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Throwback Thursday: Use of the Term “Bishop” for State/Regional/National or International Offices: Discussion on Church of God General Assembly, Nashville 2016 Agenda

Throwback Thursday: Use of the Term “Bishop” for State/Regional/National or International Offices: Discussion on Church of God General Assembly, Nashville 2016 Agenda

Currently, the item is under referral for further study to be presented as a report at next assembly. Apart from its historical usage in the tradition and current IRS church related rulings, the item relates to the following issues currently in discussion as presented to the International General Council in four year increments: Titles for all Ranks of Ministry  (as related to current Item 10) Qua... »

GA22 AGENDA: Policy Regarding Succession in Office of Elected Persons

GA22 AGENDA: Policy Regarding Succession in Office of Elected Persons

C. Policy Regarding Succession in Office of Elected Persons Persons elected to an international, state/regional, or local position serve in their respective elective office until their successor is named, unless there has been a death or a person has been involuntarily removed, or voluntarily resigned. In extenuating unusual circumstances, including but not limited to the following: a global pande... »

Will a Divided America Led by Donald Trump Lead to a Divided Church?

Will a Divided America Led by Donald Trump Lead to a Divided Church?

The 2016 election shined a glaring light on a divided America. According to a November 21, 2016 Gallup poll, a record-high 77% of Americans believe the country is split over important values, while 21% see America as united. Americans are also split on whether President-elect Donald Trump can unite the country with 45% stating they […] »

A. J. TOMLINSON SPEAKING IN TONGUES IN 1907 – CHURCH OF GOD (OF PROPHECY) CLEVELAND, TN

A. J. TOMLINSON SPEAKING IN TONGUES IN 1907 – CHURCH OF GOD (OF PROPHECY) CLEVELAND, TN

Aug. 19, 1907 Union Grove, One received the baptism with the Holy Ghost and spoke with other tongues. Nov. 19, 1907 Just came home last night from the Tellico mountains, where I have been for a week holding meetings. While I was preaching some laughed, about all cried, and one fell off his seat and just bellowed out in good fashion. Nov. 10, 1908 I went to Chattanooga on Monday, Nov. 2, and remain... »