History
Alexandria Emmanuel Holiness Church began in Anniston, Alabama in November 1970 as Anniston Emmanuel Holiness Church. Bro. Vann Bollinger and wife Sis. Louise Bollinger founded the church. (Bro. Vann had previously pastored at Jacksonville Emmanuel Holiness church for 15 years). Sis. Louise picked the building on 22nd and Mckelroy. The place needed a lot of work done on it. After much hard work the church began in this neighborhood in downtown Anniston.
During the mid 1980s Bro. Vann left Anniston to pastor in Eufaula, Alabama. Bro. Norman Smith became pastor for several years. After Bro. Norman left we had several more pastors: Bro. Donnie Sanders, Bro. Chuck Bennett, and Bro. Jay Ezell. Bro. Vann and Sis. Louise returned from Eufaula after 5 years.
Downtown Anniston had become a dangerous neighborhood. Bro. Jay Ezell and Bro. Vann, along with members, decided to move church. In July 2001, a church and parsonage was bought in Alexandria, Alabama. The church was then changed to Alexandria Emmanuel Holiness Church. When Bro. Ezell left, Bro. Michael Brown was pastor in 2002. Bro. Jeff Mayo and Sis. April became the pastor in October 2003. Sis. Louise Bollinger passed away August 2001, and Bro. Vann passed away March 2007. Bro. Jeff pastored until August 2021. He went to pastor in Georgia. Bro. Tim Phillips became pastor on September 1, 2021.
We are here because you were here.
Bro. Vann & Sis. Louise Bollinger
Catching the Vision
A WORSHIPING CHURCH: Every member seeking a personal relationship with God in Spirit and in truth and attending worship on a regular basis.
A LEARNING CHURCH: Every member committed to Christian Education through Bible Study. Sunday School, Ladies Auxiliary, & Youth and Children's Ministry.
A SOUL WINNING CHURCH: Every member reach one, teach one! Every member witnessing to the lost and the unsaved.
A TITHING AND SPECIAL OFFERING CHURCH: Every member giving cheerfully and
regularly as the Bible instructs. Also, willing to give sacrificially of time, talents, and finiances.
A DISCIPLE MAKING CHURCH: Every member committed to serving and caring for one another humbly putting others before yourself.
A PRAYING CHURCH: Every member participating in unity prayer time on Mondays and Thursdays. Every member consistently praying for each member, ministries and the pastor of the church.
A CHURCH WITH A PASSION FOR GOD, AND COMPASSION FOR PEOPLE.
We are here for you!
