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20 February 2018

Interesting Life And Career Stories Of Bishop Charles Harrison Mason

By Brenda Davis


Over the past centuries, a lot of people reached fame for their dedicated works and efforts. Some are known as heroes, others are recognized for their skills and mental acuity in their field of expertise. This proves that humans are definitely wonderful and remarkable beings.

Particularly in the field of Theology, numerous individuals are recognized for essential things. One people who leave great impression is Bishop Charles Harrison Mason. He was a founder of the Bishop of Church of God which is now known as one of the largest Pentecostal church. Similar with other people, he has a background and story to tell which you could be intrigued to find out about. Learn more about his stories by continuing on reading the paragraphs below.

In spite having no support for his education, his biggest influence in religions was his mother and father. Born in Tennessee by former slaves, Mason encountered difficulties. At 15, he joined a particular Missionary and later on received a baptism by his brother. Even if he greatly opposed on pursuing ministry because of his dedication to become a clergyman, he still become one.

Around 1880, a serious epidemic broke out that travel across neighboring regions and greatly affect his father named Jerry. Since most treatment centers, hospitals and clinics at that period were shabby and in poor maintenance, his father died from the illness forcing him and the rest of family to moved to Arkansas. Even though he later contracted the ailment, Charles was miraculously saved by the prayers from his loved ones.

Throughout the whole journey, he experienced many things which enable him to encounter conversion. Because he was tremendously motivated by Amanda Berry Smith who is a well known African Methodist, he claimed that he received sanctification and begin preaching in several local churches. Alongside other prominent individuals whom he made connections with, they spread doctrines in their local regions and places.

Of course, he had a lot of journeys through different local and foreign lands that allow him to preach. He was not only exclusive on a single church alone. Due to his experiences, he decided to teach a lot of individuals in various communities and Colleges. In the year 1926, Mason organized an institution that highlight the important regulations and rules of the church.

He never missed on being married. Mason biography note that he had three wives whom he was devoted to. The first being someone he knew is Alice Saxton. But since Saxton was not satisfied with his Ministerial life, he decided to have a divorce. Although he did not wish to marry again, he met his second wife. Later on, he achieved a happy and long life with the final and third wife.

By his demise around the year 1861, the group he developed began to be popular in numerous places. The members and also the churches grow in number over time. In early 2000s, the group he made is now recognized as one of the biggest one.

At present times, there are plenty of organizations and groups which were named on him. Awards, merits and certifications are presented to them. For that reason, hundreds and thousands of people are greatly intrigued.




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