Victory for the World Church Inc

Overview

Victory for the World Church Inc is a nonprofit organization classified under the Federal Tax Identification Number 58-1757499. Established in 1987 by Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel, the church has maintained dual affiliations as both an Independent Baptist Church and a member of the United Church of Christ.

History

The church was founded on March 15, 1987, with its first gathering at the Holiday Inn on Snapfinger Woods Drive in Decatur, Georgia. Initially, the church worshipped in the cafeteria of Chapel Hill Elementary School from March to September 1987. In October of the same year, it moved to a seven-acre site in Lithonia, Georgia. Subsequent relocations included a twenty-acre site in Stone Mountain, Georgia, in 1994. By November 2019, the church had established a community center in Decatur, Georgia, and eventually relocated all operations there in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mission and Activities

The mission of Victory for the World Church is to address the total needs of the total person through the Good News Gospel of Jesus Christ. The church offers a range of services and ministries, including spiritual development, educational enhancement, fiscal fitness, and social empowerment. Among its community outreach programs are financial literacy classes, health and wellness fairs, and GED preparatory courses.

Leadership and Affiliations

Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel serves as the organizing pastor and has held various leadership roles, including past positions within the NAACP and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He has also been involved in the Human Rights struggle through several organizations.

Community Service

Victory Outreach In Community Empowerment (VOICE), founded by Dr. Samuel, supports numerous community service initiatives such as career development workshops and foreclosure prevention programs. These efforts aim to empower local residents and foster a sense of community.