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- The Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, played a pivotal role in shaping African American Christianity in the 20th century. COGIC provided a platform for African Americans to express their faith, develop their spiritual gifts, and exercise leadership roles within the Church.
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Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Sr. (September 8, 1866 – November 17, 1961) was an American Holiness – Pentecostal pastor and minister. [1] [2] He was the founder and first Senior Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, based in Memphis, Tennessee.
Oct 8, 2017 · In defiance of the black middle class, Mason encouraged blacks to embrace their cultural heritage and gave them space to express themselves in church. He allowed the working classes to shout, dance, testify about their daily struggles, speak in tongues, use musical instruments, and sing gospel music.
Bishop Charles Harrison Mason was the founder and first senior bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), presently the largest African-American Pentecostal church in the United States.
Mar 8, 2009 · Bishop Charles Mason passed away on November 17, 1961 at the age of ninety-five in Detroit, Michigan. Today the Church of God in Christ, which he founded, is one of the largest African American religious denominations in the United States.
Bishop Charles Harrison Mason was the founder and first senior bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the second largest Pentecostal church in the United States.
Nov 18, 2023 · At the heart of this influential religious movement is Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, the founder and visionary leader of COGIC. In this blog post, we will explore the life and legacy of Bishop Mason, highlighting his contributions to the growth and development of the Church of God in Christ.
Sep 16, 2019 · MEMPHIS, Tenn. — He preached in living rooms, in the woods and in a cotton gin. When he returned from the Azusa Street Revival speaking in unknown tongues, Bishop Charles Harrison Mason was...
