2022 General Assembly Agenda
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XVI. Ministerial Position Criminal Background Checks RATIONALE: In 2004, the Church of God mandated that “All applicants for the ministry, including those advancing in rank, must give consent to the state/regional office to conduct criminal background checks” (See S21 IV. 6., page 95—2016 Minutes). Since that time, background checks for all persons in certain categories, such as those working... »
THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF LEADERSHIP Years ago, I was recruited to work on behalf of the government in Washington, D.C. After three Church Trials and my 25-year Ordination was revoked for writing about what happened to General Overseer Robert White, the Washington offer was an incredible miracle. I did not violate Scripture nor the COG Assembly “Minutes.” In fact, I completely OBEYED the ... »
2022 AGENDA S49. V. Procedure In Dealing With Member In those cases in which he deems it in the best interest of the local church to do so, the state/regional overseer shall have the authority to excommunicate an unruly or uncooperative member without a formal hearing. A member disfellowshipped by the state/regional overseer shall have the right to appeal to the International Executive Committee w... »