How It All Started...
Philippian Community Church, Inc. officially began in the home of the founder Bishop Lawrence C. Callahan, Sr. on November 25, 1979, at 8929 Yeoman Drive. The church quickly outgrew the Callahan residence. The arrival of the new millennium ushered in an exciting new phase for Philippian Community Church as it became evident that our existing facility at Clyde Drive could no longer accommodate our growing congregation and ministries.
The ministry continued to prosper, the membership grew rapidly and many souls were touched. Bishop Callahan presented plans to build a 1,200 seat facility. Finally, our new home was ready and a new chapter for PCC began. This vision was manifested and the first service was held in the new sanctuary on February 16, 1986, 7578 New Kings Road.
Executing The Vision...
It was at this location that the ministry continued its growth and began to reach the world via radio, television, print, and evangelism. In 1986, during a trip to Israel, Bishop Callahan was inspired to build a prayer tower, a facility where people could go and have solitude for individual prayer, or participate in mass prayer in a coliseum-style area. The prayer tower was constructed in 1987. He also built a state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose facility in 1990, followed by a bookstore and an almost 8,000 square feet sanctuary expansion. The ministry became a source of redemption, healing, inspiration, and salvation for people all over the world. Bishop Callahan parlayed these experiences into five books and six musical recordings.
Where We Are Headed...
Philippian Community Church, Inc. (PCC) is located in Jacksonville, Florida, Duval County. PCC is also the headquarters to Philippi Koinonia, Inc.
Individuals from various economic and social levels constitute the membership of approximately 1,800. Although the membership is somewhat transient, PCC has a solid base of long-time members, many who work in healthcare services, retail and education. Additionally, some are retired federal government or military workers. The federal government, the military, government contractors, and other private industry companies employ our members. PCC members travel world-wide in their employment, allowing PCC to minister throughout the world.
As the Lord moves transient members to other places of work and service, He provides replacements and growth through people moving to Jacksonville for a few years, or those moving to make Jacksonville their home. This membership flow gives the church a continuous capacity for fresh ideas, skills, and spiritual gifts for new and exciting ministerial work.
Individuals from various economic and social levels constitute the membership of approximately 1,800. Although the membership is somewhat transient, PCC has a solid base of long-time members, many who work in healthcare services, retail and education. Additionally, some are retired federal government or military workers. The federal government, the military, government contractors, and other private industry companies employ our members. PCC members travel world-wide in their employment, allowing PCC to minister throughout the world.
As the Lord moves transient members to other places of work and service, He provides replacements and growth through people moving to Jacksonville for a few years, or those moving to make Jacksonville their home. This membership flow gives the church a continuous capacity for fresh ideas, skills, and spiritual gifts for new and exciting ministerial work.
