History
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TRUTH
Acts of the Apostles
The Church of which Jesus Christ spoke (Matt. 16:18) was established on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) and has continued mightily thereafter. An accurate record of the birth and early years of the Church can be found in the Book of Acts. The Church is built on the foundation and knowledge of who Jesus Christ is – the one true God.
1971
In 1971, Bro. and Sis. J.H. Broussard came to Lafayette with a burden for the people of the city to hear the Word of God and experience His saving power and grace. Through dedication and relentless effort, a church was established in a small living room in their humble home on Lana Drive.
1978
Church grew and prospered, land was purchased on Duhon Rd in Lafayette and a new sanctuary was built in 1978.
1980s-1990s
The Church continued in the mission of reaching others with the Word of God through outreach in the community. Many daughter works were put out from the ministry of Bishop Broussard.
1993
Church School Through more sacrifice and hard work, a school for the congregational children was built and opened in 1993.
1999
Bishop Broussard passed away to be with the Lord in October 1999 but not before anointing Bro. S.D. Schwing to fill his shoes as Pastor of The Apostolic Church of Lafayette. Under Bro. Schwing’s pastorship, the Church has continued steadfastly, grown and prospered.
2016
2022
The new sanctuary on Town Center Parkway
2016
The Assembly started having services in a Tent and would do so for the next six years. Back to Timeline
2016
The property on Duhon Rd was flooded during the event of the 2016 flood. Back to Timeline
1999
Bishop Broussard passed away to be with the Lord in October 1999 but not before anointing Bro. S.D. Schwing to fill his shoes as Pastor of Lafayette’s First Apostolic Church. Under Bro. Schwing’s pastorship, the Church has continued steadfastly, grown and prospered. Back to Timeline
1993
Church school was established “Eagle Christian Academy” which came to be known as “Apostolic Christian School (ACS)” in 1993. Back to Timeline
1980s-1990s
Church growth continued as the assembly continued steadfastly in the Apostle’s Doctrine. Bishop Broussard ordained Pastors to continue works throughout the surrounding areas. As a result, many daughter-works came out of the Lafayette church and churches were established in the surrounding towns of New Iberia, Opelousas, Abbeville, Jennings, Saint Martinville, and Carencro. Back to Timeline
1978 – Duhon Rd
As the Church grew and prospered, land was purchased and a new church was built in 1978. Back to Timeline
1971 – Lana Drive
In 1971, Bro. and Sis. J.H. Broussard came to Lafayette with a burden for the people of the city to hear the Word of God and experience His saving power and grace. Through dedication and relentless effort, a church was established in a small living room in their humble home on Lana Drive. It was prophesied that the sanctuary had “wall to wall” carpet, but God was going to fill it with “wall to wall” souls. Back to Timeline
