After reading with interest the recent postings about the life and ministry of Carl Richardson, I contacted Doyle to make him aware of an initiative to induct Carl and Beverly Richardson into the Hall of Prophets at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He has graciously allowed me to share the information here in the event that some of you might want to make a contribution to honor and celebrate the life and ministry of this great couple. This is the the body of the letter that was sent to solicit donations: Christian Greetings! I’m writing to share with you some exiting news. Our friends, Carl and Beverly Richardson have been nominated for induction into the Pentecostal Theological Seminary Hall of Prophets. Induction to the Hall of Prophets is a high honor reserved for credentialed ministers whose service to the Church of God and the Kingdom has been meritorious, having contributed a major portion of their life to full time, significant ministry. Since the age of 15 Carl has devoted himself for the last 65 years to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In every capacity in which he has served, Carl has demonstrated a passion for souls and a commitment to excellence. Carl served a total of 14 years on the Executive Council of the Church of God, was the director and speaker for the official radio ministry of the Church of God, Forward In Faith for 12 years, was the driving force and speaker for the television specials, New World Coming, Freedom Celebration, and 20th Century Day of Pentecost, and the featured speaker at Washington For Jesus. Since 1984, Carl and Beverly have led Beyond Borders Ministries that has taken the gospel around the world through crusades, conferences on care, benevolence programs, church plants, schools of ministry, and construction of ministry facilities. In addition to his work with the Church of God, Carl represented the church at the National Religious Broadcasters, serving on the Board of Directors for 12 years. He was a founding member and co-chairman of the Ethics and Financial Integrity Commission of NRB, and was the official press spokesman for NRB for 8 years. Even today, though unable to travel and be as physically active because of declining health, Carl and Beverly maintain an active role in assisting ministries through mentoring and providing financial support and resource materials in places as diverse as South Africa and China. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor than these faithful servants of God who have been true pioneers of the faith. To establish a Hall of Prophets Scholarship Fund, $25,000 is raised in the name of the honoree. Because of your love for the Richardson’s, you are being contacted to partner with us in training men and women to spread the Gospel and reap the Harvest for Jesus Christ. Your generous gift will help to provide scholarship funds for PTS students who will be Christ’s hands extended to touch lives around the world and sustain the legacy of Carl and Beverly Richardson. To make a donation to the Carl & Beverly Richardson Hall of Prophets Scholarship Fund, there are several options: (1) mail a check made payable to the Carl & Beverly Richardson Hall of Prophets Scholarship Fund to Pentecostal Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 3330, Cleveland, TN 37320-9810, (2) call Liz at 423.478.7728 to make a credit card payment, (3) go to http://www.ptseminary.eduand click on giving opportunities then endowments to donate through PayPal. (On the final step in PayPal, indicate the Richardson Hall of Prophets Endowment in “Special Instructions.â€) If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kathy Anderson (423-478-7707), Administrative Assistant in the Office of the President at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Thank you for joining with us in honoring our friends, Carl and Beverly Richardson. Sincerely, Dr. Mark L. Williams, Lead Pastor North Cleveland Church of God Cleveland, TN John V. Morgan, Lead Pastor Restoration Church
Carl Richardson – Hall of Prophets at PTS
After reading with interest the recent postings about the life and ministry of Carl Richardson, I contacted Doyle to make him aware of an initiative to induct Carl and Beverly Richardson into the Hall of Prophets at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He has graciously allowed me to share the information here in the event that some of you might want to make a contribution to honor and celebrate the life and ministry of this great couple. This is the the body of the letter that was sent to solicit donations: Christian Greetings! I’m writing to share with you some exiting news. Our friends, Carl and Beverly Richardson have been nominated for induction into the Pentecostal Theological Seminary Hall of Prophets. Induction to the Hall of Prophets is a high honor reserved for credentialed ministers whose service to the Church of God and the Kingdom has been meritorious, having contributed a major portion of their life to full time, significant ministry. Since the age of 15 Carl has devoted himself for the last 65 years to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In every capacity in which he has served, Carl has demonstrated a passion for souls and a commitment to excellence. Carl served a total of 14 years on the Executive Council of the Church of God, was the director and speaker for the official radio ministry of the Church of God, Forward In Faith for 12 years, was the driving force and speaker for the television specials, New World Coming, Freedom Celebration, and 20th Century Day of Pentecost, and the featured speaker at Washington For Jesus. Since 1984, Carl and Beverly have led Beyond Borders Ministries that has taken the gospel around the world through crusades, conferences on care, benevolence programs, church plants, schools of ministry, and construction of ministry facilities. In addition to his work with the Church of God, Carl represented the church at the National Religious Broadcasters, serving on the Board of Directors for 12 years. He was a founding member and co-chairman of the Ethics and Financial Integrity Commission of NRB, and was the official press spokesman for NRB for 8 years. Even today, though unable to travel and be as physically active because of declining health, Carl and Beverly maintain an active role in assisting ministries through mentoring and providing financial support and resource materials in places as diverse as South Africa and China. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor than these faithful servants of God who have been true pioneers of the faith. To establish a Hall of Prophets Scholarship Fund, $25,000 is raised in the name of the honoree. Because of your love for the Richardson’s, you are being contacted to partner with us in training men and women to spread the Gospel and reap the Harvest for Jesus Christ. Your generous gift will help to provide scholarship funds for PTS students who will be Christ’s hands extended to touch lives around the world and sustain the legacy of Carl and Beverly Richardson. To make a donation to the Carl & Beverly Richardson Hall of Prophets Scholarship Fund, there are several options: (1) mail a check made payable to the Carl & Beverly Richardson Hall of Prophets Scholarship Fund to Pentecostal Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 3330, Cleveland, TN 37320-9810, (2) call Liz at 423.478.7728 to make a credit card payment, (3) go to http://www.ptseminary.eduand click on giving opportunities then endowments to donate through PayPal. (On the final step in PayPal, indicate the Richardson Hall of Prophets Endowment in “Special Instructions.â€) If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kathy Anderson (423-478-7707), Administrative Assistant in the Office of the President at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Thank you for joining with us in honoring our friends, Carl and Beverly Richardson. Sincerely, Dr. Mark L. Williams, Lead Pastor North Cleveland Church of God Cleveland, TN John V. Morgan, Lead Pastor Restoration Church