The following are notable people associated (past or present) with the Assemblies of God. NameRoleCountryNotesA. A. AllenPreacher active in the 1950s and 1960sUnited States of AmericaKnown for his "raise the dead" campaignJohn AshcroftFormer U.S. attorney general, Missouri senator (1995), and Missouri governor (1985–93)United States of AmericaKnown as the first Assemblies of God congressmanCarlos AvendañoFounder of the National Restoration Party, a member of the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica from 2002 to 2006 and 2010 to 2014. Was a presidential candidate in the 2014 election. Also a pastor.Costa RicaJim BakkerFounder of The PTL ClubUnited States of AmericaTammy Faye BakkerEx-wife of Jim Bakker and PTL co-leaderUnited States of AmericaSubject of film "The Eyes of Tammy Faye"Daniel BergFounded the Assemblies of God in Brazil with Gunnar Vingren in 1911SwedenMoya BrennanGrammy Award-winning Irish singerIrelandJohnny CashSinger-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and author.United States of AmericaJoão Campos de AraújoPolitician and Pastor, member of chamber of deputiesBrazilSilas CâmaraPolitician and Pastor, member of chamber of deputiesBrazilLazarus ChakweraPolitician and since 2013 head of the Malawi Congress Party. Also former president of Malawian division of the Assemblies of God.MalawiResigned as president of the Assemblies of God in Malawi in 2013 to focus on political career.Alan ChambersFormer president of Exodus International, the largest ex-gay organization in the worldUnited States of AmericaGary ChapmanSinger-songwriterUnited States of AmericaParents were ordained Assemblies of God ministers and pastored an AG in Texas; once married to Amy Grant (m. 1982–97)Toni ChildsPop singer, raised in the Assemblies of GodUnited States of AmericaDavid Yonggi ChoSenior Pastor of the largest church in the world, Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South KoreaKoreaVern ClarkAdmiral (United States Navy, Retired) – Former Chief of Naval Operations, graduate of Evangel College Springfield, MissouriUnited States of AmericaBruce Cozartmember of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Hot SpringsUnited States of AmericaJan Crouchco-founder of Trinity Broadcasting NetworkUnited States of AmericaPaul Crouchco-founder of Trinity Broadcasting NetworkUnited States of AmericaNicky CruzFormer gang member; now Assemblies of God minister. Author of autobiography Run Baby RunUnited States of AmericaRichard DortchIllinois District Superintendent (1971–83) when he joined PTL; the 2nd PTL executive to spend time in federal prison for his crimes related to the PTL scandalUnited States of AmericaIliafi EseraSenior Pastor of Faith City Church in Wanganui, NZ.; currently General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand and Assistant Superintendent of the AGNZ (2003–11)New ZealandAndrew EvansPreviously Senior Pastor of Paradise Church; founder of the Family First Party and Member of the South Australian Legislative CouncilAustraliaJohn Wesley FletcherOklahoma City-based pastorUnited States of AmericaDefrocked twice and convicted of perjury in charges stemming from the PTL scandal.Israel FolauRugby league, rugby union, and Aussie rules footballer. Was raised Mormon, but converted to being an active member of an Assemblies of God fellowship in 2011. AustraliaFolau was criticized in the Australian media for faith-inspired anti-gay social media post.Jason FrennMissionary-evangelist and author who holds citywide crusades throughout Latin America and the United States; an honorary member of the Luis Palau Evangelistic Alliance and hosts a daily live radio program with a million listeners on Radio Nueva VidaLatin America and The United StatesHas spoken to over 4.5 million people in live events and has seen more than 450,000 first-time decisions for ChristMickey GilleyRock-n-Roll and Country star, singer, pianist, guitaristUnited States of AmericaPerformed with cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart at the Ferriday First Assembly of God church (Ferriday, Louisiana)Richard GrenellPolitical commentator, Diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to Germany (2018–present)United States of AmericaJessica HahnChurch Secretary whose sexual involvement with Jim Bakker was one factor that triggered the PTL Ministry scandal and subsequent investigationUnited States of AmericaSteve HillEvangelist who led the Brownsville Revival in Pensacola, Florida in the 1990sUnited States of AmericaBenny HinnTelevangelist, host of This Is Your Day on TBN; was ordained by the Assemblies of God in 1994, and subsequently resigned his ordination in 1996United States of AmericaBrian HoustonSenior Pastor of Hillsong ChurchAustraliaBen HoyleCurrent National Youth Facilitator A/G NZ and Director of Youth of the Nation NZNew ZealandTim JohnsonPolitician, attorney, and real estate broker. Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 15th district from 2001 to 2013.United States of AmericaJonas BrothersPop rock boy bandUnited States of AmericaFather Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr. is an ordained Assemblies of God minister and former pastor in Wyckoff, New JerseyJohnny KeyRepublican member of the Arkansas State Senate from Mountain Home in Baxter CountyUnited States of AmericaPhil KeaggyGuitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of rock band Glass HarpUnited States of AmericaTwo weeks after Keaggy's mother died in 1970 he became a Christian and attended a small Assembly of God Church in Boardman, OhioSam KinisonControversial comedian in the late 1980s and early 1990s; before becoming a comedian, he was an Assembly of God evangelistUnited States of AmericaJerry Lee LewisRock-and-roll pianist, singer; at age 8 sang for Ferriday First Assembly of God Church (Ferriday, Louisiana), played at tent revivalsUnited States of AmericaCousin to Jimmy Swaggart and Mickey GilleyLinda Gail LewisSingerUnited States of AmericaSister to Jerry Lee Lewis, began performing with him at the Ferriday First Assembly of God church (Ferriday, Louisiana)John MahamaPresident of Ghana from 2012 to 2017 Reported to be raised Presbyterian, but is now an active member of the Assemblies of God/GhanaSilas MalafaiaPastor, author, and televangelistBrazilAimee Semple McPhersonFormer Assemblies of God church planter and evangelist who later became the founder of the International Church of the Foursquare GospelUnited States of AmericaLemma MegersaMinister of DefenseEthiopiaAlso a board member of the Assemblies of God in Ethiopia.Scott Morrison30th Prime Minister of AustraliaAustraliaMarilyn MusgravePolitician, attorney, and real estate broker. Served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 4th district from 2003 to 2009.United States of AmericaDanny NalliahPastor of The Fire Ministries in Melbourne, VictoriaAustraliaRonaldo NogueiraPastor and politician, member of chamber of deputiesBrazilSarah PalinFormer Governor of Alaska and GOP Vice President Candidate; attended an Assembly of God church for two decades until 2002United States of AmericaMargaret Peoples ShirerMissionary to West Africa. Established the first Assemblies of God missions in Ghana. Translated the Gospels in local languages.United States (born in Ireland)Everaldo PereiraPastor, businessman, and politician. President of the Social Christian Party (Brazil), candidate in the 2014 election.BrazilScott PerkinsRadio personality; known as the "Country Parson" to country music listeners in the Topeka, Kansas market; founding pastor of the FarmHouse Cowboy Church in Topeka.United States of AmericaDavid du PlessisOne of the founding fathers of the charismatic movement outside of the traditional Pentecostal churchesSouth AfricaElvis Presley (1935–1977)"King of Rock & Roll," singer, actor, born in Tupelo, Mississippi; sang in choir at First Assembly of God and at camp meetings in Tupelo.United States of AmericaSamani PulepuleFormer Chief Apostle and General Superintendent of the World Samoan AG Fellowship (1966–2011); also Senior Pastor of the largest Samoan congregation in the world, Auckland Samoan Assembly of God, NZ Samoa, based in New Zealandregarded as one of the eldest serving pastor and superintendent in the Assemblies of GodJane RussellHollywood actress United States of AmericaFuneral was conducted by the Pacific Christian Center, an Assemblies of God congregation in Santa Maria, CaliforniaGene ScottInternationally known preacher, former president of University Network and helped found Oral Roberts UniversityUnited States of AmericaGuy SebastianPop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter who attended Paradise Community Church; the first winner of Australian Idol (2003) and is a judge on the Australian version of The X-FactorBermingham, L. B. (2004). Guy Sebastian Angels Brought Me Here: The Official Biography, Funtastic, Victoria. AustraliaHas sung with the then Paradise Community Church Youth Conference PlanetshakersCheah, Jason (22 December 2003). Nice guys do win . Allmalaysian. info. Retrieved 19 June 2009.Marina Silvaactivists and politician, presidential candidate in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 elections.BrazilSilva has been at times criticized by the church leadership for her leftist stance on many issues such as drug reform.Kristy StarlingContemporary Christian music artist; participant in Assemblies of God National Fine Arts Festival competitionUnited States of AmericaLester SumrallFormer Assemblies of God minister; American Pentecostal pastor, evangelist, teacher, and missionary. Founded the Lester Sumrall Evangelistic Association (LeSEA) and its humanitarian arm LeSEA Global Feed the Hungry, World Harvest Radio International, and World Harvest Bible College. Considered to be the Father of Christian Television.United States of AmericaJimmy SwaggartFormer Assemblies of God evangelist; televangelist, founder of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, and gospel music artistUnited States of AmericaCousin to Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley, began performing at the Ferriday First Assembly of God church (Ferriday, Louisiana)Hidekazu TakayamaPastor and politician, member of chamber of deputiesBrazilTodd TiahrtU.S. Representative from Kansas 4th District, graduate of Evangel College Springfield, MissouriUnited States of AmericaGunnar VingrenFounded the Assemblies of God in Brazil with Daniel Berg in 1911SwedenDoug WeadFormer special assistant to George H. W. Bush and author; was once an Assemblies of God evangelistUnited States of AmericaJosé Wellington Bezerra da CostaCurrent President of the Assemblies of God in BrazilBrazilSmith WigglesworthHealing Evangelist, the "Apostle of Faith," instrumental in founding future Elim and Assemblies of God national fellowships; spoke at Assemblies of God conferences but never joined the organizationEnglandDavid WilkersonFormer Assemblies of God evangelist; founder of Teen Challenge, founder and pastor of independent Times Square Church in New York City from 1987 until the time of his death on 27 April 2011; famous for the book The Cross and the Switchblade, instrumental in conversion of Nicky CruzUnited States of AmericaBill WilsonLeader of Metro Ministries InternationalUnited States of AmericaGeorge O. WoodGeneral Superintendent of the Assemblies of God (2007–2017)United States of America
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