Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1880 (Creation)
Extent
1000
Name of creator
Administrative history
In 1880 a movement known as Holiness Bands originated in California under the leadership of Rev. J. W. Swing. This body was later known as The Holiness Church. These were a missionary people having work in Peru, and in Palestine. This church, led by its General Superintendent, Fred K. Wells, was received into membership of the Pilgrim Holiness Church during the General Conference of 1946.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This series contains records from the district-level governance bodies of The Holiness Church [California], which serve as regional administrative units within the broader church structure. The records document district oversight of local churches, clergy, and ministries, including conference minutes, correspondence, reports, appointments, statistics, financials, and policy documents.
They reflect the districts’ role in implementing denominational policy, supervising ministry, and supporting regional church growth, while highlighting the administrative and spiritual priorities of The Holiness Church [California] over time.