Preserving History ~ Honoring Excellence ~ Connecting Generations

  Historical Center for Pentecostal Studies

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

We Have A Goodly Heritage~

Welcome, to the Apostolic Archives International! Reaching across the nation and around the world! Recognized, internationaly, as the first  historical center for Apostolic-Pentecostal studies, "via" the world-wide-web.  

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

* The Multi-Media Library contains over 100,000 apostolic sermons on CD & DVD format, spanning seven decades (1940's - to the present). Some of our most historic recordings contain the voices of: Rev. C.P. Kilgore, Rev. Howard A. Goss, and Elder Robert F. Tobin, and many others.

* The Apostolic Ministerial Hall of Fame is leading the way in ministerial recognition by bestowing special honor on those who have labored for a minimum of (50) years in Apostolic ministry.  

* The Who's Who in Apostolic ministry is a collection of current day ministerial profiles as we honor their labor in the "Word and Doctrine".

* The Legendary Profiles is a collection of historical (ministerial) profiles of those who have fought a good fight and finished their course, going on to their eternal reward. If we don't keep their memories alive, who will?

* The Morris E. Golder Research Center contains the historical development and timeline of events pertaining to the Apostolic Faith Movement in North America. These records are pertnant to Pentecostals in their quest for historical accuracy.

* The Apostolic Historians Association is the International Federation of Historians for Oneness 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 MO. This illustrious institution was created by Dr. Gary W. Garrett.

In 1995, Dr. Garrett shared his vision to create a complete and responsible archive center for Pentecostal studies  with his trusted friend, Bishop Morris E. Golder. Together, they formed the "Golder Commission." This commission became the spawning ground for a uniquely, envisioned  project that would later become a cultural center for the preservation and studies of both, Pentecostalism and Ministerial Arts.

For one year the "Golder Commission" closely studied the possibilities that would determine how the Pentecostal movement sould be viewed in light of a complete repository, research center, and educational program. The commission then concluded that it would be a positive step in the right direction, and would have a tremendous impact on the Apostolic, Pentecostal community at large. Preserving History - Honoring Excellence - Connecting Generations was adopted as the motto in order to set the stage for the objected purpose of the Apostolic Archives International.

In 1999, with the help and encouragement of the late Bishop Morris E. Golder, Dr. Garrett established the formal steps toward incorporating the Archives. As you will discover in the introduction to the Bishop M.E. Golder Research Center, many articles, documents, recordings, and memorabilia was donated by Bishop Golder to the Apostolic Archives International for the purpose of establishing the repository and Cultrual Center for Ministerial Arts. 

The original board of directors (including, Bishop Morris Golder and Bishop N.A. Urshan) envisioned a model program, where materials pertaining to Pentecostalism, and particularly the global impact of 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 slight any existing archival center for Pentecostalism or the Oneness movement. We recognize and respect the validity of other such programs. The objection of the Apostolic Archives International, however,  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 Oneness movement. With our program, no one is left behind! The Archives was designed with every Apostolic, Pentecostal person in mind. We cross every organizational line in order to serve the Apostolic community at large! Every church, organization, independent fellowship, and race is treated equally and with respect. The Archives 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 many denominational backgrounds.

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