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Monday 12 February 2018

Interesting Life And Career Stories Of Bishop Charles Harrison Mason

By Brenda Davis


For the past centuries, there are many prominent individuals and organizations that are recognized for their deeds, valiant efforts and promising contribution to the society. They all come in different nationality, age and gender. This only signify that humans are highly creative, flexible and nearly impeccable beings.

Theology field for instance, have many personalities that are known for their works and reputation. Bishop Charles Harrison Mason is one bishop who is known as the founder of a specific Church that is now considered one of the greatest Pentecostal church in the United States region. As expected, he has a specific story and background to tell which you could be interested to know. Check out some of his remarkable and inspiring stories in the next paragraphs.

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.

On the year 1880, a yellow fever epidemic spread throughout his hometown and affect thousands of kids and adults, including his father, Jerry. Since there were no enough treatment centers at that time, Jerry died from the disease forcing the remaining members of family to move to Arkansas. Even if Mason has contracted the disease, he believed to be miraculously cured because of praying efforts of his mother and siblings.

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.

Mason had so many travels that allow him to further preach and spread his faith to other people. He was not solely focus on a single church, but rather he had plenty of experiences in numerous places. Other than visiting Colleges, he also takes part of some community practices. On 1926, he formed an organization which concerns the basic policies and regulations of church.

He also has a married life. In 1890, he married Alice Saxton who is the daughter of one of his mothers friends. Sadly, Alice disagrees with his Ministerial life leading to divorce. Even if he vowed not to remarry, he still made Lelia Washington his wife a year after Saxton contracted an illness and died. They have seven children and after his second wife death, he married his third and final wife.

By his death in 1961, the group he started slowly spread in numerous areas, including some foreign places. Eventually, the churches and members increase in numbers. In the early 21st century, the group is believed as the largest organization in US.

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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