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
Dear,
By Pastor IRANZI Fiacre from Burundi on May 14, 2021 at 2:45 pmPapa Rev.Ernest, Rest in peace.
I will miss you. I will win souls as you did. You have been a good exemple of a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
God bless Ernest Angley Ministries family!
Rev Ernest Angley was truly a servant of Jesus, who emptied himself of everything to reach the world for Christ. I strongly believe he is resting with the Lord now.
We in Nigeria and Africa will greatly miss him. May the Lord comfort his immediate family and the ministry.
Rev Solomon Ikechukwu
By Solomon Ikechukwu on May 14, 2021 at 2:32 pm( RPM, Abia State Nigeria)
Rest in peace , Thanks alot loving to reachout to souls in Africa . I attended the gospel crusade you held in kenya back in 1987. I came to know Jesus in this gospel crusade. Your many literatures you wrote are impacting inmates souls in kenya and Uganda prusons . Peter
By Peter Ndegwa on May 14, 2021 at 2:17 pmI bless the Lord for the life and ministry of my mentor Rev Angley. His unique touch in my life is unparalleled. I cannot imagine my christian life without him. I surely would have lost out. His time in my life is a God sent and I appreciate it so much.
I thank God for the life of Rev Angley.
By Gilbert Harry Ndoro on May 14, 2021 at 2:11 pmHear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
I bless the Lord for the life of my mentor Rev Angley. No one on earth was like him. His manner, teachings and ministry was unique.
By Gilbert Harry NDORO on May 14, 2021 at 1:59 pmI glorify God for his life. I don’t know what I will do without him. Just his being here brought warmth to my life.
Thank you God for the life and ministry of Rev Angley.
My deepest Condolence unto the Ministry and Family…God Bless…
By amoilina27@gmail.com on May 14, 2021 at 1:58 pmDear Reverend Angley,
My family and I got to know about your Ministry through Divine Providence. Through your prayers and the blest cloths , we got healed and delivered many times from sicknesses and diseases. Your sermons ignited faith in our hearts. Oh how I loved to read the Holy Ghost Magazines! Your books are on my Shelve.
Reverend Angley, you preached the undiluted word of God with an unwavering faith. You loved to go to Heaven by way of rapture but God’s divine will was for you to go through the way of grave.
I thank God for rare privilege of knowing and the Jesus Ministry.
I can never forget your two statements ” I believe in miracles because I believe in God” “You are special to God”
I am sure you are in heaven rejoicing with your precious Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and your precious wife Angel.
I know we shall see at the resurrection morning dearly beloved of God when the time ripens.
Yours Trusting in the finished work of Christ
By Oluwakemi Taiwo on May 14, 2021 at 1:21 pmMrs Oluwakemi Taiwo
Lagos, Nigeria
I was raised at Grace Cathedral where Reverend Angley taught how to live holy before God. He made the Bible come alive and showed us that through living holy you can receive anything you need for soul, mind and body. There are so many things that can be said about Reverend. He was a teacher, preacher, prophet and author, but to me he was family. If there was anything I needed to talk to him about, he was always there. He helped me raise my children by teaching God’s word to me and to them and by talking to them any time they needed him. He did not compromise about anything concerning God, if God said it, he believed it. That is why God was able, through the gifts of the Holy Ghost, to work through him to bring healing and deliverance to so many throughout the world. We will miss him greatly, but I look forward to the sound of the trumpet, he will be coming with Jesus in the air! That great day is not far away! Much love and thanks to you Reverend Ernest Angley!
By Pati Floyd on May 14, 2021 at 1:11 pmDearest Church: We will all miss him, he was our dad and spoiled us so with great love, patience, and guidance! He always gave us answers from God when we didn’t know what to do. May God bless you Reverend Machamer and Reverend Millar to bring the last of the harvest in! We back you 100%. We fasted and prayer for Reverend Angley. Prayed for him daily. The way of our Lord is perfect and we will work until we meet Reverend in the air with our Lord. We will be with Reverend all eternity after we bring the last souls in one - big sweep! We have been in this ministry since 1991 Dan was delivered of the last stage-Stage IV cancer you can’t go any lower than that no cure no plan no treatment but Dan was backstage with Reverend Angley after every service as he prayed the power of God down on him and Dan is now cured per his doctors. No more cancer! Love you Reverend Angley - Dan and Darlene Handa
By Darlene Handa on May 14, 2021 at 12:55 pmThe Name of Jesus has been glorified… Reverend Ernest Angley preached the full Calvary Gospel for soul,mind and body for over three quarters of the Century. The Word confirmed with signs,wonders,miracles and healings- All these by The Power of the Holy Ghost.
Go well true Prophet and Servant of God.
By Gregory Chishimba on May 14, 2021 at 12:33 pmBy Gregory Chishimba,Ndola, Zambia.
I’ve been apart of this ministry for 15 years now and Rev. Angley practically helped raise me. He helped me through the hardest valleys I’ve ever had to go through. He was always there to pray for me or encourage me. Rev. Angley was not only the Man of God and the Prophet of God; he was my friend. I am beyond grateful I had the opportunity of knowing Rev. Angley. He was the most amazing person I’ve ever known and will ever know. I thank God for bringing me to this ministry where I’ve received countless miracles and healings; where I found true salvation and the Holy Ghost baptism. My heart breaks now that Reverend isn’t here but my heart rejoices knowing he’s in heaven with our Lord and his precious wife Angel. Rev. Angley, I miss you so much and love you with all my heart. Thank you for always giving us pure truth. Thank you for giving your life for souls; I was one of those souls. I love you Rev. Angley, I will meet you again on that glorious rapture day.
By Hannah Salem on May 14, 2021 at 12:06 pmMy heart breaks at his passing.
By Dr. Steven Block on May 14, 2021 at 11:55 amI know his health was declining.
For over 40 years I was one of his best friends.
I will miss him terribly.
My very best wishes to Grace Cathedral and families.
Sincerely, Steven
Rev. Ernest Angley.. our precious beloved pastor, papa, and TRUE prophet of God, you will be greatly missed, it feels so different not having you here with us anymore on earth but I’m so happy that you are finally at peace with our Lord at His Throne of Grace in Heaven, finally beholding all of His glory reunited with your precious wife, mother, father & other loved ones & saints of God. Thank you for all the sacrificing you’ve done for souls all around the world.. we love you so much Rev. Angley! Give Jesus a big hug and kiss for us! Until we meet again Rapture day…
By veronicajuarez0000@gmail.com on May 14, 2021 at 11:37 amI am looking out of the window in my house at Nairobi, Kenya thanking God for the rare opportunity to be part of the mission that God gave The Rev Ernest Angley. Through the exceeding grace and unfathomable favour of our God, a country boy from Gastonia, Moorseville, North Carolina became a world-renowned Healing, Holiness, and Salvation Evangelist, Preacher, Prophet, Teacher, Television Station Owner, Celebrated Author, Award winning media producer, spiritual advisor to presidents, Mentor and Minister of the gospel to billions when He said yes to God and dedicated himself sacrificially and totally to helping hurting people around the world. It’s amazing how the nine gifts of the spirit operated powerfully through Rev Angley. His love and compassion was only exceeded by his joy in the LORD. A man who sacrificed all including making the ultimate sacrifice in making a choice to having no biological children of his own so as to devote all his time, resources and energy to serving Jesus and winning souls like St. Paul.
By APOSTLE DAVID AOLL on May 14, 2021 at 11:34 amHe lived as God’s General and impacted the lives of millions if not billions around the world, and it was my greatest honour to visit him at Grace Cathedral,USA. I also had the rare privilege to and to see first hand with my naked eyes, God at work in his life saving, healing and delivering millions through the crusades in Kigali, Rwanda and Soweto South Africa. His impact in Africa is undeniably concrete. The spiritual landscapes of several African countries including Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mozambique, Uganda, Zambia, among others were transformed greatly through his ministry. President Federick Chiluba of Zambia was among several African leaders who basked in the glory and light of God upon Rev. Angley to the betterment of their nations.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the ministry and the universal body of Christ on the passing of God’s General.
Rev Ernest Angley’s transition is a colossal loss to every one of us but a great gain to Heaven’s stable shores. The body of Christ has lost a doyen of healing and faith, a prophet sent like Moses to our generation.
Undoubtedly, he has reached the fulfilment of our faith. He now enjoys the fellowship of the Saints triumphant and the enormity of the great inheritance of the Kingdom of God, and now walks upon streets of gold alongside the love of his life, Angel Lee Sikes!
We should all be the most miserable of communities had it not been that we are assured that we will see him again in eternity.
Until that glorious day, we bid adieu, to the great man of God, doyen of faith, demonstrator of accurate divine healing, champion of faith and deliverance . Our memories of him, his impact, and his legacy live on in all who knew and loved him. It will be hard to fit in the large shoes he left but we are blessed that he empowered many of us to carry the baton and the mantle of power through the online Bible college, the library of literature, prayers, the ever effective blest cloth and other divine inspired ministry resources.
Good evening my spiritual father, my ordainer, my prayer partner,and my counsellor.You believed in me when I was a nobody and made me somebody. You made me attend bible college free of charge and took care of all my costs including airport pick up, hot meals at the buffet, and wonderful accommodation at your bible college residence. I have indeed benefited directly and immensely from your humility, kindness, and generousity. I will forever treasure your trainings, prayers and impartation.I will never forget five hundred and seventy emails and hundreds upon hundreds of personal letters sent to me over the years. You took your precious time off your no doubt very busy schedule to write to me every week for over fifteen years and each anointed mail had an accurate spiritual diagnosis and permanent divine solution to the issue of the day. Sad to receive your last email on 7th May, 2021 hours before your coronation to glory. Thank you for making me a proof producer and making me an effective minister of the gospel and for always reminding me to win the lost at all costs, to believe in miracles because I believe in God, and most importantly to focus on things above because we are living on borrowed time.Goodbye my spiritual trainer, my ministry boss, and my ordainer. See you in the morning,Prophet Ernest Angley. You earned your crown
I will miss Rev. Angley but I am looking forward to that day when we all can be together again.
By Linda Liston on May 14, 2021 at 11:19 amI have been in this Ministry for over 65 years, and I am so thankful that God sent Him to Akron Ohio I don’t think I would be on my way to Heaven if He had not been obedient to God .
I loved him so much He was always there for me and my family
Thanks again
Linda Liston
Well done good and faithful servant! Enter though into thy rest! You have fought a good fight of faith!
By Faith Rutendo on May 14, 2021 at 10:52 amI will miss Rev Angley deeply. He was truly a man of God. He is now with his Lord and Savior. I will see him again in the Rapture.
By Samantha on May 14, 2021 at 10:34 amGo rest high our beloved Pastor Reverend Angley! We miss him but will see him soon in heaven. What a home coming he must of had in heaven surrounded by God’s children, Jesus, the angels and his family. We will continue working the harvest field until the Lord comes to take His Bride away. Nothing matters but souls for God. Reverend Angley has always been there when I needed him be it counseling, prayer and guidance. He taught me so much and with godly advice and prayers, I am free this day. So I am compelled to go forth and be a light for the Lord and help win the lost at any cost. Thanks to Reverend Angley, who help guide us through good times and tough times in life and used only the Word of God. He stood by God even when people didn’t. Thank you Reverend Angley, the work will continue. Our prayers are with his family.
By L. Gerrard on May 14, 2021 at 10:10 amRev. Angley I was 15 Years old when I received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in your Atlanta Crusade. Now at age 55 having preached for nearly 41 years & literally traveled around the globe; other than Jesus I attribute much of my success to your ministry. You were a Great influence. I will miss you spending time with me after the services I was able to attend, Grace Cathedral will miss you, Your Faithful Staff will miss You & the World will miss you but until that great resurrection day we will continue the Work!!!
By Dr. Randy Coggins on May 14, 2021 at 10:07 amAs for me and my children we know who our church papa was! We know where the true power of miracles is at, we know where the Gatden of Eden is in our time and we will honor and serve the Lord because God put Rev Angley in our lives to teach us how to live for God , to serve him and please him daily. We have been brought into the truth of the Lords ways because of him. Thank you God for giving us such an amazing prophet and wonderful church papa! We love you and miss you but know we will meet again. Until then enjoy your time with your wife, because you know we can’t stay away once we get there! 😊 we love you to much!
By Alicia Christ on May 14, 2021 at 10:07 amMan of God you will be missed by many.
Anyway now you are more closer to God to intercede for us.
Thank you for the emails shared since 2016.
I am Blessed to have them in my inbox.
By Greta on May 14, 2021 at 9:43 am