Our History

New Bethel Christian Fellowship International (formerly known as New Bethel United Holy Church of America) was birthed on October 1, 1976, when the Lord inspired Sister Lucinda Midgette to find a place where His people could be free to worship Him.  She shared this vision with Mother Emma Houston and there two women organized a meeting.  As a result of their efforts, the New Bethel Church family came into existence. 

The first service was held on January 2, 1977 with 16 members.  Elder William Forbes of Norfolk, VA, was the first pastor. He was appointed by the General President of the Original United Holy Church International, Bishop James A. Forbes.  After serving for eight months, Bishop Ralph Love of Greensboro, NC was appointed as pastor and served from 1979 to 1984.  

On September 7, 1984, Bishop Lindberg Edwards was elected Pastor and was installed as Pastor of New Bethel United Holy Church. 

May 2000, the Original United Holy Church Domination, which we were affiliated with, reunited with the United Holy Church of America, Inc.  New Bethel merged with the Virginia District.  

United Holy Church of America and the United Holy Church International reunited.  After approximately 2 years,   Bishop Edwards felt the leading of Holt Spirit to remove the church, and at the same time a name change to: New Bethel Christian Fellowship International.

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