Apostolic Church of God: faith and service in Chicago

Apostolic Church of God — Chicago

Leadership: Dr. Byron T. Brazier

Location: 6320 S. Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

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History and identity

Founded by Elder Walter M. Clemons, the church opened on January 17, 1932. Bishop Arthur M. Brazier became pastor in 1960 and led the congregation until 2008, when Dr. Byron T. Brazier succeeded him. Its official history describes successive sanctuary expansions and the opening of a Youth and Family Center in 2007. History source: https://acog-chicago.org/our-story Pastor profile: https://acog-chicago.org/our-pastor

Doctrinal foundation

The church teaches one eternal God manifested as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with Jesus Christ revealing the invisible God. Its published beliefs affirm new birth through water and Spirit, Christ’s death and resurrection, and salvation by grace through faith. The statement also explicitly teaches eternal security and the final perseverance of the saints; readers should consult its own doctrine rather than assume uniformity across Apostolic fellowships.

Source reviewed: 2026-09-22

Ministry and mission

The church’s official ministry pages describe Christian education, youth and young-adult work, care ministries, and community service. Its outreach includes assistance for people experiencing homelessness, prison and nursing-home ministry, and career-development support. For pastors, these programs offer concrete examples to study when planning discipleship and neighborhood service. Outreach source: https://acog-chicago.org/community-outreach Official worship and teaching library: https://acog-chicago.org/watch-new Visit the church’s website for current gathering details.

Upcoming gatherings

No upcoming events are currently listed by AFI. Check the official ministry website for announcements.

Related AFI briefings

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