apostle and pastor

On behalf of Pastor Charmaine and Myself,


Words cannot express the gratitude for your labor that went into making the Family and Friends Day at CALIM a Jesus Class success. Our living for God is because we are saved; our giving to God is sharing our resources, tithe, time, talents, and creativity to serve in the Kingdom. This showed on Sunday. What a critical understanding of the importance of being spiritually employed and continuously working, improving, and evolving in Kingdom work. Wow, “And their works do follow them!” Stay miracle-minded and Kingdom-focused as we fight for our families during this season of recovery.

In His Service,
Apostle Derrick & Pastor Charmaine Flanagan

Vision

The Bible declares that "where there is no vision the people perish."
Proverbs 29:18

Our vision is to build a thriving church that impacts all people.

Mission

Our mission is to live like Jesus and share his love.

Our Elders

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Elder Alice Jackson

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Elder Covington

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Elder William Dorsey

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Elder Marjorie Dorsey

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Elder Falita Boykin

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Elder-Elect Demetrius

Church History

God honored Pastor Derrick E. Flanagan, Sr. with a vision to birth a ministry of excellence, faith and integrity-Christ Abundant Life Christian Ministries. God’s vision is that of a growing church, crossing the lines of the traditions of men and denominations, teaching the uncompromised word of God with simplicity and understanding.

God’s vision manifested on October 12, 1998. Pastor Flanagan began a bible study in his home, which was filled to capacity the first night. It continued to increase by word of mouth for two months and Christ Abundant Life came forth. On March 7, 1999, the first service was held with seven charter members at the Ramada Inn on Cherokee Boulevard in Douglasville, Georgia. The service was filled to capacity with over 100 people in attendance. The church was asked not to return to the Ramada Inn because the overwhelming attendance was too loud, which subsequently broke the fire codes.

On January 28, 2000, the church moved to its present location at 8388 Cherokee Boulevard. Because of the demand for space to serve the community and current ministries throughout the church, it is evident that the present facility is inadequate for present needs and future growth.