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, […]

Rationale: The board was removed from the Minutes after the 2010 transition to divisional boards, but the proposal says its function still continues and should be restored. Proposed change: Reinsert the Youth and Discipleship Board into the Minutes with its selection process, duties, and advisory responsibilities.

This comment was written by Bishop Nick Park and pretty much passed in 2012, but is still worth reading through. Full text of accepted changed could be found on p. 140 of the Church of God 2012 Minutes.  In 2012 Bishop Park wrote: Here’s another motion that will be debated at the Church of God […]

Rationale: The motion addresses full-time service expectations for elected general officials and clarifies their vocational commitments. Proposed change: Require general elected officials to resign other Church of God appointments, serve full-time in their elected office, allow a limited transition period, and restrict use of office resources for personal ministries.

Rationale: The Church of God has historically welcomed all believers in Christ to the Lord’s Supper, and the proposal aims to codify that practice more clearly. Proposed change: Amend the Minutes so that all Christian believers present may participate in the ordinances when observed.