Their three children and spouses serve in full-time ministry. Art Hodges III has served as Superintendent of the So Cal District since it's inception on January 26, 2008. The UPCI reserves all rights to the information on this site. The United Pentecostal Church is a fairly newer organization, established in the mid 1900s. Services are scheduled for Thursday night at the Near-Southside Indianapolis church. Section II Presbyter . The Minnesota District of the United Pentecostal Church International. In 1945 he was elected the first Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church. Matthew P. Martin click here to email. He previously served on the Western District Board for 6 years as Presbyter of Section One. In March of 1982, O. C. Crabtree was elected District Superintendent and served the next 15 years until his passing in October of 1997. South Central Texas District UPCI. district_supt@neupc.org. Morehead, Kentucky 40351. Maurice D. Deal was born in Benton, Arkansas in 1919. Feel free to email me here. REV. Rene Moreno. 5/2001 5/2003 Rev. The UPCI emerged from the Pentecostal Movement, which traces its origins to the teachings of Charles Parham in Topeka, Kansas, and the Azusa Street Revival led by William J. Seymour in 1906. United Pentecostal Church History. PAST DISTRICT OFFICIALS; HISTORY BOOK; PAVING THE WAY STONES; DEPARTMENTS. James Edward Sandy District Superintendent 2007-2009. [7] Jonathan was the assistant pastor at the time and he and his wife were Youth Directors. If you would like to help us in our efforts to provide relief to the communities and people in need from the devastation of the December Tornado, please click below. NY METRO DISTRICT, UPCI A BRIEF HISTORY. The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) is a Oneness Pentecostal organization with churches, ministers, and members across the globe. He also served as superintendent of the Missouri District from 198.3 to 1993. 5/1990 5/2001 Rev. The UPCI also operates one Christian liberal arts college accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, Urshan College, which was granted the status of Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission on June 25, 2020. Brother Fauss has served in five district level positions for a total of 26 years prior to becoming Superintendent. Johns has a long history of service to the UPCI, including serving as president of UPCI Youth Ministries, president of Gateway College of Evangelism (now Urshan College), Rick A. Hughes voted into office as District Secretary in 2002. District Superintendent. Lee J. Edwards District Superintendent 1971-1981. Jack E. Yonts, General Director of Home Missions UPCI Superintendent and held his General Office in Hazelwood, MO. Scotty F. Teets. United Pentecostal Church 2856 Willowdale Rd. district_supt@neupc.org. Rev. Missouri and changed it's name to the United Pentecostal Church, reflecting this new relationship. Feel free to email me here. HISTORY OF DISTRICT. Building the Bridge; Children's Ministries; Global Missions; Ladies Ministries; Georgia District UPCI. This Church and Ministry Locator will assist you in finding a local congregation as well as Bible colleges, campgrounds, and district offices. By David K. Bernard The United Pentecostal Church International was formed by a merger of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ (PAJC) and the Pentecostal Church Incorporated (PCI) in 1945, and initially its constituents were predominantly white. Raul Sanchez. Rev. This Church and Ministry Locator will assist you in finding a local congregation as well as Bible colleges, campgrounds, and district offices. GrowMntum. View Text-Only Version. DEAL. He is a graduate from, and adjunct professor at, Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN. ROGER FEILER. South Central Texas District UPCI. 12/1985 5/1990 -Rev. James E. Carney District Superintendent 2003-2007. After pastoring 36 years, he continues to serve the church as Bishop and has since established two additional churches. Wheatly served the district for 20 years as its second Superintendent and stunned the 1987 District Conference with his decision to withhold his name for consideration in re-election. In 1939 he was elected General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Church Incorporated. 1250 Creekside Dr. Crown Point, IN 46307. He met and married Gladys Marie Hurt in Tennessee in 1941 where they lived for a short time. 2016 Deweyville, Texas/Flooding Disaster Relief. Starting with a few contacts, we began Bible studies in our home and church services in a local school hall. 580-716-2160. Many hardworking leaders and employees have worked to make this happen. G. R. Travis District Superintendent 1981-2003. The Robert (Bob) Addington family arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand. Box 952. It is a work in progress, but we can identify significant ac-complishments. 918-733-2439. The UPCI has been among the On October 1, 2009, David K. Bernard was announced as the new General Superintendent. According to their own statistics, the UPCI grew from 521 member churches in 1945 to 4,819 churches (including daughter works and preaching points), 10,627 ministers, and 750,000 constituents in the United States and Canada in 2019. Bishop C.C. P.O. Urshan was elected the denomination's general superintendent in 1978 and served until he retired in 2002. He attended Texas Bible College. Partnered with ROA/South Texas District and Texas District UPCI, Rev. Search by City / Zip. Section I Presbyter . Prince Superintendent who helped unload the disaster relief items. Myron began preaching at the age of 14 in 1987 and would preach his first revival two years later. On May 5, 1966, Harry W. Branding, Superintendent of the Missouri District of the United Pentecostal Church International, appointed a committee to explore the possibility of a Bible school. GIVE NOW; Navigation; Rev. District Secretary-Treasurer. Rev. Donate. He lived in that area. The United Pentecostal Church International. District Secretary. Darrell Johns is the assistant general superintendent of the UPCIs Eastern Zone. Our History. Haney opened the first of several short-term Bible institutes. Robert Kaske. It is located at 8855 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042. Prior to that time, the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Utah were included in a district with other states that made up the Northwestern District. He founded New Life Church of Austin, Texas, out of which 16 additional churches were started under his leadership. The students in this initial class, affectionally known as the 49ers, included Clarence Riddlesberger, Jerry Renison, Jack Renison, Ollie Faye Renison, Elva Sanders, Dwight Gritts, and Ralph Santos. Derald R. Weber, District Superintendent. 12/1985 5/1990 -Rev. Past District Superintendents J. Stanley Davidson 4/17/2010 - Present Roger D. Lewis 4/27/1990 4/17/2010 Charles E. Calk 4/27/1976 4/27/1990 W. R. Pardue 4/20/1972 4/27/1976 R. J. Underwood 11/20/1962 4/20/1972 D. J. Whitten 3/27/1956 10/8/1962 Lowell Benson 3/23/1950 3/27/1956 The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) is a Oneness Pentecostal organization with churches, ministers, and members across the globe. E. WILLIAM H. DURHAM: William H. Durham was the pastor of the North Avenue Mission in Chicago. 2477 Hwy 36 East. District Board North American Missions Director - Nigel Ali The UPCI emerged out of the Pentecostal movement that began with a Bible school in Topeka, Kansas, in 1901 and with the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, California, in 1906. Summaries of the experience of our directors and executive officers of the Fund are set forth below: DAVID K. BERNARD has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors since inception and also serves as the General Superintendent of UPCI. Mailing Address: Thus, Jesus Christ was, and is, God. Myron and Shannon Powell were raised in apostolic-pentecostal homes and began serving in various church ministries at young ages. Rev. Church & Ministry Locator. He served the Texas District as District Youth Secretary, Apostolic Sentinel Editor, STX District Budget Chairman and STX District Presbyter. Matthew P. Martin was voted into the office in 2001 and serves as the current District Superintendent of Oklahoma with Rev. Mark Cottrill, Section 2 Presbyter. Teaching, instructing, encouraging, promoting unity. In 1949, in the basement of the First United Pentecostal Church of Stockton, CA, Rev. Feel free to email me here. More David Tipton, Jr. District Superintendent 2009-present. O. C. Crabtree At a Special Conference in November 1997, C. Patton Williams was elected District Superintendent and served until his retirement in 2020. Ministers. Portage IN 46368. email: FIELDERJ@AOL.COM. richard flemming. The highest governing body of the UPCI is the General Conference, and between conferences it is governed by the Board of General Presbyters (General Board). Its chief officers are a general superintendent, a general secretary-treasurer, and two assistant general superintendents. Kentucky Relief. District Spanish Ministries Director. The UPCI has thousands of churches across the United States and Canada. 1998 - Present Day. Jack E. Yonts, General Director of Home Missions UPCI Superintendent and held his General Office in Hazelwood, MO. Email: dweber@ladistupc.com. Jeff Marchand. "The female children were 15 and 16 years of age and members of the Youth Group at Eastland United Pentecostal Church." (219) 226-0160. strouprldm@gmail.com. The UPCI reserves all rights to the information on this site. 5/1990 5/2001 Rev. With roots anchored firmly in the Bible and a vision for ministering to communities around the world, the UPCI embraces its mission to carry the whole gospel to the He served for 10 years as UPCI Church Growth Coordinator, and as a member of the Home We plant and water, but God gives the increase. He was an Honorary Board Georgia District Board member as well as an Honorary General Board Member of the UPCI until the time of his death. UPDATE FROM THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Over the past ten years, the executives and General Board of the UPCI have en-gaged in strategic planning. Robert S. Carter. David Caruthers. Prior to becoming UPCIs General Superintendent, Dr. 2001 ~ Present. Update from our District Superintendent re Schedule Changes, May 17, 2020. Section History. He also is the pastor of Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, where he has served since 1995. The UPCI has thousands of churches across the United States and Canada. leaders Jeremy Cox. Section III Presbyter . Shannon was involved in music, choir, and actively involved in her youth ministry. Campgrounds. David K. Bernard is the general superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International, which has more than 5 million constituents in over 42,000 churches in 232 nations and territories. Today, a strong majority of constituents around the world are nonwhite, Reverend Robert Stroup dedicated 17 years in the Indiana District as our Superintendent. He is the only living member of the first General Board of the United Pentecostal He and Naomi Butler were married in 1972. United Pentecostal Church 2856 Willowdale Rd. M.D. Of course, Brother Urshan would also serves as our UPCI General Superintendent for 23 years (1978-2001). Jesus is the one true God manifested in flesh, for in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (John 1:1-14; I Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:9). Over the years, the UPCI has become increasingly diverse. Bourbon IN 46504. email: mcottrill@live.com Assistant General Superintendent. In the first four and one-half years the church grew to 75 people. Myron and Shannon Powell were raised in apostolic-pentecostal homes and began serving in various church ministries at young ages. United Pentecostal Church 201 N. Bourbon St. 5/2003 5/2011 Rev. Thank you for all the great memories and leadership.