The General Council of the Assemblies of God Church was anxious to establish a college after World War II. Because church headquarters were in [[Springfield, Missouri]], Evangel College (now [[Evangel University]]) was built there, using the site of an old Army hospital. | The General Council of the Assemblies of God Church was anxious to establish a college after World War II. Because church headquarters were in [[Springfield, Missouri]], Evangel College (now [[Evangel University]]) was built there, using the site of an old Army hospital. |