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General Overseer G. Dennis McGuire Addresses the 72nd Church of God International General Assembly

General Overseer G. Dennis McGuire Addresses the 72nd Church of God International General Assembly

Presiding Bishop G. Dennis McGuire’s address to the 72nd International General Assembly in 2008, “Walking in the Spirit and Maintaining Our Identity,” reminds hearers that a passion for the Word of God and for lost souls is in the Church of God’s DNA. We believe in Divine Healing, we are Pentecostals, and we are confident that Jesus will come again. General Overseer McGuire concludes, “It won’t be... »

Church of God General Assembly 2018 Agenda: Jeremiah Generation

Church of God General Assembly 2018 Agenda: Jeremiah Generation

XXIV.     RESOLUTION: GENERATIONAL ASSIMILATION RATIONALE: An aging ministry needs the vigor of the next generation. An upcoming generation of ministry needs the wisdom gained from the experience of the preceding generation. In an effort to foster a uniting spirit such as that which bonded Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 3:11), the expression of gratitude for that which has been done must be united wit... »

Tuesday Minutes from 17th Church of God Annual Assembly

Tuesday Minutes from 17th Church of God Annual Assembly

Minutes of the 17th Annual Assembly of the Church of God Place: Cleveland, TN. Time: November 1-7, 1922. General Overseer: A.J. Tomilson Divorce and Remarriage (pp.22-23). “…. a man and his wife may separate and not live together if they will not marry another while the other is still living when they separate for any other cause than fornication.” “No, the minutes of our A... »

Church of God General Assembly 2018 Agenda: Requirements of Applicants for Ministry

Church of God General Assembly 2018 Agenda: Requirements of Applicants for Ministry

General Requirements of Applicants for Ministry RATIONALE: This motion seeks to change the current process of credentialing for exhorters and ordained ministers outside the United States and Canada to allow for a stronger sense of identity with the national Church of God where they will serve. The introductory level of credentialing could be expedited by empowering the field director to sign crede... »