• Revival in a Graveyard*

“This story started when I attended the convocation of the Churches of God in Christ of the First Southern Jurisdiction of Southern California. The main speaker of the night was Bishop J.O. Patterson. At the beginning of his message, he referred us to the dry bones chapter of Ezekiel 37. Then he started an assault against modern “churchianity” that seemed to be consuming us. His argument was that we were going through all the motions of being a church, but lacking the power of prayer, spiritual growth and the individual ministries in life and the experience of Christ, effectively resulting in a valley of dry bones. Before he read his text, he yelled out, ‘A preacher with a message can start a revival in a grave yard!’”

Inspired, Rev. C.M. Cole returns to Northeastern Missouri where churches had backslid into a graveyard state. This book covers the beginning of the backslidden era (1945) and speaks of instrumental people whom God used to prophesy in the counties of Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Audrain, Randolph and Macon, Missouri.

This book includes lots of Church of God in Christ history, and as you read, you’ll gain insight into an inspired and effective church administration lead by Rev. C.M. Cole. Under his leadership and church vision, these men and women learned how to have faith, gathering regularly for all night prayer, refusing the modern day church business of fundraisers and other gimmicks. They instead only focused on dwelling in the presence of God. The only desire was in knowing Jesus Christ and listening to the Holy Spirit. The result was a church renewal and spiritual awakening.

• This Christian book is periodically offered as a free kindle download.*