The revelation first came to the late Apostle Joseph A. Babalola by the Holy Spirit on October 1928 followed by a powerful revival and the establishment of Christ Apostolic Church in Ilesha, a town in Osun State, Nigeria. Since this time, the spirit of Pentecostalism/Evangelism has never been the same in Nigeria till today. Nigeria remains the International headquarters of Christ Apostolic Church.

Following the footsteps of late Apostle Joseph A. Babalola, Christ Apostolic Church of Atlanta, Inc. was founded on July 13th, 1988; the last day of a powerful three day revival in Atlanta. by Apostle (Dr) T.O. Obadare, the founder , “ World Soul-Winning Evangelistic Ministry”, who had a burning desire for souls of Nigerians and other nationals abroad. The church was officially registered in October of 1988.

Christ Apostolic Church of Atlanta, Inc. is a local branch of Christ Apostolic Church of America, a national organization with headquarters in Queens, New York. Christ Apostolic Church of Atlanta, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization as described in section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal revenue service code. The church is located in the Martin Luther King Jr. historical district. The resident Pastor is Pastor David O. Alabi