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The following article was published in the January 7, 2008, AG-NEWS Issue #1487. This article announces Bro. James Bridges, general treasurer of the A/G, resignation effective March 31, 2008.
The following article can also be found online at the A/G web site.
The Rev. James K. Bridges, general treasurer of the Assemblies of God since 1993, has announced he will step out of that office March 31, 2008. He and his wife, Joyce, plan to return to Texas where their three sons and families reside.
As General Treasurer, the Rev. Bridges has oversight of the Division of the Treasury, which is responsible for handling all finances sent to the national office for the world ministries of the church.
He has served with distinction in many areas since 1952 when he began his ministry in the South Texas District. A graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, he served pastorates in Houston, Dallas, Greenville and Waxahachie as well as Wichita, Kansas. He served in district leadership in the North Texas District, including sectional presbyter, executive presbyter, general presbyter, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of the district from 1981 until his election to the office of general treasurer.
From 1968-71, he was vice president of academic affairs at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and served as chairman of the school’s board of directors from 1985-l993. SAGU conferred the honorary doctor’s degree upon him in 1991.
General Superintendent George O. Wood states, “Brother Bridges is a man of impeccable integrity. His depth of Christian character commands everything he does. He has served this church so well and I shall miss his wise counsel and steadfast commitment to the church, its doctrines and ministries.”
The General Council Bylaws call for the Executive Presbytery of the church to fill the unexpired term of an executive officer.