Connect Book 2023

The Assemblies of the

Lord Jesus Christ (ALJC)
is a Oneness Pentecostal
organization with a global
mission and vision.
Since its formation in 1952—by merger of the Assemblies of the Church
of Jesus Christ, Jesus Only Apostolic Church of God, and the Church of
the Lord Jesus Christ—the ALJC has continued the great revival which
began on the Day of Pentecost in the book of Acts.

Assemblies churches are self-governing congregations organized into

sections and districts. National, district, and sectional officers are
elected to conduct the business of the organization. ALJC churches
independently determine their pastors and leadership, own their own
property, and establish membership criteria for their churches.

The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ maintains its national

headquarters offices in Memphis, Tennessee. The organization supports
and works within eight distinct national departments, each tailored
to oversee and minister to specific needs of the organization’s growing
constituency and outreach. Most national department business is managed
from the member-elected department Director’s state of residence. This
booklet contains an overview of each national department’s vision.

The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ appreciates your interest and
welcomes your questions. Connecting with our organization is easy,
beneficial, and edifying. For more information, to contact us, or to begin
the application process, please visit aljc.org.
Reaching
The World
with The
Apostolic
Message
 With a growing slate of missionaries in over 33
countries, the World Missions Department of the
Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ has grown over
the past decade into a global force for Apostolic
doctrine and Holy Ghost empowerment.

The model of ALJC World Missions is centered on supplying our

missionaries—men and women of incredible passion and vision—with
the means to establish Bible schools in their respective fields. These Bible
schools enable our missionaries to focus their efforts on transmitting the
Apostolic doctrine to those with a God-breathed desire to reach their fellow-
countrymen.

North American ALJC churches are the backbone of the World Missions
program. Faithful, sacrificial giving is a hallmark quality of ALJC churches,
and has provided miraculously for God’s work around the globe.

Thankfully, we are through the worst of the COVID19 global pandemic. All
of our missionaries have now been able to return to their fields. Travel bans
have been lifted and most assembly restrictions have eased. The timetable
for completing some of our objectives, such as the building of Bible schools,
has been delayed, however our funding, vision, and commitment to
completing those objectives have not waned.

Despite the challenges of shutdowns and restrictions over the last two years,
our missionaries and national leaders have reported revival and progress!
Reports of water and Spirit baptisms, conversion of pastors to the Apostolic
faith, and the establishment of new churches continue to pour in.

In some fields we have seen unprecedented growth, even during the height
of the pandemic. We have also been able to expand into new countries and/
or areas in the last two years.
Africa
The ALJC is experiencing an explosion of Apostolic revival on the
content of Africa. Record numbers of pastors have embraced the
Apostolic faith and have been baptized in Jesus’ Name in the last
three years. Doors are opening almost daily into new areas and
groups. Within the last two years alone we have baptized over
14,000 in Jesus Name. Over 5,000 of those baptized were pastors
of churches or bishops over multiple churches! Those numbers
do not include roughly 4,000 that are waiting to be baptized in
Rwanda! The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few.
Pray with us that God will send laborers into the immense harvest
field of Africa.

Asia-Pacific
With over 2.5 billion souls, this region represents nearly 1/3
of the global population, and one of the greatest opportunities
for growing Apostolic revival. Works in the Asia-Pacific region
currently include the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan,
Hong Kong, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, and Australia. Missionaries
are needed throughout the region, but especially in Malaysia,
Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Vietnam, and mainland China.

South-Asia
Through the establishment of Bible colleges, the South-Asia
Region is experiencing a period of explosive growth. With over
1.8 billion souls, however, this region desperately needs men and
women to answer the call of God to “go.”
Latin-America/Caribbean
The population of this region exceeds 700 million people. We
currently have ALJC works in eight nations (Argentina, Chile,
Cuba, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, and Venezuela.) God
is opening doors for the ALJC in many new areas in this region
including Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay and El
Salvador.

Europe
The European Region is comprised of Bulgaria, Germany,
Ireland, Norway, Poland, Russia, Baltic Nations, and Italy. This
region is one of the most densely packed with ALJC missionary
teams. We are seeing revival in each of these fields. Our Ukraine
refugee relief efforts based in Krakow, Poland, have resulted in
many baptisms of refugees in the last six months.

Middle East
The ALJC’s presence in the Middle East is centered in Beirut,
Lebanon. The work has seen a great many Muslims converted,
with many reporting that Jesus appeared to them in a dream.
Through a newly-established printing operation, the first
Apostolic Study Bible in Arabic was issued. Our ALJC elementary
school in Beirut is thriving and has become an incredible outreach
to students’ families.
The Missions
Model of
Multiplication
The 5-Year Vision for ALJC World Missions
from World Missions Director Matthew Ball

There are over 7.7 billion people in the world today. Most of us cannot
truly fathom the magnitude of that number. We count to ten using our
fingers. How can we possibly understand the scale of billions?

If you were to just count to 7.7 billion—one number at a time, one second
at a time, 24 hours a day—it would take you over 240 years!

If you lined up the lost people in the world right now, side-by-side, that
line of lost people would reach around the earth at
the equator over 71 times!

If you walked that line at average pace for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
and spoke the Gospel to lost people as you walked the line, “Jesus Died
on the cross for your sins… He was buried…. He rose again the third day…
Repent, and be baptized everyone of you…”
It would take you over 65 years just to walk that line of people. But that’s
if the line stopped — if no additional people were born. At the current
population growth rate, however, the line is growing faster than you’re
walking — so actually, you would never get to the end of the line.

Our commission from the Lord is clear:

“Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”
– Mark 16:15.

But how can we even make a measurable dent in the overwhelming

number of lost people in the world?

The only way to impact this world with the Gospel is to get more people
walking that line. By establishing Bible schools around the world in our
mission fields, we actually move from addition to multiplication.

Imagine training 500 or 1000 pastors, preachers, evangelists, church

planters in Africa, India, Latin America or the Philippines and sending
those indigenous leaders out into the harvest! By moving from addition
to multiplication, we are able to truly impact nations.

This approach is a must if we are serious about doing more than

establishing a handful of local churches overseas. The reality is that an
American missionary, unfamiliar with the language and culture of a
foreign land, is at a huge disadvantage when it comes to converting lost
people in that mission field. But if that missionary can focus on training
and equipping indigenous people for ministry, the harvest will be great.

The vision of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ’s World Missions
Department is to establish Bible Schools and Training Centers around the
world where appointed missionaries can equip laborers for the harvest.
Our vision is simple and clear: 5 Bible schools in 5 regions in 5 years. Each
regional Bible school will serve as a model that we hope to ultimately
replicate in every field. Until then, missionaries can send students to the
regional school to be equipped and trained for effective ministry.

Accomplishing this bold vision will require a great initial investment and
regular monthly support from each and every church and member of the
ALJC, beyond the currently monthly support committed to our missionaries
in the field.

Projected Regional Bible Schools are as follows:

• Asia-Pacific Region: Kabankalan, Philippines (operational)

• South-Asia Region: (Location withheld for safety reasons)

• Latin America/Caribbean: Petite Goâve, Haiti

(Property purchased, building 85% complete) & Honduras
(Property acquired)

• African Region: Mumias, Kenya (operational)

• European Region: Augsburg Germany or Krakow Poland (Target

launch: 2023)

Our time is running out. His coming draws near. Can you hear the Lord’s
11th-hour call? We must—with urgency and relentless determination—reap
the final harvest.

Matthew Ball // ALJC World Missions Director

SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2
 P R AY
Ask the Lord to guide your
missions giving for 2023

COMMIT
Respond to your pastor’s
appeal by selecting a
missionary pledge card(s)

GIVE

2023 Faithfully support your

selected missionary team(s)
throughout 2023
The vision for the Evangelists Department is to see an increase
in revival efforts in Missions America churches, as well as
internationally. The Evangelists Department connects ALJC
evangelists with churches, missionaries, and ministries; and
offers year-round support in prayer, finances, and scheduling.

Each year the department targets a specific area to send ALJC

evangelists for an extended revival at no cost to the local assembly
or missionary team. Additionally, the department aids in
World Missions efforts by pairing evangelists with missionaries
who are not on deputation to keep the vision for their field
of labor fresh in the minds of the North American church.

As applications are steadily coming in, we are excited to

continue growing and promoting our evangelists across the
nation. In 2023, we pray that God allows these ministers
to travel more than ever before, preach with even greater
anointing and authority, and see miracles break out before their
eyes. Pray with us as we deliver the gospel around the world.

Prayerfully consider having an evangelist for your next event!

You can find a list of them here in the Connect Book.
The Missions America department will be laser focused
on the three elements which we believe to be the bedrock
foundation upon which we are built. These elements are
Growth, Plant, Connect.

Growth Focus
Building upon and growing what is already established.
We will continue to offer growth resources and training to
any church that is looking to go beyond yesterday’s borders

Plant Focus
We will partner with motivated individuals that are
interested in planting new churches in a city right here at
home. We will walk beside them and support them in order
to see their dream become a reality.

Connect Focus:
We look forward to connecting with the many multi-
cultures that make up and live in this great country we call
home. Through our multi-culture initiatives we will make
sure the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ is a place
where all people can minister and feel welcome.
This generation of students is poised to “buy the truth and sell it not.”
They are hungry for more of Jesus, and are more than willing to
activate their God-given mission. Our hope and desire is to empower,
encourage, and equip each young person to live their mission.

In 2023 we plan to challenge and equip the Apostolic Crusaders

to go All IN. Our goal is to push our students to sell out to God with a
contagious passion. To stand up and stand out proclaiming we are not
ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Turning back and giving up is
not an option, we are ALL IN and ready to change our world.

Overflow
Our 2023 goal for our National Overflow offering is $150,000.
This offering funds incredible efforts such World Missions projects,
Bible Quizzing, NACSC scholarships, Campus Ministries International,
P7 Bible Clubs, Apostolic Youth Corps, Crusaders Curriculum, and
district support.

New Resources
Throughout the course of 2022 we have created a website for student
ministry resources. SMR church is loaded with student ministry series
to teach your youth groups. Not only are the lessons there, but all the
graphics you need for in-service slides and social media.

We have a devotional for students to discipline themselves daily to

study the book of Proverbs by reading a proverb a day.

We released a book addressing the issues we are facing within this

generation on cell phones and the internet entitled Curiosity Vs
Conviction.

We also released a new Bible Study, This Is That - a five lesson study
from Genesis to Revelation pointing out the blood, water, and spirit in
our steps of salvation.
 WE President – Terri Scott
Vice President – Dawn McGee
Secretary Treasurer – Annette Curton

Voices of the Generation Panel

Joyce Wilson, Laura Jones, Kelli McCool

Communications Coordinator
Kristen Atkins

WOW Scholarship/Honoree Coordinator

Angela Scott
The vision of the Women’s Esprit is to reach and connect the generations
of the ladies of the ALJC. Women’s Esprit is about you! Every lady, every
generation, everywhere! Your voice matters! What is your view from the
pew? What is most on your heart and mind? WE are here for you!

We are here to encourage, equip and inspire the ladies of the ALJC with
the following programs focused on navigating the challenges and joys
of what Godly womanhood means in our homes, our churches, and our
communities across the ALJC. WE have value and purpose!

My prayer is that as we implement this vision – we will hear and see the
heartbeat of God reflected across the generations of our ladies.

Coast 2 Coast
“Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast”
– I Chronicles 4:10

The National Women’s Esprit will host a Coast 2 Coast two-day retreat
in our East and West Coast Region. There will be a Friday night
Rally and a Saturday WE Build Workshop focused on training and
empowering the ladies of that region. How does the local church build
and grow a successful Women’s Esprit ministry? The National WE is
here to support and equip the local church within the regions.

WE Pray
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.”
– John 12:32

We are called to exemplify prayer in our homes on a personal level. One

on one with God! We cannot forget the generational impact of prayer
within the home. When we pray – our children pray! Let’s lift God up
in our homes – and as we do – then those we meet outside our home will
be drawn to Him! We will be sharing in 2023 a ‘Seasons of Life in Prayer’
video teaching on what does prayer look like to each generation.

WE Channels of Blessings
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his
riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

Channels of Blessings is an annual offering supporting various ministries

in the ALJC with an annual primary focus on a specialized area. This year’s
primary focus will be on supporting the Women’s Esprit in our East and
West Coast regions encouraging a generational impact of growth.

Theme: Coast 2 Coast – WE are better together.

When: Offerings collected by May 15, 2023

Promote offering collected on Mother’s Day May 14, 2023.

Promo: Providing Support to our Coast 2 Coast

WE Percentages: 25% Coast 2 Coast: WE in our East and West Coast

20% WE

10% WOW Honoree/Scholarship

10% PW Prison

10% Loss of a Child Network

10% GMC

5% Benevolence

5% Evangelist

5% KidzQuest
WE WOW Scholarship
“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy
times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”
— Isaiah 33:6

One of the goals of Women’s Esprit is to encourage young women to

continue their education, excel spiritually and academically, and become
contributing members of today’s technologically advanced society by
offering the annual Women of Wisdom Scholarship.

WE WOW Honoree
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy
getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall
bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine
head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.”
— Proverbs 4:7

To honor the matriarchs of the ALJC who have had a generational impact
by highlighting them and their family at our National GMC and bestowing
a gift of appreciation for their service to the kingdom.
WE Princess Within Prison
“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye
cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: For I
was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me
no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed
me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also
answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a
stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye
did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go
away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. “
— Matthew 25:41-46

Prisoners are princesses too!

The Addicted Princess

The Abused Princess
The Disappointed Princess
The Holy Fit Princess
The Loved Princess
The Forgiven Princess
The Sent Princess
 To date, there have been over
1,000 female inmates receive the gift
of the Holy Ghost as a result of
Princess Within Conferences.
 CHANNELS OF BLESSING

COAST TO COAST
WE Are Better Together
Offering Due May 15, 2023

25% Coast 2 Coast 10% GMC

20% WE 5% Benevolence
10% WOW Honoree/Scholarship 5% Evangelist
10% PW Prison 5% KidzQuest
10% Loss of a Child Network
Mission Statement

Helping schools prepare students for Ministry, for Career,

for Life.

The Christian Education Department was founded in 1984

for the express purpose of supporting our local churches in
Christian Education and providing a national framework
for the academic recognition of our schools.

Schools associated with the ALJC Christian Education

Department are graduating hundreds of students each year.
These students are entering every area of the workforce,
including medicine, law, technology, and the military.
Students are receiving a great education, as well as a strong
moral and Biblical foundation. The Christian Education
Department’s National Honor Society recipient’s average
ACT scores are among the nation’s top 20%.

Accreditation
The primary basis for the NACSA Accreditation and
Certification Department is to support and serve the
churches that are carrying out the biblically mandated
responsibility of educating students, and to develop a
registry of Apostolic schools. The department is established
to provide support for Apostolic Christian Schools in
achieving academic and spiritual excellence.
The National Apostolic Christian School Association provides
schools and teachers with accreditation opportunities.

The primary basis for the NACSA Accreditation and Certification

Department is to support and serve the churches that are carrying
out the biblically-mandated responsibility of educating students,
and to develop a registry of Apostolic schools. The department is
established to provide support for Apostolic Christian Schools in
achieving academic and spiritual excellence.

NACSA provides the guidelines for schools to meet defined and

recognized educational criteria. This process is accomplished
through a dual track evaluation procedure. NACSA may
recommend materials and procedures to promote faculty and
student development. The purpose is to define in a practical sense
the operation, instruction, and overall image that the schools
represent. The goal of NACSA is to uphold nationally-recognized
academic benchmarks and biblical standards.

Teacher Training

Coming 2023—Online ALJC Talks

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