Nigeria alone has 19 bishops and more than 2000 churches. forgot password WARNING!!! He was elected as the denomination's leader on March 27, 2021. Owens and became known as AIM (Auxiliaries in Ministry). As Pentecostals, the Church believes that demons can be subdued and subjugated through the power of the Holy Spirit in the name of Jesus Christ. Remarriage is highly discouraged, except in the case of the death of a spouse. The jurisdictional supervisor is assisted by district missionaries who oversee the women's ministry of the district. The pair modeled the pastor and wife ministry team in COGIC. The legislative authority of the church is vested in a general assembly, composed of the members of the general board, jurisdictional/auxiliary bishops, jurisdictional supervisors, chaplains, pastors, ordained elders, four district missionaries and six lay members from each jurisdiction. Secretary General. These women have been listed for their significant contributions and impact to the church. [29] COGIC continued to grow and in 1973, the church claimed a worldwide membership of nearly three million. In 1982, Patterson led COGIC in its Diamond Jubilee, in a celebration of the International Holy Convocation. [32], Bishop Chandler David Owens Sr. was elected Presiding Bishop after the death of Bishop Ford in 1995. Patterson, as Presiding Bishop of the Church in the 2000s, he helped bridge denominational barriers and encouraged non-COGIC ministries and denominations to work collaboratively with the COGIC denomination to help support charity efforts for poor and disadvantaged African Americans and people affected by poverty and disasters in foreign countries through the COGIC Charities Department and the COGIC Missions and Evangelism Department. They unanimously chose C.H. He was elected four times uncontested as presiding bishop. She was the Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women for Texas Southwest Jurisdiction under the late Bishop T. D. Iglehart. The National Board of Trustees. Drew Sheard who was elected in 2021. Finding two groups of women in the church, one group praying known as the Prayer Band, the other group studying and teaching the Word known as the Bible Band, she combined the two under the name of the Prayer and Bible Band. [15], COGIC originated among African Americans in the Southern states of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. The Church may search and retrieve any information stored within this system. Later in 1897, while in Little Rock, Arkansas, C. H. Mason stated that God had given him such a name for the group, the "Church of God in Christ". She developed the role of the State Minister of Music and traveled the world conducting seminars and workshops perfecting the quality of choir music, their performance, appearance and demeanor, and the COGIC sound. It had a membership of more than 400,000, who supported more than 4,000 churches. Patterson, who became presiding bishop in 2000 at the age of 60. [2][4] The church teaches three separate and distinct works of grace that God performs in the life of believers: salvation, entire sanctification, and the baptism or infilling of the Holy Ghost. Other leaders of the Youth Department who leader became influential leaders of the church included: Bishop F.D. Carter was found in contempt of court for failing to obey the court order and was jailed until he removed all videos and agreed to comply. Vice Chairman of the General Assembly Bishop Jerry W. Maynard. Later, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, ironically known as the "godmother of Rock and Roll," expanded and highlighted the COGIC sound to the greater American public in the 1930s and 1940s. Jones Sr. was elected Senior Bishop by the General Assembly. Founded . Chairman of the National Judiciary Board Bishop Martin Luther Johnson. Music Dept. After the death of Bishop Mason, he assumed leadership as the Senior Bishop of the Church of God in Christ. [48] COGIC clergy are also encouraged to have a certain degree of training in marriage counseling as well. 2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten. They are tasked with the day to day operation of the Church of God in Christ. Bishop Blake said, "The Church of God in Christ does not compromise its stance against homosexuality as the Word of God condemns it as sin, but "this preacher's" (referring to Earl Carter) comments were unacceptably offensive and uncalled for, and will not be tolerated by the Church of God in Christ or its leadership. COGIC considers any physical, sexual relationship outside of the sanctity of marriage to be outside of the sovereign will of God and unbiblical. If you have any further questions, please contact Executive Secretary Sidney A. Buggs. The exception is when the charges are against a Bishop which would be filed with the Board of Bishops. They are the largest department in the COGIC. [16], A few years after the Azusa Revival, in 1914, shortly before the United States entered World War I, approximately 300 white ministers, representing a variety of independent churches and networks of churches, including the "Association of Christian Assemblies" of Indiana; and the "Church of God in Christ and in Unity with the Apostolic Faith Movement" from Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas; met in Hot Springs, Arkansas. James Moore, Thomas Whitfield (singer), Deniece Williams, Hubert Powell, Donnie McClurkin, LaShun Pace, The Anointed Pace Sisters, Dr. Bettye Ransom Nelson, Bishop Richard "Mr. Clean" White, Bishop Paul S. Morton, The Clark Sisters: (Jacky Clark-Chisholm, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark, Dorinda Clark-Cole and Karen Clark-Sheard). Her life story led many African-Americans into the Holiness movement, including Mason. COGIC also teaches that all the spiritual gifts are for believers today. Owens continued to serve as a jurisdictional bishop and member of the General Board until his death in 2011. The denomination considers these to be inconsistent with COGIC doctrine and teaching. Bishop Blake led the COGIC to become a greater global ministry, primarily in Africa and Latin America, while at the same time investing in the inner cities where many COGIC congregations are located. COGIC has always been traditionally anti-abortion. [93] Leaders within the COGIC, other denominations and Bishop Blake's own family came to his defense. During the 1930s and 40s, a white COGIC elder named James L. Delk who remained in the church after many whites had left, was very active in politics in Missouri and worked to promote civil rights by writing legislatures and petitioning the federal government on the behalf of COGIC. The Chairman of the Board of Bishops, CC it to both the Board of Bishop's Secretary and the Chairman of the Grievance Committee. For the Anabaptist denomination, see, The official seal of the COGIC features a sheaf of wheat representing the members of the COGIC. It teaches that sanctification should precede the baptism with the Holy Spirit. A. We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. Pastor Dennis Martin and Superintendent Willie James Campbell succeeded Bishop White as presidents. Women in COGIC have been influential in the leadership and organization of the church since its inception. Just another Church Of God In Christ, Inc. site. In 2010, Bishop Blake led more than 50,000 delegates to the 103rd International Holy Convocation to St. Louis, Missouri. It was reopened in the early 1990s under the administration of Bishop L.H. The General Secretary is the official keeper of the COGIC seal, Registered Agent for the Church and signatory on all official documents. Over time, the ministers and churches under Leonard P. Adams also separated from COGIC; they assimilated into other white Pentecostal groups or organizations. In 1955, Emmett Till's funeral was held at Robert's Temple Church Of God in Christ in Chicago, Illinois. In his first year as Presiding Bishop in 2021, in order to combat debt that the church had accrued from previous years, Bishop Sheard helped to launch the "I Love My Church" Initiative, which was a massive fundraising campaign that helped the COGIC denomination to pay off much of its debts, renovate and refurbish its headquarters church, Mason Temple, establish housing complexes for low-income families throughout Shelby County, Tennessee near the church's headquarters, and purchased a former Catholic nunnery convent in Memphis to provide housing for single mothers affected by health challenges, disabilities, teen pregnancies, and domestic violence. [5] Although an international and multi-ethnic religious organization, it has a predominantly African-American membership based within the United States. One of her contributions was to divide the women's fellowship in the local congregations into two groups: The Christian Women's Council for the middle aged and senior women, and the Young Women's Christian Council (YWCC) for the younger women. Home; Secretaries Please click on the drop down tab. A local church mother since the age of 21, she was committed to strengthening the auxiliaries in the local churches and to prepare the younger women to carry the mission of COGIC into the Twenty-first Century. The beliefs of the Church of God in Christ are briefly written in its Statement of Faith, which is reproduced below:[41] It is often recited in various congregations as part of the order of worship and all national and international convocations. According to its 1973 Constitution, the church has two structures to govern the church: civil and ecclesiastical. She served as the jurisdictional supervisor of several states including Maryland and New Jersey helping to establish and stabilize struggling jurisdictions. COGIC teaches that the Holy Spirit is alive and active in the world. It has nine members, elected by the general assembly, including three bishops, three elders, and three lay members. Jesse Jackson was invited to speak during the COGIC International Holy Convocation when he was running for the presidency. This endorsement allows female chaplains who are serving in the military, working in an institution or jails to perform religious services including funerals and weddings. On the local church level in addition to the office of missionary, COGIC developed and has maintained the position of the "church mother." He called for an annual gathering of COGIC members, known as the "International Holy Convocation", to be held in Memphis. Secretary of the Board of Bishops Bishop William Watson, III. The Church of God in Christ ecclesiastical structure is an episcopal-presbyterian form of government. Touch between the genders should be limited. Together they traveled across the country proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A visionary, she spearheaded the establishment of the multi-million dollar Hale Morris Lewis Manor, a senior citizen complex in Los Angeles, CA. He consecrated and appointed more than 100 bishops during his twenty-one years of leadership. In 1968, COGIC established the C.H. Patterson Sr. in 1989. The first general secretary of COGIC was Elder William B. Holt, a white minister. During the 1940s and 50s, Bishop Mason often invited the white elected officials of the city of Memphis to the International Holy Convocation on Civic Night. In 1981, Bishop J.O. The Church may search and In 1918, COGIC opened its first institution of higher learning, the Saints Industrial and Literary School in Lexington, Mississippi, for both girls and boys. The most notable rift occurred in 1969, when fourteen bishops met in Evanston, Illinois, to form the Church of God in Christ, International. COGIC licensed female evangelists may also serve as chaplains in military, federal, state, and local institutions requiring chaplains. Please note: Fields with ( *) are required. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is a Holiness - Pentecostal Christian denomination, [1] [2] with a predominantly African-American membership. On May 19, 1952, he added Bishop J. O. Patterson Sr. Also in 1952, Mason revised the constitution to determine the leadership and succession of the church after his death. Mallory retired in 1976 after fifty years of service; and she had a national reputation. Vice President of COGIC World Missions-Bishop Glenn Plummer. As previously stated, COGIC although predominately black, had a significant white membership during its first decade of existence, with a number of white ministers holding leadership positions in the church. He began production of the YPWW Quarterly Topics to train the youth of the COGIC in the faith, doctrine, and polity of the church. During the tenure of Bishop L. H. Ford as Presiding Bishop in the 1990s, he helped gain COGIC membership into the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America, a more diverse, international caucus of different Pentecostal church denominations and organizations that sought to heal the racial divides in the North American Pentecostal movement.[57]. The current chairman of AIM is Bishop Linwood E. Dillard of Memphis, TN.[62]. After being ejected for accepting these new Pentecostal teachings, Mason called a meeting in Memphis later in the year and reorganized the Church of God in Christ as a Holiness-Pentecostal body. He believed that the name, taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:14, was divinely revealed and biblically inspired. Well-known gospel musicians with COGIC roots include; Andrae Crouch and Sandra Crouch, Walter Hawkins and Edwin Hawkins, Tramaine Hawkins, Rubenstein McClure, Yvette Flunder, Sara Jordan Powell, Daryl Coley, BeBe and CeCe Winans, The Winans, "Detroit" Gary Wiggins, John P. Kee, The O'Neal Twins, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Rance Allen, Rev. In 1964 however, disagreement between the authority of the Senior Bishop and the executive board, led by Bishop A. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is a HolinessPentecostal Christian denomination,[2][4] and the largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States. Bishop Jerry W. Macklin First Assistant Presiding Bishop (2021present) and board member (2004present). This system HAS BEEN LICENSED FOR USE BY the General Secretary's and Financial Secretary's Offices of the Church Of God In Christ. In 1933, he set apart five overseers to the Office of Bishop in the church, the first five bishops of COGIC. The school and college remain closed at present.[29]. [18], The H. A. Goss faction left COGIC to join the Assemblies of God USA. The early conventions of the Evangelist Board were basically crusades led by Page and a few other Evangelists from across the country. Rev. We hope you enjoy learning more about the Church leadership and the important role they have in leading God's people. But during the early twentieth century, the Pentecostal movement had rapid growth nationally and attracted racially integrated congregants to its worship services. B. McEwen was elected chairman of the executive board, and O.T. General Treasurer Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Patterson Sr.. Financial Secretary Bishop Frank A. Owens outlined a progressive plan to position the COGIC for ministry in the twenty-first century, known as "Vision 2000 and Beyond." Washington, Bishop Chandler D. Owens, Bishop Brandon B. Porter, and Bishop J. Elder L. C. Patrick was added to the National Sunday School. 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The Board was updated on a proposed budget modification to cover outstanding obligations from the previous fiscal year. For a brief period of time, the YPWW Congress was combined with the Sunday School Congress in a joint convention until 1951. She led its expansion and emphasized high academic standards, disciplined behavior, and prayer. Some pastor's wives have served as pastor of congregations usually after the death of a pastor sometimes serving under the title of "shepherdess, shepherd mother, or church administrator. Under her leadership, the Women's International Convention added the term "and Crusade" to highlight and promote the evangelistic approach of the convention. Field representative, International Sunday School Department Mother Cleolia Penix. They exist today as adversaries to the kingdom, purpose and will of God. The fastest growing areas include Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil, and India. On June 5, 1951, he selected Bishop A. In 1982 during the Seventy-Fifth Holy Convocation, the diamond jubilee of the church, COGIC published its own hymnal, Yes, Lord!, which included many arrangements and songs written by COGIC and African-American musicians and songwriters. At the time, because many churches disagreed with what they considered its eccentric worship styles and expressions of Pentecostalism, such as the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues and the laying on of hands, many churches distanced themselves from the COGIC for many years. As a result, many local congregations, foreign missions, and schools were established through the leadership and efforts of women in COGIC. Of special note is Evangelist Reatha Herndon who served as the International Elect Lady of the Department of Evangelism from 1951 to 2001. Bishop Brandon B. Porter Secretary to the General Board (2021present) and board member (2012present). Desiring to learn more about the work of the Holy Spirit in the church, C. H. Mason, J. His dream was to establish an international ministry complex known as "Saints Center" and an accredited institution known as "All Saints University". The early pioneers of this newly formed Holiness-Pentecostal body in 1907 were E. R. Driver, J. Bowe, R. R. Booker, R. E. Hart, W. Welsh, A. [27], Several bishops disagreed with the new organizational structure; they severed ties with COGIC to start their own organizations. Divorce is considered inconsistent with biblical teachings and is highly discouraged as well, but exceptions are made for special circumstances. Many Holiness Christian groups and fellowships forming at the time wanted biblical names for their local churches and fellowships, such as "Church of God, Church of Christ, or Church of the Living God". The General Board of the Church of God in Christ, Inc (COGIC) is responsible for establishing and executing policies for the membership, as well as sustaining and perpetuating spiritual order within the Church. They were also instrumental in establishing 75 churches across the nation. From the very beginning of gospel music, COGIC members have influenced its rise. Holy Temple COGIC was the first church to open its doors to the garbage workers. [21], In 1907, there were ten COGIC churches, but by the time of Bishop Mason's death in 1961, COGIC had spread to every state in the United States and to many foreign countries. On February 21, 1965, when Malcolm X was assassinated and the family needed a place for his funeral, no major black church or facility would open their doors for the service. [53], In 1965, during the March to Selma, a young COGIC minister Charles E. Blake, (previous COGIC Presiding Bishop) was studying at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, GA. Bishop Patterson was also to date the youngest person to ever be elected presiding bishop of COGIC at the age of 56; the second youngest was his nephew Gilbert Earl (G.E.) Each state in the US consists of at least one jurisdiction, and several states have more than one jurisdiction. Battles served as president until his death in December 1996. [55], A 2014 statistical study from the Pew Research Center Forum on Religion & Public Life, reported that most members of COGIC usually got married between the ages of 25 and 30, and that over 42% of COGIC members between the ages of 25 and 65+ were married, at least 19% were divorced or separated, 32% were never married, and at least 5% were widowed. Jurisdictions are set up similar to the national church in terms of composition, polity, and procedure. He is also known for his aggressive initiative, "Save Africa's Children" which supports hundreds of African children who have been affected by HIV/AIDS in orphanages in several countries in Africa. COGIC clergy are also allowed to be married. She was the wife and companion of Bishop John Seth Bailey, a trusted adviser of Bishop Mason, and later the first assistant presiding bishop of the church. Bishop Malcolm W. Coby Board member (2021present). Forms; Assessments, Records and Credentials Portal; Resolution; General Assembly Minutes; COGIC ARC; OGS Training Registration; Facebook; Contact; The three-year-initiative with The Human Coalition was also supposed to encourage local COGIC clergy leaders across the United States, both male and female, to partner up with other anti-abortion advocacy groups and Christian ministries to lobby for more anti-abortion restrictions throughout local states.[51]. In 1997, Bishop Chandler D. Owens appointed Evangelist Richard "Mr. Clean" White as president of the Department of Evangelism. The men selected to lead the Church were chosen by God and the membership of the Church Of God In Christ. Patterson appointed Dr. Edward Lee Battles President of the Department of Evangelism. Furthermore, the new constitution created the office of the presiding bishop and a general board of twelve bishops and defined their responsibilities. Bishop J.W. Vice President of COGIC World Missions-Supervisor Sideary King. General Secretary Church of God in Christ, Inc. 930 Mason Street Memphis, Tennessee 38126 To file charges against a bishop, send the grievance to; The Chairman of the Board of Bishops, the Chairman of the Board of Bishops Grievance Committee, and the General Secretary Bishop Lyle. When she died in 1945, she had laid an impressive foundation for the women's ministry in COGIC. Mason as General Overseer and Chief Apostle. [45] It teaches that salvation is a work of grace brought about through faith in Jesus Christ; it does not promulgate nor encourage the doctrine of eternal security, also known as "once saved, always saved. In 1984 and 1988 respectively, Rev. The civil structure of the Church of God in Christ includes a president, first vice-president, second vice-president, general secretary, general treasurer, and the financial secretary. Then in 1946, the YPWW Department was combined with the Sunday School Department for joint conventions until 1951 when they were separated once again. Bishop David A. During World War I, the FBI opened a file on Bishop Mason and conducted surveillance on him because of his pacifism during the war. Dress should be modest and business-formal. Education was considered key to advancement of the race. The rope that holds the shaft together represents Charles Harrison Mason, COGIC's founding father. Bishop Charles E. Blake, as the Presiding Bishop of the COGIC from the late 2000s up to the 2010s, was also dedicated to increasing and maintaining stable ecumenical relationships from the COGIC with other diverse Christian denominations, most notably Pentecostal/Charismatic churches, Baptist churches, African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Churches, and A.M.E. Zion churches, and even some non-denominational Christian ministries for the purposes of ministry efforts and collaborating on addressing social issues that affect Christians and specifically the Black Church in America, most notably through his Urban Initiatives program. During his administration, Battles organized Regions to oversee evangelistic ministry in various regional areas across the country. The current presiding bishop and chief apostle is Bishop J. [29] The spread of COGIC was due largely to the efforts of its evangelists through crusades and revivals. The General Secretary - Just another Church Of God In Christ, Inc. site. The church is thought to have nearly two million members in 7,000 churches on the continent of Africa. Many mainline denominations and countless nondenominational churches that once rejected these beliefs and practices have adopted these distinctions in their worship liturgy and lifestyle practices. A. The location for General Assembly will be announced, as Mason Temple is currently under construction. As a result, the general board exercises great authority over the church. As African Americans migrated north and west to industrial cities during the Great Migration, he began to establish COGIC churches in the north and, especially after 1940, in the west. President Moody also added these ministries to the Missions Department:[62]. Student Aid a ministry of support to foreign students. Assistant General Treasurer Bishop Kendall Anderson. He is credited with systematically restructuring church departments and ministries, expanding the church in Asia, primarily India and the Philippines, and placing the COGIC on a solid financial status. According to the Articles of Religion, "We believe that we are not baptized with the Holy Ghost in order to be saved, but that we are baptized with the Holy Ghost because we are saved". The three-year initiative would also help encourage COGIC clergy to use their missions and charity ministries in local churches to help offer aid and assistance to African-Americans and people of other ethnic minorities, and people of low incomes in local communities who are considering and contemplating abortion and offer aid and assistance to people dealing with economic and medical issues from pregnancy. Complete biographical information will be added to this page soon. The study also found that over 70% of COGIC members overwhelmingly opposed the legalizing of same-sex marriage, and considered relationships from infidelity, polygamy, polyamory, and sex outside of marriage as sinful and unbiblical as well.[56]. Welcome to the Official Church Of God In Christ, Inc Online Store Dismiss. The son-in-law of Bishop Mason, J. O. Patterson Sr., had served the church previously as a member of the executive board and as executive secretary. It is a separate and distinct work of grace that occurs in the lives of believers after conversion. [25], Bishop Ozro Thurston Jones Sr. was pastor of the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ in Philadelphia and the Jurisdictional Bishop of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jurisdiction. For many years, West Angeles has been one of the fastest growing churches in the United States and remains the largest COGIC local congregation with a membership of 25,000. Assistant Elect Lady, COGIC World Missions-Supervisor Lee E.Van Zandt. In 1951, the first separate National Sunday School Convention convened in Kansas City, Missouri. B. McEwen, came to a head and was addressed at the 57th Holy Convocation. C. P. Jones was elected the General Overseer, C. H. Mason was selected as Overseer of Tennessee, and J. [63] The current president of the Department of Evangelism is Bishop Elijah Hankerson III of St. Louis, Missouri. Churches are organized in dioceses called jurisdictions, each under the authority of a bishop. The general secretary, general treasurer, and financial secretary terms run concurrent with the current presidential administration that is elected every four years.[20]. Login ::: Church Of God In Christ ARC Portal ::: Log-in to your ARC account. Dr. Mattie McGlothen (19751994) the fourth General Supervisor, was a tremendous organizer with great impact on the development of the Women's Department. In 2017, Presiding Bishop Charles E. 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