Church Plants:

Alabama has been blessed with some great church planters. Statistics prove that the fastest growth in the Apostolic Movement comes from new church starts (from a study by the Home Missions Division of the United Pentecostal Church International). As I travel the state I am reminded of what has gone into the planting and growing of our churches. Someone had a burden and opened the door of truth in a new city, town, or community.

I guess the greatest report one can give is that there will be people in heaven who otherwise would never have known the truth if these heroes had not been willing to sacrifice, face opposition, and carve out a church in new territory. Hopefully we can share some of their stories in the future. I am certain that it would bless all current church planters and perhaps inspire others to boldly step forth. There is still much territory to be conquered in Alabama.

There are several pre-approved sites in Alabama. You can find this information on this website. Help us pray for Double Springs, Oneonta, Birmingham, Hoover, Jacksonville, Clanton, Tuskegee, Daphne/Fairhope, and Troy. We are pleased to report that a preaching point has been established in our other pre-approved site, Wetumpka, and positive results are already occurring.

New Works:

We also have a new daughter work in Oxford, Alabama, pastored by Daniel Valladares. He is seeing great revival and we are excited about what God is doing. Pastor Steve Avery is seeing revival in Cuba, Alabama with his new church plant. Pastor Darrell Joslin has reopened the church in Haleyville and has already accomplished great things there. Please keep me informed of any new daughter works or church plants so we can pray with you and rejoice in your victories.

Home Missionaries:

We currently have nine Home Missionaries on location in Alabama. Jay Davis pastors Cornerstone Church in Lincoln, Steve Drake pastors Apostolic House of Prayer in Ragland, Matt Edmonson pastors Redeemed Apostolic Church in Tuscaloosa, Minerva Garcia pastors La nina de sus ojos, Iglesia Pentecostal in Athens, Joseph Grimes pastors The Apostolics of Citronelle, Andy Salinas pastors the Pentecostals of Dadeville, John-Paul Wallace pastors 2.42 Church in Montgomery, James Williams III pastors Point of Grace Church in Birmingham, and Randall Yeoman pastors Apostolic Revival Center in Hazel Green. Let’s build a wall of prayer around these church planters, and remember that you can financially support them through ACTS (Alabama Call to Souls). Contact the Alabama Home Missions for more information.

New Pastors: Pastor Keith Burcham & Family We welcome two new pastors into the state of Alabama. Keith Burcham has been elected as pastor of Faith Tabernacle in Trinity and Jason Salisbury has been elected as pastor of Praise Tabernacle in Jasper. We welcome these two Mississippi ministers into the Holy Land!

Pastoral Vacancies and Opportunities: The First United Pentecostal Church of Geneva is currently without a pastor. The average attendance is 20-25. The church is debt free and the building will seat 100. This is a great opportunity! Pastor Anthony Jarry planted The Pentecostals of Phenix City and is looking for someone to take the work. The church has 12 members and is renting a facility, but the church owns about 6 acres. There is great opportunity for revival in the Phenix City/Columbus area! You may enquire via email by clicking here or send a resume to Stan Davidson, 2500 Sansom Ave., Gadsden, Alabama 35904. Keep the entire state in your prayers. Pray for the District leaders that we will be led by the Spirit and revival will come to our state in an even greater way. God Bless, Stan Davidson Alabama District Superintendent