Superintendent
Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.

Pastor Samu-el is a native of Buffalo, NY, who moved to Charlotte with his new bride, Catherine, nearly 25 years ago.
He faithfully served as Executive Assistant to Bishop C. E. Anderson, Sr. for 15 yrs. He ventured out to start his own ministry, Shiloh COGIC, where he pastored until returning to Sherman Memorial.
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March 2015, with the support of Sherman Memorial leadership and members, Bishop Stenneth E. Powell, Sr. appointed Elder Samu-el as interim pastor. The Bishop returned June 2015 to formally install Interim Pastor Samu-el as Pastor Samu-el.

HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY Pastor Samu-el!

A FAMILY IN MINISTRY

Pastor Samu-el is joined in ministry by his wife of 22 years, Lady Catherine, his son, Demetrius, Jr. (Junior) and his daughter, Denae. He is also blessed to have his mother, Mother Joanne Samu-el and his aunt, Mother Dorothy Solomon work alongside him in ministry.
Pastor Samu-el is an astute Gospel preacher, caring pastor, a man of integrity and devoted family man.
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Pastor Samu-el studied Journalism/Mass Communications at St. Bonaventure; is a career professional with experience in investment banking, management and healthcare. He is a lifelong learner, currently pursuing advanced degrees in theology and systems management.
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We can say “truly this is the Lord’s doing…
and it’s marvelous in our eyes.”
-Psalms 118:23

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Historic District

Historic District is a wonderful fellowship of likeminded congregations focused on the mission of soul winning, church growth, and the enhancement of church leaders and congregations.

Historic District… “Building a Legacy One Church at a Time”
INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORIC DISTRIC
Historic District Organization
Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.
Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.
District Missionary Brenda L. Knox
Pastor James McLean
NuVision Church
Charlotte, NC
Pastor John J. Kirkpatrick IV
Rehoboth Church of Monroe
Missionary Ruth Change
Finance Chair

History of the Church

Established..1970 ~ Our Beginning..1971
The Historic Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ (circa 1972)

Bishop J. Howard Sherman, Sr.
A Gifted Man of God

Establishing and organizing a COGIC church in Charlotte, North Carolina in the early 1970’s was a brave and daunting undertaking. Charlotte, known as a “Baptist town”, welcomed Bishop Sherman and the Church of God in Christ to unchartered territory for our denomination. His “mountain moving faith”, powerful Gospel preaching, gifts of healing and deliverance, and charming persona ushered in a new brand of worship.
During his lifetime, Bishop Sherman also made impacts in local, state and national politics and community activism through his personal style of letting his actions speak louder than his words. Regardless, of race, gender, ethnicity or political affiliation, Bishop Sherman felt that he could “reason with you” and “make some things happen for the People of God”.
Many souls were saved and delivered during his 25-year ministry in Charlotte.

OUR HISTORY Continues…

At Bishop Sherman’s passing in 1996, Bishop C. Ellis Anderson, Sr. was appointed Jurisdictional Prelate of North Carolina – Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and pastor of Pentecostal Temple.
That same year, Bishop Anderson changed the church’s name to Sherman Memorial,
in honor of the founder, Bishop J. Howard Sherman, Sr.
Bishop Anderson was an anointed gospel preacher, who believed that preaching “destroys the yoke” and as such made a commitment to preach EVERY service. Whether Bible Study, Sunday evening or business meeting, we were always guaranteed “Bread for Our Journey”.
Bishop C. E. Anderson, Sr. 1996 - 2012
Immediate Successor to the Founder 1996 - 2012
Bishop C. E., Sr. & Mother Barbara Ann Anderson Mother Anderson remains a staunch supporter, Prayer Partner & Wise Counselor of Sherman Memorial
Bishop C. E., Jr. & Lady Rosalyn Anderson 2012 - 2014
Pastor Demetrius K., Sr. & Lady Catherine Samu-el Senior Pastor - 2015 ~
Through Bishop Anderson’s leadership, Sherman Memorial’s membership grew exponentially. Many pastors and new ministries were birthed out of Sherman Memorial. Sherman had the reputation of a “mighty oak from which other congregations grew”. At last count, over 22 ministries got their start at Sherman Memorial. What a legacy!
In its, 50 year history, Historic Sherman Memorial has only had 4 pastors: Founder & Establishmentarian, the Late Bishop J. Howard Sherman, Sr., the Late Bishop C. E. Anderson, Sr., and Bishop C. E. Anderson, Jr.
We are blessed to have a “son of Sherman” to serve as Pastor, now, Superintendent Demetrius K. Samu-el, Sr.
Historic Sherman Memorial is “going somewhere”, as proclaimed by Superintendent Samu-el, supported by our membership and manifested by the Holy Spirit.
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Join Us as We Continue to move forward in our individual and collective faith walks…living our “promised lives”… through Jesus Christ

The Late Supervisor Mary Eva Bennett Charter Member - 1970 - 2005
State Supervisor - 1978 - 2005
Supervisor Mary Eva Bennett, a Charter Member of Pentecostal Temple, served in numerous worship and service areas. Her leadership was instrumental in expanding our congregation’s footprint in community service and voluntarism. She established cornerstone compassion, care and missionary work that remains today.
At her passing, she left a legacy of dedicated Christian service and hardwork, manifested through her tenure in several capacities. Serving as: President of Pentecostal Temple Missionary Circle, Sunday School Superintendent & teacher, President & teacher – YPWW, Pastor’s Aid President, YWCC President, State Usher Board President, District Missionary and State Supervisor – North Carolina – Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction (served 25 yrs.). To name a few.
Mother Bennett, a kind woman of strong convictions, is remembered as being one of the hardest working members of Sherman Memorial…EVER.