St John Apostolic Church Of The Whole World
Charity 1142266
Overview
Summary
St John Apostolic Church Of The Whole World appears to combine a strongly defined Christian congregational identity with a broader public-facing mission of evangelism, teaching and charitable support. Its stated model is not limited to worship: it uses services, prayer, literature and broadcasting to share faith, while donor income is described as supporting projects for people approaching the church for help. The available evidence suggests an organisation seeking to grow both spiritual influence and practical community responsiveness, though its local reach and charitable delivery remain unclear.
Operational geography
Coverage: International
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- Direct evidence supports that the charity operates in Birmingham City, and its 2022 accounts identify a Birmingham assembly; however, no current Birmingham service address, venue, ward or City Centre location was found.
- The charity's 2024 accounts record substantial expenditure on halls and premises hire, which reasonably suggests activity from hired venues rather than owned premises, but they do not identify the Birmingham venue or venues.
- No evidence was found of Birmingham-based delivery partnerships that materially extend the charity's reach.
- Because Birmingham activity cannot be located to a supplied ward or recognised place, the available evidence does not support classifying its Birmingham identity as neighbourhood-based, district-wide or citywide.
- The international coverage classification reflects the Charity Commission's current list of places where the charity operates, rather than evidence that Birmingham services themselves are citywide.
Additional evidence needed
- A current timetable or official local contact page for the Birmingham assembly or services.
- The 2024 trustees' annual report or internal assembly records identifying where hall and premises hire took place.
- Evidence from the organisation or a venue/partner confirming any current Birmingham-based services, projects or partnerships.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Other Charitable Activities
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Faith communication is central to its operating model
The organisation appears to treat broadcasting, teaching and evangelism as core ways of advancing its mission, rather than as secondary additions to congregational worship.
Why it matters
This suggests its potential influence may extend beyond regular attendees. It may function as a religious communications and outreach organisation as well as a church community.
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“The objects include advancing the Christian faith by broadcasting Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature.”
Source:Charity Commission“The objects include services, prayer meetings, lectures, religious festivals and producing or distributing Christian literature.”
Source:Charity Commission
Charitable support appears to be linked to pastoral contact
Practical assistance seems likely to be responsive and relationship-based, directed toward people who approach the church, rather than evidenced as a separately defined service programme.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish the organisation's charitable role: it may be an accessible informal support point, but the evidence does not yet show which needs it addresses or whether support reaches people beyond existing church connections.
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“Income received from donors helped fund various projects for those in need approaching us for assistance.”
Source:Organisation“The charity helps the general public/mankind through other charitable activities.”
Source:Charity Commission
Growth is framed as both spiritual and charitable
The organisation appears to see public awareness, spiritual growth and charitable activity as mutually reinforcing parts of one mission, rather than separate religious and social objectives.
Why it matters
This may shape potential relationships with other organisations: collaboration could be most effective where practical support can coexist with faith-led community building and outreach.
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“Concerted efforts started at the end of 2013 to increase awareness of what we do as a Church especially around spiritual growth and charitable activities.”
Source:Organisation“A modest growth in income received from donors was achieved in the 2016 to 2017 financial year.”
Source:Organisation
- The location, size and composition of the congregation and wider audience are not provided.
- There is no detail on the charitable projects, the needs addressed, partnership arrangements or beneficiary outcomes.
- It is unclear whether broadcasting and literature distribution are active programmes or stated capacities.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or activity reports describing services, projects, beneficiaries, spending and outcomes.
- Information on local partnerships, referral pathways, broadcast channels and the geographic reach of outreach activity.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Financial year 2016 to 2017 was a successful year for our charity as a modest growth in income received from our donors was achieved helping us fund various projects for those in need approaching us for assistance. Concerted efforts started at the end of 2013 to increase awareness of what we do as a Church especially around spiritual growth and charitable activities has continued to bear fruit.
Charity objects
THE OBJECTS. THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS (THE OBJECTS) ARE: (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCTRINES: PARAGRAPH 1 THE CHARITY RECOGNIZES THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD, AS THE HEAD OF HIS CHARITY, AND THE NEW TESTAMENT AS THE SOLE AUTHORITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE FAITH AND TO RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE. THE CHARITY HAS, UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE LIBERTY TO INTERPRET THE TEACHINGS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND TO ADMINISTER THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. PARAGRAPH 2 CHRISTIAN BAPTISMS IS THE IMMERSION IN WATER OF A BELIEVER, IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, TO SHOW FORTH IN A SOLEMN AND BEAUTIFUL EMBLEM ONE’S FAITH IN THE CRUCIFIED, BURIED AND RISEN SAVIOUR. IT IS A PREREQUISITE TO THE PRIVILEGES OF THE CHARITY MEMBERSHIP AND TO PARTICIPATION IN THE LORD’S SUPPER. PARAGRAPH 3 THE LORD’ SUPPER IS A SACRED MEMORIAL IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE CHARITY BY USE OF THE ELEMENTS SUCH AS BREAD AND WINE COMMEMORATE TOGETHER THE LORD’S DEATH UNTIL HE COMES PARAGRAPH 4 IT IS THE DUTY OF EVERY DISCIPLE TO BEAR PERSONAL WITNESS TO THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND TO TAKE PART IN THE EVANGELIZATION OF THE WORLD. PARAGRAPH 5 RECOGNIZING THE MARRIAGE OF ONE MAN TO ONE WOMAN AS THE IDEAL STATE OF FAMILY LIFE ACCORDING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT, THIS CHARITY PLACES ON RECORD ITS ADHERENCE THERETO. (B) "THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY MEANS OF BROADCASTING CHRISTIAN MESSAGES OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE." C) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN THE WHOLE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF CHARITY SERVICES, PRAYER MEETINGS, LECTURES, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE ON CHRISTIAN FAITH TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE BASIS OF OUR RELIGION. IN THE PURSUIT OF THIS PURPOSE, WE EARNESTLY SEEK BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY TO MAGNIFY AND GLORIFY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, TO SHARE OUR FAITH WITH OTHERS THUS ENCOURAGING THEM TO ACCEPT CHRIST AS THEIR PERSONAL SAVIOUR, AND TO FOSTER SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND MATURITY FOR ALL MEMBERS.