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Anniversary & Homecoming·1923–2026

Celebrating God's Faithfulness

For 103 years, God has kept this house in Hockley. Come celebrate His faithfulness with the Victorious Overcomers family. You are our honored guest.

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Our story

A century of faith, kept by God

In 1923, Elder W.E. Keys came to Hockley, Texas, spreading the good news about Jesus. Many were saved. Mother Martha Barnes, her three sons and four daughters were among the first to receive the gospel, and the church began to grow and grow.

Over 103 years the church has carried four names: Hockley COGIC, then Good Shepherd COGIC, then Jordan Memorial Church of God in Christ, named in memory of Elder Samuel A. Jordan, and since 2018, Victorious Overcomers COGIC. It is still a Pentecostal family that gathers every Sunday to love God, love people and make disciples.

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A century in Hockley

How God has kept this house

  1. 1923

    Hockley COGIC

    Elder W.E. Keys comes to Hockley preaching the gospel. Mother Martha Barnes and her family are among the first to believe.

  2. 1930

    Spreading out

    The church grows and expands to Waller and other areas.

  3. 1937

    A great refreshing

    God sends a great refreshing, and many souls are filled.

  4. 1940

    Elder Samuel A. Jordan

    Following Elder Keys as pastor, he celebrates his first anniversary. He later helps buy a building across the street from today's church.

  5. 1968

    Jordan Memorial

    Elder Jordan goes home to be with the Lord, and the church later takes the name Jordan Memorial in his memory. In November, Reverend Earnest Walter becomes pastor and leads the move of the building to its present location.

  6. 1977

    Bishop T.G. Washington

    He serves as pastor until 1980.

  7. 1980

    Elder Earl Nowlin

    Appointed April 6. The church adds a cafeteria, front-foyer restrooms and sanctuary pews, and starts a scholarship fund in memory of Deacon Jesse Shephard.

  8. 1993

    Elder T.L. Preston

    The building is renovated with a fellowship hall, offices and more restrooms.

  9. 2003

    Bishop Maurice Green Jr.

    He serves as interim pastor. Elder Carlton Steward then leads the church until 2004.

  10. 2004

    Elder Joe Carrington Sr.

    He shepherds the flock until God calls him home in 2007.

  11. 2007

    Pastor Kelvin Shephard

    Begins pastoring in November with Missionary Cynthia Shephard, and is officially installed in May 2008.

  12. 2018

    Victorious Overcomers

    Led by the unction of God, the church takes the name Victorious Overcomers Church of God in Christ.

  13. 2026

    103 years

    Still loving God, loving people and making disciples.

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Anniversary & Homecoming service

Saturday, November 28 at 1 p.m.

Guest speaker Pastor Leslie Ray Clark of North Mount Olive Church, Houston. All are invited.

Place
26806 Betka Rd.Hockley, Texas 77447
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Fellowship meal after the service.

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