Introduction and Aims of the Organisation

The purpose of California Christian Centre is to give every man, woman and child the opportunity of understanding and experiencing the gospel of Jesus Christ. We aim to provide a church where people can grow in service-based ministry bringing honour to God. California Christian Centre is a self-funded voluntary organisation employing a minimal workforce. It is part of the Assemblies of God Pentecostal denomination which has been serving the people of Great Britain since 1924.

What we do and why

California Christian Centre has a strong emphasis on community involvement. Several initiatives are run weekly, centring on the following objectives:

• Helping the poor, needy, sick, disabled and elderly
• Educating and training the surrounding community
• Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and promoting the kingdom of God
• Building up the faith of Christian believers
• Overseas Aid and Famine relief

We do this by providing:

• Human resources
• Services
• Advocacy, advice and information

Target groups

California Christian Centre targets the public but more specifically:

• Children, young people and students
• The elderly
• People with disabilities

We aim to work with other charities and voluntary bodies to achieve our aims and objectives.

Location

The California Christian Centre building and operational headquarters is located at 178 Stonehouse Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, B32 3AH. Situated in the Bartley Green Ward of the Birmingham Edgbaston constituency, it is tightly bordered by the Harborne, Weoley & Selly Oak and Quinton wards, so the Centre attracts people from these areas also.

Local Partners and Support networks

California Christian Centre has a number of local partners and support networks including:

Various Christian Associations

• Assemblies of God in Great Britain and Ireland
• The New Wine Movement
• Weoley Churches Together
• Bartley Green Churches Together
• The Fellowship of Churches of Christ in the UK and Ireland
• Soul Survivor Ministries
• ForMission College
• Birmingham City Church Leaders' Network
• Birmingham City Mission
• The Message Trust
• Activate Your Life

Various Secular Associations

• Holloway Hall Community Association
• Various Local Doctors' Surgeries and Health Visitors
• Friends of Senneleys Park
• Oak View Care Home
• Hasbury Court
• Barnardo’s
• West Midlands Police
• West Midlands Fire Service

Legal Structure

As stated previously California Christian Centre is registered as a place of worship. It also holds a standard registration with The Charity Commission, charity number 1052789, the trust deed being accepted on 8th February 1996 but in place as of 25th November 1993. The Church has been operational in the area since the early 1900’s.