Assembly of God
Denison, Texas

The Denison Herald
July 27, 1938

Local Church Began During Tent Revival
First known under the name of Full Gospel, the Assembly of God Church was organized here, October 27, 1928 following a several-week revival in a tent at the corner of Austin Avenue and Woodard street by Evangelist P.W. Shaver of Oklahoma City, the first pastor.  It began with forty-seven members.

The church was an independent Full Gospel unit until May of 1930 when it became a member of the Assembly of God Churches whose headquarters are at Springfield, Missouri.  Rev. R.E. Ford was elected pastor.

During the time the church was independent, a lot was purchased at 810 W. Munson and a large tabernacle erected.  After the church went into the Assembly of God it dismantled the tabernacle and erected the present building under the leadership of Rev. Ford.

In October 1930 Rev. Ford went to Bridgeport, Texas, and the church called Rev. E.M. Putnam.

The following have been pastors of the church:
Rev. C. Franks
Rev. P.W. Newby
Rev. U.S. Grant. 

Under the ministry of Rev. Grant the church was cleared of indebtedness on November 29, 1937.  Shortly afterward Rev. Grant went to Goose Creek, Texas.  On January 1, 1938 the present pastor, Rev. P.A. Lewis, took up his duties,  During the past six months the church has experienced heavy growth.

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