George Stormont was born in 1909 on Birmingham, England, and knew Smith Wigglesworth personally as a friend and colleague for many years. In addition to pastoring five churches in England, including the largest Assembly of God church in Great Britain, George was the pastor of Duluth Gospel Tabernacle in Duluth, Minnesota, for five years. He served in numerous executive positions in various denominations including chairman of the Conference of the Assemblies of God.