When Aimee Semple McPherson's life was concluded in 1944, the leadership of the Foursquare movement was entrusted to her only son, Rolf K. McPherson. Subsequently, he would serve as the president and chairman of the board of directors for forty-four years. The change of a generation in leadership did not slow the progress of the denomination. By 1949, the number of churches had increased from 355 to 521 and two states were added, from 33 to 35. Today, there is a Foursquare church in every state of the union, and over 125 countries around the world.
    In 1948, the Foursquare Church joined with the , the Church of God, the Open Bible Standard Church, and the Pentecostal Holiness Church to form the "Pentecostal Fellowship of North America." The purpose of the PFNA was to promote inter-church Pentecostal fellowship and united action within North America. The PFNA was reorganized in 1994 to become the "Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America" (PCCNA) to allow for greater inclusion and diversity. Since that time, the Foursquare Church continues to partner with the greater Body of Christ to reach our communities and world, echoing the words inscribed on the cornerstone of Angelus Temple dedicating it's members to "Worldwide Inter-denominational Evangelism."
    During the years between 1958 and 1971, the growth rate of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel slowed. During this season, however, roots were being deepened and church facilities were relocated and improved allowing for more efficient use of resources. Likewise, this period of time allowed Foursquare to further establish a policy of balance and openness to Charismatic movements that set the stage for a period of stimulation and new growth.
     In 1974, several pastors were beginning to set patterns of explosive growth and spiritual renewal. These would powerfully challenge the entire Foursquare movement. They included Jack Hayford in Van Nuys, California; Roy Hicks, Jr. in Eugene, Oregon; Jerry Cook in Gresham, Oregon; Ron Mehl in Beaverton, Oregon; and John Holland in Vancouver, BC. These and others helped the Foursquare Church experience a remarkable numerical growth and spiritual awakening.
    At the 1987 Convention, the Foursquare Church paid tribute to Dr. and Mrs. Rolf K. McPherson for their many years of untiring service and leadership as they announced their retirement from the presidency. On May 31, 1988, Dr. John R. Holland was installed as the Third President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. *
Since that time the mantle of the Foursquare presidency has passed twice more. Passing first to Dr. Harold Helms who served as interim president from July 1997 until July 1998, and then in July of 1998 to Dr. Paul Risser. Dr. Risser was ratified in 2001 for further service to the denomination effective in 2002, to continue his leadership as president until 2007.
    Where does the Foursquare Church go from here? In the recent months, Foursquare has embraced a new vision of expansion and church multiplication. On June 27, 2001, an announcement was made over the Foursquare News Service (FNS) that the Board of Directors had approved a recommendation that up to seven new districts would be established from what was the Eastern District. This has made way for a new vision of district and church multiplication that will see the present number of districts multiplied to include at least 50 distinct districts across the United States. Likewise, three Regional Administrative Centers (RAC) are also being established in strategic locations of the nation. Each RAC would service 15-20 districts and would be overseen by a Regional Administrator. This will provide greater efficiency, expediency, and specialization in the "daily details" presently demanded of our district offices, and free the district supervisors to minister greater care and nurture to the local churches. It is envisioned that the greater cooperation and networking will result in a stronger local vision by those who are already acquainted with their communities. In turn, additional churches will be planted and the Foursquare Church will grow into new communities that have not yet been reached by the gospel of Jesus Christ. **
    Each congregation is led by a pastor and a church council. Foursquare pastors are appointed by the District Supervisor with approval of the Board of Directors and in consultation with local church councils. In this sense, Foursquare pastors are "sent ones" and "gifts" to local bodies of believers (Eph. 4:8,11,12). Consideration is given to the suitability of an individual pastor in relation to the present needs of the congregation.
    Foursquare members have the privilege of electing church council members who will work with the pastor in the ongoing business matters of the church. Church related legal matters such as applying for a loan, or buying or selling property require a vote of the membership before being presented to the District Supervisor and the denomination's Board of Directors for approval.
    Church properties are held in and protected by the name of the corporate Foursquare organization, with any major decisions regarding such properties made by the local congregation, District Supervisor, and the Board of Directors. Each church is also expected to contribute monthly to home and oversees missionary work.
    Both men and women are allowed to minister on all levels of Foursquare church leadership. This includes pastor, church staff, church council, deacons and deaconesses, and elders