Our Vision
The Apostolic Assemblies of Christ, Inc. is a Covenant Fellowship of Pastors and Churches who desire to achieve ministerial excellence, assist in developing churches and serve as refuge for independent churches. This is accomplished through training, mentoring and needed resources that enhance leaders and their churches, Spiritually, Holistically and Financially.
Our Mission
The purpose of the Body of Christ is to disciple individuals unto the Eternal God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of the major functions of the Body of Christ is to provide for its integrative growth through the process of preaching and teaching. This function is clearly stated in Ephesians 4:11-13.
“And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:”
It is imperative through the above ministry that individuals follow the process of the new birth as declared in Acts 2:38. The lifestyle of a saved individual should depict Holiness unto the Lord with a consecrated life following the principles of the doctrine in Hebrews 6:1-2.
It is our objective to prepare a people without spot, blemish, or wrinkle, to meet our Lord Jesus Christ in the Rapture. The mission of the Apostolic Assemblies of Christ, Inc. is to provide an organizational framework, which will provide an opportunity for the called, chosen, and sent to maximize their function and enhance their calling. Our organization is designed and structured for maximum growth. Each component of this great organization will have clearly definable goals and objectives.
Our ultimate goal is to reach mankind all over the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Meet The Leaders
"With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand"
Psalm 78:72
Diocesan Bishop
Bishop Paul & First Lady Joann Bell
Diocesan Bishop Dr. Paul W. Bell, Jr. is the founder and senior pastor of Apostolic House of Refuge in Leesville, Louisiana, where he has faithfully served for more than 26 years. He and his wife, First Lady Joann M. Bell, have been married for over 45 years and are blessed with three children and thirteen grandchildren.
Saved 38 years ago at Greater New Testament Church in Natchitoches, Louisiana, under the leadership of Dr. Kenneth J. Mack, Sr., Bishop Bell faithfully served in various ministries before answering God’s call to pastor.
His dedication to the Apostolic Assemblies of Christ led to his appointments as District Elder, Chairman of the Gulf State Council, Suffragan Bishop, and, in 2013, Diocesan Bishop of the Texas State Council.
Known for his passion for winning souls and advancing the Kingdom of God, Bishop Bell has led more than 3000 people to be baptized in Jesus Christ Name during his pastoral ministry
