Near the end of 1976 a small number of students and young families were led by the Lord to
move from various other local churches to Long Beach, California. These believers came to stand
together as the testimony of Jesus in this city to bring the gospel of the kingdom to the community
and to the college students at California State University, Long Beach. Their moving to Long Beach
was with the expectation that many might be brought into a life-changing relationship with the living
person of Jesus Christ and into God's eternal purpose.
In those early days, the brothers and sisters met from house to house and in a large room rented from
the local YMCA. In 1982 the church was able to secure the property in which we currently meet, located
at 4911 Orange Ave. The local brothers and sisters had a very enjoyable time renovating and remodeling
the meeting hall, simultaneously being knit together in love.
Throughout the years the Lord has blessed the church in Long Beach with an increase in number. In addition,
the church here has sent out many families and young people to meet the Lord’s need in raising up and
strengthening other local churches. Thus the church here has experienced both the flowing in and flowing
out of the members of His Body.
Today the church in Long Beach has over 150 members who meet on the Lord's Day in order to promote the
participation of every member, particularly in order to practice mutual teaching and prophecy. There are
both English speaking and Spanish speaking gatherings each Lord’s Day morning. We enjoy the Lord’s Table
each Lord’s Day evening which blends both languages together. In addition, throughout the week the saints
meet together in groups in their homes for prayer, fellowship and mutual building up. The students at both
Cal State Long Beach and Long Beach City College also gather together on campus in both large and small
gatherings for mutual encouragement and building up.