Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, or Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith is a Oneness Pentecostal multi-campus church, with its headquarters located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Church of the Lord Jesus Christ | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Pentecostal |
| Orientation | Apostolic |
| Founder | Bishop Sherrod C. Johnson |
| Origin | 1919 Philadelphia, PA |
Founded in 1919 by the late Bishop Sherrod C. Johnson,[1] the church grew into a network of church locations steming from New England to Florida and as far west as California. After Johnson's death in early 1961, the movement continued to grow under the ministry of the late Bishop S. McDowell Shelton, gaining international recognition while continuing to maintain a solid base in the United States.
The current leader is Bishop Kenneth "Omega" Shelton.[2]
References
- "Sherrod C. Johnson". www.apostolicarchives.com. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- Lee, Nathaniel. "Church of the Lord Jesus Christ: An open and welcoming environment". The Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
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