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What To Learn About Bishop Charles Harrison Mason

By Diane Cole


Religions existed for so many years. They are built to assemble individuals who share the same belief with one another and observe some practices. There are some renown personalities who have made long lasting impression to so many organizations and people globally.

Establishing a Church is such a difficult thing to do. But Bishop Charles Harrison Mason have made remarkable feat that other people recognized to be overwhelming and tough. He was the founder and also the first Senior Bishop of the Church of God in Christ. Born in 1864, Mason has significantly contributed to the growing faith and religion in some parts of United States. At first, it started small, but many people slowly appreciate and recognize the importance of the Church he had built.

As a young child, his greatest influence in religion began to his parents education and instilled values. In 1879, he joined a particular missionary and was later on baptized as Christian. Even though he greatly opposed the idea of becoming a clergyman since he was only dedicated to be a lay member, he eventually become one. Sadly, he contracted with tuberculosis which greatly made him suffer.

Because there were no good medical institutions at that time in his hometown, patients have to rely on small medical centers that provide a little help to them. Masons father, Jerry died from such disease, forcing them to relocate to the Arkansas. Upon moving, his condition worsened and it was the prayers of his siblings and mother which saved him. After his recovery, he recognized he has a calling for serving God.

At 27, he started his ministerial careers. After several years, he entered a specific Baptist College, but he decided to withdrew roughly after roughly three months because Charles was unsatisfied of the curriculum and methodology that the school practiced. His claimed was teachings were quite strong and liberal to emphasize the Word of God. Most people can say that he is dedicated to his faith.

He had traveled in various domestic and international territories to gained experience. Mason was not actually exclusive to ministry because he simply preached in lot of places and churches all over the United States. Additionally, he also underwent numerous activities too. In 1911, he developed the first auxiliary and department of Church which revolve around kids and women.

When it concerns his personal life, he married Alice Saxton. But sadly, after two years, Saxton has decided to end their relationship because she does not agree on his ministerial life. A year after Saxton died because of illness, he married Lelia Washington and had seven children. It was on November 17, 1961, at 97, that he died and meet the Creator.

Just like with other professionals, there are people who have been inspired by his works and achievements. And because of that, they start to follow and read his works. This only goes to show how memorable and excellent the life of such bishop.

Every person and organization that made good impression would definitely have stories to suggest. When you find yourself interested with regard to something, do your research. There are a lot of things to learn through the use of the unlimited resources.




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