Dr. Godfrey has taught church history at Westminster Seminary California since 1981 and served as the seminary's third president from 1993 to 2017. He could not be reached for comment. [172][198] Branham's strict moral code echoed the traditions of early Pentecostalism but became increasingly unpopular because he refused to accommodate mid-century Pentecostalism's shifting viewpoint. Branham thought the decline was temporary. . Assignments came early and he was to be an associate pastor at St. Anne's from 1949 to 1958 . William married Ettie Jane Yeo (born Gordon) on month day 1905, at age 34. Branham told his audiences that his wife and daughter had become suddenly ill and died during the January flood as God's punishment because of his failure to embrace Pentecostalism. William F Brennan, 61. As Branham got older they moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana. [172], The leadership of the Pentecostal churches pressed Branham to resist his urge to teach and to instead focus on praying for the sick. [35], During June 1933, Branham held tent revival meetings that were sponsored by Davis and the First Pentecostal Baptist Church. 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(uncredited) Makeup Department Production Management Branham identified historical Christian figures as church age messengers, naming some of the same men as Russel. Carl Dyck wrote, "Those who have come out of this group give solemn evidence of the devastating effect that Branhamism had on them, both emotionally and psychologically. [212], Branham's followers consider the serpent seed doctrine one of his greatest revelations, and his most original; despite its racial nature, most are unaware of the origins of the teaching within the white supremacy movement. Previously, he was pastor of Church of the Incarnation Parish, Mantua, from 1985-97. [192] Branham's teaching was particularly damaging to his relationship with Pentecostals denominations who were angered that he would associate them with the mark of beast. In another case, a woman suffering a heart condition was pronounced healed by Branham, but died less than a week later. [8] Branham briefly stopped campaigning and said he would have to take a job to repay the debt, but the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International ultimately offered financial assistance to cover the debt. [124] Hollenweger investigated Branham's use of the "word of knowledge gift" and found no instances in which Branham was mistaken in his often-detailed pronouncements. [127][128], From the early days of the healing revival, Branham received overwhelmingly unfavorable coverage in the news media, which was often quite critical. [288] Alleged accomplices in Schfer's crimes who were charged and awaiting trial fled Chile and took refuge in Frank's church in Germany, where they were protected from extradition. William Marrion Branham (1909-1965) was born in Kentucky, USA. [179], Throughout his ministry, Branham taught a doctrine of faith healing that was often the central teaching he espoused during the healing campaign. "[215] Weaver called Serpent Seed Branham's "most disreputable" doctrine. Separating himself from the things of the world and everything, and come into one purpose, Jesus Christ. [241][k] In his later years, he came to believe all denominations were "synagogues of Satan". Dyck reported that people who published material critical of Branham's teachings have been threatened by his followers and warned they may be killed. He died in prison in 2021. Brennan held the rank of Major in United States Army. Reverend Monsignor . He graduated from Mineville High School in 1953. 1946), Sarah (b. [254][255] Branham is most remembered for his use of the "sign-gifts" that awed the Pentecostal world. [59], The following year, disaster struck when Jeffersonville was ravaged by the Ohio River flood of 1937. Branham's teachings on the subject caused confusion among his followers who repeatedly asked him to clarify his relationship to Christ. Branham eventually criticized the Voice of Healing magazine which he had helped create as a "massive financial organization" that put making money ahead of promoting good. [177] Branham quickly condemned their belief as heresy and threatened to stop ministering, but the belief persisted. They were the tools of the Devil. [81] Ern Baxter or F.F. Bosworth usually filled this role, but other ministers like Paul Cain also participated in Branham's campaigns in later years. [214][204] Branham was baptized and ordained by Roy Davis, a founding member and later Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan; Branham and Davis continued to associate throughout Branham's life. "[268] Some followers have attempted to reform Branham's most extreme teachings. Brother William Marrion Branham was one of the most influential Bible ministers of our time. [87] Branham's return to the movement led to his resumed leadership of it. [101][102] Branham's use of what his fellow evangelists called a word of knowledge gift separated him from his contemporaries in the early days of the revival. He has to make his own self a name. Branham reported his name as William Marvin Branham on his October 16, 1940 registration with the United States. [169] Gordon Lindsay's eulogy stated that Branham's death was the will of God and privately he accepted the interpretation of Kenneth E. Hagin, who claimed to have prophesied Branham's death two years before it happened. [214] Steven Hassan described Branham's Serpent Seed teachings as "rebranded" Christian Identity theology.[33][214]. Pohl stated that many people Branham pronounced as healed later died and produced witnesses to validate his allegations. Wathen Distilleries in nearby Louisville, Kentucky. [157], Branham has been called the "principal architect of restorationist thought" of the Charismatic movement that emerged from the healing revival. [268] While most churches adhere to a common set of tenets, the "extreme local authority" of the church promoted by Branham has led to widespread differences in interpretation of Branham's prophetic teachings. He chooses a people. Branham claimed that he had converted over one million people during his career. [170], At the same time the Charismatic movement was gaining broad acceptance, Branham began to transition to a teaching ministry. [244] Branham also claimed that he foretold the coming of the 1937 Ohio River Flood, the same flood he told his audience led to the death of his wife and daughter. News reports claimed that Mugala's followers forced 145 priests and nuns to strip naked, cover their heads, and filmed their whippings. [151] Branham became increasingly reliant on the Full Gospel Businessmen to finance his campaign meetings as the Pentecostal denominations began to withdraw their financial support. Profile Report Name: Branhamism/The Message Founder: William Marion Branham Date of Birth/Death: April 6, 1909 - December 24, 1965 Birth Place: Burksville, Kentucky Year Found: May 1946 Brief History: William Branham had been hearing voices since he was seven years old. [44][122], Branham faced criticism and opposition from the early days of the healing revival, and he was repeatedly accused of fraud throughout his ministry. 4th 691, 188 P.3D 580, 80 Cal. [195] Branham's doctrine was similar to the anti-Catholic rhetoric of classical Pentecostalism and Protestantism, which commonly associated the mark of the beast with Catholicism. (near W. Outer Drive), Dearborn Tuesday 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. [173] Branham refused, arguing that the purpose of his healing ministry was to attract audiences and, having thus been attracted, it was time to teach them the doctrines he claimed to have received through supernatural revelation. [186] Branham taught that by the end of the first century of Christianity, the church "had been contaminated by the entrance of an antichrist spirit". He studied at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, N.J. In 1997, the O'odham Nation in Arizona accused Wayne Evans of defrauding their tribe of over $1 million and giving that money to Voice of God Recordings. [277] In 2020, the Russian government labeled missionaries of Branham's teaching as "extremists" and banned the importation of Branham related publications to the Russian Federation. [182] Many of his followers regard his sermons as oral scripture and believe Branham had rediscovered the true doctrines of the early church. [230][177][231], The United States Air Force later declassified the launch records and acknowledged the manmade origin of the cloud. Brennan, 72, is currently pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Cherry Hill, where he has served since 1997. [15], By the summer of 1940, Branham had resumed traveling and held revival meetings in other nearby communities. 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Related To Sharon Brennan, Amanda Brennan. [189] He believed the rapture would occur at the culmination of this process. [225] Summarizing the contrasting views held of Branham, Kydd stated, "Some thought he was God. Weaver based his estimate on numbers reported by Branham's son. [160], In the closing years of the revival, Branham helped launch and popularize the ministry of Jim Jones, the founder and leader of the Peoples Temple. [252] Even Branham's son Billy Paul seemed to expect his father's resurrection and indicated as much in messages sent to Branham's followers, in which he communicated his expectation for Easter 1966. Home; Message Hub; Audio; Message Search; KJV Search; Contact; Online Prayer Requests; Video. 506-444-6070 Rev. "[309][310] Kacou Philippe, a leader of Bramham's followers in Africa, was arrested in 2017 for hate speech and sentenced to one year prison after preaching in multiple African nations that blacks should be submissive towards whites. [149], The "word of knowledge" gift used by Branham was also subject to much criticism. He and his lovely wife, Mandy, have been married since 1999. [174] Branham argued that his entire ministry was divinely inspired and could not be selectively rejected or accepted, saying, "It's either all of God, or none of God". Brennan said through. He was ordained a priest in Camden on May 25, 1963. "[268] "The Message cult has always been deeply connected to white supremacy groups. [19] Branham told his audiences that he was required to help his father with the illegal production and sale of liquor during prohibition. Following the St. Louis meetings, Branham launched a tour of small Oneness Pentecostal churches across the Midwest and southern United States, from which stemmed reports of healing and one report of a resurrection. [252] One common theme among all groups is the belief that Branham was the return of Elijah the prophet and receiving his prophetic revelations is necessary to escape the impending destruction of the world. William Mack currently serves as the Director of Pastoral Care . According to her death certificate, she was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis in January 1936, beginning a period of declining health. Donny Reagan Apologizes; Church Explains His Message Saying He's Not Racist, He 'Simply Does Not Marry Interracially', "Apostle of self-styled 'only prophet of God on earth' arrested in West Africa", "The Impact of William Branham's UFO Theology on Peoples Temple", "William Branham and the Pentecostal Prediction", "Brief History of William Branham and Message Church Cult", "Return to Amish What cult did Jeremiah Raber's wife Carmela belong to? [209][210][122], Branham reported discussing the possibility that blacks were descended from apes as early as 1929, but claimed to reject the belief at the time. [289][290][291] Schfer and his compound were portrayed in the 2015 film Colonia. His ministry spawned many emulators and set the broader healing revival that later became the modern charismatic movement in motion. Branham claimed to visit and pray for King George VI while en route to Finland in 1950. William Byrd and Jonathan Edwards were both very well respected, religious men. Only a piece, scrap, made of a man, to deceive him by; God made it, right here has proved it. [159] He continued expecting something greater, which he said "nobody will be able to imitate". During the March 3 meeting of the Board of Education, veteran educator Dr. William Brennan was appointed Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2022. William Philip, Minister. Numerous people pronounced healed died shortly thereafter, investigators discovered evidence suggesting miracles may have been staged, and Branham was found to have significantly embellished and falsified numerous stories he presented to his audiences as fact. [11] Branham also said that when he was seven years old, God told him to avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages. Most people read his sermons more than they do they bible. He was buried at burial place. [186] The Toronto Blessing, the Brownsville Revival, and other nationwide revivals of the late 20th century have their roots in Branham's restorationist teachings. Peter Duyzer presented evidence that Branham falsely claimed to be hunting in Arizona when the cloud appeared, and was actually in Texas where he was assisting with efforts to have the death sentence of Leslie Elaine Perez overturned. His story was published in Reader's Digest. William is related to William E Brennan and William E Brennan as well as 3 additional people. [284] Schfer and other members of his church served as William Branham's personal security detail on his 1955 European tour. "[239] His final statement on the subject convinced a number of his followers he was indeed claiming divinity. [84] Lindsay was impressed with Branham's focus on humility and unity, and was instrumental in helping him gain acceptance among Trinitarian and Oneness Pentecostal groups by expanding his revival meetings beyond the United Pentecostal Church to include all of the major Pentecostal groups. During the early 1930s, he became acquainted with William Sowders' School of the Prophets, a Pentecostal group in Kentucky and Indiana. Several news outlets labeled Reagan as the "most racist pastor in America. [264][142], Branham's followers do not have a central unifying leadership. July 29, 1997 Mrs. Brennan, members of the Brennan family, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of Congress, the administration, Father Jordan, Father O'Hara, Monsignor: Throughout our history, a few powerful ideals have transformed the lives of our people. [80] Moore invited his friend Gordon Lindsay to join the campaign team, which he did beginning at a meeting in Sacramento, California, in late 1947. Branham reported to his audiences that he suffered a nervous breakdown and required treatment by the Mayo Clinic. Branham's prediction of the end of the world by 1977 was widely circulated and well known. Some thought he was an end-time messenger sent from God, and some still do. Church in Howell admitted to. Born: April 25, 1906, in Newark, N.J., the second of eight children of William Brennan and the former Agnes McDermott. But still, a real genuine Christian has to be a segregationalist [sic]. "[136] Another case was four-year-old Donny Morton, who was diagnosed with a rare brain condition. [10], Branham told his audiences that he grew up in "deep poverty",[10] often not having adequate clothing, and that his family was involved in criminal activities. [248], On December 18, 1965, Branham and his family except his daughter Rebekah were returning to Jeffersonville, Indiana, from Tucson for the Christmas holiday. [15] The couple began dating in 1933. Brennan, who led the south Dearborn Heights parish with a 400-student elementary school for 33 years, became the 18th priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit to be disciplined in the last year for sexual misconduct involving minors. [113], A 1952 campaign in South Africa had the largest attendance in Branham's career, with an estimated 200,000 attendees. After six years establishing a church in rural Pennsylvania and sixteen years revitalizing an inner-city church in Chicago, in 2019 Tom Brennan accepted the call to pastor the Bible Baptist Church of Dubuque, Iowa. He began speaking on the controversial doctrinal issues he had avoided for most of the revival. Having left home at 19, William Branham worked on a ranch in Arizona. On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: CIA director William Burns; Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ; Reps. Mike Gallagher, Republican of Wisconsin, and Raja . [179] Branham's doctrines are a blend of both Calvinism and Arminianism, which are considered contradictory by many theologians; the teachings have been described as "jumbled and contradictory and difficult to categorize". film editor Art Direction by John Hughes Set Decoration by Fred M. MacLean . [111], To his American audiences, Branham claimed several high profile events occurred during his international tours. That's what she was made for. [89] His preaching style was described as "halting and simple", and crowds were drawn to his stories of angelic visitation and "constant communication with God". In fact, the followers of Branham pray that evil will come upon people who leave their church. Henning Schlottmann/ Wikimedia Commons The Stardust Casino. In February 1952, the Branham campaign published an article claiming Plaff had visited the hospital the day after he was prayed for and his cure was confirmed by medical tests. [227], Branham claimed the sermons were inspired through an angelic visitation and the appearance of what he believed to be a supernatural cloud in Arizona that was visible in the American Southwest on February 28, 1963. In a 2008 California court case, authorities investigating Leo Mercer's group of Branham followers in Arizona discovered that following "Branham's death in 1965, Mercer gradually became more authoritative, employing various forms of punishment. FALMOUTH - William Francis Brennan, CDR, USN (Ret. Log In. [96] Branham amazed even fellow evangelists, which served to further push him into a legendary status in the movement. [182] Many different followers of Branham's teachings have claimed to be his immediate successor, or an Elisha to his Elijah. Followers of Branham's son expect the resurrection of Branham to fulfill unfinished prophecies. [111] At his June 1947 revivals in Vandalia, Illinois, the local news reported that Beck Walker, a man who was deaf and mute from birth, was pronounced healed but failed to recover. [145], I remember in the beginning of the healing movement, simply to report a healing would produce great jubilation and praise from congregations. Researchers found no evidence that Branham ever met King George; King George was chronically ill and died about a year after Branham claimed to heal him. [220], Whereas Russel had claimed to be the seventh messenger himself during the 1890s, Branham's sermons differed and he described his own characteristics as the attributes of the Laodicean Church age messenger; Branham believed the age would immediately precede the rapture. Historian Catherine Wessinger concludes Jones used Christianity as a vehicle to covertly advance his personal ideology, "Let me close by saying this: that the Son of man is now being revealed from heaven. [128] At meetings in Regina, Branham pronounced the wife of a prominent minister healed of cancer. or. Walter Hollenweger, who served as a translator on Branham's European tours, reported that "very few were actually healed" in the campaigns, and the overwhelming majority pronounced healed by Branham failed to recover. [283], Paul Schfer, a follower and promoter of William Branham's teachings based in Chile, was discovered to have been running a compound where he was sexually molesting and torturing children in 1997. [213] Although not widely accepted, Parker's teachings were well known among Baptists in Indiana and Kentucky; Parker also connected the serpent's seed to the non-white races. By the 1960s, he began to make frequent references to the scripture claiming that through his ministry the "Son of Man was being revealed". [109] Upshaw died in November 1952, at the age of 86. [217][218] Hassan wrote that Branham's followers use "deceptive tactics to recruit and indoctrinate unsuspecting people," and that "recruiters do not tell new members" about the historic "deep ties to white supremacy groups. by Rev. Reporters attempted to confront Branham over these issues, but Branham refused to be interviewed. [238] In 1964 and 1965 he began to make special emphasis that the Son of Man could only be revealed through the ministry of a prophet. [175] Branham acknowledged their rejection and said their organizations "had choked out the glory and Spirit of God". It's a pitiful thing. [97] Kydd reported that by watching films of the revival meetings, "the viewer would assume almost everyone was healed", but "results were less promising whenever follow-up was made. His family was unable to pay for his medical bills, but members of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan stepped in to cover the expenses. William Marrion Branham (April 6, 1909 December 24, 1965) was an American Protestant Christian minister and faith healer who initiated the post-World WarII healing revival, and claimed to be a prophet with the anointing of Elijah, who had come to prelude Christ's second coming; some of his followers have been labeled a "doomsday cult". [265] Tensions over Branham's identity are one the primary causes of divisions between the groups. At recorded meetings in California during April 1951, Branham pronounced Morton healed, but the child subsequently died in October. Learn More. The governments of South Africa and Norway intervened in order to stop his healing campaigns in their countries. Followers of Branham's teachings in Colonia Dignidad were portrayed in the 2015 film Colonia. Following the January flood, Hope's health continued to decline, and she succumbed to her illness and died on July 22, 1937. Attendees reported seeing him "staggering from intense fatigue" during his last meetings. [237], Beginning in 1958, Branham began to claim Luke 17:30 was being fulfilled. The second of eight children born to Irish immigrants, William J. Brennan Jr. went on to become one of the longest-serving and most influential justices in the history of the Court. 16 Comments. He required supplicants to claim to be healed to demonstrate their faith, even if they were still experiencing symptoms. W. E. Kidston, was editor of The Apostolic Herald and had many contacts in the Pentecostal movement. However, Plaff had died of his cancer just days after being pronounced healed. That's exactly right. Resides in Oregon City, OR. Through Sowders' group, he was introduced to the British Israelite House of David and in the autumn of 1934, Branham traveled to Michigan to meet with members of the group. [8], In January 1950, Branham's campaign team held their Houston campaign, one of the most significant series of meetings of the revival. He was on his way to Jeffersonville, Indiana to preach on the "Trail of the serpent." But God did not allow him to preach this last sermon. [81] Branham insisted that Lindsay take over complete management of the publication. [132], Branham was also accused of fraud by fellow ministers and churches that hosted his meetings. 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