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Bishop Wilson's Email: "ronaldwilson at chchurch dot com"
Bishop's Monthly Message:
 As I
travel across our denomination, I constantly hear encouraging
reports of the excitement that seems to be sweeping throughout
the districts. There is unprecedented growth at home and
abroad. God is continually opening new doors of opportunity.
Since I began writing this article, new works are being
birthed in Florida, North Alabama and Texas. There is an
overwhelming expression of unity among our people as we sense
the possibilities before us. Obviously, you can never have too
much unity, and the need for more is always there. Let me
address where I believe we stand and what the possibilities
are for us in the coming days can be.
As I just mentioned, I am hearing many positive responses with
regards to the state of our church. In my travels, I
personally witness many of the great things that are taking
place week after week in our congregations. Bro. Danny Jones
and I are doing all we can to help the growth here within the
United States through our Mission USA Department. Bro. Danny
is an untiring worker who is helping bring to pass the vision
that God gave me three years ago for our church. Bro. Billy
Anderson and I meet often to discuss the truly great ways God
is blessing around the world through our World Missions
outreach. These are exciting Days of Destiny for the
Congregational Holiness Church. Every 18 hours a new
Congregational Holiness Church is being organized somewhere
around the world. Thank God for His blessings.
Whether this continues into the future depends on each of us
and what we do each day. One pastor and one congregation can
make a positive contribution to the growth, or they can sit on
the sidelines and be observers. Sadly, this attitude often
leads to an eventual isolation that benefits no one. The
unceasing labor of the faithful generations that preceded us
has brought us to where we are today. Should the Lord delay
His coming for another one hundred years, the generations yet
unborn will look back to see if we were faithful in our day.
Some of those who have given their time, talent and finances
in the past are reaching the age where their involvement today
is limited. The vivid reminder that time stands still for no
one is evident in every home. Many who probably need to
curtail some of their activities continue to work tirelessly
because they love God and they love their church. Thank God
for these people.
The question of who will take their place is one that each of
us need to ask ourselves. Rather than looking for someone else
to take their place, it may well be that God has placed us
where we are for such a time as this. The awareness of where
we are and where we need to go is a mutually shared
responsibility. If any of us feel that we are not where we
need to be, then perhaps God is speaking to us so that we can
be that person who stands in the gap and makes up the hedge.
The illustration of the family of God being likened unto a
body is applicable in this case. No one person or church can
do everything that needs to be done in this complicated day in
which we live. However, when we join our callings and talents
together, phenomenal things can and will be accomplished.
In spite of the sin that runs rampant across our nation today,
I still believe that the church of the 21st century can and
must make a difference in our generation. I, for one, am not
content to sit by and wonder why someone else is not doing
what he or she should, when I am guilty of the same. I choose
to present myself as a living sacrifice into the hand of the
eternal God and allow Him to use me in whatever capacity He
sees fit. I trust that each of you will do no less. Think of
the multitudes that can be saved when we work together. The
possibilities are unlimited. May each of us give our very
best!
Please remember me and Marlene in your prayers. We love you
with all our heart. Let us know if we can ever assist you in
any way. I look forward to hearing from you, and seeing you
soon. As you travel the pathway of life, and as God opens
doors of privilege and opportunity for you, “tell somebody
about Jesus!” Who knows, you may be the chosen vessel of God
at a strategic and critical moment in their life which will
change them for all eternity.
Introduction of
Bishop Wilson:
From the time he
was a teenager Bishop Wilson has expressed his passion for God
with service in His Kingdom. As a young man with the kind of
integrity and determination that gained him the merited award
of Eagle Scout, he learned to channel his abilities through
the highest calling of Christian ministry. Licensed with the
Congregational Holiness Church as a minister in 1972 and
ordained in 1974, Bishop Wilson discovered years of
fulfillment and achievement working with the Royal Rangers (a
distinctively Christian counterpart to the Boy Scouts). His
leadership and organizational abilities took him from District
Commander to National Commander in his own denomination and
opened many doors of opportunity in Royal Ranger organizations
in other denominations.
During this time Bishop Wilson also was a part of local church
ministries and served in various positions on a district
level, then began to pastor in 1987. The communities that he
served as pastor were also recipients of his ministry
leadership skills in other organizations such as a Christian
school, a community helps program, local ministerial
fellowships, and a hospital chaplaincy. And as a pastor in the
North Georgia District, he served in three positions on the
District Presbytery.
In 2001 Bishop Wilson’s many years of passionate interest in
world missions came into focus as he accepted the position of
World Missions Superintendent of the Congregational Holiness
Church. His abilities and energies were put to the test in the
next two years as the department experienced exponential
growth with new opportunities opening almost daily.
Now, after more than thirty years of ministering the word in
revivals, conferences, camp meetings, youth camps, seminars,
retreats, homecomings, hospitals, civic organizations, and
more, and serving in leadership positions on the local,
district, national, and international levels Bishop Wilson
brings his experience, skills, spiritual giftings, integrity
and determination to the position of General Superintendent of
the Congregational Holiness Church.
He and his wife, Marlene, continue to enjoy their lifelong
pursuit of seeking God and finding fulfillment in living lives
of obedience to the Father’s calling.
Bishop Wilson's Testimony:
I was born November
5th, 1952, in Greene County. My parents are Vernon and Mildred
Wilson. When I was only a few months old, we moved from Union
Point to Walton County, where my dad Pastored a couple of
churches. We later moved back to Union Point where I grew up,
went to school, and graduated in 1970. Scouting played a big
part in my life. I was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer
Scout. In 1970, I became the first Eagle Scout of Union
Point's Troop 306.
July 7, 1970, while attending a Youth Camp in White County, I
became a Christian. A few months later, while reading my Bible
late one night, I felt God calling me into the ministry. On
August 24, 1974, I became an Ordained Minister of the
Congregational Holiness Church.
I left Union Point and moved to Nicholson in 1971. There I met
Marlene Moore. We were married October 7, 1972. A little over
a year later, on December 16, 1973, our son Israel was born. I
was already active in Youth ministry when Marlene and I met.
She joined with me in ministry, and has been a faithful and
dedicated companion. For many years, she worked with the
Missionette ministry of our church, serving in the local
church, as District President, as well as on the General
Board. She has continually given me strength and support in my
ministry.
Having grown up in the church, I was concerned about the lack
of ministry to our boys. Having come through the ranks of
Scouting, I organized a Boy Scout Troop at the Church in
Nicholson in 1973. Shortly thereafter, I received a call from
our General Headquarters in Griffin, asking me to participate
in meetings designed to find or establish a ministry for our
boys that could be used throughout our denomination. From
these meetings, we adopted Royal Rangers as our official boys’
ministry. For the next 17 years, I served in various
capacities in the organization, both on the District and
General levels. For seven of those years, I served as National
Commander. Some of the greatest memories I have are from these
years, and some of the best friends a man could hope to have
were found while serving in this ministry. On March 29, 1992,
I was awarded the Medal of Merit, which is the highest award
that can be given in Royal Rangers. I thank God for all He
allowed me to be a part of, and for what was accomplished
during these years.
In June of 1987, I received a call from the Bethel Temple
Church in Habersham County. On August 16th, I was elected as
their Pastor. For the next seven years I had the privilege to
Pastor a great church. I will always love those fine people.
But, the call of God and the hand of God move on. In July of
1994, I felt my time there was complete.
The call of a Pastor had never left, and I was glad when I
received a call from the Martin's Crossroads Church. This is a
church that I have always held in the highest esteem, a church
that for many years was the Headquarters Church of our
denomination. On October 16, I was elected to be their Pastor.
It was my joy to be their Pastor for the next 2 ½ years.
In the early part of 1997, I knew my job was complete at
Martin’s Crossroads. I soon received a call from the
Gainesville Church, and was elected there. My first Sunday was
on Easter of 1997. I would spend about 2 ½ years here as well.
Although the Church at Gainesville had grown significantly
during my pastorate, I felt the release to go back to Bethel
Temple, the Church I love with all my heart, when they called
me the latter part of 1999. I would serve as their Pastor
again, until I was elected as the Superintendent of World
Missions at the General Conference in June of 2001. I would
assume this office the first of August, 2001, and continue
there until the General Conference of June 2003, when I was
elected General Superintendent of the Congregational Holiness
Church Inc.
Some of the other areas I have served in over the years have
been: North Georgia Church Ministries Board, General Church
Ministries Board, General Home Mission and Evangelism Board,
North Georgia Superintendent of Home Missions and Evangelism,
North Georgia Assistant Secretary, North Georgia Second
Assistant Superintendent, North Georgia First Assistant
Superintendent, and General Treasurer of the Congregation
Holiness Church Inc. I have had the privilege to preach
Campmeetings and Youth Camps in North Alabama, South Alabama,
East Carolina, West Carolina, Florida, Central Georgia and
North Georgia. I also have preached Youth Seminars and
Retreats in several denominations. Some of my community
activities have included being President of the Northeast
Georgia Pentecostal Fellowship, serving on the Board of
Directors of Sharing and Caring in Habersham County, as well
as the Board of Trustees of the Central Heights Christian
School in Clarkesville Georgia.
Bishop Wilson's CV:
Education:
Associate Degree, Theology, University of Biblical Studies,
Bethany, Oklahoma
Course Work, Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, Georgia
Course Work, Beulah Heights Bible College, Atlanta, Georgia
Diploma, Greene County High School, 1970
Experience:
1994 - 2003:
General Treasurer, Congregational Holiness Church Inc. ( 6
Years )
Pastor, Martin’s Crossroads, Lincolnton, Lincoln County,
Georgia
Pastor, Gainesville CHC Church, Gainesville, Hall County,
Georgia
Pastor, Bethel Temple, Demorest, Habersham County, Georgia
General Superintendent Of World Missions
General Superintendent - Congregational Holiness Church Inc.
1987 - 1994:
Pastor, Bethel Temple, Demorest, Georgia
General Treasurer, Congregational Holiness Church Inc. ( 1
Year )
Elected to the North Georgia District Presbytery for three
terms.
Assistant Secretary of North Georgia District.
Second Assistant Superintendent of North Georgia District.
First Assistant Superintendent of North Georgia District.
President of Northeast Georgia Pentecostal Fellowship.
Board of Directors, Sharing and Caring of Habersham County.
Board of Trustees, Central Heights Christian School of
Habersham County.
1980-1987:
National Commander Of Royal Rangers ( 7 Years )
Several Other Offices In Royal Rangers
Accommodations:
August 24, 1974, I became an Ordained Minister of the
Congregational Holiness Church.
I received a call in 1973 from our General Headquarters in
Griffin, asking me to participate in meetings designed to find
or establish a ministry for our boys that could be used
throughout our denomination. From these meetings, we adopted
Royal Rangers as our official boys ministry. For the next 17
years, I served in various capacities in the organization,
both on the District and General levels. For seven of those
years, I served as National Commander. On March 29, 1992, I
was awarded the Medal Of Merit, which is the highest award
that can be given in Royal Rangers.
National Commander of Royal Rangers for Congregation Holiness
Denomination for seven years.
Preached Campmeetings, Youth Camps, Seminars and Retreats
throughout the Denominations of the Congregational Holiness,
Assembly of God, Pentecostal Holiness, and Pentecostal Free
Will Baptist churches.
Some of the other areas I have served in over the years have
been: North Georgia Church Ministries Board, General Church
Ministries Board, General Home Mission and Evangelism Board,
North Georgia Superintendent of Home Missions and Evangelism.
First Eagle Scout of Troop 306, Union Point, Georgia.
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