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Ministers

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Ephesians 4:11-12

From the days following Pentecost, the work of the church has been carried forward by faithful men and women who have answered the call to continue the mission of Christ—reconciling lost humanity to God. When one generation of leaders completes their course and receives their eternal reward, another rises to shoulder the responsibility, ensuring that the story of the church continues without interruption.

Just as the Book of Acts closes not with an ending, but with a continuation of the church’s mission, so too does the Mississippi District carry on the apostolic work in our time. The ministers of this District stand as modern reflections of the early apostles—laboring, leading, and reaching souls with unwavering commitment.

Their names are recorded not only in the chronicles of the Mississippi Historical Center, but, more importantly, in the heavenly record where the true measure of ministry is kept. While many have served without recognition, their impact remains eternal. For them, ministry has never been about fame or credit—it has always been about finishing the work and rescuing as many souls as possible before the day is done.

The ministers listed above have submitted a biography to the MS District Historical Society. If you do not see your name listed, please contact us at msupciheritage@gmail.com

We are continuously adding biographies to this list.

Please check back soon for more information on the great leaders & ministers of the Mississippi District UPCI.

Heroes of the Faith
Life Dates
Lloyd Adcock

10/15/1927 - 6/15/2025

Harold O. Alford

5/31/1921 - 8/28/1996

A.L. Allen

5/14/1927 - 1/31/2021

Joseph Elwood Anderson

1/30/1905 - 10/1/1981

Matilda Jane Yates Barnett

3/3/1913 - 7/18/1999

C.M. Becton

9/21/1928 - 11/16/2010

William (Bill) Bowen

12/25/1929 - 12/17/2002

Robert B. Boyd
Stafford Brooks

7/28/1912 - 5/24/1987

John Burgess

8/9/1926 - 9/24/2025

Billy Burrell

8/25/1932 - 1/6/2013

James Campbell

8/13/1937 - 6/29/2008

James E. Carney

12/3/1947 - 2/9/2021

Albert Earl Carney

7/31/1908 - 11/25/1989

T.L. Craft

10/30/1931 - 10/28/2022

William Crocker

2/24/1907 - 6/12/1984

Howley Cupstid

8/23/1924 - 7/22/2011

Leroy Dykes

9/8/1913 - 11/16/1991

Lee Edwards

3/29/1930 - 12/31/1989

Wayne Ellard

9/8/1945 - 2/18/2014

Edward Ellard

12/21/1906 - 2/14/2004

Troy Evans

12/18/1910 - 10/6/2001

John Ford

6/9/1922 - 3/17/2010

Richard Forsythe

10/4/1929 - 4/6/2015

William Gamblin

7/29/1912 - 7/10/2005

Cecil Greenway

10/9/1928 - 3/6/2019

A.D. Gurley

8/25/1898 - 9/5/1976

Johnny Hamilton

1/12/1906 - 2/3/1992

Marvin H. Hansford

2/10/1912 - 6/1/1988

Donald Hickman

8/22/1945 - 7/23/1996

George Hill

4/24/1913 - 1/12/1999

Hiram Holland

4/25/1900 - 12/28/1953

John Hoyt

1/15/1916 - 6/16/2000

Clifford Hoyt

8/25/1923 - 2/18/2002

A. W. Ishee

1/12/1924 - 6/28/2012

Edwin E. Judd

5/7/1923 - 5/18/2016

George Killingsworth

5/12/1936 - 12/2/2007

Charles Killingsworth

7/12/1931 - 12/4/2012

Harvey King

8/2/1945 - 10/2/2022

Raymond Kloepper

10/3/1920 - 3/25/1986

Lora L. Kynerd

1909 - 12/19/1987

Dennis Lack

10/20/1895 - 8/12/1969

Oscar Lamb

10/1/1915 - 5/22/1996

Johnny Magee

9/5/1900 - 1/18/1975

Anthony Mansfield

2/24/1938 - 8/21/2023

Tom Marshall

10/10/1922 - 9/23/2012

Paul Matthews

September 1, 1931 - March 7, 1999

Samuel McClain

2/25/1889 - 2/24/1969

Eugene McClintock

1/25/1924 - 1/17/1998

Laverne McClintock

5/16/1923 - 1/18/1997

Lacy McVay

9/1/1924 - 12/9/2013

Buford Miller

2/1/1913 - 7/31/1981

T.C. Montgomery

2/22/1894 - 4/20/1978

Raymond Moore

October 27, 1933 - April 30, 2001

David Moore

February 27, 1951 - October 22, 2025

Lonnie Nations

Feburary 29, 1912 - October 14, 1992

Mike Newsom

February 14, 1914 - December 31, 1990

Royce Odom

June 27, 1930 - December 20, 2011

Doyle Spears

10/23/1930 - 2/9/1995

G.R. Travis

8/8/1938 - 9/7/2009

Charles Triplett

8/4/1947 - 3/3/1986

TThe ministers listed above have had biographies submitted to the MS District Historical Society on their behalf. If you do not see your loved one’s name included, please contact us at msupciheritage@gmail.com.

We are continuously adding biographies to this list.

Please check back soon for more information on the great leaders & ministers of the Mississippi District UPCI.

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The Mississippi District United Pentecostal Church is headquartered in Raymond, Mississippi. The Mississippi District Pentecostal Historical Society seeks to preserve the history of the Mississippi District for all generations to come.

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