Ask the Superintendent with Dr. George O. Wood (January 23, 2011)


In this video, I interview Dr. George O. Wood about current events and pressing issues in the Assemblies of God. He addresses a range of issues, including the plight of Iranian AG adherents who have been arrested by the government, the consolidation of the three national AG schools, the involvement of AG pastors in politics, and many more. Dr. Wood is general superintendent of the Assemblies of God in the United States. He’s also my dad. Ask the Superintendent with Dr. George O. Wood …, posted with vodpod Continue reading Ask the Superintendent with Dr. George O. Wood (January 23, 2011)

The World Wide (Religious) Web for Wednesday, June 15, 2011


This summer, the General Council of the Assemblies of God will vote on a proposal to consolidate the three nationally owned schools in Springfield, Missouri: AG Theological Seminary, Central Bible College, and Evangel University. Dr. George O. Wood, who serves as AG general superintendent (and is my dad) outlines the proposal in the video below: Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident…, posted with vodpod More information on the proposed consolidation is available here. _____ In “Anthony Weiner and the National Adultery Ritual,” Kay Hymowitz writes: “Far from a vestige of American prudery, then, the National Adultery Ritual is best understood as … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident Schools


General Superintendent Dr. George O. Wood [who’s my dad] shares an update on the Task Force Report regarding the consolidation of the Springfield resident schools: AG Theological Seminary, Central Bible College, and Evangel University. A transcript of the video is available here, along with other resources. Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident…, posted with vodpod Continue reading Consolidation Proposal for Springfield Resident Schools

Task Force for Consolidation of Springfield Schools Adopts Mission Statement, Core Values, and Considers Institutional Structure and Governance*


During its April meeting, the Task Force for the consolidation of the three resident Springfield schools (AG Theological Seminary, Central Bible College and Evangel University) made significant progress by unanimously adopting the mission statement and core values for the new institution. “All other considerations of the Task Force will be based on this foundation,” states General Superintendent George O. Wood who chairs the Task Force. The adopted mission statement says: “Evangel University is a comprehensive Pentecostal educational institution fully committed to the authority of Scripture and to shaping Spirit-empowered servant-leaders spiritually, emotionally, culturally and intellectually for impact in the global … Continue reading Task Force for Consolidation of Springfield Schools Adopts Mission Statement, Core Values, and Considers Institutional Structure and Governance*

Consolidation Task Force Considers Assignments; Discusses Tasks, Core Values


Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, sent the following letter to ministers this morning: The 16-member Task Force for the Consolidation of the three Springfield Assemblies of God residential schools met for the first time last week, under the leadership of Chairman George O. Wood.  He opened the session with a discussion of the group’s five-part assignment and reviewed desirable outcomes, namely, that the work of the Task Force: Pleases the Lord both in terms of how it works and the result arrived at; Advances God’s Kingdom Invests strategically in generations of present and future … Continue reading Consolidation Task Force Considers Assignments; Discusses Tasks, Core Values