W.L. Ford, here center with Black Ministries Bishop’s Council, was…

W.L. Ford, here center with Black Ministries Bishop’s Council, was the last black national overseer of what was known as the “Church of God Colored Work” during the days of segregation. He served 1946-1950 and 1954-1958. A guide to his ministry papers at the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center is at http://www.cogheritage.org/pdf/W.L__._Ford_Collection_Finding_Aid_-_Copy_With_Photos__.pdf.