Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ (ALJC) is a Oneness Pentecostal Christian denomination formed in 1952 by the merger of the Assemblies of the Church of Jesus Christ, the Jesus Only Apostolic Church of God, and the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. The organization describes itself as "a continuation of the great revival that began on the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem, A.D. 30, and is founded upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief cornerstone, (Acts 2:1-41; Ephesians 2:19, 20)."

Beliefs

In doctrine, the ALJC is similar to other Oneness Pentecostal churches. They believe in the oneness of God, as well as baptism in Jesus' name and infilling of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38).

Similar to the United Pentecostal Church, they hold to holiness standards of dress, behavior, and lifestyle. The ALJC also discourages its members from joining the Armed Forces in regards to combat. Though in regard to other forms of national service it says, "We, therefore, exhort our members to freely and willingly respond to the call of our Government except in the matter of bearing arms."

Structure

The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ has approximately 420 churches in North America with over 1500 licensed ministers.^{[citation needed]} Internationally the organization is currently supporting 10 missionaries who are overseeing works in 17 different nations. The ALJC is primarily centered in Indiana, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.^{[citation needed]}

The church is led by an Executive Board, consisting of a General Superintendent, three Assistant General Superintendents (each from a different region of the United States), and a General Secretary/Treasurer. The current Executive Board is made up of the following ministers: Rev. Robert Martin, Rev. Mark McCool, Rev. Danny St. Clair, Rev. David King, and Rev. Roger Gray.

The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ supports Parkersburg Bible College, Blue Mountain Children's Home, New Beginnings Adoption program, and an international Shortwave Radio broadcast.

Notable Churches

• Cornerstone Apostolic Church in White Hall, Arkansas
• First Apostolic Church in Maryville, Tennessee
• Life Source in Wellston, Ohio
• First Apostolic Church in Knoxville, Tennessee
• Victory Church in New Albany, Mississippi

External links

• Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ
• Cornerstone Apostolic Church of White Hall, Arkansas
• The Oneness Bridge