Thursday, February 22, 2018

Handy And Nice Ideas About 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.

Despite the lack of formal education, his greatest influence in religion was his parents. Born by the former slaves in Tennessee, he encountered several hardship. At age fifteen, he joined a Missionary and eventually receive baptism by his older brother. Although Mason opposed pursuing ministry because he only wished to stay as a clergyman, he still continued to be one.

On 1880, an epidemic spread through his hometown and greatly affect many people including Jerry, his father. Since the hospitals and treatment centers during that period were in low maintenance and condition, Jerry died from the ailment forcing the other members to go to the Arkansas. Even if Charles contracted the illness, he was miraculously cured due to dedicated prayers that were offered by his siblings and mother.

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.

He had gone through many local and overseas journeys which allow him to preach. Mason was not just exclusive on a particular church, but instead he tried numerous places to hone his experience. Apart from communities, he even went to some Colleges. It was on 1926 that he decided to organize a specific institution which emphasized the laws and rules 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 this date, there are some organizations that were named under him. Certifications, awards and merits are also awarded to them. As a result, a lot of people slowly become intrigued.




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