| Name | Herbert Armstrong |
| Date of Birth | July 31, 1892 |
| Place of Birth | Iowa |
About
Herbert Armstrong was born on July 31, 1892 in Iowa. He died on Jan 16, 1988 (age 95). A pioneer in the field of televised preaching who established the Worldwide Church of God in 1934 and was one of the earliest televangelists.
When he was in his 30s, he broke away from the Quaker tradition that had been passed down to him by his parents and joined the Church of God (Seventh Day), eventually becoming an ordained preacher. He made use of a local radio station’s offer of free airtime in exchange for a brief devotional, and after receiving excellent feedback from the public, he launched his own radio show the following year, in 1934. He was married to Loma Dillon, with whom he had four children, one of whom, Ted, would later follow in his footsteps and become an evangelist.
Net Worth
Herbert Armstrong was an American evangelist and founder of the Radio Church of God, which was later renamed the Worldwide Church of God. He was born in 1892 and died in 1986. Armstrong’s net worth has been estimated at between $50 million and $100 million.
Books
Herbert Armstrong was an American evangelist and founder of the Radio Church of God, which was later renamed the Worldwide Church of God. He was an early pioneer of Radio and television evangelism. Armstrong wrote many books on his religious beliefs, which were mainly based on British Israelism.
Wife and Family
Lorna Armstrong, nee Byrne, was the wife of Herbert Armstrong, founder of the Radio Church of God, later renamed Worldwide Church of God. She met Armstrong while he was pastoring a church in Oregon, and they were married in 1927. Lorna Armstrong was a supportive and energetic partner in her husband’s ministry, often speaking at church events and participating in the production of the church’s radio program. She also wrote a column for the church’s magazine, The Good News. After Armstrong’s death in 1986, Lorna continued to play an active role in the Worldwide Church of God, serving on its council of elders until her death in 1988.
