VI. Resolution Concerning Human Identity and Sexuality No Church of God minister shall permit any employee of any church or institution of the church, under their direct authority, to knowingly participate in using or verbally affirming the use of a self-selected gender identity that is incongruent with the individual’s biological sex. Ministers are prohibited and must prohibit their employees from ... »
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. MO... »
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 the ongoing operation and challenges of the local ch... »
PREAMBLE: Due to the inability to conduct the 78th International General Assembly in 2020 because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, leaders holding elected positions were held in place under an International Executive Council passed “continuance of governance” resolution, since the International General Assembly Minutes provide no guidance for what to do when elections could not be held. Because of... »