Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1880 (Creation)
Extent
100
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. Incorporated under the laws of the State of California, August .12, 1896. Its principal place of business is Los Angeles County, California. 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
These yearbooks are annual publications created by the denomination to document a year’s worth of administrative and spiritual activity. They include records of pastoral appointments, church statistics, acts of business, and directory information for churches and ministers. These journals serve as a comprehensive summary of governance, ministry, and growth for the year.