The Church of The Apostles
Atlanta GA
30327-2309
Who we are
We are an evangelical congregation, declaring the whole counsel of God, as evidenced through our Statement of Faith. Nothing we do is as important as following Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:14, “And this Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations.”
Our Vision
Reaching the Lost and Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry.
Evangelism
The Church of The Apostles is actively committed to reaching out to those who do not know Christ. Every ministry at Apostles focuses on the vision of the church: equipping the saints for the work of ministry. In addition to Sunday worship services, members at Apostles have seen friends and family come to Christ through annual outreach events.
Our Mission
To declare the whole counsel of God.
Our vision and mission are accomplished by unconditionally surrendering to and seeking the leadership of God the Father, through Jesus, His only begotten Son, and by the power of the Holy Spirit. We know that the most significant impact we as a church can make is to reach out to others. God has called us as a church to act as a lighthouse for those genuinely seeking the truth of the Gospel, not only in the city of Atlanta but also throughout the nation and the farthest corners of the world. Our members reach out to others locally and around the world through continuing involvement and support of missions and ministries.
We recognize God as our authority in every area of life. We also acknowledge that we will answer to Him for every action we take. He has given us the privilege to reach many people, and as recipients of God’s grace, He will judge our obedience to Him.
We believe the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible Word of God. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His personal return in power and glory. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost – those who are saved unto the resurrection of life or lost unto the resurrection of damnation. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.
Our Vision
Reaching the Lost and Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry.
Evangelism
The Church of The Apostles is actively committed to reaching out to those who do not know Christ. Every ministry at Apostles focuses on the vision of the church: equipping the saints for the work of ministry. In addition to Sunday worship services, members at Apostles have seen friends and family come to Christ through annual outreach events.
Our Mission
To declare the whole counsel of God.
Our vision and mission are accomplished by unconditionally surrendering to and seeking the leadership of God the Father, through Jesus, His only begotten Son, and by the power of the Holy Spirit. We know that the most significant impact we as a church can make is to reach out to others. God has called us as a church to act as a lighthouse for those genuinely seeking the truth of the Gospel, not only in the city of Atlanta but also throughout the nation and the farthest corners of the world. Our members reach out to others locally and around the world through continuing involvement and support of missions and ministries.
We believe the Bible to be inspired, the only infallible Word of God. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His personal return in power and glory. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost – those who are saved unto the resurrection of life or lost unto the resurrection of damnation. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Dr. Michael Youssef
Leader Position:
Founding Rector
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Even before he was born, it was evident that God had a vision for Michael Amerhom Youssef. His mother was in poor health at the time she became pregnant with Michael, and because her life would be jeopardized by the birth, the doctor recommended terminating the pregnancy. An abortion procedure was scheduled. But God intervened, and sent the family pastor to reassure them the night before the procedure was to take place that God was involved in this pregnancy, not to be afraid, and that this child would be “born to serve the Lord.” Michael’s parents accepted the pastor’s message as a message from God and obeyed. His mother gave birth, and lived to see him surrender his life to the Lord in 1964 at age sixteen.
Believing that God was calling him out of Egypt, Michael sought an exit visa at a time when no university student was permitted to hold a passport or leave the country. God intervened again, and miraculously provided approval of his application. He immigrated to Australia, where he studied at Moore Theological College in Sydney, was ordained as a minister, and met and married his wife, Elizabeth.
The Youssefs came to America in 1977 and in 1978, Michael received a master’s degree in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California. He later earned a doctorate in social anthropology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Michael served for nearly ten years with the Haggai Institute, traveling around the world more than 32 times, teaching courses in evangelism and church leadership to church leaders. He rose to the position of Managing Director at the age of 31. The family settled in Atlanta, and in 1984, Michael became a United States citizen, fulfilling a dream he had held for many years.
He founded The Church of The Apostles in 1987 with fewer than 40 adults with the mission to “Equip the Saints and Seek the Lost.” The church has since grown to a congregation of over 3000. This church on a hill was the launching pad for Leading the Way‘s international ministry. Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef passionately proclaims uncompromising Truth through radio and television programs, the Internet, and through books, periodicals, and other resources. Programs are translated and broadcast into 20 languages, covering more than 200 countries. This Atlanta-based organization partners internationally with in-country follow-up teams to encourage believers in their faith, helping God’s kingdom to grow around the world.
The path he has walked has given him a thorough cross-cultural understanding and a firm grasp of Scripture. He preaches, teaches and exhorts with a straightforward and uncompromising delivery, based on the authority of the inspired, infallible Word of God. His unique, firsthand understanding of the Holy Land, its history and culture, brings the Bible to life for listeners.
Believing that God was calling him out of Egypt, Michael sought an exit visa at a time when no university student was permitted to hold a passport or leave the country. God intervened again, and miraculously provided approval of his application. He immigrated to Australia, where he studied at Moore Theological College in Sydney, was ordained as a minister, and met and married his wife, Elizabeth.
The Youssefs came to America in 1977 and in 1978, Michael received a master’s degree in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California. He later earned a doctorate in social anthropology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Michael served for nearly ten years with the Haggai Institute, traveling around the world more than 32 times, teaching courses in evangelism and church leadership to church leaders. He rose to the position of Managing Director at the age of 31. The family settled in Atlanta, and in 1984, Michael became a United States citizen, fulfilling a dream he had held for many years.
He founded The Church of The Apostles in 1987 with fewer than 40 adults with the mission to “Equip the Saints and Seek the Lost.” The church has since grown to a congregation of over 3000. This church on a hill was the launching pad for Leading the Way‘s international ministry. Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef passionately proclaims uncompromising Truth through radio and television programs, the Internet, and through books, periodicals, and other resources. Programs are translated and broadcast into 20 languages, covering more than 200 countries. This Atlanta-based organization partners internationally with in-country follow-up teams to encourage believers in their faith, helping God’s kingdom to grow around the world.
The path he has walked has given him a thorough cross-cultural understanding and a firm grasp of Scripture. He preaches, teaches and exhorts with a straightforward and uncompromising delivery, based on the authority of the inspired, infallible Word of God. His unique, firsthand understanding of the Holy Land, its history and culture, brings the Bible to life for listeners.
Administration
Admin Name:
Richard Waites
Admin Position:
Director of Administration
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Richard Waites
The Church of The Apostles Service Times
Current Sunday Worship Schedule
9:00 a.m. Service
Meets in the Chapel
10:30 a.m. Service
Meets in the Sanctuary or Online
Mask-Only Section is Available in the Sanctuary
Mask-Only Option is Available in the Chapel
About Attending Services
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
The building has been and continues to be professionally cleaned through the global pandemic.
If you are sick, please stay home.
Masks are available.
Ready onsite signs with updated facility information.
Nursery, Children, and Student Ministries are available at 9:00 a.m.
Adult Bible Classes are in-person and online at 9:00 a.m. (registration required).
Holiday Schedule Changes
NOVEMBER 2021
Wednesday, November 24:
No Dinner or Midweek Gathering; Prayer Only in the Chapel.
Thursday, November 25:
Thanksgiving Service at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, November 26:
Church Offices Closed
Sunday, November 28:
10:30 a.m. Service Only in the Sanctuary
Only One Combined Adult Bible Class at 9:00 a.m.; No 9:00 a.m. Service
DECEMBER 2021
Wednesday, December 22:
No Dinner or Midweek Gathering; Prayer Only in the Chapel
Friday, December 24:
Christmas Eve Services at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Childcare Available – Registration Required.
Saturday, December 25:
Merry Christmas
Sunday, December 26:
10:30 a.m. Service Only in the Sanctuary
Only One Combined Adult Bible Class at 9:00 a.m.; No 9:00 a.m. Service.
Wednesday, December 29:
No Dinner or Midweek Gathering
Thursday, December 30:
Church Offices Closed (1/2 Day)
Friday, December 31:
Church Offices Closed
JANUARY 2022
Sunday, January 2:
10:30 a.m. Service Only in the Sanctuary
Only One Combined Adult Bible Class at 9:00 a.m.; No 9:00 a.m. Service
Monday, January 3, 2022:
Church Offices Open
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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9:00 a.m. Service
Meets in the Chapel
10:30 a.m. Service
Meets in the Sanctuary or Online
Mask-Only Section is Available in the Sanctuary
Mask-Only Option is Available in the Chapel
About Attending Services
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
The building has been and continues to be professionally cleaned through the global pandemic.
If you are sick, please stay home.
Masks are available.
Ready onsite signs with updated facility information.
Nursery, Children, and Student Ministries are available at 9:00 a.m.
Adult Bible Classes are in-person and online at 9:00 a.m. (registration required).
Holiday Schedule Changes
NOVEMBER 2021
Wednesday, November 24:
No Dinner or Midweek Gathering; Prayer Only in the Chapel.
Thursday, November 25:
Thanksgiving Service at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Friday, November 26:
Church Offices Closed
Sunday, November 28:
10:30 a.m. Service Only in the Sanctuary
Only One Combined Adult Bible Class at 9:00 a.m.; No 9:00 a.m. Service
DECEMBER 2021
Wednesday, December 22:
No Dinner or Midweek Gathering; Prayer Only in the Chapel
Friday, December 24:
Christmas Eve Services at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Childcare Available – Registration Required.
Saturday, December 25:
Merry Christmas
Sunday, December 26:
10:30 a.m. Service Only in the Sanctuary
Only One Combined Adult Bible Class at 9:00 a.m.; No 9:00 a.m. Service.
Wednesday, December 29:
No Dinner or Midweek Gathering
Thursday, December 30:
Church Offices Closed (1/2 Day)
Friday, December 31:
Church Offices Closed
JANUARY 2022
Sunday, January 2:
10:30 a.m. Service Only in the Sanctuary
Only One Combined Adult Bible Class at 9:00 a.m.; No 9:00 a.m. Service
Monday, January 3, 2022:
Church Offices Open
It's been more than 2 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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