Dr. Bernard also serves on our Executive Committee and Loan Committee. Rene Moreno. district_supt@neupc.org. James E. Carney District Superintendent 2003-2007. District Secretary . Rev. Kentucky Relief Link. Many hardworking leaders and employees have worked to make this happen. 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. He served as general superintendent for ten years, 968 through 1977. The UPCI reserves all rights to the information on this site. James Fielder, Section 1 Presbyter. O. C. Crabtree At a Special Conference in November 1997, C. Patton Williams was elected District Superintendent and served until his retirement in 2020. Campgrounds. Arthur Thomas. Donate. District Board North American Missions Director - Nigel Ali 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. He died Friday at 84. 918-733-2439. 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 whole world by the whole church. He served for 10 years as UPCI Church Growth Coordinator, and as a member of the Home David L. Fauss has held license with the UPCI since 1971. He met and married Gladys Marie Hurt in Tennessee in 1941 where they lived for a short time. Search by City / Zip. David D. Tipton, Jr. was elected in April 2009 as the Superintendent for the Mississippi District United Pentecostal Church International. Brother Fauss has served in five district level positions for a total of 26 years prior to becoming Superintendent. He founded New Life Church of Austin, Texas, out of which 16 additional churches were started under his leadership. 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). UPCI History CAC Admin 2019-03-30T03:43:45-04:00. In 1939 he was elected General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Church Incorporated. 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. 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 is the only living member of the first General Board of the United Pentecostal Feel free to email me here. Ministers. UPDATE FROM THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Over the past ten years, the executives and General Board of the UPCI have en-gaged in strategic planning. 2002 ~ Present. GIVE NOW; Navigation; Rev. Robert Kaske. Mailing Address: He also is the pastor of Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, where he has served since 1995. This Church and Ministry Locator will assist you in finding a local congregation as well as Bible colleges, campgrounds, and district offices. Raul Sanchez. The UPCI has thousands of churches across the United States and Canada. 2477 Hwy 36 East. 1998 - Present Day. 1250 Creekside Dr. Crown Point, IN 46307. Shannon was involved in music, choir, and actively involved in her youth ministry. United Pentecostal Church History. South Central Texas District UPCI. 5/2001 5/2003 Rev. leaders Jeremy Cox. 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. Myron began preaching at the age of 14 in 1987 and would preach his first revival two years later. For almost twenty-five years, he pastored the church he founded, The Pentecostals of Lafayette (LA), planted two daughter works, and led two additional churches through Myron and Shannon Powell were raised in apostolic-pentecostal homes and began serving in various church ministries at young ages. Pastor Orange and his son, Pastor Mark Orange drove a 26' bobtail trucks around the city meeting people and distributing relief goods to them. He received the Holy Ghost at Azusa Street in 1907. The United Pentecostal Church is a fairly newer organization, established in the mid 1900s. Charles Jurydistrict Superintendent - 613 Children Circleblackshear, Ga 31516home: (912) 449 3004 Cell: (912) 337 4631 Our History; Contact Us; Departments. Jack E. Yonts, General Director of Home Missions UPCI Superintendent and held his General Office in Hazelwood, MO. District Superintendent. James Edward Sandy District Superintendent 2007-2009. Today, a strong majority of constituents around the world are nonwhite, G. R. Travis District Superintendent 1981-2003. The Robert (Bob) Addington family arrived in Christchurch, New Zealand. Deal received his call to the ministry in 1939 and served as assistant pastor in Memphis Tennessee. United Pentecostal Church 2856 Willowdale Rd. Services are scheduled for Thursday night at the Near-Southside Indianapolis church. district_supt@neupc.org. Portage IN 46368. email: FIELDERJ@AOL.COM. District Superintendent. Section I Presbyter . ROGER FEILER. Myron and Shannon Powell were raised in apostolic-pentecostal homes and began serving in various church ministries at young ages. The Pentecostals have stressed missionary work, and membership during his tenure increased from about 400,000 to 4 million. Section History. In March of 1982, O. C. Crabtree was elected District Superintendent and served the next 15 years until his passing in October of 1997. Scotty F. Teets South America by the UPC of Jamaica in collaboration with the United Pentecostal Church International. Email: dweber@ladistupc.com. View Text-Only Version. In 1949, in the basement of the First United Pentecostal Church of Stockton, CA, Rev. Matthew P. Martin click here to email. E. WILLIAM H. DURHAM: William H. Durham was the pastor of the North Avenue Mission in Chicago. Rev. Starting with a few contacts, we began Bible studies in our home and church services in a local school hall. Box 952. richard flemming. Robert S. Carter. 5/1990 5/2001 Rev. 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. Rick A. Hughes voted into office as District Secretary in 2002. He also served as superintendent of the Missouri District from 198.3 to 1993. DEAL. Feel free to email me here. Matthew P. Martin was voted into the office in 2001 and serves as the current District Superintendent of Oklahoma with Rev. Of course, Brother Urshan would also serves as our UPCI General Superintendent for 23 years (1978-2001). 12/1985 5/1990 -Rev. Building the Bridge; Children's Ministries; Global Missions; Ladies Ministries; Georgia District UPCI. Section III Presbyter . 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 Teaching, instructing, encouraging, promoting unity. 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. South Central Texas District UPCI. 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), After pastoring 36 years, he continues to serve the church as Bishop and has since established two additional churches. NY METRO DISTRICT, UPCI A BRIEF HISTORY. The UPCI has been among the 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. during his early childhood. The UPCI reserves all rights to the information on this site. United Pentecostal Church 2856 Willowdale Rd. Section II Presbyter . Maurice D. Deal was born in Benton, Arkansas in 1919. 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. Our History. Barnesville, GA 30204. He and Naomi Butler were married in 1972. GrowMntum. It is a work in progress, but we can identify significant ac-complishments. Bishop C.C. HISTORY OF DISTRICT. REV. It is located at 8855 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042. He is a graduate from, and adjunct professor at, Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN. He served the Texas District as District Youth Secretary, Apostolic Sentinel Editor, STX District Budget Chairman and STX District Presbyter. More David Tipton, Jr. District Superintendent 2009-present. Mail Checks to: Kentucky District UPCI. District Superintendent . The Minnesota District of the United Pentecostal Church International. (219) 226-0160. strouprldm@gmail.com. [7] Jonathan was the assistant pastor at the time and he and his wife were Youth Directors. Prior to becoming UPCIs General Superintendent, Dr. The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) is a Oneness Pentecostal organization with churches, ministers, and members across the globe. Over the years, the UPCI has become increasingly diverse. Kenneth Haney, the college President and then UPCI Assistant General Superintendent, and Dan Segraves, the Academic Vice President, both approved of Yadon's sermon. District Secretary. 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. Rev. Urshan was elected the denomination's general superintendent in 1978 and served until he retired in 2002. M.D. He attended Texas Bible College. Thus, Jesus Christ was, and is, God. Reverend Robert Stroup dedicated 17 years in the Indiana District as our Superintendent. This Church and Ministry Locator will assist you in finding a local congregation as well as Bible colleges, campgrounds, and district offices. Prince Superintendent who helped unload the disaster relief items. Bourbon IN 46504. email: mcottrill@live.com Partnered with ROA/South Texas District and Texas District UPCI, Rev. The Rocky Mountain District of the United Pentecostal Church was formed in 1969. Haney opened the first of several short-term Bible institutes. We plant and water, but God gives the increase. 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. District Superintendent. South Central Texas District UPCI. Rev. Their three children and spouses serve in full-time ministry. R. D. Whalen was elected as Superintendent of Oklahoma, a position he held until retirement in 2001. He lived in that area. District Spanish Ministries Director. 5/2003 5/2011 Rev. Missouri and changed it's name to the United Pentecostal Church, reflecting this new relationship. Myron began preaching at the age of 14 in 1987 and would preach his first revival two years later. The United Pentecostal Church International headquarters is known as the World Evangelism Center. The United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) is a Oneness Pentecostal organization with churches, ministers, and members across the globe. Lee J. Edwards District Superintendent 1971-1981. 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. Portage IN 46368. email: FIELDERJ@AOL.COM . Scotty F. Teets. "The female children were 15 and 16 years of age and members of the Youth Group at Eastland United Pentecostal Church." Thank you for all the great memories and leadership. United Pentecostal Church 201 N. Bourbon St. He is also the founding president of Urshan College and Urshan Graduate Churches. Rick A. Hughes click here to email. The Alaska-Yukon District teaches that the one God who revealed Himself in the Old Testament as Jehovah revealed himself in His Son, Jesus Christ. Jeff Marchand. In 1945 he was elected the first Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church. 12/1985 5/1990 -Rev. The United Pentecostal Church International. He previously served on the Western District Board for 6 years as Presbyter of Section One. In 1999, Jonathan Mark Hart was convicted on three counts of sexual assault of minors. Rev. Update from our District Superintendent re Schedule Changes, May 17, 2020. 2016 Deweyville, Texas/Flooding Disaster Relief. P.O. Art Hodges III has served as Superintendent of the So Cal District since it's inception on January 26, 2008. Morehead, Kentucky 40351. The UPCI has thousands of churches across the United States and Canada. Church & Ministry Locator. 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 District Secretary-Treasurer. 2001 ~ Present. Jack E. Yonts, General Director of Home Missions UPCI Superintendent and held his General Office in Hazelwood, MO. Feel free to email me here. 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. Assistant General Superintendent. 580-716-2160. Brother Varnum served as District Youth President 1988-1990. In the first four and one-half years the church grew to 75 people. By September 1956, Brother W. R. Pair was pastor and remained so until late 1958. Darrell Johns is the assistant general superintendent of the UPCIs Eastern Zone. Derald R. Weber was elected in March 2021 as the Louisiana District Superintendent for the United Pentecostal Church, Intl. Kentucky Relief. The longevity of their pastorate has helped to create a feeling of family within the church. David Caruthers. PAST DISTRICT OFFICIALS; HISTORY BOOK; PAVING THE WAY STONES; DEPARTMENTS. Derald R. Weber, District Superintendent. 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. Mark Cottrill, Section 2 Presbyter.