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His combination of intellect and fire was unsurpassed. This is a great loss for the American Church.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\nNorth Central University President Dr. Scott Hagan<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wood was a beloved chapel speaker over the years and had strong ties with NCU leaders past and present. He impacted countless NCU alumni through the decades, and will be greatly missed by all.<\/p>\n<p>Please join us in prayer for his family at this difficult time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Assemblies of God General Superintendent George Wood passed away today at the age of 80, after a battle with stage four cancer. 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