Bishop Arnold G. Ford began his Apostolic journey in the year 1973 at the tender age of 16. He was filled with the Holy Ghost and baptized in Jesus’ Name at the Church of The Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith founded by the late Bishop S.C. Johnson. After his baptism, Brother Ford joined the Refuge Church of Christ, Pastored by the Late Bishop McKinnley Williams of Philadelphia, and remained a faithful member until his Pastor’s passing.
In 1988, the now Deacon Ford along with his wife Lynda, married over 30 years and two children became members of the United Church of Jesus Christ, Pastored by the Late Bishop Emmanuel Williams and Presided over by the Church overseer, Bishop James B.Thornton. Shortly after joining United, Deacon Ford was called to the ministry and began assisting Pastor Williams in his day to day ministerial duties. Over the next 5 years as Bishop Williams’ health began to fail, Bishop Thornton, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, ordained and installed Elder Ford as the Pastor of the United Church of Jesus Christ in Philadelphia.
By the help and grace of God, Pastor Ford labored in the ministry, witnessing souls being saved and experiencing growth in membership in the Church. In 2002, Pastor Ford was consecrated a Bishop by his overseer, Bishop J.B. Thornton. Bishop Ford continues to be a pillar of the Philadelphia Apostolic community and “a voice crying out in the wilderness” for the truth of God.
6601 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 – 215-727-3601 www.unitedchurchphilly.com
In 1988, the now Deacon Ford along with his wife Lynda, married over 30 years and two children became members of the United Church of Jesus Christ, Pastored by the Late Bishop Emmanuel Williams and Presided over by the Church overseer, Bishop James B.Thornton. Shortly after joining United, Deacon Ford was called to the ministry and began assisting Pastor Williams in his day to day ministerial duties. Over the next 5 years as Bishop Williams’ health began to fail, Bishop Thornton, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, ordained and installed Elder Ford as the Pastor of the United Church of Jesus Christ in Philadelphia.
By the help and grace of God, Pastor Ford labored in the ministry, witnessing souls being saved and experiencing growth in membership in the Church. In 2002, Pastor Ford was consecrated a Bishop by his overseer, Bishop J.B. Thornton. Bishop Ford continues to be a pillar of the Philadelphia Apostolic community and “a voice crying out in the wilderness” for the truth of God.
6601 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 – 215-727-3601 www.unitedchurchphilly.com