We are familiar with the expression “Hall of Fame” which is a
phrase that brings to mind great men and women who have
been honored in a particular organization, entity or sport. The
COSBE officers believe there should be a way to honor the
life and ministry of Evangelists who have “fought the fight”
and “kept the faith.” At the August 2007 COSBE Executive
Committee Meeting, the officers approved a motion brought
by President Brian Fossett to establish the “Evangelists Hall of Faith.”
The inaugural inductees are recognized in this COSBE 50th Anniversary Directory.
Additional deserving Evangelists will be considered by the COSBE officers and elected by
the membership each year. It is the desire of the COSBE Executive Committee to secure a
facility where a permanent tribute to the life and ministry of each inductee would be
displayed. Inductees for the Inaugural Class of the Evangelists Hall of Faith
Hyman Appelman
Walter K. Ayers
Cliff Barrows
Manley Beasley 
Wayne Bristow
Sam Cathey
Clyde Chiles
E. J. Daniels
Ron Dunn
Freddie Gage
Mike Gilchrist
Billy Graham
Vance Havner
Jesse Hendley
Rudy Hernandez
Junior Hill
Eddie Martin
Angel Martinez
Homer Martinez
George Beverly Shea
Bailey Smith
J. Harold Smith
Jerry Spencer
Bill Stafford
Bette Stalnecker
Jay Strack
Leon Westerhouse
Gene Williams
T. W. Wilson
Don Womack
