Generals of Faith
These are the men and women throughout history who walked in supernatural power. They healed the sick, cast out demons, and operated in the gifts of the Spirit with authority that most modern believers have never witnessed.
They are proof that the age of miracles never ended. They are the cloud of witnesses who blazed the Way of Fire before us.
The Generals
| Name | Era | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Wigglesworth | 1859–1947 | "Apostle of Faith" – Radical healing ministry, raised the dead |
| John G. Lake | 1870–1935 | Healing Rooms, 100,000+ documented healings |
| Aimee Semple McPherson | 1890–1944 | Founded Foursquare Church, healing revivals |
| William Seymour | 1870–1922 | Led the Azusa Street Revival |
| Kathryn Kuhlman | 1907–1976 | "I Believe in Miracles" – Mass healing crusades |
| Lester Sumrall | 1913–1996 | Deliverance ministry, global missions |
| Kenneth Hagin | 1917–2003 | "Father of the Word of Faith" movement |
| Norvel Hayes | 1927–2023 | Faith teaching, healing ministry |
Living
| Name | Ministry |
|---|---|
| Apostle Delmar Coward Jr. | Encounter Church, Liberty County, Texas |
Why Study the Generals?
"Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation." — Hebrews 13:7
The generals didn't have access to anything we don't have. They had the same Bible, the same Holy Spirit, the same God. What they had was faith that acted.
Studying their lives reveals patterns:
- Radical obedience to God's voice
- Daily discipline in prayer and the Word
- Refusal to accept cessationism or lukewarm religion
- Authority over sickness, demons, and death
They walked in fire. So can you.