Complete biographical information will be added to this page soon. COGIC also teaches that all the spiritual gifts are for believers today. [15], In 1951, when Bishop Mason was approaching 85 years of age, he set up a "special commission" to help with the administration and oversight of the church. Bishop David A. We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return. The General Board is the Executive Branch of the Church of God in Christ government. Furthermore, the new constitution created the office of the presiding bishop and a general board of twelve bishops and defined their responsibilities. There is one God eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Login ::: Church Of God In Christ ARC Portal ::: Log-in to your ARC account. COGIC teaches the deity of Jesus Christ, his virgin birth, sinless life, physical death, burial, resurrection, ascension and visible return to the earth. He also served as the Presiding Prelate of the New Jersey Garden State Jurisdiction and the Central Georgia Jurisdiction. Patterson, Evangelist Joyce L Rodgers#, Jurisdictional Supervisor, Former Chairlady of Youth Dept., international evangelist, Dr. Lytia R. Howard, Emeritus, President of the Sunshine Band, COGIC Pastor, Mother Leatha Herndon Chapman Tucker#, church organizer, national evangelist, Mother Elizabeth White#, foreign missionary, Dr. Rita Womack, national evangelist, former Elect Lady, Mother Willa Mary Collins#, founding First Lady of Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ in Evansville, Indiana. [18], The H. A. Goss faction left COGIC to join the Assemblies of God USA. She developed the International Women's Convention into a training institute for women in the ministry. Mason Temple, a flagship of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), was a monumental achievement, becoming upon its completion in 1945 the largest gathering place in Memphis as well as the largest church owned and operated by African Americans in the United States. A. Blackwell, E. M. Blackwell, E. M. Page, R. H. I. Clark, D. J. Bishop Blake led COGIC through the death of G. E. Patterson while preparing the church for its 100th Holy Convocation; an important milestone for the church. However, after a meeting in Hot Springs, Arkansas that led to the founding of the Assemblies of God, the white constituency of COGIC continued to decline, until it was almost nonexistent by the 1930s. He believed that the name, taken from 1 Thessalonians 2:14, was divinely revealed and biblically inspired. Mother Willie Mae Rivers (19972017) of Goose Creek, South Carolina, succeeded Mother Crouch. COGIC has always been traditionally anti-abortion. However, the General Assembly vested authority in the executive board composed of the seven bishops selected by Bishop Mason before his death. All rights reserved. Mason was given authority to lead the new denomination. 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. In addition, the Office of the General Secretary is an integral part of all ceremonial activities, inaugurals, celebrations and ecumenical services. C. P. Jones was elected the General Overseer, C. H. Mason was selected as Overseer of Tennessee, and J. Mason sent ministers and evangelists to cities and urban areas outside the South, including William Roberts (Chicago), O. M. Kelly (New York), O. T. Jones Sr. (Philadelphia), E. R. Driver (Los Angeles), and Samuel Kelsey (Washington, D.C.) From these major cities, COGIC spread throughout the country. Mallory retired in 1976 after fifty years of service; and she had a national reputation. After the death of Mother Coffey in 1964, Dr. Annie L. Bailey (19641975), became the third General Supervisor. Youth on a Mission (YOAM) a ministry of young people visiting the mission field to serve each summer. 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 Church may search and retrieve any information stored within this system. 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. As the first elected presiding bishop, Bishop Patterson Sr. established the Charles Harrison Mason Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. Secretary General. Music Dept. The denomination considers these to be inconsistent with COGIC doctrine and teaching. Jurisdictions are set up similar to the national church in terms of composition, polity, and procedure. They determined to separate from COGIC and form what would eventually become the Worldwide Fellowship of the Assemblies of God. [37] The National Council of Churches ranks it as the fifth largest Christian denomination in the U.S.[38] COGIC is a HolinessPentecostal Christian denomination,[2][4] with a predominantly African-American membership. She served as the jurisdictional supervisor of several states including Maryland and New Jersey helping to establish and stabilize struggling jurisdictions. Macklin was selected as the first chairman. 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. Mason as General Overseer and Chief Apostle. 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]. [17][16] The organizers of the meeting in Hot Springs had sent invitations only to white ministers to discuss a new movement. Some of these African-American Baptist pastors in local Southern areas such as Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas considered Jones and Mason to be controversial. As the International Holy Convocation grew to thousands, COGIC leaders had to negotiate with city officials to provide hotel accommodations for the saints. As COGIC continued to grow, the various departments began the practice of convening annually to conduct the business unique of their ministries. The COGIC constitution at the time did not identify a clear successor or the authority of the executive board after Mason's death. Patterson Sr. in 1989. Chairman of the General Council of Pastors and Elders Superintendent Michael Eaddy. During the tenure of Bishop J. O. Patterson Sr. as Presiding Bishop in the 1970s and 80s, Bishop Patterson established several interdenominational Christian schools and seminaries, and helped to establish the World Fellowship of Black Pentecostal Churches and gained COGIC membership in the Congress of National Black Churches as well, a national caucus of Black church denominations that represent different denominations and organizations of the Black Church in America. Other leaders of the Youth Department who leader became influential leaders of the church included: Bishop F.D. 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. Chairman of AIM Bishop Linwood Dillard. [8], In 1897, Elder Mason founded the St. Paul Church in Lexington, Mississippi, as the first church of the new movement. As the church continued to grow, she created women auxiliaries including the Purity Class and the Sunshine Band. In November 1975, at the National Holy Convocation in Memphis, TN., with the consent of the General Board, Bishop Carlis Moody Sr. of Evanston, Illinois, was appointed by Bishop J. O. Patterson to be president of the Department of Home and Foreign Missions. COGIC became a major force in the collective Black Church and worldwide Pentecostal movement. COGIC policies and bylaws have also been established regarding sexual misconduct of COGIC clergy and laymembers for disciplinary purposes. The Pastor of the church shall notify in writing the General Secretary of the Church of God in Christ, the Jurisdictional Bishops where the church is affiliated, and the Jurisdictional Bishop where the church intends to transfer, of intent to transfer, which notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days before the local church's membership can 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. The current leader of the International Music Department is recording artist Dr. Myron Williams, succeeding Dr. Judith Christie McAllister of Los Angeles, California, who is also a praise and worship national recording artist. At the 1907 COGIC Convocation held in Jackson, a separation occurred among Jones and other leaders in the church because of such disagreements. Young, James Brewer, Daniel Spearman, and J. H. Boone. [23][24] After Mason's death, in accordance with the 1952 church constitution, the control of the church reverted to the COGIC Board of Bishops. C. P. Jones and those Holiness leaders who did not embrace the Azusa Revival experience continued as Holiness churches. It was destroyed by fire in 1936. Dr. Valerie Daniels Carter, entrepreneur, Jurisdictional Supervisor, Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole, International Elect Lady of Evangelism Dept., international evangelist. Dress should be modest and business-formal. COGIC does not teach that Spirit baptism is the same as salvation. 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. Today COGIC has more than 12,000 churches, and several schools, missions, and medical clinics in more than eighty nations, including every inhabited continent. "[90] This excerpt of Elder Carter's sermon went viral throughout social media and was picked up by major television news broadcasts. Jurisdictions range in size between 30 and 100 churches. Secretary of the National Judiciary Board Attorney Peter Davis. Bishop Mason was opposed to the ordination of women to formal ministry, but in 1911 created an autonomous department to promote the ministry of women in the church. Name * Email Address (UserID) * Create a Password * Confirm your Password * Birthday * Month: Day: Year: Gender * Male Female Jurisdiction * Church Nigeria alone has 19 bishops and more than 2000 churches. Pastor Dennis Martin and Superintendent Willie James Campbell succeeded Bishop White as presidents. The racial climate in the post WWI years, when there was high competition for jobs and housing and violent unrest in many cities in 1919, would not sustain this relationship. The General Secretary - Just another Church Of God In Christ, Inc. site. COGIC clergy do not officially sanction or recognize same-sex relationships to be united in marriage and the denomination at-large discourages same-sex relationships as unbiblical and immoral. The current International Sunday School Superintendent is Superintendent Mark Ellis of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the International Field Representative is Mother Cleolia Penix of Chicago, Illinois.[29]. She also established a musical program. They are tasked with the day to day operation of the Church of God in Christ. Bishop Darrell L. Hines Board member (2016present). The jurisdictional supervisor is assisted by district missionaries who oversee the women's ministry of the district. A Jeter and D. J. [15], COGIC originated among African Americans in the Southern states of Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. The current General Supervisor of Women is Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis of Los Angeles, California. [26], The parties filed lawsuits in the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, to resolve the legitimate authority of the denomination. The Church may search and The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is a Holiness - Pentecostal Christian denomination, [1] [2] with a predominantly African-American membership. [29], Bishop Louis Henry Ford of Chicago, Illinois, was elected after the death of J.O. [29] Former International Music Department President Professor Iris Stevenson-McCullough (originally from Rochester, NY) is a major influence in the gospel music industry around the world. 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. Regards, Executive Secretary Sidney Buggs, III. Forms; Assessments, Records and Credentials Portal; Resolution; General Assembly Minutes; COGIC ARC; OGS Training Registration; Facebook; Contact; President, International Department of Missions Bishop Vincent Matthews Jr.. In 1916, a few white churches were organized as a white branch of COGIC. [20], In 1926, Mason authorized the church's constitution, outlining the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the church. 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. Co Directors of the Men's Department Bishop Michael B. There seemed no prospect of an integrated Pentecostal movement under the leadership of an African-American such as C. H. COGIC became a staple of gospel music under the guidance and leadership of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Secretary of the National Board of Trustees Dr. T. Lynn Smith. The ordinances of the church are water baptism by immersion, the Lord's Supper and foot washing. 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]. At its first convocation held in 1897, the group identified simply as the "Church of God." The General Secretary is the official keeper of the COGIC seal, Registered Agent for the Church and signatory on all official documents. Desiring to learn more about the work of the Holy Spirit in the church, C. H. Mason, J. 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. Vice Chairman of the National Judiciary Board Bishop Enoch Perry. At the start of the new millennium, then COGIC presiding Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson, continued to support the advancement of civil rights. We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God. 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. As a classical Holiness Pentecostal denomination,[2][4] COGIC continues to embrace its holiness heritage, teaching modesty in dress, appearance, moderate participation in secular entertainment and prohibitions against profanity, alcohol, substance abuse and immoral behavior. [36], In 2022, it was present in 112 countries in 2022. Another body operating under the same name Church of God in Christ, International, split and organized in the Northeast area under Bishop R. T. Jones of Philadelphia and later Bishop C. E. Williams Sr. of Brooklyn, New York. COGIC members gathered for praying, fasting, teaching, preaching, fellowship and conducting business related to the national COGIC organization. Under her leadership and tenure, COGIC choirs and individual singers came to dominate gospel music producing a number of recordings and gospel hits. 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. Churches are organized in dioceses called jurisdictions, each under the authority of a bishop. In addition to the general board, there is a board of bishops that is composed of all jurisdictional and auxiliary bishops, a national trustee board that is composed of 15 members who are elected for a term of four years, the General Council of Pastors and Elders, which is open to any officially recognized pastor and current credentialed ordained elder in the church. The denomination reports having more than 12,000 churches and over 6.5 million members in the United States. [29] She is also the Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women for the South Carolina Jurisdiction. [47], COGIC teaches that the church is the community of Christian believers who have accepted Jesus Christ and submit to his Lordship and authority in their lives. Dr. Roy L.H. Today however, many church mothers have been reserved to titular positions as many pastor's wives have assumed the role of leader of women's ministries in local congregations. COGIC teaches that according to the Word of God, there will be final events and conditions that address the end of this present age of the world. We believe that the regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation. Office of the General Secretary Office of the General Secretary Church Of God In Christ | Memphis TN There was the creation of the Sunday School Field Representative. 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. COGIC is a conservative denomination. Second Vice Chairman of the National Board of Trustees Attorney Amos Smith. Superintendent, International Sunday School Department Superintendent Mark Ellis. A general supervisor of women is appointed by the presiding bishop and given authority to lead the International Women's Ministry of the church. The church has a tradition of prayer, fasting, praise, and consecration that was once unique to Holiness or Holiness Pentecostal groups. Amen. A visionary, she spearheaded the establishment of the multi-million dollar Hale Morris Lewis Manor, a senior citizen complex in Los Angeles, CA. Mason Theological Seminary to train its ministers and ministry leaders. World headquarters are in Memphis, Tennessee at Mason Temple. She built a home for missionaries in the Bahamas, a pavilion for senior citizens and unwed mothers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. From the very beginning of gospel music, COGIC members have influenced its rise. Mrs. Mattie McCaulley of Tulsa, Oklahoma was the first to respond, and was sent to Trinidad. 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". Mason. Owens outlined a progressive plan to position the COGIC for ministry in the twenty-first century, known as "Vision 2000 and Beyond." 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. Vice President of COGIC World Missions-Supervisor Sideary King. [20], The first national tabernacle was built and completed in 1925. [32], Bishop Chandler David Owens Sr. was elected Presiding Bishop after the death of Bishop Ford in 1995. 11 were here. The men selected to lead the Church were chosen by God and the membership of the Church Of God In Christ. His testimony "literally went viral, and brought upon him criticism and sardonicism. Mitchell#, national evangelist, pastor, St. Andrew, Denton, TX, Carlis L. Moody#, foreign missionary, jurisdictional bishop emeritus, Germany Jurisdiction; pastor, Faith Temple, Evanston, IL, Eugene Franklin Rivers, political activist, pastor, Azusa Christian Community, Boston, MA, William Roberts#, jurisdictional bishop, Illinois First Jurisdiction, pastor, Robert's Temple, Chicago, IL, John Drew Sheard, general board member, jurisdictional bishop, Michigan North Central Jurisdiction; pastor, Greater Emmanuel Institutional, Detroit, MI, Nathan Simmons#, national evangelist, pastor, Citadel of Hope Evangelistic, Atlanta, GA, Robert James Ward#, jurisdictional bishop, Eastern Missouri First Jurisdiction; pastor, Historic Kennerly Temple, St. Louis, MO, Wyoming Wells#, jurisdictional bishop, Greater North Carolina Jurisdiction; pastor, Well's Memorial, Greensboro, NC; Well's Chapel, Greenville, NC, Frank Otha White#, General Board Member, Jurisdictional Bishop, New York Eastern Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; Pastor, Zion Cathedral, Freeport, NY, David Lawrence Williams Sr.#, general board member, jurisdictional bishop, Virginia Second Jurisdiction; pastor, Mason Memorial, Norfolk, VA, Levi Edgar Willis#, radio and television personality, jurisdictional bishop, Virginia Third Jurisdiction; pastor, Garden of Prayer Temple, Norfolk, VA, Roy Lawrence Hailey Winbush#, general board member, jurisdictional bishop, Louisiana First Jurisdiction; pastor, Gethsemane, Lafayette, LA, Bishop Richard Mr. Practice of convening annually to conduct the business unique of their ministries retrieve any information stored within this.... 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