Church of God General Overseer Ray H. Hughes was born in Calhoun GA on March 7, 1924. Always considering his call to be that of an evangelist, in 1942 he preached an 18 week revival that resulted in planting the Church of God in Fairfield, IL. »
I’m still not certain what a “bishop” (Link Hudson) is in the Church of God. Can only bishops sit on the floor of the general council to vote. Are bishops all ordained men over the age 25? Jentezen Franklin is a CoG bishop and would be eligible as general overseer. Church of God 2016 General Assembly in Nashville, TN // July 18th-22nd // Elections Bishop List »
Church of God General Overseer A. J. Tomlinson was born on September 22, 1865, near Westfield, Indiana. This photo with his wife, Mary Jane Taylor, was taken on their wedding day, April 24, 1889. Tomlinson met W. F. Bryant and other North Carolina holiness believers during his travels as a home missionary to the mountains. He joined the Holiness Church at Camp Creek in Bryant’s home on June 13, 19... »
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 denominational report of the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) regarding its ministers and ... »