About Us


Who We Are

    The Apostolic Christian Church Foundation, Inc. supports the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarean) and its members.


    The Apostolic Christian Church originated in Switzerland and was established in the 1830s by Swiss clergyman Samuel Froehlich. Initially named Evangelische Taufgesinnte, which translates to Evangelical Baptists, the group diverged from the established state church of Switzerland in two primary aspects:

  1. They were part of the Anabaptist movement, advocating for the baptism of believers rather than infants who lacked understanding of the faith.
  2. They adhered to a Peace tradition, akin to the Mennonites, promoting non-violent resolutions to political issues and abstaining from bearing arms in warfare.

    The first members migrated to the United States in 1847, forming the initial Evangelical Baptist congregations in New York State. To avoid confusion with the already established Baptist denomination, the movement's name evolved from Evangelical Baptist to Christian Apostolic, and eventually to Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarean).


    The Apostolic Christian Church Foundation is a non-profit entity established on February 28, 1952, by the trustees of the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarean). The foundation seeks to create funds for spreading the gospel domestically and internationally, support isolated churches and congregations, finance church construction, develop and distribute educational materials and literature, represent member churches in legal and governmental affairs, and establish local committees to advance the foundation’s objectives.


    Originally headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, the organization relocated to Akron, Ohio in 1962, then to Tremont, Illinois in 1975, Richmond, Virginia in 1992, and finally Wooster, Ohio in 2016.

ACCF Purpose

Evangelization

To create and maintain funds for the purpose of spreading the Gospel in the United States and in other countries based upon the Word of God, and built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets; Jesus Christ, Himself, being the Chief Cornerstone

Visitation

To provide the needed visitation by Church workers in the Churches and for isolated members, and where possible to establish new Churches

Service

To provide exhortation and help in the Churches, as needed, for the awakening and renewing of interest in the work of the Lord

Education & Publishing

To provide the necessary collaboration and assistance among the Churches for the selection and preparation of Bible School materials- including the financing, publication and distribution of proper and necessary literature

Church Buildings

To investigate the needs, advise and assist in the procurement of Church buildings and other needed facilities

Committees

To establish committees for the promotion of the purposes and objectives of the corporation, in different parts of the United States and other countries

Representation

To represent the Apostolic Christian Churches as a service organization regarding legal or governmental matters, which may arise

Aid

To solicit and disburse funds for the purpose of aiding the needy and the distressed in the United States and in other countries

Mission and Vision

    To provide information, programs, financial resources and other services to our churches in North America and missionary projects around the world for the purpose of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and the salvation of lost souls.


    The Apostolic Christian Church Foundation serves the needs of our members and churches in North America and around the world, and assists in their efforts to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.