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On July 18, 1875, former Church of God General Overseer…

On July 18, 1875, former Church of God General Overseer…

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 with liver cancer in 1928, his family encouraged him to resign as general overseer. Lee c... »

Throwback Thursday: Ordaining Women Bishops to the Ministry – A Discussion on Church of God General Assembly, Nashville 2016

Throwback Thursday: Ordaining Women Bishops to the Ministry – A Discussion on Church of God General Assembly, Nashville 2016

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 the International General Council to inclu... »

77th INTERNATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2018-2020 ELECTIONS and APPOINTMENTS (STATE OVERSEERS)

77th INTERNATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2018-2020 ELECTIONS and APPOINTMENTS (STATE OVERSEERS)

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: 77th INTERNATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2018 &#... »

General Overseer E.C. Thomas Preaches at Centennial Church of God General Assembly—1986

General Overseer E.C. Thomas Preaches at Centennial Church of God General Assembly—1986

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 principles of the early church. The World Congress Center in Atlan... »