THE BIBLE - PATTERN CHURCH FELLOWSHIP Picture above taken from the PATTERN Magazine June 1942
THE BIBLE - PATTERN CHURCH FELLOWSHIP
Friday, 4 October 2013
Barnsley Bible Pattern Church
Barnsley Bible Pattern Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Bible Pattern Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY Bible Pattern Church ADDRESS OF CHURCH NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1956 Pastor H. Toft HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Barrow Bible-Pattern Church
Barrow Bible-Pattern Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Barrow Bible-Pattern Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH Bible-Pattern Church NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1959 Pastor Eric Briggs HISTORY At some point Pastor Briggs left and moved to N. Ireland and pastored a church in Armagh. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
Bedford the Bible-Pattern Church
Bedford the Bible-Pattern Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE The Bible-Pattern Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH 90a Midland Road, Bedford NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1967 Pastor G. C. Bowler ordained by Principle George Jeffreys in 1959 /Pastor H. England HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Benfleet (south) Essex Emmanuel Free Church
Benfleet (south) Essex Emmanuel Free Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Emmanuel Free Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY ADDRESS OF CHURCH High Road Benfleet (south) Essex NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1965 Pastor R Warden/1967Pastor Tony Lacy HISTORY It seems that the Church was established as a Bible Pattern Church in 1959. Please see a report at the bottom of the website. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Bradford Bible-Pattern Church
Bradford Bible-Pattern Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Bible-Pattern Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH Bradford NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1959 Pastor L. Phillips HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Brighton Elim Free Church
Brighton Elim Free Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Elim Free Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY ADDRESS OF CHURCH Brighton NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1959 Pastor W. R. McKibbin/1967 Dr Harry Evans HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Burton-on-Trent Mission Hall
Burton-on-Trent Mission Hall ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Burton-on-Trent Mission Hall NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH Burton-on-Trent NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1960 Pastor H. Evans HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Cumberland, West Silloth Full Gospel Mission
Cumberland, West Silloth Full Gospel Mission ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Full Gospel Mission NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH Cumberland, West Silloth NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Gillingham, Kent. The Full Gospel Mission
Gillingham, Kent. The Full Gospel Mission
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE
The Full Gospel Mission
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY
ADDRESS OF CHURCH
Cross Street, Gillingham, Kent
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
1960 Pastor R. Pymm
HISTORY
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Glasgow City Temple
Glasgow City Temple
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE
City Temple
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY
Now closed
ADDRESS OF CHURCH
Corner of Bath Street and Elmbank Street C.2. Glasgow
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
1940 Pastor Gwilym Francis /Pastor Douglas ward /1962 Pastor James MacLeod /
(1971 tbc) Pastor Stanley after Pastor Stanley Abel there was Pastor Syndey Reid 75 - 76 then Pastor Turley 76 - 77 then Pastor Eric Marsh 77-2000 when the church closed
HISTORY
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Glossop Bethel Free Pentecostal Church
Glossop Bethel Free Pentecostal Church
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE
Bethel Free Pentecostal Church (Bible Pattern church fellowship)
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY
ADDRESS OF CHURCH
Glossop Bethel Free Pentecostal Church
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
1960Pastor Alec Apted
HISTORY
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Gravesend, Chalk Free Pentecostal Church
Gravesend, Chalk Free Pentecostal Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Chalk Free Pentecostal Church Gravesend, NAME OF CHURCH TODAY ADDRESS OF CHURCH Chalk Free Pentecostal Church Gravesend, NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Halifax Bible Pattern Church
Halifax ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE NAME OF CHURCH TODAY Bible Pattern Church ADDRESS OF CHURCH Halifax NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY Pastor Sherrard HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Huddersfield Yorkshire Bible Pattern Church
Huddersfield Yorkshire Bible Pattern Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE NAME OF CHURCH TODAY ADDRESS OF CHURCH Huddersfield Yorkshire Bible Pattern Church NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Lisburn Co Antrim N.Ireland Bible Pattern Church
Lisburn Co Antrim N.Ireland ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE NAME OF CHURCH TODAY ADDRESS OF CHURCH Lisburn Co Antrim N.Ireland NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Kensington Temple Kensington Park Road Notting Hill Gate W.11
Kensington Temple
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY London City Church Now an Elim Pentecostal Church
ADDRESS OF CHURCH Kensington Park Road Notting Hill Gate W.11
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1849 (Congregational Church) Rev.William Roberts 1939 (Elim) Pastor Gordon Tweed 1955 (BPCF) Pastor Francis Thomas 1965 (Elim) Pastor Eldin Corsie /1980 Pastor Wynne Lewis 1991 Senior Pastor Colin Dye
HISTORY In September 1849 Horbury Chapel, Notting Hill was officially opened. It was built as an outreach into this fast developing area of London by Hornton Street Congregational Church situated in the nearby village of Kensington. The event made the front cover of the Illustrated London News. Members of Hornton Street Church had been deeply moved at a recent prayer meeting and many had wept as they commissioned 37 people who were to pioneer the new work in Notting Hill. They also donated significant sums of money for the project. This dedication was soon rewarded as the new church grew to around 600 people with a Sunday school of 200 and a day school of 300.
The church was socially minded and ministered effectively to the poor in the area. It had a godly pastor, Rev. William Roberts, BA who was described as an "earnest, thoughtful and evangelical" minister. The church also had a strong missionary emphasis supporting many overseas missions. Gladys Aylward, the great missionary to China, found Christ following one of the services at Horbury Chapel and Dr Charles Spurgeon, the great Baptist minister preached there. It is interesting to notice the similarities between the days of that Congregational Chapel and what have now become the distinctive features of Kensington Temple: fervent prayer, vision for the lost, church planting, effective ministry to people and sacrificial service.
Stephen Jeffreys recived an invitation to conduct a crusade and an invitation to become the assistant Minister with a view to becoming the senior Minister (report to follow).
George Jeffreys and the early days of Elim.
Sadly a significant decline came about Horbury Chapel. For this reason, it was rented out and in 1931 finally sold to a new and growing movement known as Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance. The Alliance had been formed by its leader, George Jeffreys whom the Lord had been using along with his brother Stephen in a powerful revival of healing and evangelism. Kensington Temple was a part of the revival of those days. In 1921, the Daily Sketch newspaper carried a front-page picture of Stephen Jeffreys together with a lady and a child miraculously healed at Kensington Temple. The building was renovated, given new seating to a new maximum of 1,100 and renamed 'Kensington Temple'. Pastor Gordon Tweed was appointed and the congregation grew to a regular 800 people and was frequently filled to capacity. Sunday after Sunday the Temple was full to capacity and people were reluctantly turned away. These were years of plenty indeed!" Bible Pattern Church Fellowship However in 1939, George Jeffreys resigned from the Elim movement over the issue of the sovereignty of the local church. For a number of years the Church was part of the Bible Pattern Church Fellowship.
Some members wanted to stay with Elim left and started a new church called 'The West London Christian Fellowship'. The new fellowship, kept its link with Elim and met in a series of different venues under the leadership of a succession of different pastors until 1958, when Eldin Corsie assumed the pastorate at Holland Park Mission. In January1955 Pastor Francis Thomas took over the pastorate of the Kensington Temple from Pastor Robert G. Tweed who went to minister at Acocks Green, Birmingham, Bible Pattern Church. In the November1956 edition of the Pattern Magazine it was reported that seven decisions for Christ were made at a Sunday morning service and one decided for Christ at the evening service. The Body of the Church was filled each Sunday morning and evening when a blessed communion and reusing Gospel service took place. Souls were saved and the members were much encouraged and built up with the wonderful fellowship.
The Sunday school was held in the afternoon with willing and devoted helpers including the Superintendent Mr. (to become Pastor) Roy Simpson. Lyn Simpson writes, “It was a great privilege to work with Roy and our joint love for the children led us to enlarge the area they were drawn from”. In such a busy area of London, for their safety, the children were collected from blocks of flats in the Portobello Road area and walked together in a “crocodile” to the church and back home again. There were many amusing and poignant incidents with the children who were a joy to teach. The truth of God’s word was often received with many snippets of weekly news from the children’s escapades. Monday evening was the young peoples’ meeting. The pastor led this with most folk attending straight from work. This meant many would enjoy some food and fellowship beforehand.
The Wednesday Bible study was always well attended and the excellent studies much appreciated. The Prayer meeting was held on a Friday evening and was well attended.
The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the Easter meetings. These commenced on Good Friday afternoon, followed by a Great evening service. Two more meetings on Saturday and then the Easter day morning and evening. These were convened by the Revival Party and the joyful Easter Hymns led by Pastor R.E. Darragh with Pastor Albert Edsor at the grand piano and the inspired and powerful Word of god preached by Principal George Jeffreys. At these services the sick were prayed for. Many testifying to the Lord’s healing touch. Including my mother witnessing a lady brought into the Good Friday service in a wicker spinal carriage. After being prayed for the lady was completely healed and was able to walk and praising during the remaining services. The climax of the week-end was the much anticipated three services on the Easter Monday at the Westminster Central Hall. The Great hall was always packed to capacity. In the morning, a great Communion service took place. At the afternoon and evening services after Principle Jeffreys powerfully preached God’s Word the sick were prayed for. Many testifying to the Lord’s healing touch. The presence of God was amazingly powerful. Also see addition report by Commander McMillan on his experiences at the Easter Monday meetings at the Westminster Central Hall.
Elim return to Kensington Temple
Following the death of George Jeffries in 1962, and after the departure of Pastor Francis Thomas who had been there since January 1955 the Beneficiary Trustee Mr mcwhirter of Kensington Temple offered to sell the building to Elim, and three years later in 1965, Eldin Corsie led a congregation of around 60 people back into KT. This left the Bible pattern Members without a Pastor and a place to meet. It is my understanding that this is when Pastor Albert Edsor commenced meetings at Denison house hall, Vauxhall Bridge Road SW1.
The Kensington News and West London Times on Friday, 7th May 1965, took up the story of the opening that was to take place the following day. When the Church was handed over from the Bible Pattern Church Fellowship to Elim during a basement clear out. The cleaning party found crutches and wheelchairs that had been discarded during the great healing meetings. They also found the 'Church Full' sign that had been placed outside the church when there was no more room inside. "Do it again, Lord!" became the constant cry of the new congregation. Eldin Corsie's ministry in the Temple continued for a further 15 years after which he became Principal of Elim Bible College. They were years of preparation as he laid new foundations into the spiritual life of the church. He also saw the congregation grow to 600. Eldin laboured effectively in every area that was later to bear fruit in the 1980's. He placed a strong emphasis on prayer, developed fellowship groups (the forerunners of today's satellite churches), welcomed members from the international community and exercised a strong evangelistic and teaching ministry.
In September 1980, Wynne Lewis hit the church like a human tornado! His dynamic leadership style, together with his ability to hear from God and implement His plans, took the church forward by leaps and bounds. During his ministry at KT, which lasted just over a decade, he led the church from 600 to 5,000 people. Much of the growth came from the international community that was attracted by the fellowship groups that Wynne Lewis started but the real breakthrough came in 1983 after Wynne was laid up for many months following a car crash. In hospital, God clearly spoke to Wynne about his intentions for KT and when Wynne finally went back to work he was a changed person. He ministered under a new anointing and the church began to grow rapidly. In 1985, Colin Dye joined the leadership team and founded the Bible Institute. He also planted the first Satellite Church in Barnet where a fellowship group had been meeting in Eldin Corsie's time.
During the second half of the eighties, the church's mission’s ministry also took on a greater significance when the entire leadership accepted their responsibility for world evangelism. The church was now filled several times each Sunday, and there were up to 40 different satellite congregations. In 1991 Wynne left KT for the post of General Superintendent of Elim, and Colin Dye was appointed Senior Pastor. Under the leadership of Colin Dye, KT continued to grow regularly reaching up to a maximum of 15,000 people. Church planting also continued to be a major focus and with that Colin developed Kensington Temple and its satellite churches into a citywide structure called the 'London City Church'. This network linked everyone together and initiated a comprehensive strategy to win London for Christ. Colin instituted the 'City Celebrations', which aim to bring together the central congregations and the network churches into a large venue on a regular basis. In 1992, 4,600 gathered in the Royal Albert Hall and in 1993, 10,000 came together in Wembley Arena. These developed into full scale 'Holy Convocations' held at the Wembley Arena (October, 1998-1999). In 1999 the 'Revival Healing Services' at the Royal Albert Hall were reminiscent of the great Elim Meetings with George Jeffreys earlier in the century.
From March 1996, Colin was able to preach and share the vision from Kensington Temple into many different venues at once. A number of the London City churches were linked together through a special satellite broadcast. This networking programme helped the churches to share a common vision to build a City Church as well as becoming an effective church planting strategy. Colin's apostolic anointing, drive and teaching ministry encouraged hundreds of Christians to be involved in building the city church. The main goal of the 1990s was to develop 2,000 churches, fellowships and groups by the end of the year 2000. The goal wasn't totally fulfilled, but the 1990s saw Kensington Temple plant more churches than any other group in Europe. It would have been very easy to be hampered by a building that was too small to contain the attendees back in the 1980s, let alone to allow for further growth into the 1990s, but Colin made sure that through live link congregations, networking and church planting growth continued apace. The church offices moved into a former BBC building in North Acton in the autumn of 1996.
The scenery construction warehouse space adjoining was converted into a 3,000-4,000 seater auditorium. It was renamed `The Tabernacle' and opened in March 1997. The training aspects of the church played an increasingly key role in the growth of the church. The Bible Institute under Colin Dye grew to be the largest Pentecostal Bible School in Europe attracting students from many nations. In 2000, Kensington Temple and the London City Church network began to transition into a cell church, following the G12 cell church model pioneered by Cesar Castellanos in Bogota, Colombia.
Grateful acknowledgement and thanks to Mrs. L Simpson (Niece of Principal George Jeffries) and London City Church for information.
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NAME OF CHURCH TODAY London City Church Now an Elim Pentecostal Church
ADDRESS OF CHURCH Kensington Park Road Notting Hill Gate W.11
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1849 (Congregational Church) Rev.William Roberts 1939 (Elim) Pastor Gordon Tweed 1955 (BPCF) Pastor Francis Thomas 1965 (Elim) Pastor Eldin Corsie /1980 Pastor Wynne Lewis 1991 Senior Pastor Colin Dye
HISTORY In September 1849 Horbury Chapel, Notting Hill was officially opened. It was built as an outreach into this fast developing area of London by Hornton Street Congregational Church situated in the nearby village of Kensington. The event made the front cover of the Illustrated London News. Members of Hornton Street Church had been deeply moved at a recent prayer meeting and many had wept as they commissioned 37 people who were to pioneer the new work in Notting Hill. They also donated significant sums of money for the project. This dedication was soon rewarded as the new church grew to around 600 people with a Sunday school of 200 and a day school of 300.
The church was socially minded and ministered effectively to the poor in the area. It had a godly pastor, Rev. William Roberts, BA who was described as an "earnest, thoughtful and evangelical" minister. The church also had a strong missionary emphasis supporting many overseas missions. Gladys Aylward, the great missionary to China, found Christ following one of the services at Horbury Chapel and Dr Charles Spurgeon, the great Baptist minister preached there. It is interesting to notice the similarities between the days of that Congregational Chapel and what have now become the distinctive features of Kensington Temple: fervent prayer, vision for the lost, church planting, effective ministry to people and sacrificial service.
Stephen Jeffreys recived an invitation to conduct a crusade and an invitation to become the assistant Minister with a view to becoming the senior Minister (report to follow).
George Jeffreys and the early days of Elim.
Sadly a significant decline came about Horbury Chapel. For this reason, it was rented out and in 1931 finally sold to a new and growing movement known as Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance. The Alliance had been formed by its leader, George Jeffreys whom the Lord had been using along with his brother Stephen in a powerful revival of healing and evangelism. Kensington Temple was a part of the revival of those days. In 1921, the Daily Sketch newspaper carried a front-page picture of Stephen Jeffreys together with a lady and a child miraculously healed at Kensington Temple. The building was renovated, given new seating to a new maximum of 1,100 and renamed 'Kensington Temple'. Pastor Gordon Tweed was appointed and the congregation grew to a regular 800 people and was frequently filled to capacity. Sunday after Sunday the Temple was full to capacity and people were reluctantly turned away. These were years of plenty indeed!" Bible Pattern Church Fellowship However in 1939, George Jeffreys resigned from the Elim movement over the issue of the sovereignty of the local church. For a number of years the Church was part of the Bible Pattern Church Fellowship.
Some members wanted to stay with Elim left and started a new church called 'The West London Christian Fellowship'. The new fellowship, kept its link with Elim and met in a series of different venues under the leadership of a succession of different pastors until 1958, when Eldin Corsie assumed the pastorate at Holland Park Mission. In January1955 Pastor Francis Thomas took over the pastorate of the Kensington Temple from Pastor Robert G. Tweed who went to minister at Acocks Green, Birmingham, Bible Pattern Church. In the November1956 edition of the Pattern Magazine it was reported that seven decisions for Christ were made at a Sunday morning service and one decided for Christ at the evening service. The Body of the Church was filled each Sunday morning and evening when a blessed communion and reusing Gospel service took place. Souls were saved and the members were much encouraged and built up with the wonderful fellowship.
The Sunday school was held in the afternoon with willing and devoted helpers including the Superintendent Mr. (to become Pastor) Roy Simpson. Lyn Simpson writes, “It was a great privilege to work with Roy and our joint love for the children led us to enlarge the area they were drawn from”. In such a busy area of London, for their safety, the children were collected from blocks of flats in the Portobello Road area and walked together in a “crocodile” to the church and back home again. There were many amusing and poignant incidents with the children who were a joy to teach. The truth of God’s word was often received with many snippets of weekly news from the children’s escapades. Monday evening was the young peoples’ meeting. The pastor led this with most folk attending straight from work. This meant many would enjoy some food and fellowship beforehand.
The Wednesday Bible study was always well attended and the excellent studies much appreciated. The Prayer meeting was held on a Friday evening and was well attended.
The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the Easter meetings. These commenced on Good Friday afternoon, followed by a Great evening service. Two more meetings on Saturday and then the Easter day morning and evening. These were convened by the Revival Party and the joyful Easter Hymns led by Pastor R.E. Darragh with Pastor Albert Edsor at the grand piano and the inspired and powerful Word of god preached by Principal George Jeffreys. At these services the sick were prayed for. Many testifying to the Lord’s healing touch. Including my mother witnessing a lady brought into the Good Friday service in a wicker spinal carriage. After being prayed for the lady was completely healed and was able to walk and praising during the remaining services. The climax of the week-end was the much anticipated three services on the Easter Monday at the Westminster Central Hall. The Great hall was always packed to capacity. In the morning, a great Communion service took place. At the afternoon and evening services after Principle Jeffreys powerfully preached God’s Word the sick were prayed for. Many testifying to the Lord’s healing touch. The presence of God was amazingly powerful. Also see addition report by Commander McMillan on his experiences at the Easter Monday meetings at the Westminster Central Hall.
Elim return to Kensington Temple
Following the death of George Jeffries in 1962, and after the departure of Pastor Francis Thomas who had been there since January 1955 the Beneficiary Trustee Mr mcwhirter of Kensington Temple offered to sell the building to Elim, and three years later in 1965, Eldin Corsie led a congregation of around 60 people back into KT. This left the Bible pattern Members without a Pastor and a place to meet. It is my understanding that this is when Pastor Albert Edsor commenced meetings at Denison house hall, Vauxhall Bridge Road SW1.
The Kensington News and West London Times on Friday, 7th May 1965, took up the story of the opening that was to take place the following day. When the Church was handed over from the Bible Pattern Church Fellowship to Elim during a basement clear out. The cleaning party found crutches and wheelchairs that had been discarded during the great healing meetings. They also found the 'Church Full' sign that had been placed outside the church when there was no more room inside. "Do it again, Lord!" became the constant cry of the new congregation. Eldin Corsie's ministry in the Temple continued for a further 15 years after which he became Principal of Elim Bible College. They were years of preparation as he laid new foundations into the spiritual life of the church. He also saw the congregation grow to 600. Eldin laboured effectively in every area that was later to bear fruit in the 1980's. He placed a strong emphasis on prayer, developed fellowship groups (the forerunners of today's satellite churches), welcomed members from the international community and exercised a strong evangelistic and teaching ministry.
In September 1980, Wynne Lewis hit the church like a human tornado! His dynamic leadership style, together with his ability to hear from God and implement His plans, took the church forward by leaps and bounds. During his ministry at KT, which lasted just over a decade, he led the church from 600 to 5,000 people. Much of the growth came from the international community that was attracted by the fellowship groups that Wynne Lewis started but the real breakthrough came in 1983 after Wynne was laid up for many months following a car crash. In hospital, God clearly spoke to Wynne about his intentions for KT and when Wynne finally went back to work he was a changed person. He ministered under a new anointing and the church began to grow rapidly. In 1985, Colin Dye joined the leadership team and founded the Bible Institute. He also planted the first Satellite Church in Barnet where a fellowship group had been meeting in Eldin Corsie's time.
During the second half of the eighties, the church's mission’s ministry also took on a greater significance when the entire leadership accepted their responsibility for world evangelism. The church was now filled several times each Sunday, and there were up to 40 different satellite congregations. In 1991 Wynne left KT for the post of General Superintendent of Elim, and Colin Dye was appointed Senior Pastor. Under the leadership of Colin Dye, KT continued to grow regularly reaching up to a maximum of 15,000 people. Church planting also continued to be a major focus and with that Colin developed Kensington Temple and its satellite churches into a citywide structure called the 'London City Church'. This network linked everyone together and initiated a comprehensive strategy to win London for Christ. Colin instituted the 'City Celebrations', which aim to bring together the central congregations and the network churches into a large venue on a regular basis. In 1992, 4,600 gathered in the Royal Albert Hall and in 1993, 10,000 came together in Wembley Arena. These developed into full scale 'Holy Convocations' held at the Wembley Arena (October, 1998-1999). In 1999 the 'Revival Healing Services' at the Royal Albert Hall were reminiscent of the great Elim Meetings with George Jeffreys earlier in the century.
From March 1996, Colin was able to preach and share the vision from Kensington Temple into many different venues at once. A number of the London City churches were linked together through a special satellite broadcast. This networking programme helped the churches to share a common vision to build a City Church as well as becoming an effective church planting strategy. Colin's apostolic anointing, drive and teaching ministry encouraged hundreds of Christians to be involved in building the city church. The main goal of the 1990s was to develop 2,000 churches, fellowships and groups by the end of the year 2000. The goal wasn't totally fulfilled, but the 1990s saw Kensington Temple plant more churches than any other group in Europe. It would have been very easy to be hampered by a building that was too small to contain the attendees back in the 1980s, let alone to allow for further growth into the 1990s, but Colin made sure that through live link congregations, networking and church planting growth continued apace. The church offices moved into a former BBC building in North Acton in the autumn of 1996.
The scenery construction warehouse space adjoining was converted into a 3,000-4,000 seater auditorium. It was renamed `The Tabernacle' and opened in March 1997. The training aspects of the church played an increasingly key role in the growth of the church. The Bible Institute under Colin Dye grew to be the largest Pentecostal Bible School in Europe attracting students from many nations. In 2000, Kensington Temple and the London City Church network began to transition into a cell church, following the G12 cell church model pioneered by Cesar Castellanos in Bogota, Colombia.
Grateful acknowledgement and thanks to Mrs. L Simpson (Niece of Principal George Jeffries) and London City Church for information.
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The peoples Church Grafton Square, Clapham, London. SW4
From 1959 called the peoples Church, Previously at Lecture Hall Assembly 8-10 Clarence Avenue SW4
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY Now Closed
ADDRESS OF CHURCH The peoples Church Grafton Square, Clapham, London. SW4
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1956 Pastor Eric Marsh / Pastor Una Macmillan HISTORY The newly renovated building was opened in April 1959 and the Church was established at Grafton Square. In 1961 It was reported that Anniversary services took place. Interestingly speakers were Miss Una March (to become Mrs. Una Macmillan of the Sheffield church) and Pastor Gilbert Marsh of the Totton Church (Southampton), sister and brother of Pastor Eric & Mrs. S.Marsh took part in giving the gospel in song. Mrs Una Macmillan went on to serve at the Totton Church (Southampton) and one day returned to serve as pastor at the peoples Church Grafton Square, Clapham, London.
Sadly, after many years of faithful witness the roof of the church collapsed and the congregation could not afford to carry out the required work and consequently the church was sold.
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NAME OF CHURCH TODAY Now Closed
ADDRESS OF CHURCH The peoples Church Grafton Square, Clapham, London. SW4
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1956 Pastor Eric Marsh / Pastor Una Macmillan HISTORY The newly renovated building was opened in April 1959 and the Church was established at Grafton Square. In 1961 It was reported that Anniversary services took place. Interestingly speakers were Miss Una March (to become Mrs. Una Macmillan of the Sheffield church) and Pastor Gilbert Marsh of the Totton Church (Southampton), sister and brother of Pastor Eric & Mrs. S.Marsh took part in giving the gospel in song. Mrs Una Macmillan went on to serve at the Totton Church (Southampton) and one day returned to serve as pastor at the peoples Church Grafton Square, Clapham, London.
Sadly, after many years of faithful witness the roof of the church collapsed and the congregation could not afford to carry out the required work and consequently the church was sold.
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Macclesfield Elim Free Church
Macclesfield Elim Free Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Elim Free Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH Macclesfield NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1942 Pastor F. Collier HISTORY A report was given in the June issue of The Pattern 1942 of a ten day campaign conducted by Pastor and Mrs Miller Barton. The Campaign commenced on Monday April 27th and concluded on Thursday May 7th. It was reported that Souls were saved, Saints strengthened. The prayer was that God would enlarge the borders of the fellowship and as one happy family they should enjoy all things in common. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Manchester Olivet Bible-Pattern Church, Failsworth
Manchester Olivet Bible-Pattern Church, Failsworth ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Olivet Bible-Pattern Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY Tbc ADDRESS OF CHURCH Olivet Bible-Pattern Church, Failsworth, Manchester NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1959 Pastor Humphreys HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Mansfield Bible Pattern Church
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE
Bible Pattern Church Mansfield
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY
As Above
ADDRESS OF CHURCH
Eakring Close, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3FE
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
Pastor Gwiilym I. Francis /1942 Pastor Francis Thomas / 1955 Pastor F. Hall
HISTORY
It was reported in the June issue of The Pattern 1942 that an evangelistic campaign had been conducted by Pastor Ivor Rosser of Bridgend South Wales.
The name of the building in which the church was founded was Centenary Hall which was a large church with a rear balcony and at the front a large platform area which incorporated a baptismal font. Behind the main seating area was a Minor Hall. The time of Pastor Francis Thomas as Minister were the years of the Second World War and although the market town of Mansfield was not an area that was bombed, there was, as with the rest of the country, a great sense of community. One of the members was the local undertaker, another had a large drapery shop in the town and another was the manager of the “Burton’s” Gents Outfitters. There was a very popular Sunday school and well attended Women’s Meeting. The Sunday Services were times of great blessing with a large congregation each week.
Grateful acknowledgement and thanks to Mrs. L Simpson (Niece of Principal George Jeffreys).
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Middlesbrough Bible Pattern Church
Middlesbrough Bible Pattern Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Middlesbrough Bible Pattern Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH Middlesbrough NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY In the 1950's Pastor Lemuel Morris HISTORY In the 1950's Pastor Lemuel Morris was transferred from Ebenezer Temple Hammonds Green, Totton MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Newbury Bible Pattern Free Church
Newbury Bible Pattern Free Church
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE
Newbury Bible Pattern Free Church
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY
ADDRESS OF CHURCH
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
1942 Pastor Vernon Peterson 1957 Pastor Roy Chewter
HISTORY
In 1960 a report was given by Pastor Roy Chewter of their Sunday school trip to Weymouth. See full report below.
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City Temple Nottingham
Nottingham Evangelical Free Church Radford,
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE City Temple Nottingham
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY Evangelical Free Church Radford, Nottingham
ADDRESS OF CHURCH St Peter's Street Radford Nottingham NG7 3EN Tel: tbc
Email: link via Church website to be created later in 2014
Web site: TBC
Travel & Parking: 500 metres from university Jubilee campus, Buses 28, 30, 31
Special needs: Wheelchair ramp at side door
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY September 29th 1956 Mr Ernest M. Myers, of the City Temple Glasgow was inducted as Pastor/1960 Pastor Albion S. Gaunt / 2012 Pastor Martin Noutch
HISTORY In September 29th 1956 Mr Ernest M. Myers, of the City Temple Glasgow was inducted as Pastor.
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ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE City Temple Nottingham
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY Evangelical Free Church Radford, Nottingham
ADDRESS OF CHURCH St Peter's Street Radford Nottingham NG7 3EN Tel: tbc
Email: link via Church website to be created later in 2014
Web site: TBC
Travel & Parking: 500 metres from university Jubilee campus, Buses 28, 30, 31
Special needs: Wheelchair ramp at side door
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY September 29th 1956 Mr Ernest M. Myers, of the City Temple Glasgow was inducted as Pastor/1960 Pastor Albion S. Gaunt / 2012 Pastor Martin Noutch
HISTORY In September 29th 1956 Mr Ernest M. Myers, of the City Temple Glasgow was inducted as Pastor.
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Redhill Bible-Pattern Church
Redhill Bible-Pattern Church ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE Redhill Bible-Pattern Church NAME OF CHURCH TODAY TBC ADDRESS OF CHURCH Bible-Pattern Church Redhill, Surry NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY 1962 Pastor Gerald Boxhall HISTORY MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW (PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX BELOW TO ADD OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION)
Bible Pattern Church Fellowship Sheffield
Sheffield
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE
Bible Pattern Church Fellowship Sheffield opened 1942
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY
TBC
ADDRESS OF CHURCH
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
Pastor Rosser
HISTORY
A report was given in the Pattern Magazine of the formation of the Church see full report posted on the lower part of this website.
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Wellingborough Bible Pattern church Co-operative Hall
Wellingborough Bible Pattern church Co-operative Hall
ORIGINAL NAME OF CHURCH AS PUBLISHED IN THE PATTERN MAGAZINE
NAME OF CHURCH TODAY
ADDRESS OF CHURCH
NAMES OF PASTORS AND DATE WHEN THEY SERVED THE LOCAL ASSEMBLY
HISTORY
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