title: Ernest S. Williams (minister)
text: # Ernest S. Williams (minister)
  
  Ernest S. Williams (1885-1981) was the 5th General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God from 1929–1949.
  
  ## Early life and ministry
  
  Ernest Williams was born in San Bernardino, California, his family was active in the Holiness Movement. In 1904, he converted to Christianity, two years later he attended the Azusa Street Revival, making him the only General Superintendent to participate in the revival.
  
  ## Theology
  
  In his Systematic Theology, Williams periodically responds to Calvinist criticisms of his Arminian-like views.
  
  