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, […]

Notice of Proposal to Amend the Bylaws of the International General Council and the International General Assembly In accordance with the Minutes of the International General Assembly, the following amendment related to the Bylaws of the Church of God is being recommended by the International Executive Council to the 2018 International General Council for consideration. Previous Notice We recommend: That […]

XIV.      Tithing and Reporting Consistency RATIONALE: For various reasons, some Church of God credentialed ministers find themselves attending and financially supporting churches other than a local Church of God congregation. While not seeking to create a hardship for these ministers, it is felt that only those who are actively supporting a local Church of God congregation […]

XIX.     State Overseer Qualifications RATIONALE: The position of state overseer is one which requires knowledge of the day-to-day work of the local pastor. By having accrued at least five years of active service as a senior pastor, the prospective state overseer will possess a first-hand understanding of the task of the local pastor, as well as […]

XXV.      Ministry Life Planning RATIONALE: This item is a resolution of practical action derived from the resolution on Generational Assimilation. We recommend: That page 127, S32. STATE OVERSEER, VI. Duties and Authorities, Item 22, be added so as to read: That each state/regional office conduct an annual Ministry Life Planning Training event covering the issues and […]