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The '''Cathedral of the Cross''' (formerly '''Huffman Assembly of God''') was a [[List of churches by attendance|large congregation]] affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA church and located at 1480 [[Center Point Parkway]] in [[Birmingham]].
The '''Cathedral of the Cross''' (formerly '''Huffman Assembly of God''') was a [[List of churches by attendance|large congregation]] affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA church and located at 1480 [[Center Point Parkway]] in [[Birmingham]].


The church was founded in [[1958]] by pastor [[Dan Ronsisvalle]] and eventually grew too large for its 1,000-seat sanctuary at 9553 [[Parkway East]]. In [[1986]], the church broke ground for a new $9 million structure at 1480 Center Point Parkway, which facilitated its growth into one of the largest churches in the state, seating as many as 4,000. At its peak, Cathedral of the Cross was the largest congregation in the Alabama District of the Assemblies of God.
Founded in [[1958]], Huffman Assembly of God operated in a small church building at 9553 [[Parkway East]].  In July [[1970]], the church hired [[Dan Ronsisvalle]] as pastor. By [[1972]], the church had grown from 75 members to more than 400 members in just two years, prompting the construction of a new sanctuary that would seat more than 1,000. In December [[1974]], the church embarked on a long-range building program that included the creation of a new private K-12 school and ultimately a new campus for the church itself, to be called the Cathedral of the Cross. 
 
In the fall of [[1976]], the church opened [[Cathedral Christian School]], which it initially hosted in the church building. In [[1978]], the school moved to a brand new campus at 1401 [[Huffman Road]].
 
In [[1986]], the church completed construction on a new, $9 million structure at 1480 Center Point Parkway, which adjoined the back of existing Cathedral Christian School building. The new campus facilitated its growth into one of the largest churches in the state, seating as many as 4,000. At its peak, Cathedral of the Cross was the largest congregation in the Alabama District of the Assemblies of God.


In [[2011]], the church had dwindled to a handful of members, and moved out of the Center Point Parkway location. The remnants of the membership now meet in the Pinson area. In November 2011, the property was sold to the [[Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God]], which made the building its new international headquarters.
In [[2011]], the church had dwindled to a handful of members, and moved out of the Center Point Parkway location. The remnants of the membership now meet in the Pinson area. In November 2011, the property was sold to the [[Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God]], which made the building its new international headquarters.


The church hosted the Cathedral Christian School and the [[Cathedral Riders Motorcycle Club]]. The AOH Church plans to reopen a school at the facility.
The church also hosted the [[Cathedral Riders Motorcycle Club]]. The AOH Church plans to reopen a school at the facility.


The facility formerly served as a meeting space for [[The Basement]] youth revival meetings.  
The facility also formerly served as a meeting space for [[The Basement]] youth revival meetings.  


==Pastors==
==Pastors==
* [[Dan Ronsisvalle]] ([[1958]]-[[1992]])
* [[Dan Ronsisvalle]] ([[1970]]-[[1992]])
* [[Mark Correll]]
* [[Mark Correll]] (1992-)
* [[Mike Wright]]
* [[Mike Wright]]


Revision as of 16:28, 26 August 2021

Cathedral of the Cross in 2010

The Cathedral of the Cross (formerly Huffman Assembly of God) was a large congregation affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA church and located at 1480 Center Point Parkway in Birmingham.

Founded in 1958, Huffman Assembly of God operated in a small church building at 9553 Parkway East. In July 1970, the church hired Dan Ronsisvalle as pastor. By 1972, the church had grown from 75 members to more than 400 members in just two years, prompting the construction of a new sanctuary that would seat more than 1,000. In December 1974, the church embarked on a long-range building program that included the creation of a new private K-12 school and ultimately a new campus for the church itself, to be called the Cathedral of the Cross.

In the fall of 1976, the church opened Cathedral Christian School, which it initially hosted in the church building. In 1978, the school moved to a brand new campus at 1401 Huffman Road.

In 1986, the church completed construction on a new, $9 million structure at 1480 Center Point Parkway, which adjoined the back of existing Cathedral Christian School building. The new campus facilitated its growth into one of the largest churches in the state, seating as many as 4,000. At its peak, Cathedral of the Cross was the largest congregation in the Alabama District of the Assemblies of God.

In 2011, the church had dwindled to a handful of members, and moved out of the Center Point Parkway location. The remnants of the membership now meet in the Pinson area. In November 2011, the property was sold to the Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God, which made the building its new international headquarters.

The church also hosted the Cathedral Riders Motorcycle Club. The AOH Church plans to reopen a school at the facility.

The facility also formerly served as a meeting space for The Basement youth revival meetings.

Pastors

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