Garfield Thomas Haywood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Garfield Thomas Haywood |
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 Haywood at age 22 in 1903 |
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| Born | July 15, 1880 in Greencastle, Indiana, US |
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| Died | April 12, 1931 in |
| Church | Christ Temple |
| Offices held | 1917 Field Superintendent, PAW
1925 Presiding Bishop of the PAW |
| Title | Bishop |
Garfield Thomas Haywood (born July 15, 1880 – died April 12, 1931) was an important American pastor and songwriter. He led the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World as its Presiding Bishop from 1925 to 1931.
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Early Life and Education
Garfield Thomas Haywood was born in Greencastle, Indiana, in 1880. His parents were Bennett and Pennyann Haywood. When he was three years old, his family moved to Haughville, Indianapolis, a neighborhood in Indianapolis.
As a child, Haywood went to School 52. He later attended Shortridge High School. Before becoming a pastor, he worked as a cartoonist. He drew pictures for the Indianapolis Freeman and Indianapolis Recorder newspapers.
Starting His Ministry
In 1909, Haywood started his own church called Christ Temple. He was a very influential leader. People from different backgrounds joined his church. By 1913, Christ Temple had a mix of people and grew to about 400 to 500 members. Later, it grew even larger, reaching 1500 members.
New Ideas and Changes
Around 1915, Haywood learned about a new idea called the Jesus' Name doctrine. This idea suggested that people should be baptized "in the Name of Jesus." He invited a preacher named Glenn A. Cook to speak at his church. After hearing Cook, Haywood was re-baptized "in the Name of Jesus." He then re-baptized 465 people from his church. This helped spread Oneness Pentecostalism throughout Indiana.
Leading a New Movement
In 1916, many ministers left the Assemblies of God church. This happened because of disagreements about the Jesus' Name doctrine. Haywood had joined the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) in 1911. He helped the PAW adopt the Oneness Pentecostal beliefs.
Many of the ministers who left the Assemblies of God joined with the PAW. This created a new, larger organization. Haywood was chosen to be its general chairman. Later, around 1924, the PAW faced challenges due to Jim Crow laws. These laws created racial segregation in the United States. Because of these issues, the PAW reorganized, and Haywood was appointed Bishop of the new PAW.
Songs and Writings
Bishop Haywood was also a talented songwriter. He wrote many gospel songs. Some of his famous songs include "Jesus, the Son of God" and "I See a Crimson Stream of Blood." He also wrote "Do All in Jesus’ Name." Many of his songs were put into a book called The Bridegroom Songs, published by Christ Temple.
Haywood was also an author. He wrote to explain and defend his beliefs. He wrote short books called tracts, such as "The Victim of the Flaming Sword." He also published The Voice in the Wilderness. This publication became the official magazine for the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World in 1925.
Legacy and Honor
Garfield Thomas Haywood passed away in 1931. He was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery. In 1980, the city of Indianapolis honored him. They named a part of Fall Creek Drive, where Christ Temple is located, "Bishop Garfield T. Haywood Memorial Way."
