COGIC History The Dark Years, Paperback

In COGIC History The dark Years Dr. Owens examines a period of transition in the history of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC). This period includes the years 1961-1968, from the death of the founder, Bishop C. H. Mason, to the installation of the first Presiding Bishop. This is the first scholarly reconstruction of the events of this period. The author uses the resulting case study as the basis for an analysis of the leadership styles and organizational types, which precipitated, endured, and resolved this period of transformation in one of America's greatest religious organizations.

Dr. Robert Owens is a College Professor/Administrator and the author of a widely published weekly opinion column, The History of the Future, which can be viewed at www.drrobertowens.com . He is also a retired house painter, a retired pastor, a musician, and a composer. He holds an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies, a Bachelor Degree in Religious Education, a Bachelor Degree in History, a Master's Degree in Religious Education, a Master's Degree in History, and a Ph. D. in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Owens teaches History, Political Science, Religion, and Leadership. His books include; America's Trojan War, Political Action Follows Political Philosophy, The Constitution Failed, The Azusa Street Revival, America Won the Vietnam War!, and American Colonial History: The Essential Story. All these books are available online from Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles.com and numerous other outlets.