These events include physical death, the intermediate state, bodily resurrection, the Second Coming of Christ, the Great Tribulation, the Battle of Armageddon, the Millennial Reign, the Final Judgment, the future of the wicked in hell, and life for the redeemed in heaven.[48]. Salvation is an operation of the Holy Spirit upon sinners brought about by repentance toward God, which brings about conversion, faith, justification, and regeneration. A. Blackwell, E. M. Blackwell, E. M. Page, R. H. I. Clark, D. J. [9] This Holiness group/fellowship adopted the name Church of God in Christ, and COGIC began to develop congregations throughout the South. He began production of the YPWW Quarterly Topics to train the youth of the COGIC in the faith, doctrine, and polity of the church. The first youth leader on a national level was Elder M.C. She began women's work on the state level and appointed the first state mothers. He became nationally recognized in 1955 for officiating at the funeral of 15-year-old Emmett Till, who was brutally murdered in Mississippi. Regards, Executive Secretary Sidney Buggs, III. As COGIC has continued to grow, new departments, auxiliaries, and ministries have been established including the music department, the National Adjutancy, Men's Department, COGIC Charities, and Urban Initiatives to name a few. Bishop Patterson was the second youngest person to ever be elected Presiding Bishop of COGIC at the age 60 in 2000, second to his uncle, Bishop J. O. Patterson Sr. who was 56 when he was elected Presiding Bishop in 1968. On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I've Been To The Mountaintop" speech, at Mason Temple Church Of God in Christ in Memphis. [29] In 1926, upon the recommendation of Mother Lizzie Roberson, Elder C. G. Brown of Kansas City Missouri, was appointed the first Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Home and Foreign Missions Department by Bishop C. H. Mason. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ. Email: cogsecgeneral@churchofgod.org. As a result, an ongoing dispute between Elder Carter and Bishop Blake continued without resolution. Originally, this gathering of the 'Saints' lasted for twenty days, from November 25 to December 14. Pentecostals have been criticized because of their noticeable absence from the official record of activism that has been largely overshadowed by black ministers of other denominations such as Baptists and Methodists; however, there is evidence to verify and document the role and response of COGIC ministers and other Pentecostal denominations to the cause and struggle for Civil Rights in the United States during the 20th Century. 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. The current chairman of AIM is Bishop Linwood E. Dillard of Memphis, TN.[62]. [27], Bishop James Oglethorpe Patterson Sr. was elected in November 1968 as the first presiding bishop of the church by the General Assembly at the Sixty-First Holy Convocation of the church. [5] Although an international and multi-ethnic religious organization, it has a predominantly African-American membership based within the United States. Owens outlined a progressive plan to position the COGIC for ministry in the twenty-first century, known as "Vision 2000 and Beyond." The Office of the Jurisdictional Secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed records of administrative, ecclesiastical, and civil operations of the Michigan Southwest Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Bishop Blake is the senior pastor of the West Angeles Cathedral COGIC in Los Angeles. He established the World Fellowship of Black Pentecostal Churches and gained COGIC membership in the Congress of National Black Churches. [29], Bishop Charles E. Blake assumed leadership and was elected Presiding Bishop of the church after the death of Bishop G.E. [29], Bishop Louis Henry Ford of Chicago, Illinois, was elected after the death of J.O. Other leaders of the Youth Department who leader became influential leaders of the church included: Bishop F.D. Nevertheless, women are licensed in COGIC to proclaim the gospel as evangelists. COGIC considers any physical, sexual relationship outside of the sanctity of marriage to be outside of the sovereign will of God and unbiblical. [50], In July 2016 during their annual Auxiliaries in Ministries convention, COGIC announced their Urban Initiative Outreach ministries and Missions and Charity departments would be partnering up with The Human Coalition, an anti-abortion advocacy group, from 2016 to 2019 for a three-year initiative to encourage COGIC pastors and ministers to encourage anti-abortion advocacy in their local churches. Women in COGIC have been influential in the leadership and organization of the church since its inception. The church is thought to have nearly two million members in 7,000 churches on the continent of Africa. B. McEwen was elected chairman of the executive board, and O.T. COGIC also teaches that all the spiritual gifts are for believers today. African-American parents sent their children to this school from across the United States, especially those who had grown up in Mississippi and knew its reputation. Patterson Sr. in 1989. Mrs. Anna Broy Crockett Ford was the first organizer and director of the National Music Department, which was formally established in November 1949. He appointed regional presidents to serve as liaisons to the jurisdictional presidents. 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]. She is the longest serving president of the International Music Department and her influence and legacy have been indelible and are recognized around the world. After the death of Mother Coffey in 1964, Dr. Annie L. Bailey (19641975), became the third General Supervisor. Bishop Sedgwick Daniels Board member (2008present). COGIC licensed female evangelists may also serve as chaplains in military, federal, state, and local institutions requiring chaplains. [96][97][98][99], This article is about the Holiness Pentecostal denomination. Lizzie Woods Robinson (19111945) was the first "General Mother" of the church. Chairman of the General Council of Pastors and Elders Superintendent Michael Eaddy. After the death of Bishop Mason, he assumed leadership as the Senior Bishop of the Church of God in Christ. By that time, it was known as Saints Academy and Junior College. The Ecclesiastical Jurisdictional Pastors and Elders Council is the gate way to the COGIC Judicial system. The Youth Congress eventually become one of the largest conventions in COGIC. Vice Chairman of the Board of Bishops Bishop Roger L. Jones. Also send a copy to the General Secretary Bishop Lyle. [10] After testifying to being sanctified, members of the church referred to themselves as "Saints", believing that they were set apart to live a daily life of Christian Holiness in words and deeds.[11]. Pastor Dennis Martin and Superintendent Willie James Campbell succeeded Bishop White as presidents. Assistant Secretary of the Board of Bishops Bishop Adrian Williams. The result of sin is the depravity of man, broken communion with God, shame and guilt, and physical and spiritual death. The general assembly is the supreme authority over the church to decide matters of faith and practice. He was a noted evangelist who had pastored several churches, including: Bostick Temple in St. Louis, Missouri; Well's Cathedral COGIC in Newark, New Jersey; and Greater Community COGIC in Marietta, Georgia. Treasurer of the General Council of Pastors and Elders Pastor William Ward. COGIC policies and bylaws have also been established regarding sexual misconduct of COGIC clergy and laymembers for disciplinary purposes. Washington, Bishop Chandler D. Owens, Bishop Brandon B. Porter, and Bishop J. In 1916, a few white churches were organized as a white branch of COGIC. 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. Today, the International Youth Department (IYD) is led by the International Youth President, Superintendent Nathaniel Green of Dallas, TX, and the International Chairlady, Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy of Queens, NY. William B. Holt was appointed as General Superintendent. Chairman of AIM Bishop Linwood Dillard. [6], In June 1896, Jones held a Holiness convention at Mt. It teaches that sanctification should precede the baptism with the Holy Spirit. The current president of the Missions Department is Bishop Vincent Mathews Jr. of South Africa. Deaconess Missionaries serve and assist in the ceremonial and temporal affairs of the local church. Vice Chairman of the National Judiciary Board Bishop Enoch Perry. 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. 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. Nurses Aid Ministry nurses taking their skills to the mission field. Golden Jr. He was assassinated the next day, on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel.[54]. 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. They exist today as adversaries to the kingdom, purpose and will of God. President Moody also added these ministries to the Missions Department:[62]. We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. Sin was transmitted to humanity when Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, as a result all men have original sin. From the very beginning of gospel music, COGIC members have influenced its rise. Jones Sr. was elected Senior Bishop by the General Assembly. [8], In 1897, Elder Mason founded the St. Paul Church in Lexington, Mississippi, as the first church of the new movement. COGIC is a conservative denomination. Dr. Valerie Daniels Carter, entrepreneur, Jurisdictional Supervisor, Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole, International Elect Lady of Evangelism Dept., international evangelist. Despite what seems to be obvious limitations to minister because of ordination, women have been given great latitude and numerous opportunities to serve in ministry in COGIC. Mallory retired in 1976 after fifty years of service; and she had a national reputation. We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God. The General Board is the Executive Branch of the Church of God in Christ government. Bishop Prince E. W. Bryant Sr. Board member (2021present). He continued to build on the department through expansion of the Regional Administration into 10 geographical locations across the country. Robinson was a staunch advocate for holiness and taught strict guidelines for the women with regard to dress and worldliness. 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.) This office is reserved for a woman who serves as counterpart to the Sunday School Superintendent. He called for an annual gathering of COGIC members, known as the "International Holy Convocation", to be held in Memphis. [17][16] The organizers of the meeting in Hot Springs had sent invitations only to white ministers to discuss a new movement. All charges against a Pastor or a local Church must be filed with the General Secretary, and the Jurisdictional Secretary. The presiding bishop is part of a general board, consisting of eleven other bishops elected by a general assembly consisting of pastors, elders, chaplains, bishops, missionaries, supervisors, and designated lay delegates. She served as the jurisdictional supervisor of several states including Maryland and New Jersey helping to establish and stabilize struggling jurisdictions. Upon his return to Jackson, Mississippi, Mason faced opposition when he recounted his experience. On October 23, 2020, Bishop Blake announced that he will not seek a re-election as Presiding Bishop nor as a member of the General Board and that he would retire from the Office of Presiding Bishop and from the General Board in 2021.[34]. Patterson Sr., the five major departments of COGIC were united under an umbrella convention known as UNAC-5 (United National Auxiliary Convention). The National Board of Trustees. She organized the sewing circle and after meeting Elder Searcy, she encouraged the women to support mission work through the Home and Foreign Mission bands. White. He testified to receiving entire sanctification after reading her autobiography in 1893. Create your ARC account Complete the form below to request an ARC account from your Jurisdictional Secretary. The general secretary, general treasurer, and financial secretary terms run concurrent with the current presidential administration that is elected every four years.[20]. 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. As has been stated, COGIC does not ordain women as elder or bishop, however, COGIC would not have become the largest predominately African-American Pentecostal church in the world, nor have the largest Women's convention of any major denomination without the contributions of women. He also instituted the Annual Prayer Breakfast, conducted Evangelistic Crusades across the country and developed the Church of God in Christ National Evangelist Registry. In 2014, at the COGIC International Holy Convocation held in St. Louis, Missouri, COGIC minister Elder Earl Carter was selected by the General Board to be the keynote speaker for Saturday night. 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. 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. She has previously served on the Women's advisory board, Executive Board, steering committee Women's International Convention, General Supervisor's Regional Representative (West Coast Region of the United States), member of the Program Committee then chairperson, Chairperson Special Convention Assistance Committee, National Leadership Conference and Women's Convention Leadership Conference, International Marshall and Assistant General Supervisor. For the Anabaptist denomination, see, The official seal of the COGIC features a sheaf of wheat representing the members of the COGIC. She established a high school and gained accreditation for it, and then for the junior college which she founded on campus. Patterson appointed Dr. Edward Lee Battles President of the Department of Evangelism. 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. 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