Bibliography related to the Angolan Church of God and Edmond & Pearl Stark
Artifacts and Archives
Mooneyham, T.D.1951–1956 Photocopy of typescript memoir — "Led by an Unseen Hand": Five Years of Missionary Experience in Africa. T.D. Mooneyham collection M0050 Box: 1, Folder: 2. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
T.D. Mooneyham’s memoir regarding his time as a missionary in Africa, based on his diary.
Mooneyham, T.D. 1949 – 1955. Correspondence from Pearl Stark. T.D. Mooneyham collection M0050 Box: 1, Folder: 4. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Correspondences - both original and copies - from Pearl Stark to T.D. Mooneyham.
Mooneyham, T. D. Report on Angola. T. D. Mooneyham Collection (M0050) Box 1, Folder, 1. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Contains information regarding different missions to Angola, including Pearl Stark.
Mooneyham, T.D. August 30, 1951 – August 31, 1956. Five-year diary, typescript. T.D. Mooneyham collection M0050 Box: 1, Folder: 5. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
T.D. Mooneyham’s diary regarding his daily life and work in Africa. He was a ministry partner of Pearl Stark.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl Stark’s Bible. The Edmund & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl & Edmond Stark Travel Documents. The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl Stark Life Insurance Policy and Will. The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl Stark’s letters to Mrs. Vancil Smith. The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Wilson, Pearl Stark. Correspondence from Pearl Stark Wilson. Peterson Family Papers M0043: Box: 1, Folder: 13. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
This folder contains an article by Pearl Stark, as well as correspondence from Pearl Stark to the Peterson family.
Books
Conn, Charles. Like a Mighty Army: A History of the Church of God. Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 2008.
Generalized history of the Church of God from its founding until 2008, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 290-292.
Conn, Charles. Where the Saints Have Trod: A History of Church of God Missions. Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 1959.
History of the Church of God World Missions from its founding until 1959, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 36, 43, 47, 255–265, 288.
Church of God Mission Board. History of Church of God Missions. Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press. 1943.
History of the Church of God World Missions from its founding until 1959, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 110-113.
Moree, Christopher, ed. Church of God World Missions Anniversary Album. Cleveland, Tenn.: Pathway Press, 1984.
Contains information regarding the Starks on pages 24, 44-47.
George, Bill. Until All Have Heard: The Centennial History of Church of God World Missions. Cleveland, TN: Church of God World Missions, 2010.
History of the Church of God World Missions from its founding until 2010, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 298-302, 314.
LeRoy, Douglas. Pearl Stark Wilson: "I Had to Take up the Torch". Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 1970.
Short biography of Pearl Stark Wilson including details of the missionary labors throughout her life.
Collections
Charles W. Conn Collection M0052. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Includes manuscripts of Conn's books cited in this reference document. The collection also includes research notes used in many of Dr. Conn’s writings that sometimes provide additional information.
Douglas LeRoy Collection M0095. Pearl Stark Wilson. 1981-1984. Box: 2, Folder: 3. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Contains information regarding Pearl Stark Wilson and her late husband Edmond Stark at the time of Dr. LeRoy's research. Correspondences, timelines, and official announcements are included in the relevant folder.
T.D. Mooneyham Collection M0050. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
This collection contains T.D. Mooneyham’s diary and other material relating to his work that contain mentions of Pearl and Edmond Stark. It also includes correspondence with Pearl Stark.
The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Includes artifacts such as Edmond Stark’s visa, photos of Angola, and other material related to their lives and their work as missionaries.
Files
Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) - Angola. Information files IF0001. Folder. Undated.
Contains information on Angola and/or the Starks, such as transcripts or articles.
Stark, Pearl. Information files (IF0001). 1900 - Undated.
Contains information on the Starks and their work in Angola.
Minutes
Church of God. 1941. Binder 2. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Council of Twelve Meeting Minutes. September 25, 1939 – September 29, 1939. Church of God General Ministries Collection CG0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding a tomb for Edmond Stark in Angola.
Church of God. 1941. Binder 4. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Council of Twelve Meeting Minutes. August 20, 1941 – September 3, 1941. Church of God General Ministries Collection CG0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding help for Pearl Stark.
Church of God. 1941. Binder 10. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Council of Twelve Meeting Minutes. August 16, 1948 – August 20, 1948. Church of God General Ministries Collection CG0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding Pearl Stark.
Church of God. 1942. Binder 5. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Church of God General Ministries Collection (G0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding an application from Pearl Stark for an allowance from the Widows’ Fund.
Periodicals
Brinsfield, J. Stewart. “Missionary Returns to Africa.” The Church of God Evangel. May 1, 1948.
Page 10, 15. Contains the story and the motivations of Pearl Stark returning to Angola after Edmond Stark’s death.
Brinsfield, J. Stewart. “Missionary Returns to Africa.” The Church of God Evangel. May 8, 1948.
Page 10, 13. Continues the story of why Pearl Stark returned to Angola after the death of Edmond Stark.
Missions Dept. “Sister Stark Opens New Work in Angola” The Church of God Evangel. January 29, 1955.
Page 6. Contains photos regarding the missions in Angola at that time.
Stark, Pearl M. 1954. “A Farewell Letter.” The Lighted Pathway. July 1954.
Page 18. Pearl’s letter as she was leaving for her second mission to Angola.
Stark, Pearl. “Glorious Hope Keeps Us Pressing On.” The Church of God Evangel. March 18, 1950.
Page 5. Details a new section of the missions work in Angola, and a summary of what happened during this period.
Stark, Pearl. “Greetings from Portuguese West Africa.” The Lighted Pathway. October 1951.
Page 17. Stories of the Angolan Christians in Africa.
Stark, Pearl. “How God Protected His Own.” The Pentecostal Evangel. January 20, 1934.
Page 11. Pearl Stark reflecting on a Christian woman saved from martyrdom.
Stark, Pearl. “Native Customs in Africa.” The Lighted Pathway. October 1950.
Page 8, 22. A detailed story of mourning customs and the efforts of the missionaries to stop these and have Christian customs instead.
Stark, Pearl. “Now Thanks Be Unto God!” The Lighted Pathway. November 1939.
Pages 12, 25. Pearl meditating on her journey to Angola.
Stark, Pearl & Edmond. “Travelogue.” The Lighted Pathway. October 1938.
Page 13, 24. A diary of Edmond and Pearl’s earliest days in Angola.
Stark, Pearl M., and T. D. Mooneyham. “Angola in Pictures.” The Church of God Evangel. July 19, 1952.
Page 12. Contains photos regarding the missions in Angola at that time.
Walker Sr., J. Herbert. “Another New Church in Angola.” The Church of God Evangel. July 2, 1955.
Page 12. Provides photos and information regarding missions in Angola.
Walker Sr., J. Herbert. “Missions…A Good Report from Africa.” The Church of God Evangel. April 5, 1952.
Page 5. Discusses the holidays in Angola while Pearl Stark was working there.
Photographs
Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) — Angola. General photograph collection V0002. Undated.
Photos of Angola.
Stark, Pearl. Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) Publishing House Photograph Collection V0003. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Photos of the Starks and/or Angola.
Mooneyham, T.D.1951–1956 Photocopy of typescript memoir — "Led by an Unseen Hand": Five Years of Missionary Experience in Africa. T.D. Mooneyham collection M0050 Box: 1, Folder: 2. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
T.D. Mooneyham’s memoir regarding his time as a missionary in Africa, based on his diary.
Mooneyham, T.D. 1949 – 1955. Correspondence from Pearl Stark. T.D. Mooneyham collection M0050 Box: 1, Folder: 4. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Correspondences - both original and copies - from Pearl Stark to T.D. Mooneyham.
Mooneyham, T. D. Report on Angola. T. D. Mooneyham Collection (M0050) Box 1, Folder, 1. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Contains information regarding different missions to Angola, including Pearl Stark.
Mooneyham, T.D. August 30, 1951 – August 31, 1956. Five-year diary, typescript. T.D. Mooneyham collection M0050 Box: 1, Folder: 5. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
T.D. Mooneyham’s diary regarding his daily life and work in Africa. He was a ministry partner of Pearl Stark.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl Stark’s Bible. The Edmund & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl & Edmond Stark Travel Documents. The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl Stark Life Insurance Policy and Will. The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Stark, Edmond & Pearl. Pearl Stark’s letters to Mrs. Vancil Smith. The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection: M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Wilson, Pearl Stark. Correspondence from Pearl Stark Wilson. Peterson Family Papers M0043: Box: 1, Folder: 13. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
This folder contains an article by Pearl Stark, as well as correspondence from Pearl Stark to the Peterson family.
Books
Conn, Charles. Like a Mighty Army: A History of the Church of God. Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 2008.
Generalized history of the Church of God from its founding until 2008, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 290-292.
Conn, Charles. Where the Saints Have Trod: A History of Church of God Missions. Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 1959.
History of the Church of God World Missions from its founding until 1959, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 36, 43, 47, 255–265, 288.
Church of God Mission Board. History of Church of God Missions. Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press. 1943.
History of the Church of God World Missions from its founding until 1959, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 110-113.
Moree, Christopher, ed. Church of God World Missions Anniversary Album. Cleveland, Tenn.: Pathway Press, 1984.
Contains information regarding the Starks on pages 24, 44-47.
George, Bill. Until All Have Heard: The Centennial History of Church of God World Missions. Cleveland, TN: Church of God World Missions, 2010.
History of the Church of God World Missions from its founding until 2010, with mentions of the Starks and Angola on pages 298-302, 314.
LeRoy, Douglas. Pearl Stark Wilson: "I Had to Take up the Torch". Cleveland, TN: Pathway Press, 1970.
Short biography of Pearl Stark Wilson including details of the missionary labors throughout her life.
Collections
Charles W. Conn Collection M0052. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Includes manuscripts of Conn's books cited in this reference document. The collection also includes research notes used in many of Dr. Conn’s writings that sometimes provide additional information.
Douglas LeRoy Collection M0095. Pearl Stark Wilson. 1981-1984. Box: 2, Folder: 3. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Contains information regarding Pearl Stark Wilson and her late husband Edmond Stark at the time of Dr. LeRoy's research. Correspondences, timelines, and official announcements are included in the relevant folder.
T.D. Mooneyham Collection M0050. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
This collection contains T.D. Mooneyham’s diary and other material relating to his work that contain mentions of Pearl and Edmond Stark. It also includes correspondence with Pearl Stark.
The Edmond & Pearl Stark Collection M0101. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Includes artifacts such as Edmond Stark’s visa, photos of Angola, and other material related to their lives and their work as missionaries.
Files
Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) - Angola. Information files IF0001. Folder. Undated.
Contains information on Angola and/or the Starks, such as transcripts or articles.
Stark, Pearl. Information files (IF0001). 1900 - Undated.
Contains information on the Starks and their work in Angola.
Minutes
Church of God. 1941. Binder 2. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Council of Twelve Meeting Minutes. September 25, 1939 – September 29, 1939. Church of God General Ministries Collection CG0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding a tomb for Edmond Stark in Angola.
Church of God. 1941. Binder 4. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Council of Twelve Meeting Minutes. August 20, 1941 – September 3, 1941. Church of God General Ministries Collection CG0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding help for Pearl Stark.
Church of God. 1941. Binder 10. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Council of Twelve Meeting Minutes. August 16, 1948 – August 20, 1948. Church of God General Ministries Collection CG0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding Pearl Stark.
Church of God. 1942. Binder 5. Series 7: Minutes of the Elders, Supreme, Executive, and General Council Meetings. Church of God General Ministries Collection (G0006. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
These minutes include a discussion regarding an application from Pearl Stark for an allowance from the Widows’ Fund.
Periodicals
Brinsfield, J. Stewart. “Missionary Returns to Africa.” The Church of God Evangel. May 1, 1948.
Page 10, 15. Contains the story and the motivations of Pearl Stark returning to Angola after Edmond Stark’s death.
Brinsfield, J. Stewart. “Missionary Returns to Africa.” The Church of God Evangel. May 8, 1948.
Page 10, 13. Continues the story of why Pearl Stark returned to Angola after the death of Edmond Stark.
Missions Dept. “Sister Stark Opens New Work in Angola” The Church of God Evangel. January 29, 1955.
Page 6. Contains photos regarding the missions in Angola at that time.
Stark, Pearl M. 1954. “A Farewell Letter.” The Lighted Pathway. July 1954.
Page 18. Pearl’s letter as she was leaving for her second mission to Angola.
Stark, Pearl. “Glorious Hope Keeps Us Pressing On.” The Church of God Evangel. March 18, 1950.
Page 5. Details a new section of the missions work in Angola, and a summary of what happened during this period.
Stark, Pearl. “Greetings from Portuguese West Africa.” The Lighted Pathway. October 1951.
Page 17. Stories of the Angolan Christians in Africa.
Stark, Pearl. “How God Protected His Own.” The Pentecostal Evangel. January 20, 1934.
Page 11. Pearl Stark reflecting on a Christian woman saved from martyrdom.
Stark, Pearl. “Native Customs in Africa.” The Lighted Pathway. October 1950.
Page 8, 22. A detailed story of mourning customs and the efforts of the missionaries to stop these and have Christian customs instead.
Stark, Pearl. “Now Thanks Be Unto God!” The Lighted Pathway. November 1939.
Pages 12, 25. Pearl meditating on her journey to Angola.
Stark, Pearl & Edmond. “Travelogue.” The Lighted Pathway. October 1938.
Page 13, 24. A diary of Edmond and Pearl’s earliest days in Angola.
Stark, Pearl M., and T. D. Mooneyham. “Angola in Pictures.” The Church of God Evangel. July 19, 1952.
Page 12. Contains photos regarding the missions in Angola at that time.
Walker Sr., J. Herbert. “Another New Church in Angola.” The Church of God Evangel. July 2, 1955.
Page 12. Provides photos and information regarding missions in Angola.
Walker Sr., J. Herbert. “Missions…A Good Report from Africa.” The Church of God Evangel. April 5, 1952.
Page 5. Discusses the holidays in Angola while Pearl Stark was working there.
Photographs
Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) — Angola. General photograph collection V0002. Undated.
Photos of Angola.
Stark, Pearl. Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) Publishing House Photograph Collection V0003. Dixon Pentecostal Research Center, Cleveland, TN.
Photos of the Starks and/or Angola.
