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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 48 MIN

It's Elementary - Episode 15 - "Connected in Christ" with Bishop John Mark Richardson

from It’s Elementary - An Asbury Theological Seminary Podcast · host Asbury Theological Seminary

Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone welcome Bishop John Mark Richardson, jurisdictional bishop in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and Executive Director of the Wesleyan Holiness Connection. Bishop Richardson shares his remarkable story from a multi-generational ministry family to his early career in law enforcement, and ultimately to his leadership role shepherding churches on the West Coast. Bishop Richardson traces the origins and growth of the Church of God in Christ, the historic connection to the Azusa Street Revival, and the early interracial beginnings of the Pentecostal movement. He explains why Pentecostalism has become the world’s fastest-growing Christian expression—and why recovering the holiness dimension of the Christian life is so essential for today’s church. The conversation moves into the birth of the Wesleyan Holiness Connection, the story behind its extraordinary cross-denominational diversity, and the ongoing work of bringing Wesleyan Christians of all backgrounds together in unity, prayer, and shared mission.  MENTIONS • Church of God in Christ (COGIC) - https://www.cogic.org/ • Wesleyan Holiness Connection - https://holinessandunity.org/ LINKS Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcasts  Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #ItsElementaryPodcast #WesleyanHoliness #COGIC #HolinessMovement #AsburySeminary #PentecostalHistory #ChristianUnity #ChurchLeadership

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