top of page
The BOUNDLESS Blog


From Azusa Street to Cordova: How Assemblies of God Became First Assembly Memphis
Part 5 of 5: The Legacy Lives On Picture this: a small prayer meeting in 1907 Memphis, where a lawyer named L.P. Adams first experienced the Pentecostal fire that had swept from Azusa Street across America. Fast-forward 118 years, and that same spiritual DNA now flows through First Assembly Memphis on Walnut Grove Road in Cordova, Tennessee, and extends globally through ministries like Boundless Online Church. This isn't just history; it's your story, whether you're sitting i

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20254 min read


What the Assemblies of God Teaches: Core Beliefs for Everyone
Part 4 of 5 in our Assemblies of God History Series Hey there! Welcome back to our journey through Assemblies of God history. I'm so glad you're here exploring faith with us. Whether you're brand new to Christianity, considering joining an Assembly of God church in Tennessee, or just curious about what we actually believe, this post is your friendly guide to the core teachings that shape millions of lives worldwide. You know what? Faith doesn't have to be complicated or intim

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Mile Markers of Faith: Big Milestones in Assemblies of God History
Part 3 of 5 | A Journey Through the Defining Moments That Shaped a Movement Ever wonder what it takes for a brand-new faith movement to not just survive, but absolutely explode across the globe? The Assemblies of God story is packed with jaw-dropping milestones that'll blow your mind, and help you understand why this movement has touched millions of lives worldwide, including right here at First Assembly Memphis. As our own Layne McDonald often reminds us, "Understanding our

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


Pioneers & People of the Assemblies of God: Meet the Trailblazers
Part 2 of 5: The remarkable men and women who shaped a movement You know how every great movement has those pivotal moments when ordinary people do extraordinary things? The Assemblies of God is filled with exactly those kinds of stories. These weren't perfect people, they were farmers, former army officers, missionaries, and pastors who simply said "yes" when God called. Their legacy lives on today in churches like First Assembly Memphis and online communities like ours at B

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read


The Assemblies of God: How a Worldwide Christian Movement Began
Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-part journey through Assemblies of God history! Whether you're new to faith, exploring denominations, or curious about your spiritual roots, this series will give you the full story of how a small gathering in Arkansas became a global movement touching millions of lives worldwide. You know that feeling when you discover something amazing and you just have to share it? That's exactly what happened in the early 1900s when believers across America ex

Dr. Layne McDonald
Dec 29, 20255 min read
bottom of page
