Cornerstone

Luke 16:10-13 (10)

Who is Mr. Church of God (Holiness)? In my opinion that title should be given to Dr. I. C. Holland. He has served the Lord in the Church of God (Holiness) from an early age and he has served well. Even while attending the University of Missouri as a young man he was active in the ministry. The desire to preach the Word and pastor the people of God continued to be a love and a burden to him. And yet this ministry was not exclusive. He became very active at Kansas City College and Bible School. He served as Professor, Academic Dean, Vice President, President and finally as Board Member. He is interested in the mission of the church abroad. He has served on the World Mission Board for many years and has traveled to represent the work on numerous foreign fields. This barely scratches the surface of his official involvement in the Church of God (Holiness). In addition, the people saw his interest in their lives as he demonstrated his outstanding memory. Names of people previously met on one occasion accompanied by remembrances of personal interest caused many to stand in awe. As Chairman of the General Convention he served with dignity, wisdom and poise. The list continues seemingly without end regarding one who took Romans 12:1 literally and gave himself to Jesus Christ in unselfish and tireless labor.

Dr. Gayle Woods

2 Tim 2:12-19 (15)

Some people, somehow demand respect in their humility. Dr. Omar Lee is such a man. He earned this respect in classroom and pulpit. I and many of his other ministerial students who sat in his classes at Kansas City College and Bible School hold him in high esteem. One reason this is the case is that he is not only a man of God but he is also a man of the Word. Students, pastors and lay people naturally turn to men like Dr. Lee when in question about a matter of Scripture or doctrine. His tremendous knowledge of the Word and his orthodoxy regarding doctrine would not be impressive, however, if it wasn’t for the fact that he has been unchangeable in his belief and teaching. As a reference point in the lives of many who have wavered he has always been dependable. While others were swayed he has remained firm. He has studied and has shown himself to be approved unto God. He is a workman of the Word which is not ashamed. He rightly divides the truth. His faithfulness in doctrine has been the needed anchor to many who have not been as strong. The holiness movement must have more men like Dr. Omar E. Lee.

Dr. Gayle Woods