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In 1916 the [Holiness Christian Church] general conference admitted the Pennsylvania conference.

This series comprises records from the Pennsylvania-New Jersey district. They capture the district’s role as a vital regional hub within the wider church. The materials include minutes from district conferences, correspondence between local pastors and district leaders, reports from area churches, pastoral appointments, membership and financial statistics, and policy documents specific to the region.

These records reveal how the district guided and supported local congregations and clergy, implemented denominational policies on a regional level, and fostered church growth and ministry within the community.

This series contains records from the district-level governance bodies of Pigrim Holiness Church, 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 Pigrim Holiness Church over time.

The Manual of the Pilgrim Holiness Churches serves as the official governing handbook of the denomination, outlining its core doctrines, organizational structure, and standards for holy living. It prescribes the moral and spiritual conduct expected of both clergy and laity. The Manual provides detailed guidance on church governance, including leadership roles, ordination procedures, and the operation of local, district, and general conferences. It also establishes protocols for worship, church membership, property management, and disciplinary action. As a binding document, the Manual ensures theological unity and consistent practice across all affiliated congregations, reflecting the Pilgrim Holiness Church's commitment to scriptural holiness and disciplined Christian living.