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About Pentecostal City Mission

Our Mission Statement

The Bible clearly and authoritatively teaches that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God maybe thoroughly furnished (equipped) into all good works (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).

We believe that upon this body of revealed truths, the City Mission Church has divinely and uncompromisingly instituted its work, teachings, and practices. Not only does it set the pace for any form of non-speculative arguments and reasoning of Scriptural origin, but it provides the Church with a self-defensive formula concerning its teachings, goals, and objectives.

We believe it must be conceived that the doctrines of the City Mission Church are the doctrines of Christ, which have been culminated in the eternal immutable word of God. It must be noted therefore that the fundamental statements of doctrinal application will be scripturally guarded and supported throughout this composition. Furthermore, we believe that these (beliefs) have been solemnly declared to be the pillars of divine purpose that will spontaneously transform the lives of the unsaved, and bring spiritual maturity in the lives of those who are religiously mature. This We Believe.

1871
Established
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History

The City Mission Church was established in Kingston in 1924 by the Late Reverend William Raglan Phillips and the Late Bishop Mary Louise Coore. Reverend Raglan Phillips, a native of Bristol, England, was born in November 1854. He came to Jamaica in 1871 as a land surveyor. He also worked at the Westmoreland Telegraph in Savanna La Mar as a Printer and Publisher.

Reverend Phillips, formerly an adjutant of the Salvation Army, was commissioned by General William Boothe to the West Indies primarily to pioneer the Salvation Army. He first arrived in Jamaica, where he both served the Army and became a vibrant asset to the Christian ministry in many churches. While serving in Jamaica, Reverend Phillips felt the call of God and the urge of the Holy Spirit for a deeper surrendered life. After consultation with General Boothe, he started to conduct Open-Air meetings in Bluefields, Westmoreland just over 100 miles from Kingston. These meetings were conducted in the same format as the ones in the Salvation Army.

Over time, Reverend Phillips, became involved in the Jamaica Baptist Union and pastored the Acadia Baptist Church in St. Thomas. He was known as a man with a mission for ministry and helping people. Seemingly, in his pursuit to fulfill God’s will in evangelism, he began to study about the Holy Spirit and ultimately practiced and introduced the Pentecostal experience to the Caribbean.

Later Reverend Phillips started to conduct healing and evangelistic meetings in different places. While conducting his evangelistic meetings in Browns Town, St. Ann, he came in contact with the young Spirit filled Mary Louise Coore. The two partnered with each other and travelled all over the island, preaching, praying for the sick, and teaching both young and old about God. Huge crowds followed them from village to village and from town to town. Everywhere Reverend Phillips and Sister Mary Louise Coore went people were saved and completely healed from all manner of sicknesses and diseases.

As the healing and evangelistic ministry captured the interest of the people of Jamaica, Reverend Phillips named the ministry, the Healing Mission. Subsequently, in 1924, he declared that God had directed him to establish a mission in every city and Reverend William Raglan Phillips re-named the Healing Mission as City Mission Church.

In 1930 Reverend Phillips died. But before his death, he transferred the leadership of the City Mission Church to Bishop Mary Coore.

Reverend William Raglan Phillips
November 1854 – June 1930

The board

Overseers, Trustees and Officers

Int. General Overseer

Bishop Dr. Donald Maxwell

Bishop Maxwell is the General overseer for the churches internationally.

  • Bishop H. Cato

    Trustee

  • Rev. R. Simpson

    Trustee

  • Rev. C. Kissoon

    Trustee

  • Rev. A. Dwyer

    Trustee

  • Deacon P Lowe

    Trustee

  • Light Brigade

    Trustee

  • C. Griffiths

    Trustee

  • Deaconess S. Hanson

    Trustee

  • Rev. H. Lowe

    National Secretary

  • Deacon P. Lowe

    National Treasurer

  • Rev. U. Clarke

    Minister

  • Rev. A. Dwyer

    Minister

  • Rev. A. Francis

    Minister

  • Rev. H. Lowe

    Minister

  • Rev. C. Holgate

    Minister

  • Rev. N. Edwards

    Minister

  • Rev. O. McPherson

    Minister

  • Rev. R. McKie

    Minister

  • Rev. R Simpson

    Minister

  • Rev. K. Pearce

    Minister

Auxiliaries

Auxiliaries at Pentecostal City Mission Church play a vital role in supporting various ministries, helping to organize events, assist with outreach programs, and foster spiritual growth within the congregation.

Young People’s Group (YPG)

Founded in June 1946 by Bishop D.L. Walters, who received the vision of creating the Young People’s group while in the City of Belize the, first ever Mission Field outside of Jamaica at the time. The Primary emphasis of the YPG is that the group become a powerful medium through which Christian Young People would reach other young people and bring them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Pledge

I promise by the help of God to be modest in language, behaviour and dress.

To avoid all conversations, reading or amusements that will put impure thoughts into my mind.

To obey the rules of my group, to endeavour to help, and influence for good, all with whom I may come in contact.

Theme Song

Try and win another soul for Jesus. Somebody once helped you. When you were far away, how they use to sing and pray, and by and by the Lord saved you and me.

Try and win another soul for Jesus, for that’s what every Christian ought to do, every day and every hour, by the Holy Spirit’s power, try and win another sinner for the Lord.

Our Motto

Win Another Soul

Mens Group

This department is designed to enrich and empower the men to conduct themselves as responsible men and leaders who love the Lord and serve as examples for our young men to become God-fearing, Holy young adults. The department is designed to build the men and to provide activities, for the men, in the local church and the wider community. The activities formed will be designed to develop men (young and old) temporarily and spiritually as individuals and corporately as a body of believers.

Missionary and Evangelism Group

Missionaries are called by God to serve Him in a unique way. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15). Missionaries should be actively engaged in preaching or teaching the word of God. They are to also be at the forefront of community outreach and in sick visiting and helper/support within the church and the community. They are to spread the gospel and promote evangelism.

Within evangelism it is important that the spreading of the gospel goes forth throughout the world. As a result, the evangelists must also spread the gospel to promote evangelism through events, crusades, programmes and various other methods.

The task of the missionary and evangelism then is to:

  • Promote the church’s mission as outlined in the Great Commission of St.Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 16:15
  • Coordinate fundraising activities
  • Target and develop weekly personal evangelism programmes in the community related projects
  • Target and recruit Christian lay members with the call of God on their lives for mission
  • Foster and encourage the spirit of missions among its members
  • Encourage and promote the saving of souls for the Kingdom of God

The Hospitality Group

The Hospitality Group are to provide hospitable reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, with liberality and goodwill. The group is responsible to provide hospitality with the church ministry. Members of the group are responsible for planning and implementing educational, social and entertainment activities. To help care for and cater to the needs of guests, visitors, strangers, and the community through various methods such as providing food and refreshments and any hospital aid that is required.

Sick Visiting Group

The purpose of the Sick Visiting Group is to visit and pray for those who are sick, shut-in or disabled within the church and in the local community. To visit and comfort members and families when sick, bereaved or hospitalized. The Sick Visiting Group is to also assist the sick wherever needed, whether that be once a week or more, and to support the with cleaning, washing, cooking, food shopping and helping to cater to their physical needs if necessary.

Battalion of Prayer Group

This group is responsible for scheduling and supervising prayer meetings in the church. The group is to also ensure that the quality of weekly fasting and designed time of prayer and tarrying (all night prayer) is held meaningfully. They are also responsible for supporting with urgent needs of prayer and fasting for individuals or groups of people.

Usher’s Board

This department has a vital function to ensure the orderliness of the church during worship services and events. The Ushers’ must pleasantly greet members and visitors, maintain crowd control and assist in receiving tithes and offerings. They also distribute the weekly bulletins and visitor cards. This group must be friendly, helpful, caring and polite.

The Sunshine Group

The goal and objectives of the Sunshine Group is to provide a powerful Child’s Evangelism programme. It is designed to cater to the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old.

Sunday School

The Sunday School is an essential element of every church. As a result, it requires Sunday school teachers who can teach biblical principles and Godley living to people at every age and stage of life. Sunday School is about discipleship, fellowship, and growing and learning about Christ.

Choirs

The choir & praise and worship help with setting the atmosphere of worship. They sing songs of worship unto God and will practice, plan and prepare songs for praise and worship during public services and events. Psalms 149:1 says “Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of saints”. It is with this in mind that the choir and praise and worship group must ensure they use their voices as a beautiful sound to the Lord.