Spirit of the Word Church International  is the heart of God as it was birthed in the heart of Dr. Walter Gwin Sr. It was established on Sunday October 27, 2002  with a membership of 35. A charter was created and the church was incorporated in the state of North Carolina. In February 2004 we began to see some spurts of growth. We grew in two months from 49 to 70 members. By June 2004 we began to see God move again, growing from 70 to 90 members. SOTWC established a Community Development Corporation named Hope Covenant House CDC. This ministry was developed for future outreach for Aids Education, Health Disparities, Character Education Development for Youth, and Gang Awareness in the Carolinas Program, as well as Ministry Fund growth. The congregation grew to approximately 135 by March By January 2006 the congregation had grown to 200 and slowly began to work with local government to accomplish some community efforts such as revitalization of the community park, we served as the launching site for Habitat for Humanity who has built 12 homes in what is known as a fragile community, and is presently involved in the Oakview Terrace Community Action Group to revitalize the complete community with over $3,000,000.00 being allocated by City Government for storm drain replacement and complete sidewalk, curb and gutter being added throughout the whole community. Spirit of the Word Church is a church that continues to establish their own identity as we apply strong faith and hard work. Thanks be unto God for all that He has done as the vision continues to grow.