In the early 1930s, a group of people began a prayer meeting in an old building in Helena, Alabama. After three months, the group decided to worship in a brush arbor. A half-acre piece of land was donated, and the first church was built and deeded in the early 1940s. Rev. O.C. Kendrick became the pastor, and the Pelham Church of God was organized with eight charter members. Later, a piece of property was purchased on Highway 31, and a concrete block church was built.

In the early 1960s, a new church was constructed behind the old concrete building. In July of 1990, the church purchased the Butler Building on Highway 52 in Pelham, Alabama which housed a ceramic shop. The building was renovated, housing the sanctuary and a parsonage for the pastor. In 1998, a Life Center was built, and in the late 1990s, the present sanctuary was constructed.

Over the years, twenty-nine pastors have served the Pelham Church of God. The church came from humble brush arbor beginnings and continues to be strong through the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God

At Pelham, we are passionate about our devotion to God, life-giving relationships, and serving our community. Our passion is to see people connect to God and discover their purpose. We focus on reaching out to the unchurched community, developing relationships through discipleship, and empowering people through serving.  The life-giving message of Jesus Christ, the passion, joy, and worship of our Sunday worship services at Pelham is our attraction.

God is moving at the Pelham Church of God. We invite you to see for yourself how exciting church can be when the focus is simple and people are free to go after God with passion!