Eastern & Southern States Council - ESSC

Eastern & Southern States Council - ESSC Eastern & Southern States Council of the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International, Inc. Bishop John T.

Leslie, Jr. – Diocesan Bishop
Bishop Gilbert Edwards – Chairman
Suffragan Bishop Allan Fleet, Sr. – Assistant Chairman
Evangelist L. Evon McDowell – Secretary
Evangelist Norma Johnson – Assistant Secretary
Deacon Stephen Leslie, Sr. – Treasurer
Bishop Otto Richardson – Board Member
Bishop Gus Swain – Board Member
Jurisdictional Bishop Milton Barge – Board Member
Honorary Bishop Frank Worsham – Boa

rd Member
Elder Philip Leslie – Council Business Administrator
Suffragan Bishop James Edwell – Assistant Council Business Administrator
Evangelist Brenda Davis – Program Coordinator

09/04/2026

Join us Sunday September 20th for our 38th Church Anniversary! God greatly blessed this ministry throughout the years and we are grateful for the work He has done at Church of Christ Apostolic Faith. Prayer begins at 11 AM followed by service at 11:30 AM.

Address: 21502 Patrick Hwy
Zoom Info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89615142643
Phone #: 1 (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 896 1514 2643 #
Participant ID: #

Don't miss out on this powerful church anniversary service, invite someone to join you, and be ready to receive whatever God has for you!

09/03/2026

🎉🔥 THE CELEBRATION BEGINS TOMORROW! 🔥🎉

Join us for our Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Services as we celebrate and honor Pastor Barbara Abraham for 25 years of devoted leadership, faithful service, and Kingdom impact! 💜🙌🏾💜

✨ Meet us at Solid Rock!
🕖 7:00 PM NIGHTLY
📍 523 N. Schroeder Street
(Enter under the green awning on Edmondson Ave.)

We’re expecting an amazing time in the Lord each night! Come ready to worship, praise, and celebrate!!🙌🏾🔥

📣 Spread the word, invite your family and friends, and join the celebration!


ESSC, it’s time to get ON THE MOVE!! Come along for the ESSC Fall 2026 Conference from September 24-26, 2026, at The Lif...
09/01/2026

ESSC, it’s time to get ON THE MOVE!!
Come along for the ESSC Fall 2026 Conference from September 24-26, 2026, at The Life Church Philadelphia.

For this year, our theme will be ON THE MOVE: Motivated. Overflowing. Victorious. Empowered., based on Acts 1:11 (KJV), “… why stand ye gazing up into heaven?...”

We are calling for a move from vision to purpose. God has taught us. God has shown His power. It is now time to move into purpose! Our agenda involves powerful prayer and worship sessions, training, workshops, and other meaningful activities—and we want you there!

Conference registration has started; reserve your slot now. Register online. https://app.glueup.com/event/on-the-move-september-2026-fall-conference-183161/

Stop watching what God is doing; be part of His movement. Let’s GO ON THE MOVE. Are you with us?

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨Eastern & Southern States Council, it’s time to GET ON THE MOVE!Join us for the ESSC Fall 2...
08/15/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Eastern & Southern States Council, it’s time to GET ON THE MOVE!

Join us for the ESSC Fall 2026 Conference, September 24-26, 2026, at The Life Church Philadelphia.

ON THE MOVE
Motivated. Overflowing. Victorious. Empowered.

📖 Theme Scripture: Acts 1:11 (KJV)
“…why stand ye gazing up into heaven?…”

This conference is an invitation to move from vision to purpose. We’ve gotten our instructions. We’ve seen the power of God at work. It’s time to react, line up and hit our assignment!

📅 Thursday, September 24 – Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 The Life Church Philadelphia

Through worship and prayer, leadership development, training, and fellowship, we are set to experience 3 days of impact! But first—it’s time to register your attendance!

🔗 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Register on GlueUp today:
https://app.glueup.com/event/get-on-the-move-september-2026-fall-conference-183161/

Stop watching God work, and start being a part of the movement!

We’re ON THE MOVE, will you join us?

The 2026-2027 ETA Class orientation is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7 PM ET via Zoom. Please mark your cal...
08/15/2026

The 2026-2027 ETA Class orientation is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7 PM ET via Zoom. Please mark your calendars and spread the word.

08/14/2026

🔥 ESSC, WE’RE ON THE COUNTDOWN! 🔥

The Church of Jesus Christ Rooted Youth Ministry invites the Eastern & Southern States Council family to join them for their Annual Youth Explosion Weekend, August 28–30, under the theme “The Glory Is Here,” based on 2 Chronicles 5:13–14!

🔥 FRIDAY | AUGUST 28 | 8 PM
Youth Explosion Weekend kicks off with a powerful evening of worship and Word! Our fire starters include ESSC’s very own Vice President, Minister-in-Training Antwon Morris, along with Evangelist Carla Moore, followed by keynote speaker Elder David Hollis. Come expecting an encounter with God!

🎉 SATURDAY | AUGUST 29 | 1–5 PM
It’s Glory Community Day & Block Party! Bring the entire family for food trucks, a bounce house, dunk tank, video game truck, health screenings, community resources, prayer, fellowship, and plenty of fun!

🙌🏾 SUNDAY | AUGUST 30 | 10:30 AM
We’ll close the weekend in worship with another powerful message from Elder David Hollis. We’re believing God for souls to be baptized in Jesus’ name and filled with the Holy Ghost, and for healing, deliverance, restoration, and the glory of God to fill the house!

ESSC family, let’s support our youth! Invite your family, bring your young people, and come expecting God to move.

🔥 THE GLORY IS HERE! 🔥

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