Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ
- Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ (ALJC) is a United States-based Christian denomination formed in 1952 by the merger of the Assemblies of the "Church of Jesus Christ", the "Jesus Only Apostolic Church of God", and the "Church of the Lord Jesus Christ". The organization describes itself as "a continuation of the great revival that began on the day of Pentecost at Jerusalem, A.D. 30, and is founded upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief cornerstone, (Acts 2:1-41; Ephesians 2:19, 20)." [cite web
title = Organization History of the ALJC
url = http://aljc.org/?page_id=15
accessdate = 2008-02-09]
Beliefs
In doctrine, the ALJC is similar to the United Pentecostal Church and other Oneness Pentecostal churches. They believe in the oneness of God, contrary to the Trinitarian doctrine.
Similar to the UPCI, they generally hold to holiness standards of dress and behavior.[cite conference]
title = Articles of Faith
booktitle = 2008 Constitution of the ALJC
pages = 6-14
url = http://www.aljc.net/pdf/2008Constitution.pdf
accessdate = 2008-02-09] The ALJC also discourages its members from joining the Armed Forces in regards to combat. The ALJC articles of faith states the following on this subject:
We propose to fulfill all the obligations of loyal citizens, but are constrained to declare against participation in combatant service in war, armed insurrection, property destruction, aiding and abetting in or the actual destruction of human life. Furthermore, we cannot conscientiously affiliate with any union boycott or organization which will force or bind any of its members to perform any duties contrary to our conscience or receive any mark without our right to affirm or reject same.However, we regret the false impression created by some groups or so-called “Conscientious Objectors” that to obey the Bible is to have contempt for law or magistrates, to be disloyal to our government and in sympathy with our enemies, or to be unwilling to sacrifice for the preservation of our commonwealth. This attitude would be as contemptible to us as to any patriot. The Word of God commands us to do violence to no man. It also commands us that first of all we are to pray for rulers of our country. We, therefore, exhort our members to freely and willingly respond to the call of our Government except in the matter of bearing arms. When we say service - we mean service - no matter how hard or dangerous. The true church has no more place for cowards than has the nation. First of all, let us earnestly pray that we will with honor be kept out of war. We believe that we can be consistent in service to our Government in certain non-combatant capacities, but not in the bearing of arms.
Church Organization
The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ has approximately 420 churches in North America with over 1500 licensed ministers.Fact|date=February 2008 Some of the largest concentrations of members are in Indiana, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.Fact|date=February 2008
The church is led by an Executive Board, consisting of a General Superintendent, three Assistant General Superintendents (each from a different region of the United States), and a General Secretary/Treasurer. The current Executive Board is made up of the following ministers: Rev. Robert Martin, Rev. Mark McCool, Rev. Danny St.Clair, Rev. David King, and Rev. Roger Gray. [cite web
title = Executive Board of the ALJC
url = http://aljc.net/?page_id=16
accessdate = 2008-02-09]
The Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ support [http://www.parkersburgbiblecollege.com/ Parkersburg Bible College] , [http://www.bluemountainchildrenshome.com/ Blue Mountain Children's Home] , [http://www.nbi.cc/ New Beginnings Adoption program] , and an international Shortwave Radio broadcast. [cite web
title = Departments of the ALJC
url = http://aljc.net/?page_id=4
accessdate = 2008-02-09]
Foreign Missions
Internationally the organization is currently supporting 10 missionaries who are overseeing works in 17 different nations. Worldwide there are currently over 400 churches affiliated with the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.Fact|date=February 2008
References
External links
* [http://www.aljc.org/ Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ]
* [http://aljc.org/?page_id=18/ ALJC Articles of Faith]
* [http://aljc.org/?page_id=11#/ ALJC Doctrinal Statement]
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