VII.      International Executive Council and General Overseer Duties RATIONALE: Church of God World Missions is a vital component of everything that the church does in fulfilling and finishing the Great Commission. However, no other provision of the Minutes mandates that a specific portfolio be assigned to a member of the International Executive Committee. We recommend: That […]

The following motions were submitted for consideration to the 2018 General Council. 1.  MOTION 1 – S68 COMPENSATION FOR PASTORS, I. BASIC COMPENSATION 2.  MOTION 2 – S5 INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, I. SELECTION 3.  MOTION 3 – S3 INTERNATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY, II. PROCEDURE 4.  MOTION 4 – S4 INTERNATIONAL GENERAL COUNCIL, III. INTERNATIONAL GENERAL COUNCIL AGENDA 5.  MOTION 5 […]

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 […]

One of the most exciting aspects of the World Missions Pre-Assembly Conference is the recognition granted to various individuals of the 25 Years of Service award. The 25-year veterans of evangelization on foreign soil represent an investment of personal dedication and sacrifice to fulfill the call of God upon their lives. They are exceptional individuals […]

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, […]