Preserving History ~ Honoring Excellence ~ Connecting Generations

  Historical Center for Pentecostal Studies

~The Lines Have Fallen Unto Us In Pleasant Places, Yea,

We Have A Goodly Heritage~

Welcome to the most exciting historical center for Pentecostal studies! Reaching across the nation, and around the world; the Apostolic Archives International, is recognized internationaly, as the peoples choice for information relating to the history of the apostolic faith movement!

As you explore our resource departments, you will discover a treasure-trove of information concerning: "The Who's Who of Pentecost; Pentecostal History; Multi-media Resources; Ministerial Hall of Fame; the Apostolic Historians Association, and much, much more".   

* The Multi-Media Library contains over 500,000 apostolic sermons on CD & DVD format, spanning seven decades (1940's - to the present). Some of our most historic recordings contain the voices of: C.P. Kilgore, Howard A. Goss, Robert F. Tobin, Oliver F. Fauss, Winn Stairs, Carl Ballestero, M.E. Golder, S.N. Hancock,  R.C. Lawson,  Oscar Vouga,  A.D. Urshan, and many, many others.

* The Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame is leading the way in ministerial recognition, for bestowing special honor on those who have labored in Apostolic ministry.  

* The Who's Who, is a collection of Apostolic, ministerial profiles who have labored in the "Word and Doctrine".

* The Historical Center, contains records of development, and a timeline of events, pertaining to the Apostolic Faith Movement in North America. These documents serve as pertnant information to Pentecostal Christians in their quest for historical accuracy.

* The Apostolic Historians Association is the International Federation of Historians for "Oneness Pentecostal Studies". The purpose of this unique institution is to serve the Pentecostal movement as a bureau of respected historians - Protecting the integrity of historical records; maintaining honesty and consistancy within the perimeter of Apostolic historiography; and creating a fire-wall of protection against historical corruption.

OUR HISTORY

Dr. Gary W. Garrett

The new home of the Apostolic Archives International is located in the city of Joplin Missouri. This illustrious institution was created by it's founder, Dr. Gary W. Garrett. Joplin, is one of the most strategic areas in North America for the early development of modern Pentecostalism! Rev. Charles F. Parham was the original founder and establishmentarian of the apostolic faith movement in North America!

Joplin is the birth-place of Dr. Garrett, and served as the epicenter for a tremendous, Holy Ghost revival, conducted by Parham in the Fall of 1904. Hundreds of souls were, healed, saved, filled with the Holy Ghost, and baptized into the name of Jesus Christ! A greater revival was spawned from this meeting that spread into Baxter Springs, Kansas, and eventually into Houston, Texas the following year (1905). 

In 1995, Dr. Garrett conferred with the late, Bishop Morris E. Golder of Indianapolis, Indiana, concerning a vision to create a complete historical center for Pentecostal studies that would include: research  facilities, ministerial hall of fame, a museum containing artifacts and memorabillia of apostolic history. The "Golder Commission" was formed, which included the late, Bishop N.A. Urshan. This commission became the spawning ground for a uniquely, envisioned  project, that later became a cultural center for the preservation of Pentecostalism. It would also include a Ministerial Arts program, involving the study of the lives of outstanding apostolic ministers, which have impacted our world for Jesus Christ! 

For one year the "Golder Commission" examined many objectives that eventualy determined how Pentecostalism could attract worldwide interest in light of a complete repository, research center, and educational program, "aka" (Heritage University). The commission concluded that the program would have a tremendous impact on the Apostolic community at large.

Preserving History - Honoring Excellence - Connecting Generations, was adopted as the motto in order to set the standard for the objected purpose of the Apostolic Archives International.

In 1999, with the help of Bishop Morris E. Golder, Dr. Gary W. Garrett established the formal steps toward incorporating this illustrious, historical institution. Today, the Apostolic Archives International, is recognized in the state of Missouri as  an official,  not-for-profit, archives and library with  (501) C3 status.

The original board of directors (including, Bishop Morris Golder and Bishop N.A. Urshan) envisioned a model program, where materials pertaining to the global impact Pentecostalism, and particularly, the Oneness movement, would be maintained within the perimeter of a central location for research and educational purposes. The Cultural Center for Ministerial Arts, is not intended to overshadow any existing archival center for Pentecostalism or the Oneness movement. We recognize and respect the validity and value of other such programs. The objective purpose of the Apostolic Archives International, is to thoroughly cover every aspect of the Oneness movement, including, collective and individual accomplishments.

The Apostolic Archives International is not a church! But rather a historical repository, containing various divisions of operations, which represents every aspect of modern Pentecostalism and the Apostolic Faith movement. With our program, no one is left behind! The Archives was designed with every person in mind. We cross every organizational line in order to serve the Apostolic community at large! Every church, organization, independent fellowship, race and culture is treated equally and with respect. The Archives also has an open door of communication with non-Pentecostals as well, as we choose to share our history with anyone showing an interest in our illustrious heritage.

The mission statement of the Apostolic Archives International, is to preserve the historical records of the most influencial religious movement in modern Christianity. Today, there are over 600 millions Pentecostals representing diverse backgrounds.

Our hope is, that you enjoy this incredable website as we endeavor to maintain the historical accuracy of modern Pentecostalism, and the Apostolic Faith movement.