Apostolic Faith Intelligence Brief — October 30, 2026
Issue date2026-10-30
Grounded in the Word, connected in faith: PCAFI’s November 1 grant deadline, PAW leadership opportunities, and continuing local-church ministry. This review found no newly verified organization-wide doctrinal change or leadership transition. Undated opportunities are identified clearly; missing public news is not evidence of inactivity.
PASTORAL OPENING
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: awaiting a verified conference follow-up
What changed
Apostle Jimmy Hicks, Jr. is Chief Apostle and Presiding Bishop. No material public update located this week. The previously announced Daughters of Destiny conference was scheduled October 22–24, 2026; those dates have passed. No verified attendance totals, scholarship results, or conference outcomes were located.
Why it matters
National fellowship and women’s ministry remain worth following. Missing public reporting does not mean organizational inactivity.
Watch next
Watch The ACOJ National Church Page for dated reports, teaching recordings, and future initiatives. The official website could not be retrieved during this review.
Pastoral Support · Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International
Action by November 1: PCAFI Pastoral Jubilee applications
What changed
The existing Pastoral Jubilee program lists an October 1–November 1, 2026 application window and grants up to $2,500 for eligible PCAFI U.S./domestic pastors experiencing educational, consumer, or medical-debt hardship. Required materials include a financial snapshot and hardship narrative, with commitment to financial-literacy participation.
Why it matters
Eligible pastors have a limited remaining application window. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Watch next
Review eligibility and complete requirements at the source; questions may be sent to admin@pcafime.org.
Leadership & Ministry Practice · Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.
PAW lists two November leadership gatherings
What changed
PAW lists the PAW100 Leadership Forum for November 6–7, 2026. For IMMA, the homepage and registration description say November 13–14, while the registration calendar says November 13–15. General-attendee registration is listed as free. These are upcoming opportunities; the IMMA end date requires clarification, not inference.
Why it matters
Pastors and ministry teams can plan for leadership development. Venues and eligibility were not established. PAW100’s page displays Not on sale; contact the organizer about availability. IMMA’s inconsistent dates could affect travel.
Watch next
Confirm venues, eligibility and the IMMA end date with PAW before travel. PAW100 lists a November 7 noon closing time; IMMA lists November 15 at 11 p.m., but the event-date conflict should be resolved first.
Local Church Watch · Greater Refuge Temple–Arizona
Campus-area church plant offers a point of connection in Tempe
What changed
The church describes its ministry to the Tempe campus area and greater Phoenix, listing Sunday worship at 10 a.m. and Fall 2026 Wednesday Bible study at Danforth Chapel. Its website identifies COOLJC affiliation and explicitly states that it is not affiliated with Arizona State University. No new launch date was established.
Why it matters
A local point of contact for students and families, and a practical example of campus-area discipleship.
Watch next
Confirm current times and access with the church before visiting; the Wednesday start time is not stated.
Local Church Watch · Grace Apostolic Church — Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Grace connects community outreach with workforce and household support
What changed
Grace’s official resources page describes Mind the G.A.P.P. services focused on employment, financial stability, housing, and community connections. It also describes a wellness center. These are continuing ministry resources, not newly announced programs this week.
Why it matters
Churches can learn from a congregation connecting spiritual care with practical community needs.
Watch next
Ask about current eligibility, intake, availability, and any cost. No new outcome totals or guaranteed services were verified.
Congress Follow-up · The Apostolic Congress / ICAF
Congress follow-up: await a dated Phase Two announcement
What changed
No newly verified date or venue for The Gathering of the Saints was located. The official Congress page still lists the October 9, 2026 Indianapolis gathering. Earlier statements about success and expansion remain attributed organizer reports; independent attendance or membership totals were not established.
Why it matters
Pastors can welcome fellowship while waiting for practical details before committing travel or church resources.
Watch next
Watch for a dated announcement, location, registration, and documented joint ministry commitments. ICAF membership and Congress participation remain distinct.
Local Church Watch considers congregations of every size using the same source standard. This week’s local features are continuing opportunities, not new milestones. Send an official church update for review.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Strategic gatherings to consider
Pastoral & Leadership Development
PAW100 Leadership Forum
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-07Venue not established in retrieved official listing · Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.Cost: Not publicly verifiedRegistration deadline: November 7 at noon; listed schedule uses EST. Page currently displays Not on sale; confirm access.
Leadership development and fellowship. Official homepage listing undated; checked October 30, 2026.
Format: Confirm format with organizer
Confirm participant eligibility, venue and travel arrangements with PAW before booking. Official homepage links to this registration service.
2026-11-13 – 2026-11-14Venue not established in retrieved official listing · Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.Cost: General Attendee: FreeRegistration deadline: Registration page lists November 15 at 11 p.m.; time zone not stated.
Ministry leadership development. Official pages undated; checked October 30, 2026. Listed November 13–14 program requires end-date clarification.
Format: Confirm format with organizer
IMPORTANT: Homepage and event description say November 13–14; registration calendar says November 13–15. End date unresolved. Confirm venue, eligibility and final schedule before travel.
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.
Contend for the faith with conviction and compassion. Seek the Spirit’s power, cultivate His fruit, support faithful local ministry, and verify information before passing it on.