New Zion Covenant

Bishop Lance Davis and the New Zion Covenant family are fearlessly forging ahead with the necessary power and anointing to be a positive agent of change. Because we are a church that is Principled and Purposeful, we look forward to being a mechanism by which others are encouraged to do the same.

Bishop Lance Davis in his quest to fulfill his calling in ministry journeyed to the continent of Africa on a Hajj (pilgrimage experience). On this 10-day excursion, he received the answer to many questions and these two in particular, “What if the church, in its current state, is wrong?” and “What if the people of God have fallen into a state of lethargy and are not serving God but are really self-serving?” As Bishop Davis received the answers to these difficult questions, he also received his Apostolic calling and is subsequently answering the call as overseer of New Zion Covenant (formerly known as New Zion Christian Fellowship) and New Zion Ministries.

The first meeting of New Zion was held at the home of Bishop Lance and Dr. Kara Davis and was attended by over 60 people. At first glance, it appeared as though a space to accommodate about 30-40 people would be sufficient. After this first meeting, it was clear this would not be the case. Bishop and Dr. Davis searched with great effort for the location and came across the Dolton Expo Center of which we would lease until we found “the location”.

On August 3, 2003, the first official worship service of New Zion Christian Fellowship was held at the Dolton Expo Center in Dolton, IL. With nearly 200 people in attendance, it was clear that a much larger facility would be necessary to house the ministry. On September 10th, the Dolton Expo Center (originally a temporary site), an 80,000+ square foot facility was negotiated into our ownership. It is now the New Zion Christian Center. Currently, the membership has exceeded 500 members and the discipleship continues. The ministry has expanded to include More Like Christ Christian Fellowship, pastored by Rev. Dr. Mittie Collier who was ordained and commissioned in December of 2003. New Zion has only just begun in its attempt to positively and substantively impact the South Suburbs, Midwest Region and these “United” States of America. Our international connection to the Mother Africa has made it possible to further God’s Kingdom here on earth. We bless God for the wondrous works that He has planned for this awesome body of believers.


"A Church For Such A Time As This"