Church of God General Overseer J.H. Walker Sr. was born in Rayville LA on March 6, 1900. Seen here preaching in Jamaica, he was the youngest person ever elected as general overseer. Elected prior to term limitations, he served for 9 consecutive years (1935-1944).

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This comment was written by Bishop Nick Park and pretty much passed in 2012, but is still worth reading through. Full text of accepted changed could be found on p. 140 of the Church of God 2012 Minutes.  In 2012 Bishop Park wrote: Here’s another motion…

Does anyone remember Rev. Ernest Moats? He was a missionary in the CoG. He preached for me several times at our local church. Here is a picture where he and I were on the local television station, sharing the wonderful things of God. Brother Moats was a wonderful friend.

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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.