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The great Azusa Street revival of the Latter Rain Gospel
began in Los Angeles in April 1906. Reverend L. Crawford, one of the moving
factors of that revival, felt the call of God to establish headquarters
in Portland, Oregon. Her first service was held in Portland on Christmas
Day, 1906, and the headquarters of the Apostolic Faith Mission of Portland,
Oregon, was established during 1908. The spirit of evangelism radiated
from this headquarters location from the beginning, and branch churches
were established almost from the start. 
The Azusa Street group was soon torn by different factions and ceased
to function as a church. However, a nucleus of the group still held to
the fundamental truths of what had been taught at Azusa Street originally.
This remnant in Los Angeles turned to the Portland organization for leadership
and direction. They began to worship in rented buildings, wherever a suitable
location could be found. The Portland headquarters would send ministers
and help from time to time as was needed.
The World War II years found a lively Apostolic Faith group worshipping
in a rented building at 347 South Hill Street. This was an oasis for the
many young men and women who were serving in the armed forces of our country
in southern California. Many found opportunity to obtain a pass, leave
their units on Friday evenings or Saturday  morning,
enjoy the spiritual fellowship and services on Sunday, and then return
to their units in time for duty Monday morning. It was an interesting
time for the church group too, having so many visitors from different
parts of the United States in their services.
After the war rental buildings became more expensive and harder to find,
so the church group began looking for a church building to buy. A suitable
location was found at 12th and New Hampshire, with dedication of this
edifice being observed April 19, 1946. This location served admirably
until the area filled with immigrants from areas of the world who were
not interested in the Christian religion.
In March 1971, the congregation moved to 2333 Fletcher Drive, and the
church was  dedicated
on March 28, 1971. This also is a two-story building with sanctuary, prayer
room, music room, Sunday school rooms, Pastor’s office, nursery, and rest
rooms on the main floor. In the basement are located the kitchen, Sunday
school rooms, rest rooms, storage/tool room, church office, and a large
open area used for Sunday school, church gatherings and activities. At
the time the church was purchased, some remodeling and painting were done.
The church rents the parking located next to the church from the Department
of Water and Power.
For information about the schedule of services for the Los Angeles, California
Apostolic Faith Church please visit
their church location page.
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