George O. Wood
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George O. Wood is an American Pentecostal minister. Since August 2007, he has been the General Superintendent
of the General Council of the Assemblies of God in the United States of America (AG) and has been Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, the largest Pentecostal denomination in the world, since 2008. He previously served as General Secretary of the AG from 1993 to 2007.
Before his election to national office in the AG, he was Assistant Superintendent of the Southern California District of the AG (1988–93). For 17 years he was pastor of Newport-Mesa Christian Center in Costa Mesa, California
. From 1965 until 1971, he was director of Spiritual Life and Student Life at Evangel University
in Springfield, Missouri
.
Wood’s education includes a B.A. from Evangel University, a D.P.Th. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary
in Pasadena, California
. He also received a J.D. from Western State University College of Law
in Fullerton, California
and is a member of the California State Bar.
General Superintendent
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of the General Council of the Assemblies of God in the United States of America (AG) and has been Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, the largest Pentecostal denomination in the world, since 2008. He previously served as General Secretary of the AG from 1993 to 2007.
Before his election to national office in the AG, he was Assistant Superintendent of the Southern California District of the AG (1988–93). For 17 years he was pastor of Newport-Mesa Christian Center in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California. The population was 109,960 at the 2010 census. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and "edge" city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light...
. From 1965 until 1971, he was director of Spiritual Life and Student Life at Evangel University
Evangel University
Evangel University is the national university of arts, sciences and professions in Springfield, Missouri. Evangel College was renamed Evangel University on June 8, 1998. The campus sits on that were originally part of . The first President of Evangel was Klaude Kendrick who served from 1955-1958....
in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
.
Wood’s education includes a B.A. from Evangel University, a D.P.Th. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary
Fuller Theological Seminary
Fuller Theological Seminary is an accredited Christian educational institute with its main campus in Pasadena, California and several satellite campuses in the western United States...
in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
. He also received a J.D. from Western State University College of Law
Western State University College of Law
Western State University, College of Law is a private, for-profit American law school in Fullerton, California. It was the first law school established in Orange County and has over 11,000 alumni....
in Fullerton, California
Fullerton, California
Fullerton is a city located in northern Orange County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161.It was founded in 1887 by George and Edward Amerige and named for George H. Fullerton, who secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway...
and is a member of the California State Bar.
Publications
- 1984 The Successful Life ISBN 0-930756-82-7
- 1986 Living Fully ISBN 0-932305-23-7
- 1998 A Psalm in Your Heart: Psalms 1-75 ISBN 0882436856
- 1999 A Psalm In Your Heart, Volume 2: Psalms 76-150 ISBN 0882437852
- 2009 Living in the Spirit