The History of our Church
Established in Faith. Built by Prayer. Growing by Grace.
The Apostolic Faith Church in Memphis was founded on December 29, 2012, through the leading of the Lord and the faithful obedience of Brother Solomon Akinduro and his family. With no prior connections in the area and no nearby Apostolic Faith congregation, they answered God’s call and relocated to Memphis to begin a new work.
The church began with humble beginnings, initially holding services in Brother Solomon's office, then moving to the Holiday Inn in Bartlett for Sunday worship and Panera Bread for midweek Bible study. Despite early challenges and frequent changes in location, the congregation steadily grew, encouraged and supported by prayers from fellow believers across the global Apostolic Faith family.
A defining moment came in December 2019, when, by God’s provision and with only five committed members, the church acquired a permanent home at 8326 Macon Road in Cordova, a suburb of Memphis. The dedication service, held on December 12, 2019, was a joyous celebration of God’s faithfulness, attended by many friends and well-wishers from our sister churches in Hempstead, NY; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and people from the local area. Their presence and support remain a cherished part of our journey.
We are deeply grateful for the ongoing encouragement of Pastor Mark Worthington, Brother Darrel Lee, Brother Bob Downey, and many others who upheld us in prayer. Special thanks go to Brother Mayokun Akinrotimi and his wife for their tireless dedication and hands-on leadership in completing the church facility.
Since then, Apostolic Faith Church - Memphis has continued to grow, spiritually and in number, strengthened by God’s grace and the loving fellowship of the Apostolic Faith community. We remain devoted to proclaiming the Gospel, nurturing strong spiritual foundations, and serving the Memphis area with love, truth, and integrity.
