Overview

  • FLCI is a Christian Communion with members and churches internationally. It emphasizes Africentric theology, the love of Jesus Christ, the family as a Kingdom priority, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

  • Leadership.

    Bishop Dr. Kristoffer S. Lands, Presiding Bishop. Founded by Metropolitan Archbishop Dr. Sterling Lands II, who serves as the Patriarch.

  • Structure.

    FLCI operates as a Communion with distributed governance. Member churches maintain their autonomy, including governance, naming, and property ownership. FLCI provides ecclesiastical covering, doctrinal guidance, pastoral training, and ordination services to its leaders worldwide. It provides ecclesiastical covering authority for church leaders.

  • Membership.

    FLCI is open to Churches, pastors, preachers, teachers, ministries, and baptized believers who acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Members are expected to commit to biblical principles and support the Communion’s mission.

  • Theology.

    FLCI aligns with Africentric beliefs, affirming the Trinity, salvation by grace through faith, and the authority of Scripture. FLCI promotes generational development.

  • Education.

    FLCI offers theological education through Family Life Communion Seminary and Africentric Bible College of Christian Ministry, providing training for pastors and church leaders.