About Us

Abundant Life Faith Center Inc.

History

The scripture Matthew 18:20 “for where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them” motivated Reverend Arthur P. Dilbert Jr. and ten other enthusiastic and devoted supporters (Elizabeth Dilbert, David Torrance, Sharon Murrell Dilbert, Daisy Dilbert, Beverly Frasier, Johnnye Murrell, Wallace Shaw, Terri Stephens, Stephanie Eagle and Robert Frasier Jr.) to construct a church called Abundant Life Faith Center. These members became the Board Members (governing body) of the newly formed church.

Abundant Life Faith Center was founded in February of 2010. After much prayer, fasting, planning and discussion the name Abundant Life Faith Center (ALFC) was created based on the following scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11, John 10:10, John 9:4 and 2 Corinthians 5:7. These scriptures encourage us to embrace God’s abundant love, to remember His abundant mercy, and to accept His abundant grace in our daily lives.

The Board members held regular Board meetings and additional Sub-Committee meetings and fieldtrips to investigate locations to house our new ministry. After comparing and contrasting properties, weighing the pros and cons, and seeking God’s guidance; a location was agreed upon and the church By-laws were established.

The very first church service of Abundant Life Faith Center was held on Sunday, February 7, 2010 (10:00 AM.) at the Frederick Douglass Resource Center located at 36 King Street Rochester, NY 14608. in Rochester, New York. Abundant Life Faith Center was incorporated on July 15, 2010 and we received our 501(c) 3 tax exemption status on May 24, 2011. Abundant Life Faith Center Inc. started with 19 members and five families in 2010. Many within the membership, were inspired by Pastor Arthur Dilbert’s style and delivery of the word so they followed him, and declared themselves members of Abundant Life Faith Center on the first day of its opening. We continued to grow to 59 members in 2010; and we increased to 77 members and twenty-two families in 2011. In addition to members, we have many visiting friends who attend our church on a regular basis.

We also worshipped for a brief period at The Carriage House at 494 East Avenue, and at 219 Stenson Street (a property of Living Word Temple of Restoration). God is good! In 2014, He led us to our current location at 427 & 435 Jefferson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14 611.

Abundant Life Faith Center is a non-denominational church with a predominantly African American congregation, which strives to inspire its members, friends and the surrounding community to live life to the fullest by incorporating God’s word and most importantly His unconditional love. Our members will be role models by sharing God’s abundance with others, strengthening the family and living as faithful stewards of God’s word.