Our beloved pastor and evangelist, Reverend Ernest Angley, went home to be with his Lord on May 7, 2021.
Ernest Winston Angley was born on August 9, 1921, in Mooresville, North Carolina to the late Julius and Fannie Angley.
At the young age of 18, Rev. Angley gave his heart to the Lord and began his lifetime of service to win the lost at any cost. He preached the Gospel in its fullness; and the Lord blessed the people with salvation, miracles and healings.
While attending college, Rev. Angley started dating his future wife, Esther Sikes; and together, they came to Akron, Ohio and established Grace Cathedral and later, Ernest Angley Ministries.
Rev. Angley was preceded in death by his beloved wife Esther (Angel), brothers and sisters, Judson, Clyde, Lillian (Tay), Leitha (Pete), Cleo and Bea. He is survived by his dear sister-in-law, Aline, much-loved niece, Gail, and many other family, friends, members of Grace Cathedral and ministry partners.
Reverend Angley will be greatly missed. He was not only a pastor, evangelist and author; he was also a true friend and a spiritual leader who cared deeply for his staff, congregation and ministry partners. They all loved him very much.
Rev. Angley’s legacy comes from his own words — “If I die before the Rapture takes place, I’d want these words to be said about me: He pleased God.”
Rev. Angley’s favorite scripture passage was, Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5,6)
Notes of remembrance can be posted at ErnestAngley.org.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until 5 pm on Saturday, May 22 at Grace Cathedral, 2700 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. A Funeral Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 23 at 12 pm at Grace Cathedral in Cuyahoga Falls. Rev. Chris Machamer and Rev. Steve Millar officiating. The Funeral Celebration will be live streamed on the Ernest Angley Ministries’ Facebook page and YouTube channel. Private interment will take place at a later date.
Due to Covid 19 concerns, please wear masks and follow current social distancing guidelines.
Ernest Winston Angley was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on August 9, 1921. He was the middle child of Julius and Fannie Angley; and he had two brothers, Jud and Clyde, and four sisters, Leitha (Pete), Lillian (Tay), Cleo and Bea
Rev. Angley was born-again and received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Shortly after, he received the call of God to preach the Gospel. He started preaching even before attending theological school.
Graduated from Lee College in June 1943.
Married Esther Sikes (Angel) in Tampa, Florida, on November 25, 1943.
After he and Angel were married, the two of them began traveling with a tent and holding revivals in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio.
Rev. Angley’s first magazine, “Healing Stripes,” was published around 1950 when he was operating out of Tampa, Florida. The magazine was later renamed “The Power of the Holy Ghost Magazine.”
Rev. Angley published his first book Raptured.
Rev. Angley and Angel flew to the West Indies in December 1952 to hold revivals in Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. During that time, he was able to minister to those living in a leper colony.
The Hour of Faith, began in the early 1950s; and it continued after he moved to Akron.
In 1954, God led Rev. Angley to hold a tent revival in Springfield Township, just outside of Akron, Ohio. The first service was held at Grace Cathedral-Akron’s current location on June 4. Rev. Angley held services in Akron throughout that summer and then announced that he and Angel would be staying in Akron.
Rev. Angley moved his services to the Liberty Theatre building near downtown Akron in September 1954 and continued there until the spring of 1955.
Built a tabernacle known as the Temple of Healing Stripes on the current Canton Road property, and the first service took place on June 4, 1955.
The cornerstone for Grace Cathedral (Akron), originally named the Temple of Healing Stripes, was laid on April 1, 1956; and construction was completed in 1957. Grace Cathedral opened its doors for the first service on June 21, 1957.
Rev. Angley began producing a local television program, The Hour of Faith, in 1959.
Rev. Angley and Angel finished the lower level of the cathedral and remodeled the rest in the late 1960s. An open house showcasing the finished Grace Cathedral was held in June 1970.
Rev. Angley’s wife Angel served with him at the church until the Lord called her home to Heaven in December 1970.
In 1972, production of his weekly television program “The Ernest Angley Hour” began; and it was soon broadcast both nationally and internationally. The Ernest Angley Hour has aired for 50 years on over 100 television stations as well as worldwide satellite coverage.
Rev. Angley began traveling and having crusade services throughout the United States and Canada in 1974. The first crusade was held in St. Louis, Missouri. Rev. Angley and his team of singers, musicians and production staff continued traveling and holding crusades for twelve years.
In 1980, Rev. Angley began holding crusades internationally. They continued for 38 years and covered 39 countries
On October 6, 1982, The Southern California Motion Picture Counsel presented Reverend Angley with two awards. The Golden Halo Award was awarded to The Ernest Angley Hour and it’s executive producer, Reverend Ernest Angley, for excellence in presenting God’s love and grace to all people through singing, testimonials and ministry. The Bronze Halo Award of Special Merit was awarded to Reverend Ernest Angley for outstanding service to others and his ceaseless effort of lifting up the name of Jesus to the world.
As the ministry continued to grow, it purchased an office building and moved to its current world headquarters and television studios in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in January 1985.
Began the production of his daily program "The Ninety and Nine Club."
Obtained a license for a television station and it went on the air in December 1985.
Moved church services to a newly purchased church in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Sunday, March 20, 1994.
Ministry website was launched - ErnestAngley.org
In 2004, Rev. Angley published his autobiography, “Hurry Friday.”
Ernest Angley Ministries YouTube channel started.
Ernest Angley World Radio started streaming.
Social Media ministry started.
February 2019, Rev. Angley took a leave of absence from Ministry duties.
May 7, 2021, Ernest Angley Pastor, evangelist and author Rev. Ernest Angley went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Master at 99.
If I were to die before the Rapture, that is what I would want to be said about me—that I pleased God.
-Ernest Angley
Put the work of God above your very life; be willing to die for His name’s sake. I have told the Lord many times that if I can bring more people into the Kingdom by my death than by my life, so be it. In whatever way the Lord wants to use me, I want to be used. I don’t want to live a moment longer if I can’t win souls.
-Ernest Angley
No matter what comes their way, they know they must finish their work for the Lord. And then however they die, however the Lord can get the most glory out of their lives, they are willing. I know I am willing for the Lord to take me or use me however He wants to win souls for His work and for His divine purpose to be done.
-Ernest Angley
The Bible tells us in Acts 14:22 that Paul and Barnabas advised people to continue in the faith. They wouldn’t always be there to talk to them personally to bring them out of feelings. I say that to you today: Even if I’m not with you, you must continue in faith, not your feelings.
-Ernest Angley
If the Rapture doesn’t happen first, the Lord in a wonderful, gentle manner will light the path to Heaven all the way. Not even a shadow will darken the valley.
-Ernest Angley
I have told the Lord many times that if I can bring more people into the Kingdom by my death than by my life, so be it. In whatever way the Lord wants to use me, I want to be used. I don’t want to live a moment longer if I can’t win souls. I live to help people, to bless them.
-Ernest Angley
I have a standing order with the Lord: “Dear Jesus, anything that I ask you must be done according to your divine will or I don’t want it, no matter what I say. I just want prayers answered that are according to your divine will. Oh, please God, look at all my tomorrows and work accordingly.”
-Ernest Angley
I live to do God’s will. If He sees fit for me to make the Rapture, good; but if He sees fit to take me home before, that’s all right, too. If He wants to sacrifice my life to bring in more souls to His Kingdom, so be it. Whatever He wants, I want. Jesus died for me, and I’m willing to live or die for Him.
-Ernest Angley
My Journey is a short one; and although I know I may go home by way of the grave, I believe that I will meet Christ in the air in the Rapture.
-Ernest Angley
I have committed everything to the Lord; I have nothing left to give. Whether I live or die, all of my strength and every part of me belongs entirely to Him to use in any way that He desires. I can say with the Apostle Paul, For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand (II Timothy 4:6).
-Ernest Angley
Reverend Angley was my best friend in Christ Jesus. A true man of God. I had many miracles through this Jesus Ministry. I had a growth on the bottom of my brain, Rev. Angley prayed for me, when I had a brain scan it was gone, God did it!
By Deloris Pumfery on Apr 16, 2024 at 9:39 amHe was a great man we miss him
By Geofrey sikazwe on Apr 12, 2024 at 12:41 amMy grandmother and mom and dad brought me to an Ernest angler crusade in Canada in 1978, I had contracted rabies through a puppy ,I had many treatments but still was not cured. Reverend Angley placed his hands on me and I believe the power of Jesus healed me! I am 53 years old and live for Jesus!! Went back for testing to the doctors and what a miracle that was! Rabies were not existent in me! Hallelujah
By Stephanie Cowan on Apr 03, 2024 at 8:57 pmI was healed from sickle cell disease 45 years ago at a crusade my mother took me too. You prayed for me! I haven’t had a crisis since. I’m 50th years old today!
By Lequsha Robinson on Jan 24, 2024 at 2:05 pmRev. Ernest Angley.
My friends , Relatives, classmates and myself have been blessed, inspired taught, anointed by the Holy Spirit, through your Miracles handkerchiefs, teaching tapes and books, especially the books titled… ‘“THE DECEIT OF LUCIFER”, “WHAT MEANETH THIS”, and Many More biblical study materials, and your monthly magazines.
The selfish desire to respond to God’s call upon my life and that of my friends in school, was quickly ignited and endorsed with uncontrollable Charisma in Power demonstration of healings, miracles, signs and wonders, when we read that you went to sell in Germany because of the Soul winning and Evangelical mission in Germany.
And now, by God’s grace and help, we’re all God’s servants, working for the Lord’s kingdom as Prophets, Apostles, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers in Ghana, USA and UK. Our ministries through the Social Media, have reached Millions of souls globally, as God wills.
Our fear for God and passion to surrender all to Jesus Christ and His Holy Father, “God Almighty” through the Holy Spirit was fueled up by all the books, magazines and preaching tapes you sent me monthly, since 1998-2021
May the Holy Lord of HOSTS keep you in His beautiful dwelling place forever, may your children and children’s children of all generations to come, be blessed forever, for the good work of the Lord you selflessly considered first in your entire life since age 18 till Death in Christ, which you successfully carried around the globe wherever you went, in order to save the lost souls.
By Rev. Seer Daniel Badu Werekoh on Jul 21, 2023 at 5:19 amWe will forever miss you, yet forever in our
beautiful hearts from Africa; love you all and Grace Cathedral in Jesus name.
Evangelist Reverend Ernest Angley, you have been missed. May you continue to rest in the bosom of the Almighty God forever and ever.
By DZIGBORDI on Apr 19, 2023 at 6:43 amI am in the ministry today because of the Rev. Ernest Angley. I first saw the miracle power of God through this Jesus ministry when I was a small child watching on my grandmother’s old black and white television. Rev. Angely used to come to Nashville, TN near where we lived.
I witnessed many visible miracles in the early 80s through the power of the Holy Ghost operating through Rev. Angely. Today I am happy to say that I am enrolled in the Ernest Angley Bible College, still learning from this great man of God. I have now been in ministry for over 26 years. I just hope to one day have an impact on someone the way Ernest Angley impacted my life early on. Much love to this wonderful Jesus ministry. May it continue until the Rapture!
By William Nichols on Dec 20, 2022 at 5:28 pmDear Reverend Angley
By Sipho Yabo on Aug 06, 2022 at 3:14 pmI visited your crusade which you held in Soweto township in the city of Johannesburg South Africa in 2014. Your preaching was filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. I fell and l began to cry. I will never forget that day. I tried at that time to reach his ministry but could not succeed. I just saw now that he no more, that he went to meet his creator. I am very much saddened by his passing away.
May his soul rest in eternal peace
Sipho Yabo(Soweto) South Africa
It’s sad reading for me personally to learn that the evangelist died last year I did hear about his demise may his soul rest in peace .I came know about the ministry when evangelist used to visit Zambia he was such a blessing to me and the country at large hopefully God will raise someone else to continue the work
By litetafelix9@gmail.com on May 09, 2022 at 12:52 amWhen I lived in Rochester New York, I would watched Rev. Ernest Angley Ministry. I also enjoyed watching the singers every Sunday. I believe this began when my Father brought me a book titled the rapture. I was living in the Island of Jamaica at the moment.. I read the entire book, and cried like a baby. I got saved, and stayed saved. After I no longer have television and lived in a new state, I only keep up with everything online. Oh what an awesome man of God. My like is changed forever. Good night sir. Wake up in God’s arms.
By joaniejoymorgan@gmail.com on May 08, 2022 at 4:38 amMy family moved 1000 miles to sit under this man’s Jesus ministry and have been greatly blessed. As Jesus said I have given you the words of my father and if you don’t believe me believe for the works sake. We have believed for the works sake and the evidence we have seen with our own eyes. This man was truly a servant of the most high GOD. “Blessed is he is not offended in me”. Thank You Reverend Angley
By terry murray on Apr 15, 2022 at 10:11 amwhen I met Ernest Angley on stage in the healing line I saw his face with a glow around it and my daughter saw it too. I really believe that he was a TRUE man of God and he wasn’t playing with anybody about God!!!! He is so Truly missed
By marlyn stokes on Mar 17, 2022 at 12:24 pmIt’s coming up on a year already that Ernest Angley has been gone. I miss seeing him on tv seemed like a kind man I enjoyed watching his ministry and trusted his beliefs, got to meet him in person.
By marlyn stokes on Mar 17, 2022 at 11:44 amGod Loved him more. He was my true friend in Christ.
By david onkware moenga on Feb 10, 2022 at 5:32 amI remember praying for him this morning! It is about how he had taught me to believe and keep on believing. It is about how he taught me to use the Blood which I now use profusely! It is about how easily approachable he was! I have found many prominent people to be the not-easy-to-approach-type, even pastors. He was exceptional in that regard! Sad that I could only know about his passing on today! MHSRIP!
By Willard Simukali on Jan 06, 2022 at 11:12 amhow i developed an interest and hunger for divine healing and miracles, it was through the ministry of Papa Angley. i will never forget years ago while still in high school how i picked up on the road a copy of POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST magazine. the more i read through every page the more hunger i had for the power of God. from then on i began to minister healing and miracles to God’s people. and ever since i have witnessed the power of God through my life. Thank you Reverend Angley for impacting my life in a special way, it has always been my desire that i will meet you in person one day, i guess i will see you in rapture sir
By Sizwe on Dec 04, 2021 at 4:21 amI was healed of blindness under Brother Angley in 1976 and I’m 61 now. He will be greatly missed
By Apostle Timothy McMonigal on Nov 23, 2021 at 2:29 amA simple, but profound thank you, Ernest, for your devout service to our Lord Jesus, His Spirit and the Lord of Heaven and Earth and all creation. Your ministry saved my life.
By Peter Hawkins on Nov 13, 2021 at 11:38 amI got saved in 1977 ..Pastor would be on TV on Saturday night.. I never knew that God healed people.. I was so excited I signed up to go on the bus to a service. I went up being a bus captain on the East Coast. I went to my first crusade and was slain in the spirit. It was so exciting. But I would throw up all the way home. I went through so much deliverance. I just remember him preaching about the unbelievable Jesus and it changed my life. What a wonderful man of God.
By Judi Morris on Oct 17, 2021 at 10:04 pmA true friend of Africa
By lewis mwila on Sep 03, 2021 at 9:10 amI thank God for the life of Rev. Angley, God used him to touch my life. I attended his crusade in Zimbabwe and also Mozambique. I used to watch him on the Zimbabwe Broadcasting TV on Sundays many years ago and in 1998, one Sunday night he was ministering healing and he said he said if you believe place your against mine on t.v , I did as a point of contact for my sister who was very sick in a remote village and I had been called to pick her from there. God healed my sister, when I got to the village school where she was teaching it was her who came running to receive me. I always remember and give glory to God for his life
By Gloria Nyamuzuwe on Aug 08, 2021 at 12:05 amMay his soul Rest In Peace
I used to read a lot of the Power of the Holy Ghost Magazines back then in 2010. The more I study the materials the more l was hungry for God. I read a Giant Little Book on how to Receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. I prayed along and l was caught up in the presence of God. My room was filled with God’s presence and l received the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
Reverend Ernest Angely was really a Man of God sent from God in this Dispensation. Now he is with our Lord Jesus and we shall meet again
By Ernest Gweshe on Jul 17, 2021 at 2:06 pmI am so blessed he allowed me to attend his bible college which he started in 1997 and ordained me. Now I am a pastor in New Delhi India. I strongly feel a great loss but also his labour will not go in vain. I am very much teaching his stuff in my country. Blessings.
By Vimal Kumar sen on Jul 16, 2021 at 7:58 amDEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS FROM REV.ANGLEY MINISTRIES,
I AM DEEPLY SORRY TO KNOW THAT OUR DEAR REV.ERNEST ANGLEY PASSED AWAY ON MAY 7, 2021.
I WAS NOT AWARE OF OUR WONDERFUL PASTOR HAVING GONE. HAD I KNOWN, I WOULD HAVE CONVEYED MY CONDOLENCE TO ALL HIS LOVED ONES. PLEASE DO CONVEY MY CONDOLENCE TO ALL THOSE CONNECTED TO PASTOR .
I USED TO CALL PASTOR ANGLEY PRAYER LINE AND WOULD GET PRAYED WHENEVER I REQUESTED FOR URGENT NEED WHETHER IT WAS FOR MY DEAR ONES OR MYSELF. MY LAST CALL TO THE PRAYER LINE WAS IN 2020 . I OFTEN WOULD OPEN TO THE LISTEN TO RADIO AND KEEP RUNNING MY SYSTEM AND LISTEN TO PASTOR WONDERFUL ENCOURAGING MESSAGES. WATCHING SOME OF THE MIRACLES TAKING PLACE AND PATIENTLY LISTENED TO THOSE WHO EXPLAINED THEIR PROBLEM. WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON. IT IS SO NICE TO KNOW, PASTOR IS ENJOYING HIS TIME IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR PRECIOUS JESUS. YES, WE TOO ARE WAITING FOR OUR TIME TO GO.
MY DISAPPOINTMENT IS THAT I DID NOT KNOW ON TIME.
GOD BLESS THIS MINISTRY AS PASTOR HAS LEFT THIS GREAT LEGACY TO CARRY ON THE WORK FOR GOD’S WORK.
GOD BLESS YOU DEAR ONES. WILL PRAY FOR YOU ALL AND THE MINISTRY.
BLESSINGS AND LOVE ALWAYS,
ALICE JOHN
BANGALORE
SOUTH INDIA.
MY REQUEST IS TO PLEASE PRAY FOR MY FEW LOVED ONES WHO ARE NOT SAVED STILL. MY SON IN LAW, NARESH WHO NEED TO RECEIVE JESUS AS HIS PERSONAL SAVIOR. I BELIEVE A DAY IS COMING WHEN NARESH WILL RECEIVE JESUS INTO HIS HEART, ALSO THE WHOLE CHAWLA FAMILY WHO ARE UNBELIEVERS.
THANK YOU FOR PRAYING. GOD BLESS.
By Alice John on Jul 09, 2021 at 8:17 amReverend Angley was a true prophet of God! Many were saved and healed under his leadership. He is in heaven now receiving his eternal reward and rest and will be missed greatly!
By Stephanie Conner on Jul 08, 2021 at 3:53 pm