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ABOUT US

WELCOME HOME

Fresh Anointing House of Worship is a vibrant non-denominational, Spirit-led church located in Montgomery, Alabama, with a heart to reach people, build families, and transform communities through the power of God’s presence. We exist to Exalt the Lord, Extend the Kingdom, and Empower God’s People—a mission we carry out through passionate worship, solid biblical teaching, and intentional discipleship. Our gatherings are full of life, marked by freedom in the Holy Spirit and rooted in sound doctrine. Whether you're new to faith or have walked with God for years, you'll find a multi-generational, multi-cultural community ready to welcome, challenge, and grow with you. With ministries for every age, small groups for connection, and opportunities to serve and lead, FAHOW is a place where people don’t just attend church—they become the church. We’re not just building a ministry; we’re building people who will impact the world for Christ.

WHO WE ARE

MISSION STATEMENT

At Fresh Anointing House of Worship, our mission is rooted in the E3 Vision:
We exist to Exalt the Lord, Extend the Kingdom, and Empower God’s People.

  •  Exalt the Lord – We prioritize passionate, Spirit-led worship that honors God's presence and glorifies His name.
  • Extend the Kingdom – Through outreach, evangelism, and community impact, we share the Gospel locally and globally.
  • Empower God’s People – We equip believers through sound biblical teaching, discipleship, and leadership development to live victorious and purpose-filled lives.

VISION STATEMENT

At Fresh Anointing House of Worship, we are committed to shaping the future through the unchanging truth of the Gospel.

 

Our vision is to cultivate the spiritual growth of children, strengthen families, and empower every generation to walk boldly in faith.

 

We believe that strong families are the foundation of a thriving church and a transformed community.

 

We believe in and affirm the sanctity of marriage as between a Male and a Female. Consequently, we only perform marriages that align with the biblical patter.

OUR VALUES

  • We Value Passion for God - Matthew 22:37
  • We Value the Bible - Psalm 119:105
  • We Value Prayer - Isaiah 56:7
  • We Value Holiness - 2 Corinthians 7:
  • We Value Training Our Children - Deuteronomy 6:1-5

OUR HISTORY

In 1982 Pastor Olu Itiola was sent by Deeper Life Bible Church in Lagos, Nigeria as a church-planting missionary to the United States. He started the first United States branch of Deeper Life Bible Church in Montgomery, AL in 1987. In 1993, Pastor Olu was called of God to move the headquarters of the U.S. churches to New York and passed the leadership mantle of the local church to Pastor Kyle Searcy. In 2000, under the leadership of Bishop Olu Itiola and the Holy Spirit, Fresh Anointing International Church was formed in Montgomery, AL with Pastor Kyle Searcy as Senior Pastor.

With the leading of the Holy Spirit and the blessing of Bishop Olu, we determined that the Lord was calling us to make the shift to launch out in a new and fresh way. Thus, Fresh Anointing House of Worship (FAHOW) was born in 2007 under the pastoral leadership of Kyle and Kemi Searcy. In 2007, we dedicated a 2000-seat sanctuary in a six-year-old, 37,200-square foot building on 376 acres of land in a celebration of the tremendous wealth transfer from the enemy's kingdom to the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus.  

2017 saw a new door opened in Montgomery with the church adding a second Montgomery campus, located at 6000 Monticello Dr.  

Bishop Kyle Searcy decided that Fresh Anointing House of Worship needed to be equipped for the generations to come. With prayerful consideration, he passed the mantle to Pastor Christopher K. Searcy in January of 2024 who continues to serve as Senior Pastor and carry out the original mission set forth by Bishop Kyle Searcy.

By the grace and favor of God, there are now nine FAHOW church plants throughout the southeast United States: 

Atlanta (Norcross), GA: Meridian, MS; Selma, AL; Augusta, GA; Wetumpka, AL, Birmingham, AL, Columbus, Ga, Nashville, TN, and Oswego, IL. Through the Fresh Oil International Fellowship of Churches, over 170 churches throughout parts of the African continent are under the leadership of this ministry. 

The membership at FAHOW in Montgomery has increased to nearly 2,000 and counting. The E3 vision for FAHOW Montgomery-Exalt, Extend, and Empower-was cast in 2008. The E3 vision focuses on three spiritual houses- the House of Worship, the House of Missions, and the House of Mercy.

Fresh Anointing is, and has always been, a ministry with a strong emphasis on prayer and a commitment to community transformation, one life at a time.  We are also a multi-racial, multi-generational, international ministry committed to fulfilling the mandate of Christ to make disciples of every people group possible.

History Fresh Anointing House of Worship Church in Montgomery, AL

OUR STAFF

Chris Searcy

Senior Pastor

Meet Pastor Chris Searcy!
Senior pastor here at Fresh Anointing House of Worship. Pastor Chris is first and foremost a lover of Jesus and keeper of the flame of his presence. He also attends to his first ministry as a husband and father, and from the overflow he leads our congregation into the presence of the Lord, and biblical understanding!

Thomas Townsley

Assistant Pastor

Meet Assistant Pastor Thomas Townsley!
Pastor Trè (as he is affectionately called) Is a dynamic preacher of the gospel. He is first and foremost a dedicated husband to his wife Gloria and a father to four beautiful children. From the overflow of his leadership at home he helps strengthen FAHOW in immeasurable ways!

EXALTING CHRIST AND MAKING DISCIPLES