About the Fellowship

A House Built on the Cornerstone

United Cornerstone Churches International (UCCI) was established in 2005 as a global apostolic fellowship under the leadership of Presiding Prelate, Chief Apostle James H. Carter.

From its headquarter church — Cornerstone Church of Christ in Thomasville, North Carolina — UCCI ordains, credentials, and covers ministers; charters churches and mission outposts; and convenes an annual Holy Convocation for governance, doctrine, and the consecration of leaders.

Governance

UCCI operates under a written Constitution and Bylaws binding every church, leader, and ministry. The Executive Council — comprised of the Council of Apostles, Bishops, Overseers, District Elders, and Pastors — meets in executive session at each Annual Holy Convocation.

Offices & Credentials

  • Apostle
  • Bishop / Auxiliary Bishop / Archbishop
  • Overseer
  • District Elder
  • Pastor
  • Elder
  • Minister / Evangelist
  • Deacon
  • Missionary

Motto

"Preach Jesus, Preach Love."