Light of the World Church of Christ was officially established August 1, 1999. More than 200 people worshipped God in spirit and truth in the inaugural worship celebration at the Bronco Bowl Entertainment Center in Dallas' southern sector.

Inspired by the spiritual vision placed in the heart of Dr. E. D. Seamster, Jr., LWCC was organized to reach a diverse and complex group of people-the unchurched. Understanding the responsibility of the church to minister to the masses who have yet to know Jesus for themselves, Dr. Seamster became committed to organizing an urban ministry whose core belief system would involve dynamic worship and revolve around the phrase-"Same Message, Different Method."

Knowing that he could not ignore the burning desire in his heart, Dr. Seamster presented his proposal to the elders at Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ, where he had served the previous nine years as an intern, Associate Minister and, ultimately, Senior Minister. After blessing the ministry, the MACC leadership encouraged any of their members to go with Dr. Seamster and establish his new work.

For two months prior to the initial worship service, Dr. Seamster studied and prayed with those individuals and families who had committed themselves to work with LWCC. Before Dr. Seamster delivered his first sermon, ten ministries had already been organized, including Music, Women's, Power Tuesday for Men and Youth.

Blessed with spiritual insight, a compassionate heart, intellectual gifts and zeal beyond measure, Dr. Seamster poured himself into the organization of LWCC and the fruits of his labor are evidenced by the level of commitment of the members.

In its first year, LWCC baptized 25 persons into Christ, received more than 200 membership transfers, implemented 23 ministries, participated in the various Christian Athletic leagues in the city, sent 10 teenagers and three counselors to the National Youth Conference and established a Holiday program, Friends & Family Day, the ordination of the Senior Minister and a celebratory musical honoring the first anniversary of LWCC.

By the benediction of the first service in August 1999, LWCC had clearly established herself as a model for urban ministry in the 21st century.