Apostolic Faith Intelligence Brief — October 9, 2026
Issue date2026-10-09
This week’s clearest dated development is PAW’s nonpartisan voter-participation guidance. The Apostolic Congress is listed for October 9, making documented outcomes the next reporting priority. No verified organization-wide doctrinal change was located in the public material reviewed; this does not establish that no internal decisions occurred.
Prepared for A Ministry Moment with Dr. Alex L. Jenkins, Sr. Faithful leadership calls for reliable information, careful discernment and responsible stewardship.
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ACOJ Watch · Apostolic Church of Jesus, Inc.
ACOJ Watch: Women’s Conference, scholarship deadline, and Orlando West reunion
ACOJ organizer artwork supplied by The ACOJ National Church Page
What changed
October 10 update: Organizer materials supplied and confirmed by Dr. Alex L. Jenkins, Sr. announce the Mother Ruth Taylor Scholarship application deadline of October 12; the Orlando West reunion honoring Bishop R. Keith Hicks, Sr. on October 18 at 4 p.m.; and Daughters of Destiny, October 22–24 at ACOJ Piedmont, 4432 Piedmont Street, Orlando, with $160 registration. Apostle Jimmy Hicks, Jr. is Chief Apostle and Presiding Bishop. Original announcement dates were not supplied.
Why it matters
These initiatives support women’s ministry, student education, and fellowship across generations. The earlier absence of a located public update did not imply organizational inactivity.
Watch next
Contact your church secretary or Sis. Janay for scholarship requirements. Conference and souvenir booklet inquiries: info@theacojinc.com. Confirm reunion location with the host ministry. Read the linked update for session times and source details.
Presiding Prelate Bishop Richard D. Howell, Jr. encourages participation in the November 3 national election and identifies collaboration with the National Faith & Justice Council. The release avoids candidate endorsements and provides voter-registration and preparation resources. Published October 2; October 5 also appears in the page’s date metadata.
Why it matters
Churches have an official model for encouraging informed civic participation while maintaining a nonpartisan message.
Watch next
Check local registration and voting deadlines, additional educational resources and practical assistance for congregants.
Cross-organizational Collaboration · International Christian Apostolic Fellowship
Apostolic Congress reports success and announces next phase
What changed
October 11 update: A statement signed by Presiding Bishop William L. Harris IV describes the Indianapolis gathering as an extraordinary success, reports additional participants joining the Congress, and says Phase One is complete. Phase Two, the Gathering of the Saints, is moving forward according to the statement. A separate ICAF Conference caption celebrates Friday-night preaching and worship. Captions supplied October 10; original timestamps and video contents were not independently verified.
Why it matters
The statements convey encouragement around cooperation, preaching and fellowship. Reported success and membership growth are attributed assessments, not independently established totals. The ICAF recap is supporting context; its formal connection to the Congress program is not established.
Watch next
Watch for participating organizations, documented commitments and confirmed dates, venue and registration for the Gathering of the Saints. No merger or adopted doctrinal agreement is announced in the supplied statement.
Event Planning Alert · Apostolic World Christian Fellowship
AWCF’s summit-date discrepancy remains unresolved
What changed
The official heading gives January 27–29, 2027, while the description gives June 27–29, 2027. Rechecked October 9; this continues last week’s concern and is not a newly confirmed date change.
Why it matters
Pastors and leadership teams could incur avoidable travel costs.
Watch next
Obtain written organizer clarification and a corrected listing before making nonrefundable arrangements.
2026-10-09Indianapolis, Indiana; confirm final venue and schedule · International Christian Apostolic FellowshipCost: Congress members $100; non-Congress pastors $75; gallery $35Registration deadline: Not publicly verified; confirm with organizer
Relationships across Apostolic organizations and practical collaboration. Official listing undated; checked October 9, 2026.
Format: In person; confirm program with organizer
Remaining availability not established. Confirm admission category, venue and final schedule directly.
2026-11-19 – 2026-11-21Kingdom Apostolic Ministries, Indianapolis, Indiana · Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith InternationalCost: Usable prices were not visible in retrieved registration pagesRegistration deadline: Not publicly verified; confirm with organizer
Emerging-leader training and coordinated ministry development. Official event listing published August 5, 2026; checked October 23.
Format: In person; confirm program with organizer
Young Emerging Leaders Learning session option listed. Confirm eligibility, lodging and session access.
2027-06-14 – 2027-06-17Chattanooga Convention Center, Tennessee · Assemblies of the Lord Jesus ChristCost: Cost not publicly verifiedRegistration deadline: Not publicly verified; confirm with organizer
Ministry training and wider Apostolic networking. Official listing undated; checked October 23.
Format: In person; confirm program with organizer
Confirm current registration package, eligibility and program.
These notices explain changes to previously published coverage. Dates are shown in UTC.
October 11 Congress follow-up
Added a post-event statement signed by Bishop Harris and a separate ICAF worship recap, both supplied October 10. The earlier morning report preceded these captions. Success claims remain attributed; future arrangements are not confirmed.
Organizer announcements supplied and confirmed October 10 replace the earlier no-public-update finding. New coverage includes the Women’s Conference, scholarship deadline, and Orlando West reunion. This is additional sourced information, not a finding that ACOJ had been inactive.
Share verified civic resources where appropriate, prioritize documented Congress outcomes over promotional claims, and confirm conference details before committing ministry funds.
