We are a member congregation of the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination.  For more information about the C&MA, visit www.cmalliance.org.

• History of the C&MA
  • Mid-1800s...revival, missions, holiness movements
  • Albert B. Simpson - Presbyterian minister
  • New York church rejects 10 Italian converts
  • A.B. Simpson begins NY Tabernacle in 1882
  • Dr. Simpson begins Christian Alliance and Missionary Alliance in 1887. The two "alliances" merge in 1897
  • Numerous ministries are started:
    • Missionary Training Institute - now Nyack College
    • Publishing house - now Christian Publications
    •  Orphanage
    • 2 rescue missions
  • Alliance of churches becomes a denomination in 1965
  • Headquarters now located in Colorado Springs, CO
     
• National Church Ministries
  • About 2000 churches in U.S.A.
  • Start about 50 churches a year
  • $36 million annual budget (Great Commission Fund)
  • Hold worship services in over 20 languages in U.S.A.
  • 31,000 professions of faith in Christ reported annually
  • United States divided into 22 geographic districts and 10 intercultural districts
  • Our district: Northwestern District, which includes Minnesota and the eastern half of the Dakotas, is comprised of about 90 churches.
     
• International Ministries
  • Ministries in over 52 countries
  • Commission about 55 missionaries a year
  • 1,000 missionaries serving worldwide
  • Nearly 16,000 churches and preaching points globally
  • Largest denomination in 10 countries of the world
  • 110 full term theological schools
  • 365 weekly radio broadcasts in 40 different languages
  • Almost 3 million in total inclusive membership
  • 180,000 commitments to Christ each year and over 73,000 baptisms
  • 300,000 patients in 4 hospitals and numerous clinics
     
• Other Information
  • Operate 4 colleges and 1 seminary in U.S.A. with 5,500 students
  • Own 4 retirement centers
  • Denominational magazine "Alliance Life"
  • Orchid Foundation - investment planning organization