 In 1948, Commonwealth Bible College (now known as Alphacrucis) was founded to train men and women for ministry.James Wallace, an Assemblies of God minister from Great Britain, was appointed principal of the college in 1951 and was then elected AOG chairman in 1955, holding the post until 1959.During his tenure, the college developed a central role in the fellowship and saw an increased number of pastors, church planters, and missionaries trained.