Hardy Powers

Hardy C. Powers (1900–1972) was an American minister and general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene.^[1]^[2]

A native of Texas, Dr. Hardy C. Powers was converted to Christianity in the Alhambra, California Church of the Nazarene, and took theological training for the ministry at Pasadena College in Pasadena, California. After 12 years in the pastorate and 8 years as superintendent of the Iowa District, Dr. Powers was elected to the general superintendency in 1944,^[3] and served in this capacity until his retirement in 1968. He was general superintendent emeritus until his death in 1972.

Dr Powers was married to Ruby Mae; they had five children.^[4]

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[1] Amarillo Globe News website, First Church of the Nazarene turns 100, article by Eboni Graham

[2] Newspapers.com website, The Indianapolis Star, article dated August 26, 1944

[3] Olivet Nazarene University, Herald of Holiness, Volume 57, Number 19 (1968)

[4] The Oklahoman, Ruby Mae Powers, Obituary

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