CHAMPION OF SPIRIT-FILLED LIVING A DISTINGUISHED LEGACY
For the past 100 years, the Evangel has been recognized in the What a wonderful milestone: the Church of God Evangel is
Pentecostal world, as well as in the larger body of Christ, as a pub- one hundred years old! I have personally been reading it for
lication of excellence and champion of holy and Spirit-filled living. more than half of those years. In 2010, as throughout my life,
I have had the privilege of serving alongside several of your editors I look at every page, every issue. It is impossible to envision a
in chief on various boards and commissions. These gentlemen Church of God denomination without the Evangel. It has been,
include O. W. Polen, Homer Rhea, Bill George, and James Cossey. for so many years, such an indispensable part of the Church of
I greatly appreciate their contribution to the kingdom of God and God culture. Many outstanding men have served as editor in
to my life personally. Their voices will surely resound through their chief over the years, and you are truly part of a distinguished
writings for eons to come. May the Evangel continue to communi- legacy, every day you sit down behind your desk. Congratula-
cate truth to this and succeeding generations. tions on this time of reflection and celebration, and may we all
—Shirley G. Spencer, Executive Editor live to enjoy many more years of this important journal.
International Pentecostal Holiness Church Experience —Paul Conn, President, Lee University
THE GREATEST OF EMOTIONS INSPIRATIONAL AND PRACTICAL
It is with joy and a great sense of camaraderie that I write to Congratulations on the centennial celebration of Church of
congratulate our sister publication, the Church of God Evangel, on God Evangel. The Evangel has been one of the foremost mes-
100 years of proclaiming the truth of the gospel and the power sengers of Pentecost and biblical Christianity to the world. It is
of Pentecost. Not only was the magazine an early pioneer of the difficult to conceive of a Church of God so prosperous without
Pentecostal press—it is three years older than our own Pentecostal the communication of the Evangel spreading the church’s
Evangel—it continues to be a paragon of Pentecost, a Spirit-filled vision. As the editor of our denominational magazine, I depend
publication worthy of emulation. In recent years our two publica- on quality articles from a number of impressive publications
tions have partnered together in ministry. I feel we are truly co- coming across my desk to enrich our readers. In that process,
laborers together for Christ. Congratulations to the leadership of we have requested reprint permission from the Church of God
the Church of God. You have every right to feel that greatest of Evangel more than any other periodical due to its insight-
emotions—the sense that you have been obedient to God. The ful, inspirational, and practical writings. While I truly believe
world is better and the kingdom of God is larger because of a preaching is God’s ordained key to reach the lost, it is the
century of anointed pages in the Church of God Evangel. medium of print that He uses to record His messages for pos-
—Kenneth L. Horn, Editor, Pentecostal Evangel terity. May the editors and staff be encouraged to continue this
mission until He returns.
AN ANCHOR AND A HERALD —Clyde M. Hughes, D.D., General Overseer
Over the past 100 years, the world has witnessed tremendous
International Pentecostal Church of Christ
upheaval and radical changes. Through it all, God’s Word has
consistently been proclaimed through the Evangel. Our fore-
A HIGH STANDARD
fathers would be amazed that the small tabloid they began in Congratulations to the Church of God Evangel for 100 years
order to communicate with the Church of God movement has of faithful journalism! I always look forward to my copy of the
flourished in such a way that it is currently distributed to thou- Evangel. Well-written, relevant articles by knowledgeable authors
sands monthly. From testimonies of divine healing to accounts and a pleasing design consistently distinguish the Evangel as
of revival, and from news on the mission field to dynamic mes- a quality publication, for Church of God adherents and those
sages from God’s Word, the Evangel’s ministry has served our outside the denomination. As the “world’s oldest Pentecostal
movement like a connective glue to keep us united. Our prayers magazine,” you have set the standard high throughout the
are with you as you enter into the next century of ministry. We years. And now, with your user-friendly online version, you have
believe that God will strengthen the Evangel team and reveal continued that tradition. We appreciate all you have done, and
innovative ways to continue serving as both an anchor and a her- continue to do, to inform and encourage the body of Christ.
ald for the Church of God movement. On behalf of the National Board of Directors of Open Bible
—William W. Wilson, Executive Director Churches, please accept our affirmation and praise.
International Center for Spiritual Renewal —Jeff Farmer, President, Open Bible Churches
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