Our story
Six decades of faith on Milwaukee’s north side.
In 1962, Pastor Charles Upchurch founded El-Shaddai Church of God in Christ in his home. The congregation grew so quickly that it moved to its first sanctuary, then to 27th and Chambers — at the time, the largest COGIC sanctuary in Milwaukee. Today, El-Shaddai continues to reach the lost, encourage the hopeless, and strengthen the weak through preaching, teaching, and prayer.
1962
Pastor Charles Upchurch founds El-Shaddai in his home.
Growth
A first sanctuary, then 27th & Chambers — the largest COGIC sanctuary in Milwaukee at the time.
1993
Elder John Johnson begins 25 years of faithful leadership.
2019
Bishop C.H. McClelland installs Elder Maurice Hughes as Pastor.
Today
Merging technology with holiness — moving forward in faith.
