R. G. Spurling

Richard Green Spurling (1857 – 1935) was an American Christian minister. Born in Monroe County, Tennessee,[1] he was the founder of the Church of God.[2] His father, Richard Spurling (1810 – 1891) was an ordained Baptist elder, who presided over the founding of the church on August 10, 1886. R. G. Spurling was chosen as its minister and ordained a month later.[2]

For the surgeon, see Roy Glenwood Spurling.

References
  1. "The Church of God observes centennial; Camp Meeting begins". The Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. June 28, 1986. p. 22. Retrieved October 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Church of God Celebrates 125 Years". Charisma News. 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2016-07-17.


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