With these early churches in place, the "Church of God Colored Work"
gained momentum and experienced growth. In response to a request
made by black constituents, the church appointed Thomas Richardson as the
first national overseer of black churches in 1922. He served less
than a year and left the Church of God with A.J. Tomlinson in 1923.
In 1923, the church appointed David LaFleur to continue the work of
national overseer and under his administration the ministries of the black
church flourished. Known as the "Church of God Colored Work" black
ministries included annual assemblies, an orphanage and school, a system
of financial support, and state overseers.
LaFleur and six other national overseers served between 1923 and 1966.
The "Church of God Colored Work" was discontinued in 1966 as the Church of
God endeavored to further integrate its ministries.
