ACC is part of a tradition known as Independent Christian Churches. This fellowship of churches began in the early 1800's on the American Frontier (such as Ohio, Kentucky, the Carolina's). At that time leaders from a variety of denominations came together in a Unity Movement up and down the frontier. These leaders were committed to being "Just Christians" without a denominational structure. Today our churches number over 6,000 congregations across the U.S. We have no hierarchy or headquarters; each congregation is independent and non-denominational. 

We still seek today to be "just Christians." There is no outside authority that directs us. We have a desire to work with other churches in the area to carry out Christ's work. Our focus remains to try and re-establish the simple practices of the New Testament Church.