W.L. Ford, here center with Black Ministries Bishop’s Council, was the last black national overseer of what was known as the “Church of God Colored Work” during the days of segregation. He served 1946-1950 and 1954-1958. A guide to his ministry papers at the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center is at http://www.cogheritage.org/pdf/W.L__._Ford_Collection_Finding_Aid_-_Copy_With_Photos__.pdf.

Is the future general overseer among the executive council? The Church of God International Council of Eighteen is a body of 18 ministers elected from within the ranks of Ordained Bishops of the Church of God during the bi-ennial General Assembly. The Council of Eighteen serves with the International Executive Committee to form the International […]

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My wife and oldest son (Bo) were deep in conversation sitting at a red light in Cleveland, Tennessee, when out of the blue she looked at me and said “by the way, how did you vote on the women serving on Pastor’s Council issue?”The next ten minutes I wa…

Cleveland, TN—The biennial gathering of the Church of God International Council begins this Sunday, September 22 at the International Offices in Cleveland, Tennessee. Representatives from the major regions of the globe will come together to report on progress and challenges in the regions of the world. According to the MINUTES of the Church of God, […]

Dr. Mark Williams, Dr. J. David Stephens, and M. Thomas Propes reflect on the January 2015 Session of the International Executive Council. #oneCOG

  Notice of Proposal to Amend the Bylaws of the International General Council and the International General Assembly: In accordance with the Minutes of the International General Assembly, the following amendments related to the Bylaws of the Church of God are being recommended by the International Executive Council to the 2022 International General Council for consideration. […]