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                                        The Late Bishop Christopher C. Owens - 

                                                  The Father, The Counselor,

                                           The Compassionate Friend & Advisor,

                                 The Man Of God, Our 

                                             Late & Beloved Pastor & Founder:  

The Late Bishop Christopher C. Owens

(Bishop C. C. Owens), is now 

deceased;  He died suddenly  

during the National Holy 

Convocation held in Memphis, 

TN after being rushed to the 

hospital and undergoing 

emergency surgery;  He died on 

Thursday morning, November 04, 2003;  

We cherished our beloved bishop, 

and, of course, we will miss him;  

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"Bishop's Transition" page or 

by clicking onto the hyperlink 

on the gold cross or the 

Bishop's Picture on this page!

Bishop C. C. Owens:  

"The Minister With A Message"

Bishop Christopher C. Owens:

The Father & Counselor                                              

The Compassionate Friend

Man After God's Own Heart

Confident & Full Of Integrity

Intelligent & Full Of Wisdom

Suave & Debonair

The Honorable Advisor

With A Sense Of Humor

Prayerful Intercessor & Warrior

Deliberating God's Peace & Wrath

                                                God's Dynamic Visionary

The Many Faces Of Bishop Owens Represented His Multifaceted,

God Given Characteristics And Talents

We Emphatically Reiterate!

Yes, The Late Bishop Christopher C. Owens Was All Of The Above:

~The Father And Counselor

~The Compassionate Friend

~The Man After God's Own Heart

~Confident And Full Of Integrity

~Intelligent And Full Of Wisdom

~Suave And Debonair

~The Honorable Advisor

~The Man With the Great Sense Of Humor

~Prayerful Intercessor And Warrior

~The Man Deliberating God's Peace And Wrath

~God's Dynamic Visionary

At the tender age of eleven, while perusing through the book of Revelation, our late Pastor's heart was pricked to the point of conviction, and he gave his life to the Lord.  Since that early period in his life, Bishop Christopher C. Owens had always purposed to submit his time and talents as instruments of righteousness to be made more skillful in God's Holy Vineyard.

In 1956 the late Bishop C. C. Owens founded and organized the Emanuel Church Of God In Christ in Chicago, Illinois.

The Very Early Beginnings Of The Emanuel C. O. G. I. C.

Somewhat Later During The Beginning

Even Later During The Ministry

The Emanuel Ensemble Started During The Very Early Beginning

With The Vision Of The Founder The Ensemble

Stepped Up Its Game:  Bishop Promoted The

Emanuel Ensemble As The Best Ac cappella Group

East Of The Mississippi!

With Bishop's Encouragement, The Ensemble Continued To Sing

Under The Anointing And To Edify The Body Of Christ

Although The Emanuel Ensemble Is No Longer Functioning As A Group

The Fragment Members of The Group Are Occasionally Called Upon

Even Today!

Remnants Of The Emanuel Ensemble

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Bishop Was Always Inspirational To His Members

And To Humanity

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From The Youngest To The Eldest

Bishop Was A No-Nonsense Preacher, Full Of Integrity;

He Balanced His Life By Loving God's People!

From 1961 to 1998 Bishop Owens served as Superintendent of the Lakeshore District of the Southern Illinois Jurisdiction;  He was an Administrative Assistant and Chairman of the State Executive Board of the Southern Illinois Jurisdiction; He was also the Chairman of the Executive Board of Ashley Quality Care, Inc., Chicago , Illinois.

Bishop Owens founded and organized the Religious Workers Guild, Inc. in 1957, and was the creator of the "Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Award", which was instituted during the lifetime of Bishop Mason, and is still the Church's highest award.  He was  appointed National President of the Guild on December 11, 1959, by the late Bishop C. H. Mason, during their General Assembly of the Church Of God In Christ, in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Late Bishop C. C. Owens was one of the few pastors who had received

the majority of his early religious and biblical training under the direct leadership

of The Founding Father of The Church Of God In Christ, International: 

Bishop Charles Harrison Mason;  It was a great privilege to have been in

the presence of such a Holy Ambassador of God Almighty.

Pictured:  The Late Bishop C. H. Mason (Left) And

The Late Bishop C. C. Owens (Front Center);

It seems as if everyone, including Bishop Owens, was pondering

over the awesome teaching being presented in a casual manner

by the Late Bishop Harrison Mason (sitting on top of the hood

of the car)!

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Bishop Christopher C. Owens was elevated to Auxiliary Bishop in 1998, (as seen in  the photo above with Bishop Chandler David Owens, the former Presiding Bishop of The Church Of God In Christ, Inc.).  Our pastor was elevated  as a result of  his dedicated service to the church and to God's people;  He had been elevated to a higher level to usher God's inspired visions into existence.  The life long dedication and work of the late Bishop Owens had made him known locally, nationally, and worldwide. 

The Late Bishop C. C. Owens was elevated to the Sacred Office Of Auxiliary Bishop Of The Church Of God In Christ at the St. Paul C. O. G. I. C. in Chicago, IL on September 2, 1998, when the Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle of the Church Of God In Christ was Bishop Chandler David Owens.

After being presented to the Bishops,

Left to Right:  Bishop Ocie Booker, Presiding Bishop Chandler D. Owens, Bishop Cobbs, Bishop Brooks and Bishop Cody Marshall:

 The Presentation of The Candidate And The Reading Of The Vows Followed:

And Now, The Vestments Are Placed On The Candidate:

And The Vestment Process Continues

As You Can See, This Is A Very Meticulous Process

And The Vestment Process Continues

And Now, The Accessories Are Ceremoniously Placed On The Candidate

Elder Herman Thomas, who may be seen in the

background of many of the above pictures, was

a long time associate of the Late Bishop C.C. Owens,

and a dear friend of his family.

As Seen Below (Approximately 5 Years After The

Death Of Bishop Owens, October 26, 2008), he was

a guest speaker at the 5th year pastoral anniversary

of Eld. Michael Richardson, who became the pastor

of the Emanuel C. O. G. I. C. after the death of

the late Bishop C. C. Owens.

Elder Herman Thomas, Pastor Of The

Solid Rock C. O. G. I. C., Chicago IL,

Along With His Wife, Msny. Portia Thomas

And The Ceremonious Placement Of The Ring Accessory Is Now In Progress

And Now Prayer Is In Order - A Very Significant Key To The Success Of Your Elevation

We Present To You Bishop & Mrs. Christopher C. Owens

The late Bishop C. C. Owens is pictured below with the late Bishop Gilbert E. Patterson, who was the newly elected Presiding Bishop Of the Church Of God In Christ Inc., during a  Press Conference after his election to the General Board of Bishops (Bishop Gilbert Patterson was also a recipient of an award given by the Religious Workers Guild, Inc.). 

Below, our founder is pictured  with Bishop J. O. Patterson, Jr. -  Chairman of  the General Assembly of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. 

Bishop J. O. Patterson, Jr.  officiated in the

60th year renewal of marriage vows

for Bishop & Mrs. C. C. Owens.

Bishop Christopher C. Owens was a distinguished gentleman, a dedicated and unwavering servant for Christ, a loving husband and father, a determined businessman, and an irreproachable man of the cloth. 

Bishop Owens always demonstrated that he was holding fast the profession of his faith without wavering and that he was purpose driven in his life long quest to sculpture (with the help of God), the repentant hearts of the lost.  Bishop Owens had a yearning to build a church for God and is seen at the construction sight of the new West Angeles C. O. G. I. C. with the pastor, Bishop Charles Blake, who was the newly elected 1st assistant to the Presiding Bishop of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc.  Because his vision had not dimmed, he  continued to demonstrate a visionary leadership and dedication in helping others to please God  (Bishop Blake is now the Presiding

Bishop of the Church of God in Christ since the death of Bishop Gilbert Patterson).

The Late Bishop Owens had committed himself to sharing God's word and spirituality to all mankind - especially to the members of The Emanuel Church Of God In Christ.  We commended Bishop Owens for his faithfulness and diligence over the past 47 years where he had served as  pastor of  the Emanuel C. O. G. I. C.  As an ambassador for Christ with an extensive portfolio,

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the Late Bishop Owens had led The Emanuel C. O. G. I. C. into a posture of touching and agreeing rendering  the power of God to be loosed; We will forever stay on the wall to serve as a constant beacon to a dying world, and we will serve as a haven to those in need and a lifeline to those who are sinking. 

We salute you for 63 years of marriage to one wife, and for having loved and cherished your journey from the inception to the end;  Your wife and family will always love you and will always cherish these joyful memories!

The Late Bishop

Christopher C. Owens  --  Back in the Day!!

A Distinguished Gentleman:  Suave, Debonair, 

And Full Of Wisdom (Circa 1948)

Bishop Owens, we will love you forever -  we will see you in eternity

We Shared A Blissful 63 Years Of Marriage Columbus;

           May God Bless You Throughout Eternity!

             Love Always, Your Devout Soul Mate Evangelist Elvie J. Owens see you

in eternity!

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