First Pentecostal Church of God

In 1910 a Pentecostal flame ignited in Dallas. This was the beginning of First Assembly of God. Fred F Bosworth a young man baptized in the Holy Spirit arrived in Dallas. He held evangelistic meetings in what he called the Pentecostal Tabernacle. First Assembly of God Dallas Texas is a historic church. Its roots run deep into the early days of the modern Pentecostal movement. In 1912 Bosworth invited Maria B Woodworth-Etter. She conducted nightly tent meetings for months. This revival brought salvations healings and miracles. It laid the foundation for First Assembly of God. A spiritual fire ignited across North Texas. In 1914 the church became a founding member of the Assemblies of God. It is now the largest worldwide Pentecostal fellowship. For years First Assembly of God remained a center for Pentecostal revival in Dallas. It hosted many famous evangelists. Aimee Semple McPherson Dr Charles S Price Smith Wigglesworth and others all ministered there. Even Dr JN Hoover President Herbert Hoover’s cousin visited. The church moved to Peak and Garland Avenue in 1925. In 1930 it started a radio broadcast. The Christ Ambassadors Full Gospel Hour aired on KRLD. The church became known as the Full Gospel Church. In 1937 it officially became First Assembly of God under Rev Loren B Staats. He started a magazine The Full Gospel Herald. Its circulation reached over 5000. For over forty years pastors built on the spiritual foundation. They held fast to Pentecostal doctrine. Rev Henry Alford Rev Harry Bowley Rev Albert Ott Rev Bracy Greer and Rev E Elsworth Krogstad all served. In 1965 Rev Edgar H Palser began a thirteen-year ministry. Under his leadership the church moved to Lake Highland and Easton Road in 1968. Rev Robert D Rogers served for a decade starting in 1988. Then in 1998 Rev Thomas M McMahan a Dallas First Assembly member came home. He led the church for seventeen years. The church relocated to its current Northwest Highway facility. Pastor R Daniel Enriquez became the leader in 2015. First Assembly of God Dallas stands as a testament to enduring faith. It’s a living legacy of the Pentecostal revival. Its rich history continues to inspire generations. The spirit of those early tent meetings still burns bright. It’s a powerful story of faith growth and unwavering commitment.