{"id":93,"date":"2014-08-07T18:45:26","date_gmt":"2014-08-07T18:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2023-12-15T09:13:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T15:13:25","slug":"bishop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/bishop\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Bishop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-93\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-93-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style ingpb-standard-row\" ><div data-full-row=\"yes\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-93-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-93-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-93-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Dr. A. D. Beacham, Jr.<br \/>\n<\/strong>General Superintendent<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-93-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-93\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/Bishop-Beacham-official-e1555433476885-270x270.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/Bishop-Beacham-official-e1555433476885-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/Bishop-Beacham-official-e1555433476885-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/Bishop-Beacham-official-e1555433476885-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/Bishop-Beacham-official-e1555433476885-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/Bishop-Beacham-official-e1555433476885-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/04\/Bishop-Beacham-official-e1555433476885.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" title=\"Bishop Beacham official\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-93-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CURRENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General Superintendent, International Pentecostal Holiness Church<\/li>\n<li>Member, Executive Council of Bishops, International Pentecostal Holiness Church<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MINISTRY EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Executive Director, IPHC World Missions Ministries, 2005-2012<\/li>\n<li>Executive Director, Church Education Ministries, International Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2001-2005<\/li>\n<li>Member and Chairman, Emmanuel College Board of Trustees, 1994-2001<\/li>\n<li>Superintendent, IPHC Georgia Conference, 1994-2001<\/li>\n<li>Southeast Zone Representative, IPHC General Executive Board, 1997-2001<\/li>\n<li>Vice Chairman and Chairman, Pentecostal\/Charismatic Curriculum Commission, 1980-1999<\/li>\n<li>Pastor, Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church, Franklin Springs, GA, 1982-1994<\/li>\n<li>Professor, Emmanuel College, 1977-1982<\/li>\n<li>Associate Pastor, Ray of Hope Pentecostal Holiness Church, Richmond, VA, 1972-1977<\/li>\n<li>Retired Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel), US Army Reserves, 1977-2001<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_1553\" style=\"width: 315px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1553\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1553\" src=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2014\/08\/Doug-and-Susan-NEW-440x550.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Beacham, Jr.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>PERSONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wife, Susan is a graduate of Emmanuel College and The University of Georgia (B.S. Pharmacy). She is Director of Pharmacy, and Laboratory Services at Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City.<\/li>\n<li>Daughter, Beth Beacham White is a graduate of Emmanuel College and the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America. She is an attorney in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<li>Son, Douglas is a graduate of Emmanuel College and Oklahoma State University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center and completed a Pain Management fellowship at the University Of Kentucky Medical Center. He is a practicing physician in Oklahoma City, OK.<\/li>\n<li>The Beacham's have two granddaughters, Caroline Catherine Beacham and Elizabeth Parker Beacham.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Master of Theology (Th.M.), Emphasis in Biblical Studies, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia<\/li>\n<li>Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia<\/li>\n<li>B.A. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia<\/li>\n<li>A.A. Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, Georgia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUBLISHING<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Author, <a href=\"http:\/\/lifespringsresources.com\/the-christmas-spirit\"><u>The Christmas Spirit<\/u><\/a> (LifeSprings Resources, 2012)<\/li>\n<li>Author, <a href=\"http:\/\/lifespringsresources.com\/azusa-east-the-life-and-times-of-g-b-cashwell\"><u>Azusa East \u2013 The Life and Times of G. B. Cashwell<\/u><\/a> (LifeSprings Resources, 2006)<\/li>\n<li>Author, <a href=\"http:\/\/lifespringsresources.com\/rediscovering-the-role-of-apostles-and-prophets\"><u>Rediscovering the Role of Apostles and Prophets<\/u><\/a> (LifeSprings Resources, 2003)<\/li>\n<li>Author, <a href=\"http:\/\/lifespringsresources.com\/plugged-into-god-s-power\"><u>Plugged in to God\u2019s Power<\/u><\/a> (Charisma House, 2002)<\/li>\n<li>Author, <a href=\"http:\/\/lifespringsresources.com\/light-for-the-journey\"><u>Light for the Journey:\u00a0 A Fresh Focus on Doctrine<\/u><\/a> (LifeSprings Resources, 1998)<\/li>\n<li>Author, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Brief-History-Pentecostal-Holiness-Church\/dp\/0911866221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>A Brief History of the Pentecostal Holiness Church<\/u><\/a> (LifeSprings Resources, 1982)<\/li>\n<li>Former writer of Teen and Adult Sunday School literature since 1975 for the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, Assemblies of God, and Church of God<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christian Churches Together<\/li>\n<li>Empowered21<\/li>\n<li>National Association of Evangelicals<\/li>\n<li>Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America<\/li>\n<li>Pentecostal World Fellowship<\/li>\n<li>Second Billion Soul Campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-93-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style ingpb-standard-row\" ><div data-full-row=\"yes\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-93-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-93-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-93-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-93-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-93-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style ingpb-standard-row\" ><div data-full-row=\"yes\" class=\"panel-row-style 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