The growth of the work in Texas for the last two generations became so vast in the number of churches, comprising of between four and five hundred, that the need for more presiding officers became a necessity.  Therefore it was finally decided by the board of Commissioners to approve four bishops to their respective dioceses, and Texas Southwest being given to our Bishop T.D. Iglehart.  A tribute is hereby given to him as a designer and builder of several State and local edifices.  He has contracted and constructed our State Headquarters Building valued at an estimated cost of 100,000.  We have never had a man in the church history of Texas to go over and beyond him in going forward and carrying us along with him, remembering those who had been forgotten, exemplifying an humble spirit all the way.  No man in the Lone Star State of Texas can equal him in preparedness and we are proud to have such a competent leader.  He is one that the educational and business world can fully accept because of his great accomplishments and achievements.  He has received a well earned Master’s Degree which helps fit him for master service.

            Soon after Bishop Iglehart had been appointed to the Southwest area, he organized new districts, recruited new officers, and advanced the work steadily.  Notwithstanding he encountered some opposition and interference, but through it all Texas Southwest survived and stood on its feet.  Texas Southwest consists of thirteen districts.  Each district held its successful meeting in February.

            Soon after, we were called together in March to the State Installation Service.  Our bishop was installed by the Chairman of the Executive National Board, Bishop A.B. McEwen of Memphis, Tennessee.  It was the greatest and most outstanding of its kind ever witnessed, followed by a banquet enjoyed by all.  (Free of Charge.)

            The April meeting was superb with many workers coming from even the remote parts of our state.  Many great messages were heard.  Some of these messages were rated as masterpieces.  Souls were saved and the sick were healed and a lot of good was done.  Official pictures were made.  State Supervisor B.J. Crouch, a graduate for the Page Normal, Industrial, and Bible School was present to stir the women in their work and to give the signal for record progress.  She has well earned her position, having stood second in rank for a number of year, with the head of state in the women’s department.

            Yes, Texas Southwest Church of God in Christ has much to be proud of, being in full possession of the spirit of God, excessive ability, vision, and stamina.

                        SUPERINTENDENT S. A. JORDAN