Rationale: The statement clarifies how the church should use AI with integrity and discernment. Proposed change: Add a doctrinal/ethical statement encouraging AI as a support tool for ministry while rejecting its use as a substitute for spiritual calling, and condemning misuse such as fraud or misinformation.

Rationale: Reporting procedures have changed, so the Minutes need updated language for online reporting and exemptions. Proposed change: Replace the old paper-form reporting section with online reporting guidance, paper fallback procedures, and exemption rules for retirement or disability.

One item that was not fully resolved at the 2012 General Assembly Agenda in Orlando was WOMEN in MINISTRY. Item 15 expressed a general desire to permit women to be fully represented in all roles within the church. It was NOT a gender issue, but rather a leadership one – an issue of ministry and of responsibility, if you will. Coming from […]

This comment was written by Bishop Nick Park and pretty much passed in 2012, but is still worth reading through. Full text of accepted changed could be found on p. 140 of the Church of God 2012 Minutes.  In 2012 Bishop Park wrote: Here’s another motion that will be debated at the Church of God […]

Rationale: The motion addresses full-time service expectations for elected general officials and clarifies their vocational commitments. Proposed change: Require general elected officials to resign other Church of God appointments, serve full-time in their elected office, allow a limited transition period, and restrict use of office resources for personal ministries.