History

James Young

PASTOR ELDER JAMES M. YOUNG AND GERTRUDE YOUNG

In 1943, Bishop Goodlow sent Elder James M. Young, and wife, Gertrude Young to pastor in Yakima, Washington and he established the Victory Church of God in Christ, located, 1016 S 6th St, Yakima, WA 98901

After serving in Yakima for thirteen years, he moved his family to Seattle where he founded The Lighthouse Temple Church of God In Christ located, 806 20th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, where he was pastor until his death in February 2008.

In 1967, he was appointed by the late Bishop T. J. Kinlow as District Superintendent of District Number One.

He was one of the first superintendents in the State of Washington Church of God In Christ.

WA State COGIC Dist #1 Madison Temple Youth Choir Elder Gray Supt James Young 1989:

Rev. James Morris Young Obituary
May 12, 1912 – Feb 10, 2008