June 1, 2010
On Tuesday, June 1, Glenn C. Burris Jr. was selected as the next president of The Foursquare Church at Connection 2010, which is currently being held in Atlanta. The licensed ministers and registered delegates voted by written ballot at the annual convention as prescribed by the Foursquare bylaws.
As Glenn responded to his selection as president, Dennis Easter, senior pastor of Portland Foursquare Church in Oregon, prayed over him, encouraging Glenn to "be strong and courageous, for the Lord will be with you wherever you will go."
Addressing the convention body, Glenn noted that the position would require partnership from the Foursquare family, and that he "can't imagine leading into the future without you."
He then added that the convention body should "look toward the rest of the week, committed to a mission of reaching the lost for Christ, birthed in our movement from the very beginning!" as the convention body erupted into applause.
Glenn received Christ as a child in the church his parents pastored; he was filled with the Holy Spirit and committed to a life of Christian service at a Foursquare youth camp. Following his graduation from Mount Vernon Bible College in 1975, he served as a youth pastor; he later became a senior pastor and served as a divisional superintendent.
He became the supervisor of the 10-state historic Southeast District in 1992 and served in that role until 2002, when he became the general supervisor of The Foursquare Church, a vice-presidential position. His direct oversight included the districts, churches, ministries and ministers within the U.S. He is a member of the board of directors and served as chairman from 2004-2008. Additionally, he served a brief term as president of LIFE Bible College East in Christiansburg, Va.
Glenn became interim president of The Foursquare Church September 1, 2009. In that role, he serves almost 1,900 congregations and approximately 7,000 licensed ministers in the United States. He also partners with national leaders in 143 other countries and territories. Though his office is based in Los Angeles, Glenn travels frequently, keeping in close contact with the leaders and churches he is privileged to serve.
Glenn has influenced countless leaders, and he celebrates the success of others as distinct victories to the glory of God. Glenn and his wife, Debbie, have been married since 1975. They are the parents of two adult children, Heidi Conley, whose husband is Dustin, and Joshua Burris.
Dr. Glenn C. Burris Jr. will assume his new responsibilities October 1, 2010. Please pray for him and his family, as well as the Foursquare family, as we make this critical transition in leadership.
The president-elect will address the convention body on Thursday during the 7:00 p.m. session. Those in the Atlanta-area are invited to attend the special service, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in the Centennial Ballroom. The service can also be viewed online at foursquare.org/connectlive at no charge.
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Congratulations new president
Marcio Escobar
Brasil - Uruguaiana Rio Grande do Sul
by Marcio Escobar posted on June 2, 2010 @ 7:29 AM
Congratulations!
May the Lord is speaking to your heart continuously and, through you, the Foursquare Gospel can be brought to the four corners of the world!
And more and more souls to be reached and saved!
And we are all impacted us.
Evandro Gomes
by Evandro Go,es posted on June 2, 2010 @ 8:38 AM
Que Deus o abençoe grandemente nesta grande obra Quadrangular,a Igreja precisa de renovação em muitas áreas.
A paz de Cristo.
Church Of Christ in São bernardo-SP Brasil
by Sergio Santiago posted on June 3, 2010 @ 2:40 PM
Le saludo con mucha alegria ya que es un momento muy precioso para su vida le felicito y le deseo lo mejor estaremos orando por su vida y para que Dios le de sabiduria para que la obra cuadrangular siga creciendo.
felicitasiones!!!!!!
Pachalum, el Quiche Guatemala
by Esbin Ramirez posted on June 4, 2010 @ 9:42 AM
The Lord says: "Stand Tall" be as My tower, do not yeild to all the voices you hear; but wait on Me for My goodness to direct and fill your being with My power and wisdom."
Congratulations dear one in God.
Leonard and Prudence Milano
by Prudence Milano posted on June 4, 2010 @ 10:00 AM
Shalom Dr. Glen Burris,
Please accept our most heartfelt congratulations on your election to the position of permanent President of The Foursquare Church.
We are pleased to recognize, acknowledge and give thanks for The Foursquare Church's strong and continued support of the State of Israel. We are, similarly, happy for the spiritual bonds and the continued friendship between The Foursquare Church and the people of Israel.
We wish you a successful term of leadership and guidance of the Foursquare Churches.
We join with you to continue sharing the love of the Bible and the Holy Land with increasingly more people of faith, worldwide.
Allow us to send to you the long lasting blessing given by the Kohanim to the people of Israel:
(Numbers 6:24–26):
May The Lord bless you and guard you–
May The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you –
May The Lord lift up his face onto you and give you peace
יְבָרֶכְךָ יְהוָה, וְיִשְׁמְרֶךָ
יְהוָה פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ, וִיחֻנֶּךָּ יָאֵר
פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ, וְיָשֵׂם לְךָ שָׁלוֹם יִשָּׂא יְהוָה
With sincere best wishes,
Eliezer Hod
Consul for Tourism
Director, Western Region
Israel Government Ministry of Tourism
6380 Wilshire Blvd. #1700
Los Angeles CA 90048
Tel 323 658-7463
Fax 323 658-6543
eliezerh@imot.org
by Eliezer Hod posted on June 4, 2010 @ 10:44 AM
I am blessed that you are our new President. You will be in my prayers. I love and hold you in high esteem! "Now thanks be unto G-d who always causes us to triumph in Messiah Yeshua and makes manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place." II Corin. 2:14 Good health, G-d's wisdom and his annointing is on you!!!
Sammy Oppenheim
by Shmuel/Sammy Oppenheim posted on June 4, 2010 @ 3:27 PM
We thank God for choosing you to lead our movement into a future filled with hope and assignments to be fulfilled. You are loved, respected and prayed for by countless many. We praise and thank God for you, Pastor Glenn,
In His Aloha,
Nando
by Nando Jaime posted on June 5, 2010 @ 12:04 PM
Congratulations to the new president of The Foursquare Church! May God's Spirit fills you daily as you lead the Church!
Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines
by Marlon Raquel posted on June 7, 2010 @ 3:52 AM
Congratulations! May God bless the work of your hands. (Ex 17:12) Like Moses, may God grant you workers who can help to hold up your hands, Amen. Family Life Hyde Park Foursquare Church, Boston, MA
by Deacon Valarie Molyneaux posted on June 9, 2010 @ 3:09 PM
Fico feliz com a sua liderança,amo a IEQ,apesar de não estar mais nela aqui no Sul do Brasil.Vejo que no Brasil a coisa não está fácil para a IEQ,sob a liderança exaustiva de Mário de Oliveira,o tempo dele já passou.Precisa-se de uma intervenção Americana por aqui isso sim.Só escanda-los e pessoas saindo do ministério.Tudo começou com o Fogo do EspÃrito,mas agora nas mãos de lobos.Ainda vou conhecer a IEQ nos EUA,se for aà até volto a ser pastor IEQ.Mas peço oração para o Brasil.
God Bless you pastor Glenn
by Pr.Leandro posted on June 10, 2010 @ 1:06 PM
Dios te ayude Pastor a dirigir con sabiduria. Felicitaciones por esta nueva etapa y estaremos orando mucho por tu vida y puedas seguir siendo de bendicion para las naciones. El libro de los hechos dice: Habla y no calles porque tengo mucho pueblo en esta ciudad. Adelante en el trabajo de Dios.
by Mario Calle posted on June 14, 2010 @ 10:55 AM
The Calling of God is a Call to influence and to reach others to acheive all that our Savior has for them. May the Lord continue to grant you Wisdom and the Grace to accomplish all that he established for you. You will be in my prayers and that of Living Word Christian Center. Remember, you have family that love you and will continue to support you. Phil 4:11 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me daily". Thank God for His support and encouragement.
With Love, Pastor Ruben & Stella 'Buena Park Foursquare'
by Ruben Reyna posted on June 19, 2010 @ 8:22 AM
Congratulations for your designation as new President of our denomination. God bless you and his annointing be on you in every decision and step you make.
Blessings from Panama.
by FIRST FOURSQUARE CHURCH IN PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA posted on June 28, 2010 @ 8:10 AM
Thank God 4 His might and power. We pray that the Church will move in the power of the Holy Ghost
by Albert O. Adetunji posted on July 15, 2010 @ 6:58 AM
Congratulations sir, and we pray that the Lord will lead you, so that you can lead this God's great Family to a higher height according to his will. Once again we say congratulations!!!!
Foursquare gospel church Isashi,Lagos,Nigeria
by Daniel Okafor posted on July 20, 2010 @ 5:57 AM
Thank God for your emergence as the President of our great church. My prayer is that the good Lord will work with you, work in you and work through you to take the International Church of the Foursquare to the next level.
Congratulations !
Rev. Victor B. Akpan
District Overseer, FGC,
UYO DISTRICT, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
by Rev. Victor Akpan posted on August 4, 2010 @ 11:48 AM
MAY THE LORD GUIDE YOU AS YOU LEAD OUR GREAT MOVEMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL, HIS GRACE WILL BE MUCH MORE ON YOU
WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOU
WE BELIEVE THAT GOD CHOSE ED YOU
by CHRISTOPHER HAMILTON UCHE posted on August 11, 2010 @ 3:34 PM
GOD WILL GIVE YOU VISION ABOUT WHAT THE CHURCH NEED NOW
U WILL BE HIS INTERPRETER
YOUR COMING IS OF HIM
HAMILTON.U.C
SENIOR PASTOR
FGCN
ABIA STATE
by CHRISTOPHER HAMILTON UCHE posted on August 11, 2010 @ 3:43 PM
Damos Gracias a Dios por la vida del Pr. Glenn. Pedimos a Dios que fortalezca la vida de su siervo y lo guÃe en ésta misión que ha puesto en sus manos y en las manos de sus colaboradores para bendición del Ministerio Cuadrangular a nivel Mundial.
Dios le Bendiga!!
Iglesia del Evangelio Cuadrangular - Sudamérica - Paraguay
by I.E.C. Paraguay posted on August 12, 2010 @ 2:21 PM
we are realted to each other dr.Glenn c. Burris this is akia burris mark's daughter.
by akia burris posted on August 16, 2010 @ 1:54 PM
You have been selected by the Holy Ghost. It is never by the works of men. Your outstanding ministry has gotten to the presence of our Father and just as the Holy Ghost declared, "separate unto me Paul and Barnabbas ...." you have also. There is a work our Father would want you do. Our prayers for you is that He who has selected you, also shall equip you. You will not fail in this assignment. His grace on daily basis shall overshadow you. Rest in this assurance that He is with you all the way.
Foursquare Gospel Church, Satellite Town, Nigeria. www.foursquaresatellite.org
by Rev. Johnson Noiki posted on August 18, 2010 @ 4:10 AM
Congratulations to our new President, though the message might be coming late, but it is important we commend the grace of God upon Foursquare International for the smooth transitiion process, we are indeed glad to be identified with the organization. The process is modest, dignifying and worthy of emulation by all standard.
We therefore pray for divine and fresh annointing to function at your peak to move the FOURSQUARE ORGANIZATION forward in JESUS NAME .
Once again, congrats sir.
Greetings from FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH, IWO ROAD, IBADAN DISTRICT, IBADAN. NIGERIA.
by Reverend Kunle Oloyede posted on September 1, 2010 @ 2:56 AM
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Calvary grace and love. With joy to God's glory for our new International President, Dr Gleen C. Burris. May the Lord use you to restore the fire of revival FOURSQUARE GOSPEL ignited in the life of many.
The power of the Holy Spirit shall refresh your life with grace to meet up the new responsibility in Jeusu name. You shall restore the inheritances Aimee Semple Mcpherson bestowed on Foursquare family.
Congrats sir.
from: Foursquare Araromi Zonal Headquarters' Church, Lagos Nigeria
by Aluko Ayoola posted on June 2, 2010 @ 7:12 AM