Elim Fellowship

:"The Elim Fellowship is not to be confused with the Elim Pentecostal Church in the United Kingdom, established in 1915."The Elim Fellowship is a Pentecostal/charismatic Christian denomination that emphasizes the spread of revival and renewal.

History

Ivan Q. and Minnie Spencer founded Elim Bible Institute in 1924 at Hornell, New York. Spencer, a young minister, had a vision to train ministers to work in revival and renewal movements. The Elim Fellowship began in 1933 as the Elim Ministerial Fellowship, an informal fellowship of graduates of Elim Bible Institute. In 1947 this loose fellowship incorporated as the Elim Missionary Assemblies and in 1972 adopted the name "Elim Fellowship". Elim, describing itself as a "worldwide revival fellowship", serves pastors, churches, missionaries and other support ministries. The "Elim Fellowship of Evangelical Churches and Ministers" (Canada) was incorporated in 1982.

Headquarters of the fellowship are located in Lima, New York.

In 1997 the "Elim Fellowship" had 190 churches with an estimated membership of 21,000.

About

The "Elim Fellowship" holds membership in the "Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability", the "National Association of Evangelicals", "Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America", and the "International Pentecostal Association".

The fellowship describes itself as being "of Pentecostal conviction and Charismatic orientation". According to their "Statement of Faith", the Elim Fellowship believes that the Bible is the inspired word of God; that God exists eternally as three persons; that man is lost and in need of a Savior; that salvation is through the atoning death of Jesus Christ and the regeneration of the Holy Spirit; that divine healing is provided through the atonement; and that the personal bodily return of Jesus Christ is imminent. Church government is congregational. The decision making body of the fellowship is the "Council of Elders". New elders are chosen by the existing elder body and affirmed in annual session.

Mission statement

"The mission of Elim Fellowship is to glorify God and His Son Jesus Christ and to obey Christ's mandate to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. To this end we are committed to serving and equipping our worldwide constituency in carrying out their respective missions."

Colleges/Institutes

*Elim Bible Institute of Lima, New York
**Elim Bible Institute - Buffalo of Orchard Park, New York
**New York School of Urban Ministry of New York City, New York

Churches

=Canada by Province=

* [http://www.efwc.org/ Edmonton Family Worship Centre] of Edmonton, Alberta
* [http://www.alcf.ca/ Abundant Life Christian Fellowship] of Nepean, Ontario
*All Peoples Church of Brampton, Ontario
* [http://www.broadviewfaithtemple.org/ Broadview Faith Temple] of Toronto, Ontario
*Elim Christian Fellowship of St. Catharines, Ontario
* [http://www.flamcf.com/ Flamborough Christian Fellowship] of Millgrove, Ontario
* [http://www.grandvalley.on.ca/ Grand Valley Christian Centre] of Brantford, Ontario
*Living Springs Tabernacle of Ottawa, Ontario
*Manitoulin Gospel Fellowship of Little Current, Ontario
*Cornerstone Church of Bedford/Eglise de la Pierre Angulaire of Bedford, Quebec
*The Potter's Wheel Christian Fellowship of Gatineau, Quebec
*Living Faith Outreach of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
*Saskatoon Evangel Centre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

=United States (by Census Region)=

New England

* [http://applevalleyworship.com/ Apple Valley Worship Center] of Southington, Connecticut
* [http://www.clgonline.net/ Church of the Living God] of Manchester, Connecticut
* [http://churchonthemovect.org/ Church on the Move] of East Haddam, Connecticut
* [http://elimchristianfellowship.net/ Elim Christian Fellowship] of Augusta, Maine
*New Life Christian Fellowship of Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Middle Atlantic States

* [http://www.commgospel.com/ Community Gospel Church] of Baltimore, Maryland
*Gospel Assembly Church of Baltimore of Baltimore, Maryland
*Mt. Airy Full Gospel Church of Mt. Airy, Maryland
*Calvary Revival Center of Plainfield, New Jersey
* [http://www.hcf-nj.org/ Harvest Christian Fellowship] of Columbus, New Jersey
* [http://www.ncccnj.com/ New Covenant Community Church] of Audubon, New Jersey
*Bethesda Fellowship of St. Johnsville, New York
*Calvary Gospel Church of New York Mills, New York
*Calvary Gospel Fellowship of Penfield, New York
*Christ Community Church of Clyde, New York
*Christian Community Church of East Williamson Williamson, New York
*Christian Life Fellowship of Gouverneur, New York
*Circle of Love Fellowship of Staten Island, New York
* [http://www.healourcommunity.com/ Community Gospel Church] of Scottsville, New York
*Covenant Community Church of Holland, New York
*Covenant Life Fellowship of Ontario, New York
*Dansville Revival Tabernacle of Dansville, New York
* [http://www.elimgospel.org/ Elim Gospel Church] of Lima, New York
*Elim Gospel Church of Mt. Morris, New York
* [http://www.elimgrace.org/ Elim Grace Christian Church] of Oswego, New York
*Faith Chapel of Syracuse, New York
*Family Worship Center of Oneonta, New York
*The Father's Heart Ministry of New York City, New York
*Friends of the Cross Christian Church of Corning, New York
*Full Gospel Community Church of Warsaw, New York
*Full Gospel Tabernacle of Rensselaer, New York
*Gallupville Gospel Church of Gallupville, New York
*Hope Together International of Penfield, New York
*Hopewell Christian Fellowship of Canandaigua, New York
*Lighthouse Christian Fellowship of Westfield, New York
* [http://www.lcfministries.org/ Lighthouse Community Fellowship] of Butler, New York
*Living Hope Christian Center of Syracuse, New York
*Living Waters Church of LeRoy, New York
*Love Joy Gospel Church - Lockport of Lockport, New York
* [http://www.lovejoy.org/ Love Joy Gospel Church] of Lancaster, New York
*Mid-Hudson Christian Church of Wallkill, New York
*My Father's House Ministries of Spring Brook, New York
* [http://www.ncfellowship.org/ New Covenant Fellowship] of Penfield, New York
* [http://www.newharvestchristianchurch.com/ New Harvest Christian Church] of Vails Gate, New York
*New Hope Christian Community Church of Oneida, New York
*New Hope Christian Fellowship of Dolgeville, New York
*New Hope Fellowship of East Bloomfield, New York
*New Life Christian Church of Depauville, New York
*New Life Church of West Monroe, New York
* [http://www.nlc-mc.org/ New Life Church & Ministry Center] of Herkimer, New York
*New Life Fellowship of Attica, New York
* [http://www.pioneerchristianfellowship.org/ Pioneer Christian Fellowship] of Arcade, New York
*Queens Tabernacle, Inc. of Woodhaven, New York
* [http://www.rnlcny.org/ Randallsville New Life Church] of Hamilton, New York
*Redeeming Love Fellowship of Stittville, New York
* [http://www.res-life-fellowship.com/ Resurrection Life Fellowship] of Eaton, New York
* [http://www.southgateministries.com/ South Gate Ministries] of Waterville, New York
*The Community Church at Eddyville of Little Valley, New York
*Varysburg Valley Gospel Church of Varysburg, New York
* [http://www.wellsvillefullgospel.org/ Wellsville Full Gospel Church] of Wellsville, New York
* [http://www.wolcf.org/ Word of Life Christian Fellowship] of Rochester, New York
* [http://www.zionfellowship.net/ Zion Fellowship] of Canandaigua, New York
* [http://emporiumchristianfellowship.org/ Emporium Christian Fellowship] of Emporium, Pennsylvania
* [http://www.mcfchurch.org/ City Church of Philadelphia] of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*Freedom Community Church of New Freedom, Pennsylvania
*Grace Chapel Fellowship of Smethport, Pennsylvania
*Higher Ground Full Gospel Church of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
*Kinzua Christian Fellowship of Warren, Pennsylvania
* [http://www.mcfchurch.org/ City Church of Philadelphia] of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*Mount Zion Full Gospel Church of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
*Myrtle Gospel Tabernacle of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania
*Open Arms Christian Fellowship of York Springs, Pennsylvania
*Palmstown Church of Newville, Pennsylvania
*Freedom Community Church of Scranton, Pennsylvania

East North Central States

*Abundant Life Christian Fellowship of Oglesby, Illinois

*Centro Christiano Para La Familia of Utica, Michigan
* [http://www.cornerstoneoflapeer.org/ Cornerstone Christian Fellowship] of Lapeer, Michigan
* [http://www.joycommunity.net/ Joy Community Church] of Clinton Township, Michigan
*Lighthouse Christian Church of Drummond Island, Michigan
*New Hope Bible Church of Clarkston, Michigan
* [http://oasischristian.info/ Oasis Christian Fellowship] of Utica, Michigan
* [http://riverofgodcc.com/ River of God Community Church] of Romeo, Michigan

*New Life Church of Woodsfield, Ohio
*New Life Fellowship of Shadyside, Ohio

West North Central States

*Bethel Missionary Temple of Miami, Florida
*Iglesia Christiana Casa De Misericordia of Miami, Florida
*Latin America Evangelistic Ministry of Miami, Florida
* [http://garnerchristianfellowship.org/ Garner Christian Fellowship, Inc.] of Garner, North Carolina
*Gateway Ministries International of Rock Hill, South Carolina
* [http://www.newharvestchurch.org/ New Harvest Church] of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
*In Christ Fellowship of Manassas, Virginia
*Restoration Christian Center of Hampton, Virginia
*Wellspring Fellowship of Martinsville, Virginia

East South Central States

West South Central States

Mountain states

Pacific States

External links

* [http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_259.html#1408 Adherents.com]
* [http://www.elimfellowship.org/ Elim Fellowship] - official Web Site
* [http://www.elim.ca/ Elim Fellowship Canada] - official Web Site

References

*"Encyclopedia of American Religions", J. Gordon Melton, editor
*"Handbook of Denominations in the United States", by Frank S. Mead, Samuel S. Hill, and Craig D. Atwood