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Our Story

A Pentecostal heritage. A future built on faith.

The Apostolic Church (LAWNA) has grown across generations as a Spirit-filled fellowship. Today the Boston Assembly carries that heritage into a new season of mission in our city, as part of The Apostolic Church (LAWNA) USA, our national organization.

Who We Are

The Apostolic Church (LAWNA) Boston Assembly — a community of believers gathered around Jesus Christ, the Scriptures, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.

Our Mission

To make disciples of Jesus Christ across Greater Boston — through worship, the Word, prayer, fellowship, and service to our cities.

Our Vision

A growing family of Spirit-filled assemblies planted across every Area and District, raising leaders and reaching a generation.

Our Faith

Rooted in the apostolic faith.

01

The Word of God

The Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.

02

The Trinity

One God eternally existing in three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

03

Salvation

Redemption is by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

04

The Holy Spirit

The baptism and continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit empowers believers.

05

The Church

The body of Christ, called to worship, discipleship, and mission.

06

Christ's Return

The blessed hope of the personal and imminent return of our Lord.

Church Tenets

The eleven tenets of The Apostolic Church.

These historic tenets summarize the doctrine held by The Apostolic Church worldwide.

Verified
  1. 1.The unity of the Godhead and the Trinity of the Persons therein.
  2. 2.The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration, and the eternal doom of the finally impenitent.
  3. 3.The virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension, and continuing intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  4. 4.Justification and sanctification of the believer through the finished work of Christ.
  5. 5.The baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers, with signs following.
  6. 6.The nine gifts of the Holy Spirit for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of the Church.
  7. 7.The sacraments of Baptism by immersion and of the Lord's Supper.
  8. 8.The divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures.
  9. 9.Church government by apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, elders, and deacons.
  10. 10.The possibility of falling from grace.
  11. 11.The obligatory nature of tithes and offerings.

Rules of Belief

Content awaiting leadership review.

Awaiting confirmation

Rules of Conduct

Content awaiting leadership review.

Awaiting confirmation

Organizational Structure

How we are organized.

The Apostolic Church (LAWNA) USA is organized in four levels — from the national body down to each local assembly.

Level 1

The Apostolic Church (LAWNA) USA · National

Level 2

Areas

Regional oversight across the United States.

Level 3

Districts

District superintendency across cities and metros.

Level 4

Assemblies

Local congregations — the family of the church.

Featured Assembly

Boston Assembly, Dorchester, MA

The Boston Assembly meets at 151 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, under the pastoral leadership of Pastor (Dr.) Bisi Asere, Boston Assembly Pastor and Area District Superintendent.

Find your place in the family.

Visit us in Dorchester, or find an assembly close to your city.