.) A movement of the Pentecostal branch of Christianity, Oneness Pentecostalism is based on strict monotheism. ... The Pentecostal Assemblies of The World, Inc. ... Holiness is the state of being holy, that is, set apart for the worship or service of God or gods. ... Events and Trends Beginning of the Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). ... Within Christianity the word communion can refer to: Communion - a close relationship between Christian Churches or communities, and by metonymy a group of such Churches or communities that recognize the existence between them of such a relationship, especially if it can be characterized as full communion. ... Ordination is the process in which clergy become authorized by their religious denomination and/or seminary to perform religious rituals and ceremonies. ...

Bishop James I. Clark, Jr., 5th presiding bishop of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

In chronological order, the presidents of the organization have been: Robert C. Lawson; H. J. Spencer; William L. Bonner; Gentle Groover; and James I. Clark, Jr. Governance of the church includes the Chief Apostle, the Board of Apostles, the Board of Bishops, the Board of Presbyters, the Exective Secretary and the General Council. Major laity-driven auxiliaries are Women's Council; Ministers' and Deacons' Wives' Guild; the International Sunday School Association and the Armor Bearers' Young People Union, which together comprise the International Congress; and the International Music Department. Though women are not ordained, they are licenced as Social, Senior, and Field Missionaries through the organization's Department of Women's Missionary Work. There is also a Deacon's Union. Image File history File links Bishopclark. ... Image File history File links Bishopclark. ...

In 1998 the church had about 30,000 members in 450 churches in the United States. There are also congregations in Africa, the British West Indies, the Dominican Republic, England, Haiti, and the Philippines. Headquarters are located in New York City. The church operates William L. Bonner Bible College in Columbia, South Carolina and the Church of Christ Bible Institute in New York City. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK... The Empire State Building (right) and the Chrysler Building (left) are easily recognized symbols of New York City to the world. ... Aerial view of Columbia Motto: Where Friendliness Flows Nickname: The Capital of Southern Hospitality, The Metro, Met-Town Map Political Statistics Founded March 22, 1786 Incorporated 1854 County Richland and part of Lexington Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Bob Coble Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Water 324. ... The Empire State Building (right) and the Chrysler Building (left) are easily recognized symbols of New York City to the world. ...

Mission Statement

"Our mission is to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Apostles throughout the world. We endeavor to reach the lost and the destitute and bring them glad tidings of great joy."

External link

• Official Web Site

Reference

• Handbook of Denominations in the United States, by Frank S. Mead, Samuel S. Hill, and Craig D. Atwood