and the in-depth meaning of “taking up the cross of Christ” by following Him in total
obedience.
G—Good news. Even in bad times—world conflicts, financial downturns, natural PUBLISHING HOUSE
disasters—the Evangel has always brought good news: GENERAL DIRECTORS

• The good news that God cares and is in control
• The good news of city-shaking revivals and church growth
A. J. Tomlinson 1910-1922
• The good news of ministry to youth and children
J. S. Llewellyn 1922-1927
• The good news of spiritual and numerical growth around the world
S. W. Latimer 1927-1928,
• The good news that creates energizing faith for today and tomorrow
1935-1939
E—Evangelism. In 1917 an Evangel was tossed from the window of a passing train
M. W. Letsinger 1928-1931
R. P. Johnson 1931-1932
with a prayer that it would fall on fertile soil. This led to churches being planted in
E. C. Clark 1932-1935,
Texas. The placement of the Evangel in doctors’ offices, public buildings, hospitals, the
1942-1948
hands of friends and coworkers, prisons,
E. L. Simmons 1939-1942
and convalescent homes has had trans-
A. M. Phillips 1948-1950
forming results. The wayward have come
Cecil Bridges 1950-1955
home, marriages mended, hope restored,
E. C. Thomas 1955-1970
faith ignited, churches planted, and lives
F. W. Goff 1970-1978
changed.
O. C. McCane 1978-1986
L—Leadership. The Evangel has had a
Floyd D. Carey, Jr. 1986-1990
ministry of leadership by addressing prob-
Donald T. Pemberton 1990-1994
lems of polity and practices in the church
Kenneth T. Harvell 1994-1997
world, being in the forefront of setting forth firm doctrinal positions and duties for
H. Bernard Dixon 1997-1998
Christians as believers and citizens, and stressing the role of the church in impacting the
Daniel F. Boling 1998-2004
character of the community. The Evangel leads by charging us to be leaders in prayer,
M. Thomas Propes 2004-2006
the Great Commission, and the quest for trust.
Joseph A. Mirkovich 2006-present
“Even though we live in a time when electronic media
EDITORS IN CHIEF
is the rage, there is still a crucial need for print media.
A. J. Tomlinson 1910-1922
Many times the EVANGEL can go where the Web,
J. S. Llewellyn 1922-1927
email, iPhone, and Twitter cannot go.”
S. W. Latimer 1927-1928,
1935-1939
The Evangel has had, and is continuing to have, a strong influence on the Church
M. W. Letsinger 1928-1931
of God by the seven points I have discussed. As we look to the future, there are three
R. P. Johnson 1931-1932
things we must do to undergird the ministry of the Evangel:
E. C. Clark 1932-1935,
1942-1946
1. Increase in Circulation. Even though we live in a time when electronic media
E. L. Simmons 1939-1942
is the rage, there is still a crucial need for print media. Many times the Evangel can go
J. H. Walker 1946-1948
where the Web, email, iPhone, and Twitter cannot go. I am asking churches and indi-
J. D. Bright 1948-1952
vidual members to embrace the ministry of the Evangel and to utilize the instructional
Charles W. Conn 1952-1962
and outreach possibilities it offers.
Lewis J. Willis 1962-1970
2. Increase in Appeal. The church today is ministering to four generations. All
O. W. Polen 1970-1988
four groups represent different views and aspirations. We must, and we can, capture
Hoyt E. Stone 1988-1990
their imagination and interest through relevant articles in the Evangel. We welcome your
Homer G. Rhea 1990-1998
input. Email suggestions to jecossey@pathwaypress.org
William (Bill) George 1998-2006
3. Increase in Support. The three initiatives currently set forth by the Church of
James E. Cossey 2006-present
God are Prayer, the Great Commission, and the Quest for Trust. You can show support
by praying for the ministry of the Evangel, using the Evangel as a Great Commission out-
reach instrument, and building trust by reading and sharing the Evangel.
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