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). »
Church of God General Overseer Ray H. Hughes was born in Calhoun GA on March 7, 1924. Always considering his call to be that of an evangelist, in 1942 he preached an 18 week revival that resulted in planting the Church of God in Fairfield, IL. »
On July 18, 1875, former Church of God General Overseer Flavius Josephus Lee was born in Polk County TN. He was filled with the Spirit and joined the Church of God during a 1908 tent revival. Seen here with his wife, Eva, Lee also served as pastor, state overseer, and Bible Training School president. Stricken with liver cancer in 1928, his family encouraged him to resign as general overseer. Lee c... »
General Overseer E.C. Thomas opens the Centennial General Assembly of the Church of God on Tuesday evening announcing the theme “The Church Triumphant.” In his message, General Overseer Thomas surveys the future, history, and present status of the church and declares that the church is, was, and will be triumphant as we hold to the principles of the early church. The World Congress Center in Atlan... »