To share the teachings of Christ, nurture spiritual growth, and cultivate a community rooted in love and compassion.
To share the teachings of Christ, nurture spiritual growth, and cultivate a community rooted in love and compassion.
To share the teachings of Christ, nurture spiritual growth, and cultivate a community rooted in love and compassion.
We envision a place where every heart is touched, every life is changed, everyone is loved, and everyone is valued and established in the faith through the Word of God.
Honoring God with passion and excellence.
Seeking guidance and wisdom through prayer. (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 6:10).
Building meaningful relationships and belonging.
Sharing the Gospel and serving others.
Growing in faith and spiritual maturity.
Welcoming and valuing all people.
Showing love, care, and kindness. Embodying the love of Christ in all interactions.
Living with authenticity and transparency.
Serving others with humility and generosity.
Managing resources with responsibility and faithfulness.
Living Word Christian Center International began with just six people and a shared dream. On February 7, 2024, in a modest rented space at 1207 Prairie Street in downtown Houston, the first public Bible Study was held—marking the beginning of a vision that had been years in the making.
But the roots of this ministry stretch back to 1996, when Pastor D. Felix Allison answered the call to ministry. After years of faithful leadership with Life Church International, Resurrection Power Ministries International, and service in the military, Pastor Allison and & First Lady Lynn Allison
reconnected in 2016 with longtime friend, Willis Plummer. Their reunion in Houston sparked a season of prayer, planning, and preparation for a new kind of church—one that would reflect the beauty of diversity and the power of unity in Christ.
Pastor Allison envisioned a church that was intentionally intercultural: a spiritual home not only for those of African heritage, but for people from every background and walk of life. The founding team dreamed of a place where the unchurched could encounter the life-changing message of Jesus in a welcoming, relevant, and safe environment. They imagined a community where every person would be seen, known, and valued—a church where everybody is somebody, and Jesus is Lord.
With the support of Bro. Gregory Johnson in finding our first location, the vision took its first public step in early 2024. As momentum grew, so did the congregation. On July 28, 2024, Living Word Christian Center International opened its doors for Sunday Worship at its new location: 2201 Preston Street, Houston.
Today, we continue to build on that foundation—empowered by faith, united in purpose, and aligned for impact.
THE GODHEAD: We believe that there is one living and true God. We believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit and that these three are one God having precisely the same nature, attributes, and perfections and worthy of precisely the same homage, confidence, and obedience, each one executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. (Genesis 1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 3:16-17; 28:18-19; Mark 12:29; John 1:14; Acts 5:3-4; Titus 3:3-7; Hebrews 1:1-3; I Peter 1:2-3; Revelation 1:4-6).
FALL OF MAN: We believe that God created man in innocence, but by willful disobedience, man sinned (Rom. 5:12-19), and because of this, everyone is a sinner (Rom. 3:10-23) with an inherited sinful nature (Psa. 51:5). Therefore, man is under just condemnation (John 3:19) without defense or excuse (Rom. 5:16-18).
SALVATION: We believe that salvation is of the Lord (Phil.1: 6) on the merit of the shed blood of Jesus Christ (Rom. 3:24-26). Salvation is a free gift (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:23) which excludes any possible merit on the basis of works (Eph. 2:8-9; II Tim. 1:9; Titus 3:5). We believe that the two essential doctrines that must be present in every lost person who wants to be saved are repentance (Acts 2:38) and faith (Acts 6:31; Rom.10:9-10).
Unity in diversity
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Step into a place of belonging. At LWCC International, our doors are open wide, and grace flows freely. Whether you're searching for hope, healing, or spiritual growth, you’ll find a community where hearts connect, faith flourishes, and love abounds.
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