Who We Are

INTRODUCTION

Apostolic Pentecostal Churches (APC)

seeks to unify Pentecostal churches by bringing them under one spiritual and administrative umbrella. Through focused training, episcopal ordination, and church affiliation, the APC equips ministers to serve effectively—advancing God’s work in unity and fellowship. One of its most essential ministries is the episcopal ordination of evangelists, pastors, and reverends, preparing them to lead with biblical integrity and apostolic authority.

BASIC INFO

APC is an Episcopal Pentecostal organization governed by the National Bishop Council and executive members representing nine states across India.

It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860.
Registration No: 3408/25. Govt. of NCT, Delhi.

It is also certified by ISO, IAF, EGAC and NITI Aayog

Our Vision

The vision of the Apostolic Pentecostal Churches is to build a unified community of episcopal Pentecostal fellowship where believers are strengthened in doctrine, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and encouraged to live a holy and consecrated life. Through worship, discipleship, and mutual support, we seek to prepare all believers for the soon and imminent second coming of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

The mission of the Apostolic Pentecostal Churches (APC) is to fulfil the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, and empowering believers through the Holy Spirit. This mission is carried out by uniting Pentecostal churches and missionaries in evangelism, church planting, spiritual formation, and compassionate service to communities around the world.

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

The Holy Scriptures

● The Bible, consisting of 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired Word of God.
● It is the revealed will of God and the all-sufficient rule for faith and practice.
● Whatever is not contained in Scripture is not required as an article of faith.
(Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)

The Godhead

● There is one God, eternally existing in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10–11; Matthew 28:19; Mark 12:29)

Jesus Christ

● Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
● He died on the cross, was buried, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now intercedes for us.
(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 3:16–17)

The Holy Spirit

● The Holy Spirit is the Lord and Giver of life, proceeding from the Father and the Son.
● He is worshiped and glorified together with the Father and the Son and empowers believers for holy living.
(John 14:16–17)

Man, Sin, and Salvation

● Man was created in the image of God but fell through voluntary transgression.
● All have sinned; salvation, new birth, and justification are by grace through faith in Christ and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit.
● Repentance is required for the forgiveness of sins.
(Genesis 1:26–31; 3:1–7; Romans 5:12–21; 6:23; 10:13; Titus 2:11; 3:5–7)

Evidence of Salvation

● Inward: The direct witness of the Holy Spirit.
● Outward: A life of righteousness and holiness.
(Romans 8:16; 12:1–2)

Ordinances

● Water Baptism: By immersion, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, for believers.
(Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47; Romans 6:4)
● The Lord’s Supper: A memorial of Christ’s suffering and a proclamation of His second coming.
(Luke 22:17–20; 1 Corinthians 10:16–17; 11:23–32)

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

● All believers may receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
● It is evidenced by speaking in tongues and the operation of the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.
(Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4–6, 1:8; 2:4, 2:38; 10:44–46; 11:14–16; 15:7–9; 19:2–6; 1 Corinthians 12:1–31)

Healing and Deliverance

● Divine healing is provided through Christ’s atonement.
● Believers may receive healing through the anointing with oil and the laying on of hands.
(Isaiah 53:4; Matthew 8:16–17; Mark 16:18–20; James 5:14–16)

The Church and Ministry

● The Church is the Body of Christ and God’s habitation through the Spirit.
● Ministry is divinely called to evangelize the world and to edify the Body of Christ.
(Ephesians 1:22–23; 2:19–22; Hebrews 12:23; Mark 16:15–20; Ephesians 4:11–13)

Second Coming and Resurrection

● The Church’s blessed hope is the pre-millennial return of Christ, the resurrection of believers, and the rapture of the living saints.
(Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18; Titus 2:13)

Millennial Reign and the Salvation of Israel

● Christ will reign on earth for a thousand years, and Israel will be saved.
(Romans 11:25–27; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Revelation 19:11–16; 20:1–7)

Judgment and Eternity

● The devil, his angels, the beast, the false prophet, and the unsaved will be cast into eternal punishment.
● Believers look forward to a new heaven and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
(Revelation 19:20; 20:10–15; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1)