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Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ

By giojohns

  • The Beginning

    The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ or ALJC for short is a Oneness Pentecostal Holiness Christian denomination founded in 1952 when the Assemblies of the Church of Jesus Christ, the Jesus Only Apostolic Church of God, and the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ merged.

  • How they tried to convert people

    Different groups across the country has gone by various names in their efforts to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

  • When the three groups merged

    The Assemblies of the Church of Jesus Christ, Jesus Only Apostolic Church of God, and the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ merged in March 1952, adopting the name Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is Apostolic in Doctrine and Teachings, and the Bible as their guide book.

  • People who have served as General Chairman/General Superintendent of the organization

    Kenneth Carpenter, David Mayo, Lester McGruder, Raymond Bishop, Don Johnson, Steve Wilson, and Robert Martin

  • What they believe in

    They believe in the oneness of God. Its basic and fundamental doctrine is that of full salvation according to the Bible. This includes repentance, immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and baptism of the Holy Spirit. Speaking in tongues is another way for them to connect with the Holy Spirit.

  • Churches

    The assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ house around 420 churches in North America including over 1500 licensed ministers.

  • International Connections

    Outside of the US, the organization is currently helping support 20 missionaries who are overseeing 17 different nations and religions. ALJC is also active in South America and Africa.

  • Where in the US are these churches located

    A lot of ALJC churches are located in Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina.

  • What position are on the Executive board

    The association is led by an executive board consisting of a general superintendent, three assistant superintendents (regional representatives), and a general secretary/treasurer.

  • Who is currently in those positions

    The current executive board members are Rev. Kenneth Carpenter (general superintendent), Rev. Jonathan Vazquez (1st assistant superintendent/Southern regional representative), Rev. Kenneth Allen (2nd assistant superintendent/Northern regional representative), Rev. Robert Wimberley (3rd assistant superintendent/Western regional representative), and Rev. Roger Gray (general secretary/treasurer).

  • What they support now

    Parkersburg Bible College, New Beginnings Adoption program, an international Shortwave Radio broadcast called "The Apostolic Witness," and a monthly inter-organizational magazine called "The Apostolic Witness" are all supported by the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.