Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ explained

Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ
Abbreviation:ALJC
Main Classification:Western Christian
Orientation:Pentecostal
Theology:Oneness Pentecostalism
Leader Title:General Superintendent
Leader Name:Kenneth Carpenter
Merger:Assemblies of Jesus Christ, Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and Jesus Only Church of God
Congregations:400
Ministers:1,500
Missionaries:20
Publications:Apostolic Witness

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.[1]

Statistics

The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ claims approximately 420 churches in North America with over 1500 licensed ministers.[2] Internationally, the organization claims to support 20 missionaries who are overseeing works in 17 different nations and regions, as well as numerous indigenous organizations which are affiliated with the ALJC in North America, South America and Africa.[3] The ALJC is primarily centered in Indiana, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Reed, David A.. The new international dictionary of Pentecostal and charismatic movements.. 2002. Zondervan Pub. House. Grand Rapids, Mich.. 0310224810. Rev. and expanded. Stanley M. Burgess. 342. Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
  2. Web site: ALJC Directory.
  3. Web site: World Missions - ALJC.
  4. Web site: Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ . 2023-10-19 . Association of Religion Data Archives.