Cleveland, TN–At the recent 76th Church of God International General Assembly convening in Nashville, Tenn., a significant and comprehensive Contemporary Ministerial Development Committee Report was adopted. The report “focuses on the development of a culture of learning to prepare every minister fo… »
On September 29, 1907, the Church of God dedicated this building in Cleveland, Tennessee. It was the first building of any kind owned by the young movement and was located on 11th Street, where the North Cleveland Church of God’s Bryant Fellowship Hall is today. The local congregation hosted annual Assemblies in this building from 1908 to 1915 and again in 1919. This photo is of the 8th General As... »
The first Church of God General Assembly met January 26-27, 1906, at Camp Creek, North Carolina. Recognizing the importance of Intercession, Alexander Hamby, seen here, led a discussion about prayer meetings with the Assembly concluding, “We recommend, advise and urge that each local church hold a prayer-meeting at least once a week. We recommend further that some one in every church, who may feel... »
One time while preaching a revival for an Assembly of God I called out the pianist for prayer. He was a young male who was playing as the altar call was taking place. He responded with anger and denial. He was the pianist and he was not supposed to be called out. Have you seen people who hid behind musical instruments during altar services. It always amazes me that the congregants are being swept ... »