COGIC clergy are also allowed to be married. The Church of God in Christ was formed in 1897 by a group of disfellowshipped Baptists, most notably Charles Price Jones (18651949) and Charles Harrison Mason (18641961). This group of seven bishops became known officially as the executive commission; they took on greater responsibility over church affairs until Mason's death. The Holy Spirit is the agent that equips, empowers, leads, and guides the church until the return of Christ. However, his out-spoken criticism of the racial prejudice and discrimination of whites led most, if not all of them, to leave his church for other ministries where the message against racism was not so obvious and offensive to them. After being removed from the office of Senior Bishop, he remained the Jurisdictional Bishop of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania until his death in 1972. During the 1990s, President Bill Clinton was invited by then COGIC Presiding Bishop, Louis Henry Ford to attend the International Holy Convocation. Clinton is the only US president to have addressed a COGIC convocation at Mason Temple. 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. Second Vice Chairman of the National Board of Trustees Attorney Amos Smith. The Church may search and Since so many new holiness groups and fellowships were forming that used the name "Church of God," C. H. Mason sought a name to distinguish his Holiness group from others. He was a strong advocate for social justice. Desiring to learn more about the work of the Holy Spirit in the church, C. H. Mason, J. President Clinton gave speeches at COGIC meetings including the International Holy Convocation at Mason Temple and the Women's International Convention. Driver, who was the overseer of California and pastor of the Saints Home COGIC led an interracial congregation made up of many Blacks, Whites, and Latinos, for many years. In 1945, Mason dedicated Mason Temple in Memphis as the church's national meeting site. Salvation is an operation of the Holy Spirit upon sinners brought about by repentance toward God, which brings about conversion, faith, justification, and regeneration. [48] COGIC clergy are also encouraged to have a certain degree of training in marriage counseling as well. President Moody also added these ministries to the Missions Department:[62]. 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. Drew Sheard who was elected in 2021. The presidium includes a separately elected international presiding bishop by the general assembly who serves a term of four years, who, then appoints two assistant presiding bishops. They determined to separate from COGIC and form what would eventually become the Worldwide Fellowship of the Assemblies of God. She was the Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women for California Northern First Jurisdiction. The jurisdictional supervisor is assisted by district missionaries who oversee the women's ministry of the district. [33] In 2009, Bishop Blake unveiled an aggressive program known as "Urban Initiatives" to address the plight of America's urban areas. As a Pentecostal church, COGIC teaches that when one is baptized in the Holy Spirit, the believer will experience an initial evidence of speaking in tongues (glossolalia) by the will of God. [citation needed] Bishop Ford is credited with inviting President Bill Clinton, a personal friend, to speak to the Eighty-Sixth International Holy Convocation on November 13, 1993. Bishop Brandon B. Porter Secretary to the General Board (2021present) and board member (2012present). The school and college remain closed at present.[29]. By 1906, the church had grown to nearly 100 congregations in three states. During World War I, the FBI opened a file on Bishop Mason and conducted surveillance on him because of his pacifism during the war. [26], The parties filed lawsuits in the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, to resolve the legitimate authority of the denomination. Missions work in COGIC began under Elder Searcy in 1925. 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]. Assistant Secretary of the Board of Bishops Bishop Adrian Williams. Sin originated in eternity when Satan committed open rebellion against God in heaven. Some of these African-American Baptist pastors in local Southern areas such as Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas considered Jones and Mason to be controversial. Clean White, Jurisdictional Bishop, Bermuda Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, National Evangelist, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Atlanta, Georgia, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 15:15. Each jurisdictional bishop appoints a jurisdictional supervisor to lead the work of the women on a jurisdictional level. It includes not only those who are members of COGIC, but all believers who have placed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The early conventions of the Evangelist Board were basically crusades led by Page and a few other Evangelists from across the country. But during the early twentieth century, the Pentecostal movement had rapid growth nationally and attracted racially integrated congregants to its worship services. [35], In 2016, the Church had 5.5 million members in 60 countries around the world. National officers of the church are chosen at the general assembly every four years unless special elections are warranted. Vice chairman of the General Council of Pastors and Elders Bishop Marcus Ways. In 1895, C.P. Jones and C.H. Mason were licensed Baptist ministers in Mississippi who began teaching and preaching a Wesleyan doctrine of Christian perfection or entire sanctification as a second work of grace to their Baptist congregations. They were given the authority through a "gentlemen's agreement" to license ministers and establish churches under the COGIC name. 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 Elders' Council met and organized the first Missions board of the Church of God in Christ. 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. A. By accessing and using this system, you are consenting to such monitoring and information retrieval for We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer. COGIC members gathered for praying, fasting, teaching, preaching, fellowship and conducting business related to the national COGIC organization. As the church continued to grow, she created women auxiliaries including the Purity Class and the Sunshine Band. The general assembly meets biannually each year in April and November while the presidium acts as the executive branch of the church, overseeing the day-to-day operation when the general assembly is not in session. In 2010, Bishop Blake led more than 50,000 delegates to the 103rd International Holy Convocation to St. Louis, Missouri. Office of the General Secretary Office of the General Secretary Church Of God In Christ | Memphis TN There is one God eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This office is reserved for a woman who serves as counterpart to the Sunday School Superintendent. 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. Secretary General. On the local church level in addition to the office of missionary, COGIC developed and has maintained the position of the "church mother." The court ordered the church to convene a constitutional convention in February 1968. He was denied such trial in 2016. Bishop Mason appointed her as a young woman to be head of the small school in 1926, after she had been teaching there. Carter currently posts material on YouTube and Facebook reporting alleged misconduct and impropriety within current leadership of COGIC and other Christian (mainly African-American) denominations. Each department convened its own convention in various cities through 1975. C. D. Owens had gained national attention in the church as the president of the Youth Department. Just another Church Of God In Christ, Inc. site. In 1976, under the leadership of Bishop J.O. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, as COGIC continued to grow to millions of members nationwide, COGIC ministers all over the country continued to advance civil rights in their communities. A. Jeter was selected as Overseer of Arkansas. In 1924, the Sunday School was formally organized under "Father" F. C. Christmas (19161944). In 1982, Patterson led COGIC in its Diamond Jubilee, in a celebration of the International Holy Convocation. [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. The school enjoyed its greatest growth and success under the leadership of Dr. Arenia Conella Mallory (19041977). 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. Ford was pastor of the St. Paul COGIC in Chicago and was Presiding Prelate of the Historic Illinois First Jurisdiction. In 1927, the call was made for workers to go to serve the Lord in foreign lands. The General Secretary. He was pastor of the Pentecostal Temple Institutional COGIC in Memphis, Tennessee, and was the Presiding Prelate of the Tennessee Headquarters Jurisdiction. The Youth Congress eventually become one of the largest conventions in COGIC. The church has a tradition of prayer, fasting, praise, and consecration that was once unique to Holiness or Holiness Pentecostal groups. We believe that the regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation. Hall Sr. Board member (2021present). In addition, the Office of the General Secretary is an integral part of all ceremonial activities, inaugurals, celebrations and ecumenical services. Malcolm X's Funeral was held in Harlem, New York City at Faith Temple Church Of God in Christ. There is a presiding bishop, known as the chief apostle of the church. Organized in the South and having a predominately African-American membership, COGIC has had a long history in advancing civil rights. Over time, the ministers and churches under Leonard P. Adams also separated from COGIC; they assimilated into other white Pentecostal groups or organizations. He also served as the Presiding Prelate of the New Jersey Garden State Jurisdiction and the Central Georgia Jurisdiction. Historically, women in ministry in COGIC are known as "Missionaries" and are designated in two categories: Deaconess Missionary, and Evangelist Missionary. Divorce is considered inconsistent with biblical teachings and highly discouraged as well. The Office of the General Secretary is responsible for developing and maintaining data pertaining to the Church Of God In Christ and oversees the credentialing of those engaged in the ministry of the Church. 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. Please note: Fields with ( *) are required. He also established the COGIC national headquarters there. Chairman of AIM Bishop Linwood Dillard. Mason as General Overseer and Chief Apostle. The current General Supervisor of Women is Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis of Los Angeles, California. Herndon and her twin sister Leatha were pioneers of the evangelistic work of the Church of God in Christ. In 1918, COGIC opened its first institution of higher learning, the Saints Industrial and Literary School in Lexington, Mississippi, for both girls and boys. He referred in his sermon to gay men as "sissies", "perverted and lost", and said, "If you want to feel like a girl; I wish God would give you the monthly of a girl; I wish He had you bleeding out of your butt. [18], The H. A. Goss faction left COGIC to join the Assemblies of God USA. William B. Holt was appointed as General Superintendent. 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. He consecrated and appointed more than 100 bishops during his twenty-one years of leadership. [58], Her successor, Lillian Brooks Coffey (19451964) was the organizer of the Women's International Convention to support the work of foreign missionaries. "[90] This excerpt of Elder Carter's sermon went viral throughout social media and was picked up by major television news broadcasts. OTHER COGIC clergy are allowed to be married. 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. A. [46], COGIC teaches that the baptism of the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit is an experience subsequent to conversion and sanctification, can be experienced by all believers who ask for it. Home; Secretaries Please click on the drop down tab. (19721994). However, in 1996, the umbrella format was revised under the administration of Bishop C.D. ", COGIC teaches that sanctification is a continuous operation of the Holy Spirit, by which he "delivers the justified sinner from the pollution of sin, renews his whole nature in the image of God and enables him to perform good works". They are tasked with the day to day operation of the Church of God in Christ. 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). COGIC licensed female evangelists may also serve as chaplains in military, federal, state, and local institutions requiring chaplains. He called for an annual gathering of COGIC members, known as the "International Holy Convocation", to be held in Memphis. The General Secretary - Just another Church Of God In Christ, Inc. site. Jones was acquainted with Seymour between 1895 and 1905, as Seymour's travels led him to many Holiness preachers such as John G. Lake and Martin Wells Knapp. Vice Chairman of the National Judiciary Board Bishop Enoch Perry. The current Presiding Bishop is Bishop John Drew Sheard Sr., who is the Senior Pastor of the Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ of Detroit, Michigan. Jurisdictions are set up similar to the national church in terms of composition, polity, and procedure. He led a group of students to participate in the March on Selma. A. Blackwell, E. M. Blackwell, E. M. Page, R. H. I. Clark, D. J. He self-identifies as Bishop/CEO of his newly organized fellowship called the 7000 Club (not to be confused with The 700 Club from Pat Robertson). Bishop Malcolm W. Coby Board member (2021present). 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. Mother Rivers also began the "49 and Under" to enlist and focus the younger women of COGIC to remain committed to the doctrine and teachings of the church. 11 were here. 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". Recognizing the significance of women to the ministry, COGIC has created numerous positions that allow women to work as counterparts to the department presidents as chair ladies (YPWW) and Elect ladies (Evangelism). His testimony "literally went viral, and brought upon him criticism and sardonicism. As a result, the general board exercises great authority over the church. [9] This Holiness group/fellowship adopted the name Church of God in Christ, and COGIC began to develop congregations throughout the South. They were given the authority through a "gentlemen's agreement" to license ministers and establish churches under the COGIC name. WARNING!!! He continued to build on the department through expansion of the Regional Administration into 10 geographical locations across the country. [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. [44], COGIC teaches that salvation is the work of redemption to the sinner and his restoration to divine favor and communion with God. The Church of God in Christ ecclesiastical structure is an episcopal-presbyterian form of government. Church mothers have historically served as the leader of the women's ministries in the local congregations. Patterson, the nephew of the above-mentioned Bishop J.O. [32], Bishop Chandler David Owens Sr. was elected Presiding Bishop after the death of Bishop Ford in 1995. We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. They rejected denominational names such as Baptist, Methodist, or Episcopal. In 1964 however, disagreement between the authority of the Senior Bishop and the executive board, led by Bishop A. 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. COGIC policies and bylaws have also been established regarding sexual misconduct of COGIC clergy and laymembers for disciplinary purposes. The Presiding Bishop is the both the President and the CEO of the corporation, the other eleven members complete the Board of Directors. Welcome to the home page of the General Board of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. Owens continued to serve as a jurisdictional bishop and member of the General Board until his death in 2011. President, International Department of Missions Bishop Vincent Matthews Jr.. The COGIC has always had a long history with Christian ecumenism, partnering up with and collaborating with other Christian churches and denominations for the purposes of advancing ministry and charity efforts, both in the United States, and globally in foreign countries as well. After the death of Mother Coffey in 1964, Dr. Annie L. Bailey (19641975), became the third General Supervisor. Education was considered key to advancement of the race. COGIC believes in divine healing, however, it does not advocate the exclusion of medical supervision. [61] Finally, she changed the visible presence of women in ministry with the introduction of the ministry "habit". 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. Mamie Till-Mobley was a member of St. Paul COGIC led by then Elder Louis Henry Ford (who would later become the presiding bishop of the denomination) officiated the service. [17][16] The organizers of the meeting in Hot Springs had sent invitations only to white ministers to discuss a new movement. Battles served as president until his death in December 1996. 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. Male as well as female evangelists were instrumental in spreading COGIC throughout the United States as well as around the world. B. McEwen, came to a head and was addressed at the 57th Holy Convocation. Originally, this gathering of the 'Saints' lasted for twenty days, from November 25 to December 14. Bishop John Drew Sheard Sr., who had previously been elected to the General Board in 2012 and 2016, was reelected to the General Board and subsequently elected as the current Presiding Bishop on March 20, 2021, in the first-ever virtual online election for the denomination. 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. It was reopened in the early 1990s under the administration of Bishop L.H. 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 the International Holy Convocation grew to thousands, COGIC leaders had to negotiate with city officials to provide hotel accommodations for the saints. Christ is the Head of the church, and He is the only mediator between God and humanity, and there is no salvation in any other. The Church may search and retrieve any information stored within this system. Evangelist Missionaries are licensed to preach the gospel, conduct gospel meetings, and may be given the oversight of local congregations serving as the church administrator. B. McEwen made conflicting administrative and executive decisions. In 2017, Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake appointed gospel artist and Evangelist Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole of Detroit, Michigan as the Elect Lady. Mother Willie Mae Rivers (19972017) of Goose Creek, South Carolina, succeeded Mother Crouch. These offices are found in every local, district, and jurisdiction to support development and growth of the Sunday School. 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. [29], Bishop Charles E. Blake assumed leadership and was elected Presiding Bishop of the church after the death of Bishop G.E. Winbush General Board Member Jurisdictional prelate", Atonement: COGIC Leader Slams "Disrespectful" Preacher & Apologizes To 'I'm Not Gay No More' Guy | AlwaysAList.com, Bishop Blake Condemns 'Bad Preacher'; Apologizes to 'I Don't Like Mens No More' Guy, "COGIC's Bishop Charles Blake Wins Defamation Lawsuit Against Minister Earl Carter", "Man Who Attacked COGIC Bishop Charles Blake Jailed", "Dr. Earl Carter Responses to Bishop Blake Apology", "A Letter to the Members of the Church of God in Christ, Inc", Succession of Church of God in Christ Leaders, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Church_of_God_in_Christ&oldid=1141739755, Bishop J. O. Patterson Sr. presiding bishop, Bishop J. S. Bailey first assistant presiding bishop, Bishop S. M. Crouch second assistant presiding bishop. Patterson established protocols of worship, policy and practices. The most notable rift occurred in 1969, when fourteen bishops met in Evanston, Illinois, to form the Church of God in Christ, International. 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. The first meeting was held in Memphis, Tennessee around 1937. Other leaders of the Youth Department who leader became influential leaders of the church included: Bishop F.D. The first Sunday School Superintendent was Professor L. W. Lee (19081916). 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. She served as the jurisdictional supervisor of several states including Maryland and New Jersey helping to establish and stabilize struggling jurisdictions. Mother Willie Mae Rivers served faithfully for 20 years as General Mother until 2017 and the age of 91. Welcome to the Official Church Of God In Christ, Inc Online Store Dismiss. As the first elected presiding bishop, Bishop Patterson Sr. established the Charles Harrison Mason Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. The human soul is immortal and will spend eternity either in heaven as the redeemed or in hell as the damned. Complete biographical information will be added to this page soon. During 19101913, two white ministers, Elder H. A. Goss and Elder Leonard P. Adams, were clergy under the authority of C. H. Mason. There was the creation of the Sunday School Field Representative. Throughout the dispute, Elder Carter made allegations against Bishop Blake for impropriety, sexual misconduct, and abuse of power as presiding bishop. 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. Under her leadership, the Women's International Convention added the term "and Crusade" to highlight and promote the evangelistic approach of the convention. 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. We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling a Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world. As public education was segregated and underfunded by white officials in the South through most of the tenure of the first major leader, this school became a destination for parents wanting their children to have high-quality education. [22], The years of 19621968 has been described as a "Dark Period" in the history of the Church of God in Christ, because there was polarization and conflict in leadership following the death of the founder. At the 1907 COGIC Convocation held in Jackson, a separation occurred among Jones and other leaders in the church because of such disagreements. [16] In 1984 and 1988 respectively, Rev. Dr. Mattie Moss Clark#, second and longest-serving president of Int'l. It was destroyed by fire in 1936. 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. Patterson Sr., the five major departments of COGIC were united under an umbrella convention known as UNAC-5 (United National Auxiliary Convention). Ford, as Saints' Academy, a private co-educational grade school. The international headquarters is in Memphis, Tennessee. [5] Although an international and multi-ethnic religious organization, it has a predominantly African-American membership based within the United States. [60] Units added during her tenure as general supervisor were the: business and Professional Women's Federation, Rescue Squad, Sunday School Representatives Unit, United Sisters of Charity, National Secretaries Unit, and the Jr. Missionaries. Co Directors of the Men's Department Bishop Michael B. He gave the eulogy for Till at Robert's Temple COGIC in 1955. President, International Department of Evangelism Evangelist Gary Sprewell, Elect Lady, International Department of Evangelism . 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