Zion Pentecostal Church of Christ is an Apostolic/Pentecostal church affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.Zion is a highly respected church and a beacon for Christ in the Council Ward 1-Lee/Harvard community of Cleveland, Ohio.Zion is known as a haven for wounded souls and a ministry of healing, restoration and love.Zion is a refuge, fortress (2 Samuel 5:7) endearingly known as the “City of Zion”.
Zion is located on an historic campus (considered for landmark registry) acquired from the Catholic Diocese in 1996.Its property of 2.06 acres is composed of four structures totaling 33,753 square feet.The campus is 20 minutes from Downtown Cleveland; 20 minutes from culturally enriched districts such as University Circle, Little Italy and Shaker Square; and 20 minutes from prominent suburbs such as Shaker Heights, Beachwood and Moreland Hills. The campus consists of Hoyett Hall, a Social Ministries Center, an Administration Center, and the Romanesque Church (built in 1954) has a seating capacity of 1200 in the Sanctuary. Zion is a growing Apostolic/Pentecostal church affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (“PAW”) headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana where The Honorable Horace Smith is the Presider.The PAW is the oldest “oneness” Pentecostal organization in the United States.The PAW came into existence in 1906 in the city of Los Angeles, CA and was incorporated in 1919.One of the founding fathers being the late Bishop G. T. Haywood.The organization consists of 1,005 churches located in all 50 U.S. states and 800 mission churches in foreign fields. Zion is focused on evangelizing souls for Christ through preaching, teaching, media, outreach and witnessing.
Pastor, Suffragan Bishop C. Wayne Brantley
Established: August, 1989 Founding Pastor, District Elder Donnell L. Lipford
