About Us
Effective and positive end-time ministry requires a commitment to the Biblical principles set forth by early Christians. It also necessitates a radical commitment to surpass the status quo. In order to assist the Body of Christ with these modern day challenges, Apostle La Fayette Scales formed The Network of Local Churches, Inc.
The Network of Local Churches, Inc. is a fellowship of non-denominational churches with a main objective of providing covenant relationship for Pastors, Five-Fold Ministers and churches. We also desire to train, equip and encourage the edifying of the Body of Christ. The Network of Local Churches, Inc. is not a "denomination," nor does it legally bind its members. We do not seek to be an instrument of ecclesiastical restraint in the sense of diminishing the member church or the ministries unique existence, but rather to augment, affirm and enhance the member's individual calling and vision.
The Network of Local Churches, Inc. was birthed in the spirit of its Founder, La Fayette Scales in 1999 and was formally organized in August 2001.
Apostle La Fayette Scales
La Fayette Scales is a native of Columbus, Ohio where he grew up in the home of Christian parents. He received the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior at the age of twenty-one and was licensed to preach the Gospel in 1973. His greatest desire and focus is to see God's people grow into their full potential and mature in their character.
In 1982 he was commissioned Pastor of Rhema Christian Center having began that work with seven members. The church has grown profoundly and is making an impact in northeast Columbus, Ohio. The church has assisted in establishing six (6) local congregations and developed Dayspring Christian Community Development Corporation providing affordable housing and economic opportunity for low-income families.
La Fayette has ministered with Dr. Edwin Louis Cole to men across the United States and throughout the world. He also serves on the Board of Directors with the Christian Men's Network founded by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole. He is also a charter member of the Fellowship of Inner City World of Faith Ministries (FICWFM) founded by Dr. Frederick K. C. Price.
Through the Network of Local Churches, La Fayette is recognized and set in the Church as an Apostle and functions in that capacity to many leaders, churches and ministries locally, nationally and internationally. La Fayette has ministered throughout the United States, Israel, Zimbabwe, Russia, South Africa, Australia, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Singapore and throughout the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Dominican Republic. He has authored two books: "What is the Church Coming To" and "It's The Walk Not The Talk" through Destiny Image Publishing Company. He has been a popular speaker at local national PromiseKeepers events. In addition, he has been a featured speaker at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Back to the Bible Conference.
Overcomer's Television is a broadcast produced by the church in its own faculities as an outreach to the community. Pastor Scales has also been a frequent guest on Ask A Pastor as well. He is always ready to impart to leaders and congregations the wisdom, insight and revelation which God has given to him.
La Fayette resides in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Theresa and their children, Jonathan & (Nataria), Yolonda and Christopher and grandchildren, Marques and Mia.
Meet the Rest of the Leadership Team
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Prophetess Mary Ann Brown
Cedar Hill, Texas
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Prophet Leon Forté
Grace Christian Center
Athens, Ohio
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Apostle Billy R. Johnson
New Convenant Christian Ministries
Lithonia, Georgia
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