Church of Universal Triumph, Dominion of God
The Church of Universal Triumph, Dominion of God is a predominantly African American Pentecostal holiness church. It began as a breakaway congregation of the Detroit branch of the Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ in the 1940s. It was founded by James F. Jones, often known as Prophet Jones.
| Church of Universal Triumph, Dominion of God | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Spiritual Church Movement |
| Orientation | Pentecostal Holiness |
| Polity | Hierarchical, Church conference |
| Region | United States, locations in 15 states and other foreign nations |
| Founder | James F. Jones |
| Origin | September 24, 1944 Detroit, Michigan |
| Separated from | Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ |
| Congregations | 35 |
| Members | < 20000 |
Universal Triumph, Dominion of God positions itself theologically as the fulfillment of and the true successor to "the mission" of its originating denomination. Its self-designation is not as a Christian denomination but as a Christian kingdom or literal "Dominion of God" into which members, known as citizens, have to register (rather than join like other denominations).
Once registered into the Dominion, citizens are urged to strictly abide by so-called "Dominion rules": no smoking, alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, drugs or games of any kind (as specified in the "Dominion constitution" as set up by the "Dominion Ruler". The Dominion Ruler is the head of the Dominion or Kingdom.