Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ
| Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Pentecostal |
| Orientation | Oneness Pentecostalism Apostolic |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Region | United States of America Philippines |
| Headquarters | USA |
| Origin | 1931, Columbus, Ohio |
| Merger of | Apostolic Churches of Jesus Christ and Pentecostal Assemblies of the World |
| Separations | United Pentecostal Church (UPCI), Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW), International Circle of Faith (ICOF), Apostolic Churches International (ACI), Apostolic Ministerial Fellowship (AMF) |
| Congregations | est. 50 |
| Members | est. 5,000 |
| Ministers | 85 |
The Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ (PAJC) is an independent association of Oneness Pentecostal Churches, primarily located in the United States. Historically they have had members across the USA and in nearly every county. They were formally organized in 1931. The original headquarters were located in Columbus Ohio, later moved to St. Louis, Missouri, then to Cleveland, Ohio. Today they are in Reesville, Ohio.
The PAJC consider themselves to be a continuation of the great revival that began on the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem, AD 33. They believe their doctrines to be founded upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ being the chief cornerstone. (Acts 2:1-42; Eph. 2:19-20).
The Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ (PAJC) is one of the oldest active Oneness Pentecostal organizations in the world. Two of the largest Oneness Pentecostal organizations United Pentecostal Church International & Pentecostal Assemblies of the World were once part of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ and a third, the International Circle of Faith, traces its roots to the PAJC. All of these groups trace their roots to a revival in 1906 (Azusa Street) that has become synonymous with the Pentecostal movement. According to Pentecostal historian Morris Golder, in 1931 a unity conference with representatives from four Oneness Pentecostalism organizations met in Columbus, Ohio, in an attempt to bring more Oneness organizations under the same banner. This attempt was partially successful.
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