More Than

Just a Church

A Place Where We Love, Live and Lead Like Christ.

Our Vision

Embodying Jesus Christ until He is seen in the way we love, live & lead.

A vision where FAMILIES are strong units, founded in the Word, and raising men and women to be people of integrity, honor and discipline.

A vision where COMMUNITIES work together to help the less fortunate so that everyone is not only employed but empowered to be contributing members of society.

A vision where CORPORATIONS and GOVERNMENTS turn to men and women of faith (Christian faith) for guidance, direction and leadership in business and governmental affairs. God continues to bring people to Refresh who are both skilled and passionate about the Kingdom to help make this vision a reality.

Our Mission

Sharing Jesus Christ in every part of the world.

Church History

Under the spiritual covering of The International Pentecostal Holiness Association in Montgomery, Alabama, and the recommendation and unanimous approval of the congregation, Stephen A. Davis was installed as Senior Pastor of Pinson Valley Worship Center in March 1997.

Apostle Davis took on the task of rebuilding a ministry that had experienced much turmoil. He cast the vision with clear direction – equipping believers to break through religious boundaries to see people miraculously made whole, in other words, “Living a Religious Free Lifestyle”. As a result, in 1998, the church more than doubled in size.

Being led by the Lord, Apostle Davis moved the church from Pinson, Alabama to Center Point, Alabama. In 2001, the original name was changed to “The Refiner’s House”, based on Malachi 3:1-3. During this transition, The Refiner’s House held its services at the Center Point courthouse every Sunday morning and evening. The church continued to grow numerically, financially and, most importantly, spiritually. The following year, the church purchased and renovated a warehouse located on the Center Point Parkway. In 2003, Bishop Davis expanded his ministry through television, airing on Birmingham cable twice a week.

By November 2004, the church had outgrown its two services in the warehouse and purchased a 300- seat facility with a fellowship hall, administrative offices and an educational building with classrooms and a youth center. Apostle Davis continued to further the spread of the gospel via radio and television.

Apostle Davis served faithfully under the spiritual covering of Bishop Jim Lowe and The Guiding Light Church in Birmingham, Alabama, for five years. Under the leadership of Bishop Lowe, Apostle Davis’ ability to establish church order and government, as well as his ability to structure the Kingdom of God for success, was highly impacted. In June of 2006, being drawn by the Holy Spirit and the blessing of Bishop Lowe, Apostle Davis submitted under the spiritual covering of Apostle Eddie L. Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest (Lithonia), Georgia.

The church experienced unprecedented growth once again. In order to accommodate the overflow of people sent by the Lord, The Refiner’s House purchased a larger facility, its current location at 117 12th Court Northwest, Birmingham, Alabama. This campus includes a 93,000 square foot complex, which seats 2,300 and contains a family life center, administrative offices, chapel, two kitchens (one commercialized), fellowship hall, 73 classrooms, 41 restrooms, a playground, and land for further expansion.

Apostle Davis, under the spiritual covering of Apostle Eddie L. Long, was commissioned on February 8, 2009, as an Ambassador of The Fathers House, which is a pastoral alliance that serves as a fellowship and outreach to senior pastors globally.

On November 13, 2015, Apostle Long consecrated and ordained Apostle Davis as the fifth Bishop in the Global Apostolic Council which helps govern the Lord’s Church.

Apostle Davis remained under the spiritual covering of Apostle Eddie L. Long until his transition on January 15, 2017.

Apostle Davis was inducted into the distinguished Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity Board of Preachers on April 5, 2018. And on April 14, 2019, Apostle Davis was affirmed as an Apostle of the Lord’s church by Bishop Tudor Bismark.

Apostle Davis now continues to lead Refresh Family Church of more than 5000 members with a mission and vision to “Spread Jesus Christ in every part of the world” and to “Embody Jesus Christ in the way we Love, Live and Lead”. Under his direction, Refresh Family Church has expanded to include campuses in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Brent, Alabama, Mableton, Georgia; Refresh Worship Center in West Birmingham, AL and two international campuses in Liberia and South Korea.

Being a man of divine guidance and vision, Apostle Davis boldly stands on the Word of God. As a forerunner, he leads by example, showing others how to have a relationship with God, not just a religious experience. In doing so, Apostle Davis has led and expanded his original congregation from 23 members into the megachurch it is today.

Bishop
Stephen A. Davis

Apostle Davis is a bold charismatic speaker whose impact reaches internationally. With unwavering passion, as the Senior Pastor, Apostle Davis now continues to lead Refresh Family Church of more than 5000 members with a mission to “Spread Jesus Christ in every part of the world.” and a vision to “Embody Jesus Christ until He is seen in the way we Love, Live and Lead.” Under his direction Refresh Family Church has expanded to include a second Birmingham campus, campuses in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Brent, Alabama; Mableton Georgia and international locations in Liberia and South Korea.

Bishop Davis is also the founder of Apostolic Global Impact. Click here to learn more and to apply for membership.

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Ministries

W.O.W. (Wall Of Women)

This is a women’s ministry established by Apostle Bishop Stephen A. Davis & Lady Darlene Davis with the purpose of closing gaps and breaches. This is an enthusiastic wall of women who are unified in prayer and purpose to deny access to harmful elements that could threaten the well-being of their senior leader and his or her family. Our scripture reference for this ministry is found in Isaiah 58:12. And it says, “Those from among you Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; And you shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, The Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.” The efforts and willingness of these women will close breached areas that darkness has used to disable the plan of God for his people. If you are a woman looking for purpose and destiny, join us as we secure this decade in becoming a part of this “Wall Of Women”. We will cause our regions to say WOW!

Worship and Arts

The three-fold purpose of the worship and arts ministry is expressed through praise, worship and dance. Through this expression, the congregation is brought to a place of submission as willing vessels to the Holy Spirit.

Hospitality

As in any house, along with order, there must be an anointing to embrace the public. This is done through our parking attendants, greeters, and ushers.

Intake

The primary goal of the intake ministry is to impart the vision of the Senior Pastor to the visitors, new converts, and new members. “That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.” (1 John 1:3 NKJV).

Prayer

The purpose of this ministry is to minister to the saints by agreeing with them in faith that healing and deliverance is the will of God for all those who believe in Jesus Christ.

Ushers

The Ushers Ministry is committed to the cause of Jesus Christ and represents the character of Refresh Family Church through love and kindness.

Refresh Children's Ministry

Refresh Children's Ministry is designed to break down the word of God so that children, ages 4-12 years old can develop and build a personal relationship with Jesus. *Available during Sunday and Wednesday Service for children ages 4-12 years old.

Media

The media ministry includes television, audio, and production, e.g., Podcast and Live Streaming. The purpose of this ministry is to aid this house in ensuring that the “Good News” of the Gospel is spread throughout the nation in order to further God’s plan.

Social Media

The purpose of this ministry is to aid this house in ensuring that the “Good News” of the Gospel is spread throughout the nation and to keep people informed using marketing strategies such as the website, Facebook, Graphic Arts, etc.

Refresh Men's Ministry

Man of the house is focused on bringing men back to God's original intent. A man represents his household and is in place to maintain and advance.

H.O.P.E. Program

H.O.P.E. stands for “Helping Other People Excel” and is a reading program for children, helping them with reading comprehension. *Available during Wednesday Service for children ages 5-8 years old.*

Pastoral Care Services

The Pastoral Services Department functions as a tangible extension of the Senior Pastor by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual concerns of the Refresh Family Church congregation (Home/Hospital Visits, Weddings, Bereavement, Widows/Orphans).

Refresh Teens Ministry

The purpose of the youth ministry is to equip this generation with the spiritual tools required to advance through spiritual roadblocks that have been set up by the adversary. In doing so, we support the visionary of this house. *Available during Wednesday Service for youth ages 12-15 years old.

Bookstore and Café

The Bookstore offers exciting books and clothing for the whole family. Also, stop by to enjoy a great cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea at our “Drinking Coffee – Sharing Jesus!” Café.

Apostle Bishop Stephen A. Davis

As a native of Birmingham, Alabama, Apostle Bishop Stephen A. Davis graduated from Pinson Valley High School. He later completed Seminary and Church Growth Courses through the International Pentecostal Holiness Association located in Montgomery, Alabama. Apostle Davis continued on to obtain his Master’s and PhD in Theology through the International New Birth Bible Institute.

In June of 2006, Apostle Davis fervently entered into covenant under the spiritual covering of Bishop Eddie L. Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest. Apostle Long commissioned Apostle Davis on February 8, 2009, pronouncing him an ambassador of The Father’s House, a pastoral alliance that serves as a fellowship and outreach to senior pastors globally. On November 13th, 2015, Bishop Eddie L. Long consecrated Apostle Davis as a Bishop. As the interconnection between his journey and influential kingdom leaders continued, Apostle Davis was inducted into the distinguished Morehouse College’s Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity Board of Preachers on April 5, 2018. On April 14, 2019, Apostle Davis was affirmed as an Apostle of the Lord’s church by Bishop Tudor Bismark. Currently, Apostle Davis yields to the mentorship and leadership of Bishop T.D Jakes through his personal ministry Dexterity Circle.

As a passionate leader

“Much of the success of a ministry is determined by how free the atmosphere is.” -Apostle Bishop Stephen A. Davis

As an international influencer and encourager

Apostle Davis also serves as an international speaker and accomplished author with a passion for souls, complete healing, deliverance, financial breakthrough, family restoration, and the total wholeness of man. Walking in the Apostolic Anointing on his life; On June 29th, 2019, Apostle Davis founded the organization Apostolic Global Impact with the mission to restore Apostolic Order to the Kingdom of God through the networking of Pastors in Christian Faith. Apostle Davis is truly a Man of God who “Loves, Lives and Leads Like Christ.” Through his I Am The One movement, which was birthed from a mid-week message, Apostle Davis has empowered the lives of hundreds from local community members to governmental officials through a now weekly I Am The One segment and his third of four books, titled I Am The One. On December 11, 2023, Apostle Davis proudly accepted the honorable duty to serve as The Center Point Fire Department Community Chaplain.

“Keeping a positive outlook on life in spite of your current circumstances will payoff…”- Apostle Bishop Stephen A. Davis

As a husband and father

Apostle Davis and his wife Darlene were married in 1989 and are the proud parents of three lovely daughters and three grandchildren. They also served as licensed Foster Parents to many other children.