Scheduled to speak:

Thusday
August 10, 2000
5:30 p.m.
RCA Dome

Thomas E. Trask
General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, USA

Thomas E. Trask, was elected General superintendent of the Assemblies of God in August of 1993. As chief executive officer of the church, he is a member of the board of administration and the Executive Presbytery.

A graduate of North Central Bible College, Trask has spent over 42 years in the ministry, 25 of which were devoted to the pastorate. Ordained in 1958, he has believed in a strong emphasis on home and foreign missions. He and his congregations have helped to mother seven new churches throughout his ministry.

In addition to his pastoral ministry, Trask served as assistant superintendent of the Michigan District and was superintendent of that same district for 3 years. He also was district youth and Sunday school director for 4 years. Prior to his current position, he served the church as general treasurer.

Trask serves presently on the boards of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Central Bible College and Evangel University. He also serves on several boards and committees for the denomination, including the General Presbytery. He is chairman of the Assemblies of God Foundation board of directors and the board of the Ministers Benefit Association. He is chairman of the Pentecostal World Conference, a member of the board of administration of the National Association of Evangelicals, a member of the board of directors of the National Religious Broadcasters.

Trask has co-authored a number of books including Back to the Altar, Back to the Word, The Battle, a book on spiritual warfare, and The Blessing, a book on the power of the Holy Spirit today. He also is one of the editors for The Pentecostal Pastor.