On October 1, 1872, future Church of God General Overseer Samuel William Latimer was born in Newman, Georgia. Already serving as editor and publisher of Church of God publications, Latimer moderated the 1928 General Assembly because General Overseer Lee was ill. Opening the Assembly on Monday, October 22, Latimer addressed attendees, “It is with much regret to us that our precious Brother Lee is u... »
Church of God General Overseer Houston Rylan Morehead was born in Corinth, KY, on November 3, 1905. Elected to the office of General Overseer in 1956, he was only able to serve two years due to term limits that prohibited service on the Executive Committee for more than eight consecutive years. The General Assembly had initiated a series of term limits in 1944. Having previously served for two yea... »
The inaugural meeting of the Church of God Advisory Council was on December 14, 1965. Established by the Executive Council, the Advisory Council is made up of current and former International Executive Committee members. Meeting in December of years the General Assembly does not convene, their purpose is to keep past leaders informed of current matters and to gain from their wisdom and experience.... »
Unbiblical Church of God Traditions that Hinder Church Growth 1. The Sunday sermon. The Bible doesn’t teach us to go to church on Sunday and listen to one man preach a sermon. On one occasion, Paul taught (or dialogued) with the people all night in Troas. Was that a church? His ministry group? THe word there can apply to interactive discussion. He was an apostle teaching his knowledge of the... »