ACOJ WATCH · ORGANIZER-SUPPLIED UPDATE
Women’s Ministry, Scholarship Opportunity, and a Celebration of Faithful Service
Published October 10, 2026 · AFI Editorial Desk
The Apostolic Church of Jesus, Inc., under the leadership of Apostle Jimmy Hicks, Jr., Chief Apostle and Presiding Bishop, has shared upcoming opportunities for fellowship, spiritual development, and educational support.
Mother Ruth Taylor Scholarship — October 12 deadline
The National Women’s Department is accepting applications through Monday, October 12, 2026. Contact your church secretary or Sis. Janay for the application, complete essay prompt, and submission instructions.
- Current ACOJ member in good standing
- Enrollment in an accredited U.S. college or university
- Letter of recommendation from your pastor
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 undergraduate or 3.3 graduate
- Official college transcripts
- 1,000-word essay; obtain the full prompt and requirements
For scholarship fundraising and giveaway details, contact the organizers directly.
Daughters of Destiny — October 22–24
The 2026 Annual Women’s Conference is themed “Daughters of Destiny,” from Judges 4:8–9. Services will be held at ACOJ Piedmont, 4432 Piedmont Street, Orlando, FL 32811. Registration is $160; contact organizers for availability and registration instructions.
General Mother Elder Laura Austin serves as conference host. The supplied program lists these sessions, all in Orlando local time:
- Thursday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. — Mother Rhyant
- Friday, October 23, 10:30 a.m. — Dr. Latrina Jenkins, Assistant General Mother
- Friday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. — Mother Kirby
- Saturday, October 24, 10:30 a.m. — Elder Young
A souvenir booklet is planned. Conference and booklet inquiries: info@theacojinc.com. Advertised lodging is Holiday Inn Express, 5605 Major Boulevard, Orlando; confirm rates, availability and booking arrangements directly. The October 1 early-registration giveaway deadline has passed.
Orlando West Reunion — October 18
Orlando West Ministries, Inc. announces a Reunion Service honoring Bishop R. Keith Hicks, Sr., celebrating 29 years of faithful ministry. The service is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The flyer names Bishop Jimmy Hicks, Jr. as keynote speaker. Contact the host ministry for the service location, attendance details and any cost; the supplied flyer does not state a street address.
Why it matters
These initiatives highlight ACOJ’s investment in women’s ministry, student education, and relationships across generations. Churches can share the scholarship deadline, help eligible students obtain applications, and coordinate conference participation.
Source: Organizer announcements and promotional materials supplied and confirmed by Dr. Alex L. Jenkins, Sr., on October 10, 2026. He identifies ACOJ as his organization and manages the source Facebook page. Original publication dates and direct post links were not supplied. The conference scripture follows the speaker flyer and accompanying announcement; an earlier save-the-date flyer contains a conflicting reference.