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The First Apostolic Council of Kentucky and
Tennessee is an apostolic holiness fellowship of
churches of like precious faith.
We have a time-honored tradition of holding up the
apostolic Pentecostal banner. Our history confirms
that roots of the First Apostolic Council of
Kentucky and Tennessee date back well beyond
axillaries of like faith.
We believe that Jesus is the only saving name (Acts
4:12). This belief is complimented by our efforts to
evangelize the Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and
surrounding areas by confronting lost souls with the
claims of Jesus Christ.
Our stance on the person of Jesus Christ is clear
and uncompromising to wit; we believe that God was
manifest in the flesh in the person of Jesus Christ
according to the scriptures.
We reject all forms of tri-theism; yet hold fast to
our conviction that
it pleased the father that in him (Jesus) should all the fullness of the
godhead dwell (Colossians 2:9).
Since we follow the teachings of the apostles of
Jesus Christ our faith is apostolic, however we are
Pentecostal by experience, which includes us among
the ranks of those who are born and led of the
spirit.
Our ecclesiastical roster includes one diocesan,
Bishop Sherman L. Merritt, who is the chief
overseer and several suffragen (assistant)
bishops that were appointed by the diocesan to
manage various regions of our evangelism field. The
sum of these individuals makes up an executive
(governing) board.
An elected chairman serves the First Apostolic
Council in both secular and general business matters
allowing the diocesan to work freely and fully as
the spiritual (ecclesiastical) head of this great
body.
Our churches are members by pastoral affiliation
with our parent organization the
Pentecostal
Assemblies of the World.
While each of our affiliated churches are
autonomous, they fellowship in districts and enjoy
the assistance of district elders (formerly called
superintendents) who were also picked and placed by
the diocesan.
Our council convenes on a tri-annual basis for
corporate worship, revival, fellowship and business
rotating between cities and states where our member
churches are found.
We agree fully with the words of the apostle in Gal
3:28 " There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there
is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in
Christ Jesus." hence, the
pastors of the First Apostolic Council are both male
and female.
We reject all forms of racism and separatism as
we strive for unity, holiness and to continuously
“Behold, how
good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell
together in unity!”
Auxiliary leaders are elected by the general body
and serve faithfully on a completely voluntary
basis.
A beautiful, large information display is provided
in the lobby of each of our council meeting
sites for your enjoyment and perspicuity as to
historical info, current and coming events,
F.A.C. pastors and church locations.
On behalf of our diocesan and the executive board,
the First Apostolic Council welcomes you and your
God given gifts and talents to join us!
Click here for more information on becoming a member
of this great body.
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