News & Events

Heritage Week Honors Dr. Cecil B. Knight On October 4-8, 2005, the Church of God Theological Seminary celebrated its heritage of international education in the Church of God.  This was done by reflecting on the themes "The Place of International Education in the Church of God" and "Our Legacy of International Education."  On Thursday Dr. Cecil B. Knight, former general overseer and President Emeritus, gave the message and was honored with the Seminary's Heritage Award presented by Dr. Steven J. Land.   MORE INFO...

General Overseer G. Dennis McGuire (right) and former General Overseer Dr. Ray H. Hughes (middle) were present to honor Dr. Cecil B. Knight (left) during the Church of God Theological Seminary Heritage Week.

Waynesboro, Tennessee, Celebrates 60th Anniversary The Waynesboro, Tennessee, Church of God celebrated their sixtieth anniversary with a special service and homecoming on September 18.  Along with great food, the day included a historical presentation by Church Historian Dr. David Roebuck and an afternoon singing.  According to Pastor Tim Owen, "I believe this event really impressed on the minds and hearts of our people the importance of our Holiness-Pentecostal heritage and will motivate them to perpetuate that heritage though our current and future ministries."   MORE INFO...

Sister Wilma Gallaher, here with her family, was the founding pastor of the Waynesboro Church of God.

2006 Church of God Heritage Calendar The Assembling of the Saints Now Available!

The year 1906 saw our first General Assembly and the birth of the local church now known as the North Cleveland Church of God.  More than just a coincidence of the calendar, the saints of the local church and the General Assembly drew strength, resources and leadership from each other.

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Donations & Collections

E. L. Simmons Mystery of the Trinity Republished Recently, the family of E. L. Simmons reprinted and donated the book, The Mystery of the Trinity, that was first published in 1928.  During our conversation with his daughter Peggy Simmons, the suggestion was made that the family put into writing some of the memories they had of their father E. L. Simmons.  This suggestion was quickly put into action and the family put together some memories for the Research Center to publish.  We hope you enjoy them!   At a great price, The Mystery of the Trinity can be purchased by sending an e-mail to Peggie Simmons at Simmonspeggie@aol.com.     Memories of Daddy "Daddy believed in having fun.  He spent time with his kids as a group and made a game out of music study, dictionary study, and of course, Bible study.  While traveling on long or short trips, we never knew when we would stop to fish, eat watermelon beside the road, or have some other adventure."   CONTINUED Ernest L. Simmons

We Need Your Help!

You can help preserve the heritage of the Church of God and the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements by donating historical or financial gifts to the Research Center.  Your financial gifts will be used to purchase new materials and to properly preserve those we already have. Please e-mail the Research Center or contact us at

423-614-8576 to let us know how you can assist in this important work.

We need: Pentecostal Periodicals, Books, Photographs, Manuscripts, Audio and Video Tapes, Documents, Church Histories, Correspondence, Scrapbooks, Artifacts, Diaries, and more!

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Recently Added Books of Interest *

Newly Published

Arrington, French, L.  Unconditional Eternal Security:  Myth or Truth?  Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 2005.

This book is easily read and clearly written.  Concerning the question of eternal security, Arrington mentions some scholarly opinions, but mainly focuses on the Biblical text to form his argument.  Each chapter covers a section of the Bible from the Old Testament to relevant books in the New Testament, and concludes with a summary and study questions.

Burpeau, Kemp Pendelton. God’s Showman: A Historical Study of John G. Lake and South African/American Pentecostalism. Oslo, Norway: Refelks Publishing, 2004.
Burpeau’s background leads to an objective report on the life of an early Pentecostal missionary to South Africa. He portrays John G. Lake as a comparison with Paul; a flawed man used of God. The work is very detailed and well documented, including both pages of text and notes.

Hart, Larry D. Truth Aflame: Theology for the Church in Renewal. Revised Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005.
Emphasizing the importance of educated Christians, this book seeks to revitalize the church with theology. Hart encourages Christians of today to balance “head knowledge” and “heart knowledge.” He writes with the intent that his material will benefit both ministers and laity.

Hughes, Ray H. Pentecostal Preaching. Revised Edition. Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 2004.
Dedicating each chapter to a different facet, Hughes develops a detailed definition of Pentecostal preaching. He addresses areas such as technique and person, and includes a chapter on the history of preaching. The book is filled with practical advice from a veteran with 65 years of experience in the field.

Lord, Andrew. Spirit-Shaped Mission: A Holistic Charismatic Missiology. Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster Press, 2005.
Though focusing on missiology from a Pentecostal-charismatic tradition, Andrew Lord takes a broader approach to the topic. The first half of the book addresses Pentecostal-Charismatic understandings of mission, while the second half addresses content, nature, context, etc., of the theology of mission.

Warrington, Keith. Healing and Suffering: Biblical and Pastoral Reflections. Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster Press, 2005.

Warrington traces suffering and divine healing throughout the Bible. He offers direction to those seeking answers to common questions regarding the subject matter. A detailed table of contents and scripture index should make finding specific information easy.

Classics

Sumrall, Lester. Lillian Trasher: Nile Mother. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 1951.
Written by Lester Sumrall after a memorable trip to Egypt, this book tells the story of the local celebrity and orphanage matron, Lillian Trasher. Sumrall documents her life from birth until well into her ministry in Egypt. He includes ten pages of photos of Trasher’s family, friends, and ministry.

The International Scene

López, R. Darío. La Misión Liberadora de Jesús: El Mensaje del Evangelio de Lucas. Lima, Perú: Ediciones Puma, 2004.

As a Church of God pastor living within the boundary lines of the poor, Dario Lopez Rodriguez writes on the liberating message of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel Message of Luke. This book offers a concise understanding of what the mission of Christ should be in the 21st Century. It also emphasizes the universal importance that God places on loving the poor and outcasts of society. It is a great book for leaders in the church, theology students, and everyone who shares in fulfilling the mission of Christ in our world today.

*Ordering Books

If you are interested in obtaining a book or books please contact the publisher of each book.

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