The
Lighthouse Pentecostal Jesus Name Church was founded by Dr. John
Scheel, September 14, 1966. Eight persons attended the first service in
the "Old Theater Building" in McRae, AR.
The church moved to
Beebe in 1968. A new church was soon built. A Christian School began in
1974 with grades K-12. The school is fully accredited today by the
Accrediting Commission International and has Model Status Accreditation
with Accelerated Christian Education.
In 1979 a Christian
College was formed. The college goal is to teach Christian School
Teachers, Ministers and Christian lay workers.
The church has
been in a continuous building project since building the first
building. The church has been in constant but sure growth.
On
January 21, 1999 a tornado destroyed the entire facility. The church
occupied the former Wallace Baker Building at 407 West Center Street in
Beebe, AR, while the new facility was under construction.
The church now enjoys new facility. It has over 45,000 square feet and houses the sanctuary, Sunday School rooms, a Dining/Fellowship Hall, a double-court gymnasium, offices, and the Lighthouse Christian Academy and College.