National President of Australian Christian Churches

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The National President of Australian Christian Churches is the title given to the leader of the Australian branch of the Assemblies of God (AOG). Australian Christian Churches represents 1,100 churches and 190,000 Christians across Australia. Previously the leader of Australian Christian Churches was known as Superintendent. Current National President Brian Houston changed the name of the position when he was elected as leader in May 1997.

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[edit] Appointment

The National President of Australian Christian Churches is elected at the biennial National Australian Christian Churches conference.

[edit] Role and responsibilities

The National President does not deal much with the day-to-day running of the movement but is seen as more of a figure head. The National President works with the National Vice President and National Secretary, as well as the Executive Members and State Presidents of the movement.

[edit] List of National Presidents

# Name Appointment Secession Time in
1 Charles Greenwood 1937 1941 4 years
2 Henry Wiggins 1941 1943 2 years
- Charles Greenwood 1943 1945 2 years
3 Philip Duncan 1945 1950 5 years
4 Edward Irish 1950 1951 1 year
5 Alec Davidson 1951 1955 4 years
6 James Walace 1955 1959 4 years
- Alec Davidson 1959 1969 10 years
7 Ralph Read 1969 1977 8 years
8 Andrew Evans 1977 1997 20 years
9 Brian Houston 1997 - -

[edit] See also


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Australian Christian Churches (the Assemblies of God in Australia)
Organisation
Congregation
Education and Training
Conferences
National Conference | State Conferences | Church Conferences
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National Presidents of Australian Christian Churches (the Assemblies of God in Australia)
Charles Greenwood | Henry Wiggins | Philip Duncan | Edward Irish | Alec Davidson | James Walace | Ralph Read | Andrew Evans | Brian Houston