In Church Growth Seminars, it has always been emphasized that if a local church has a majority of its membership, or those in attendance, that is comprised of older people (age group 50+) as its congregation, it is a dying church. Do you know the same principle applies to the General Church. Notice the attached […]

On July 18, 1875, former Church of God General Overseer Flavius Josephus Lee was born in Polk County TN. He was filled with the Spirit and joined the Church of God during a 1908 tent revival. Seen here with his wife, Eva, Lee also served as pastor, state overseer, and Bible Training School president. Stricken […]

Church of God General Assembly, Nashville 2016 “….all ordained ministers 25 years of age and older and ordained bishops…” Rationale: “This motion seeks to affirm the value of a new generation of ministers by giving them voice and vote in shaping the future mission, vision, and core values of the Church of God. It also expands […]

This document is identical to the printed book distributed on Friday, August 3, 2018, following the evening service of the 77th International General Assembly. This document will be updated with final appointments to boards and committees not listed herein. The release will take place electronically on Monday, August 20, 2018. Click to download and read: […]

General Overseer E.C. Thomas opens the Centennial General Assembly of the Church of God on Tuesday evening announcing the theme “The Church Triumphant.” In his message, General Overseer Thomas surveys the future, history, and present status of the church and declares that the church is, was, and will be triumphant as we hold to the […]

T.L. Osborn was born December 23, 1923 to Charles Richard Osborn and Mary (Brown) on the family farm in Pocasset, Oklahoma. He stepped through the veil into eternity peacefully, at home surrounded by four generations of his beloved family on February 14th 2013 shortly after asking His Lord Jesus, “Take me home!” He was 89. […]

Dale M. CoulterOver the past month, I have written 18 articles for the General Assembly that begins on Tuesday of this week. For convenience, I have organized them according to what agenda item they address.Let me summarize the basic points I have made…