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
