MEET OUR PASTOR
BISHOP
HENRY L. BOLDEN II
"We believe you will discover that our fellowship is truly a family rich in the relationships that matter most. We grow together, we worship, serve, laugh, cry, learn, and we reach out to our world with
life-transforming truth. We reach out to you as well. Our doors are open and our hearts are open also.
If you've been thinking, praying, searching and hoping for a place to belong, I along with Lady Bolden and the entire PCJC family say, WELCOME!"
BIO
Bishop Henry L. Bolden is a visionary leader, dynamic teacher, and compassionate servant committed to advancing the Kingdom of God. He serves as the Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ in Peoria, Illinois, where he brings biblical wisdom, compassion, and integrity to the leadership of the church. A devoted thought leader, he is passionate about proclaiming the Apostolic Doctrine and working faithfully for the Lord.
Pastor Bolden was ordained in 2004 through the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (PAW, Inc.), where he has been an active member for more than 20 years. His ministry includes significant leadership roles at both the state and regional levels, including serving as Chairman of the Illinois District Council Young People’s Union and as Regional Coordinator for the Tri-State Mid-Convention.
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In April 2013, he was elevated to the office of District Elder, serving as a spiritual advisor and providing oversight to seven Apostolic churches across Peoria, Decatur, Milan, and Chicago, Illinois. On November 8, 2025, Pastor Bolden was elevated to the office of Suffragan Bishop for the Sixth Episcopal District of the Illinois District Council, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc., under the leadership of Bishop Horace E. Smith, MD. This elevation reflects his spiritual maturity, steadfast dedication, and excellence in ministry service.
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Bishop Bolden is an alumnus of Aenon Bible College. He is joyfully married to Lady Marcia J. Bolden, and together they are the proud parents of Addison Joy and Henry L. Bolden III.