By Diane Cole


Religions existed for so many years. They are built to assemble individuals who share the same belief with one another and observe some practices. There are some renown personalities who have made long lasting impression to so many organizations and people globally.

Establishing a Church is such a difficult thing to do. But Bishop Charles Harrison Mason have made remarkable feat that other people recognized to be overwhelming and tough. He was the founder and also the first Senior Bishop of the Church of God in Christ. Born in 1864, Mason has significantly contributed to the growing faith and religion in some parts of United States. At first, it started small, but many people slowly appreciate and recognize the importance of the Church he had built.

As a kid, he was influenced by religion which his parents educate him. It was 1879 in which he joined a specific missionary and was baptized as a true Christian. Even he opposed the idea to become a clergyman because Charles was dedicated to become a lay member, Mason still become one. Unfortunately, he got contracted with tuberculosis which spreads fast a year later and made him and his family suffered tremendously.

Since great clinics and hospitals were not available in their communities at that time, patients have no other way but to resort on small medical center that only present small help. Jerry, who is Mason father, contracted the disease and meet his death, resulting the family to move to Arkansas. Without the solemn prayers of his siblings also mother, he would not able to overcome the disease.

At age 27, he began his ministerial career. Later on, he entered a Baptist College, but he withdrew after three months because he was dissatisfied of the methodology and the curriculum that the institution observed. His claimed was that the teachings were too liberal and are not strong enough to highlight the Word of God. Most people agree that he always stick to his beliefs.

He underwent a lot of travels, both in local and international territories. Bishop Mason was not really exclusive in his ministry, but he still preached in various churches. In addition to that, he preached at numerous places. In 1911, he established the first auxiliaries and departments of Church that concerns more on the young people and women alike.

There was a time on his life when he married his first wife, Alice Saxton. After approximately two years of marriage, Saxton has put an end to their relationship because of the reason that she lost complete interest on his lives. Roughly a year after she contracted and died from a disease, he met and married Leila Washington, and they have had seven kids. At 97, he died and finally meet his Creator.

Just like with other professionals, there are people who have been inspired by his works and achievements. And because of that, they start to follow and read his works. This only goes to show how memorable and excellent the life of such bishop.

Every person and organization that made good impression would definitely have stories to suggest. When you find yourself interested with regard to something, do your research. There are a lot of things to learn through the use of the unlimited resources.




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