We are an Apostolic Pentecostal congregation founded in the city of Philadelphia, PA in 1955 by the late Pastor Helen Campbell. Having been saved since 1920, Evangelist Campbell served faithfully under the pastorates of the late Elder John Basden, Elder Isaac Hall (with whom she was tarrying when he received the Holy Ghost) and District Elder Alexander Nichols. Receiving the call to pastor, Evangelist Campbell prayerfully sought the guidance and approval of her pastor District Elder Nichols of Pentecostal Bridegroom Church, who preached at the opening service of the Pentecostal Faith Assembly Church on Sunday, July 17, 1955. The church was established in a small building which consisted of the sanctuary and one lavatory at 2108 Montgomery Avenue in North Philadelphia. After the opening service, Evangelist Campbell soon realized that the church had a grand membership of one; she was the only one besides the Lord!
Through diligent prayer & canvassing of the neighborhood, the church soon began to grow, particularly in the area of the Sunday School. Souls were baptized in Jesus’ name & filled with the Holy Ghost. The church expanded to such an extent that larger facilities were needed. In the year 1964, the church relocated to its present location at 5347-53 Pulaski Avenue in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. We exchanged one key for 26 keys! Many ministries were established within the church. Pastor Helen Campbell served faithfully until March 1993 when God called her from labor to rest at 93 years of age, having lived her life preaching, teaching, evangelizing, baptizing and serving God in an exemplary fashion.
In June of 1993, Evangelist Brenda Cuthbertson was selected and approved by the membership at large to serve as the succeeding pastor. Pastor Cuthbertson is the grand-daughter of Pastor Campbell and was saved under this ministry. A gifted and anointed preacher and teacher, she was installed as the church’s second pastor on October 9, 1993.
Under the leadership of Pastor Cuthbertson, the church has maintained its momentum for growth. During her tenure, the church redesigned the sanctuary, expanded seating in the dining hall, and created a private parking lot. Pastor Cuthbertson’s distinguished service to the church, community, and organization led to her appointment as a District Elder of the Greater Pennsylvania State Council, the 2nd Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc., by our Diocesan, Bishop Ronald L. Young. She is the first female pastor to serve as a District Elder & Vice-Chairman in the state of Pennsylvania.
P.F.A.C, as the church is known, continues to serve the needs of God’s people with many well established ministries. Services are exciting, inviting, and visitors are always returning. Our church motto is “Think Faith, Have Faith, Work Faith, FAITH WORKS!”
2005 finds us celebrating 50 YEARS of service to God and humanity!
FAITH WORKS!
