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Church of God History and Polity Flashcards

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The Church of God began in the __________ of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.

A

Appalachian Mountains

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The founders of the Church of God preached a solid

_____ message.

A

Holiness

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_____ was the term most often used to describe the

Church of God in its early days.

A

Movement

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The existence of false teachings in the early days of Pentecostalism made the leaders of the church understand the need for the development of _______.

A

educational institutions

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The church is both a __________ and a _________.

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human organization;

divine organism

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The basic reason for having polity and for following
parliamentary procedure is to accomplish __________
____________________ and what the church ought not to do.

A

what the church ought to do

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Any member of the Church of God who is _____ years of age and above who is present at the General Assembly is able to speak at the Assembly.

A

16

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Since the Church of God has a ____ form of government, members do not represent local churches but themselves.

A

centralized

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9
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_____is the official history of the Church of God.

A

Like a Mighty Army

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10
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The Church of God had its beginning in _____.

A

1886

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On August 19, 1886, seven people covenanted with
__________ and his son, ____________________, to
find the spiritual life lacking in their churches.

A

Richard Spurling;

R.G. Spurling Jr.

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The Church of God was first called the __________.

A

Christian Union

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13
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In 1896, a revival occurred at __________ near Camp
Creek in Cherokee, North Carolina, that emphasized
sanctification.

A

Shearer Schoolhouse

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14
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_____________ was a signifcant layman in the early

days of the Church of God.

A

W.F. Bryant

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The first General Assembly was held on January 26, 27, _____ at the home of J.C. Murphy in __________.

A

1906; North Carolina

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16
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The name “Church of God” was adopted in the _____

General Assembly.

A

second

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17
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At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry—_____.

A

“evangelist”

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18
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The first general overseer of the Church of God was

_______________.

A

A.J. Tomlinson

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The Church of God Evangel was first published as the

Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in _____.

A

1910

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20
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Recognizing education as an important tool for fulfilling
the Great Commission, the _______________ was
opened on January 1, 1918.

A

Bible Training School

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_____ and _____ Barr returned to their native Bahamas, as the first Church of God missionaries in 1909.

A

Edmund, Rebecca

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22
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____________ was elected as the second general overseer in the Church of God in 1923.

A

F.J. Lee

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23
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In 1924, the Assembly established the office of _____,

and his responsibility was to serve as clerk of the Assemblies.

A

general secretary

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24
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At the General Assembly in 1926, three standing boards

were created: ______________________________.

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Missions Board;
Board of Education, and the
Publishing Committee

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In 1929, the __________, composed of all ordained ministers, was established to convene prior to the Assembly.

A

Bishops Council

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26
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The Bible Training School was renamed __________ in honor of F.J. Lee in 1947.

A

Lee College

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27
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In 1948, the _______________ was adopted.

A

Declaration of Faith

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28
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The Assembly approved ____________ to be licensed to preach in 1909.

A

women

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29
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The Church of God stands for the_______rightly divided.

A

whole Bible

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30
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The ______is the only rule for government and discipline in the Church of God.

A

New Testament

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31
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The _____ remains the Church of God’s mandate from Christ.

A

Great Commision

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32
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The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the power of Jesus Christ in the____________of Pentecost.

A

Spirt and power

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33
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The Church of God’s core value of_______________is the process of exchanging information, imparting ideas, and sharing the message so it is understood by others.

A

communication

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34
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The Church of God’s core value of discipleship states that making disciples must be____________for all believers upon their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

A

intentional

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35
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The Church’s core value of_____________is committed to providing curriculum and materials which affirm the practices, mission, vision, and commitments of the Church of God.

A

education

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36
Q

The Church of God is a___________body.

A

judicial

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37
Q

A local church_________withdraw from the International General Assembly.

A

cannot

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38
Q

The official name of the church is__________.

A

Church of God

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39
Q

The membership of the Church of God is composed of Christians who have accepted the_________of the Church of God.

A

teachings, doctrines, and government

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40
Q

The International__________is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.

A

General Assembly

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41
Q

The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the____________of the Church of God.

A

mission, vision, and commitments

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42
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The International General Assembly meets____________.

A

biennially

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43
Q

. __________serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.

A

Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised

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44
Q

The International General Assembly elects the___________.

A

general overseer, the assistant general overseers, the secretary general, director of Youth and Discipleship, the assistant director of Youth and Discipleship, director of World Missions, and assistant director of World Missions

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45
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The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the__________and a secretary.

A

moderator

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46
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The__________serves the International General Assembly as secretary.

A

secretary general

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47
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The International General Council is composed of all_______ of the Church of God.

A

ordained bishops

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48
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The International______________shall elect the Council of Eighteen.

A

General Council

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49
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The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and ________________shall constitute the International Executive Council.

A

Council of Eighteen

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50
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Standing Boards are appointed by the_________________.

A

International Executive Committee

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51
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The International General Assembly grants to its__________ the same voice that it affords all credentialed ministers in the International General Assembly.

A

laity

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52
Q

_____________are approved to sit in the International General Council.

A

ordained ministers, exhorters, and laity

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53
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The International General Council meets____________to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly.

A

biennially

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54
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The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is________________.

A

pastors

55
Q

A member of the Council of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for_______term(s).

A

one

56
Q

The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the________________.

A

general overseer and the International Executive Committee

57
Q

State and provincial overseers are appointed by the________.

A

International Executive Committee

58
Q

After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is ineligible to serve in that role for ___________year(s).

A

two

59
Q

The general overseer will be elected for a_______-year term.

A

four

60
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The assistant general overseers are elected for a________- year term.

A

four

61
Q

Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is a primary responsibility of the_____________.

A

secretary general

62
Q

The director of Youth and Discipleship will not be able to succeed himself beyond__________________.

A

one four-year term

63
Q

The________develops and sets forth the policy of the World Missions ministry and its operation.

A

World Missions Board

64
Q

The_______________determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries.

A

World Missions Board

65
Q

The______________provides diverse involvement in order to support an international perspective in fulfilling the mission of the Church of God.

A

International Council

66
Q

The_____________advises the International Executive Council on issues of international concern.

A

International Council

67
Q

The______________recommends prospective missionaries to the director of World Missions.

A

assistant director of World Missions

68
Q

All applicants for the ministry must have________________.

A

the baptism of the Holy Spirit

69
Q

The applicant for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in________________.

A

1 Timothy 3:1-7

70
Q

An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is twenty-five years of age, provided he has had at least _______ years of active ministry, or he has three (3) years of active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree or its equivalency from an accredited institution or one certified by the Church of God Division of Education, or when he is thirty (30) years of age, provided he has had at least five (5) years of active ministry, if he is otherwise qualified. (If he has had verifiable active ministerial experience prior to receiving credentials, exceptions to the age qualifications can be made upon recommendation by the ministerial applicant’s administrative bishop and with the approval of the Executive Council.)

A

eight

71
Q

When an exhorter is serving as pastor and he meets the requirements of the civil laws, he/she may officiate________.

A

weddings

72
Q

Church of God ministers shall maintain a______________ attitude of love, mercy, and grace, when counseling or dealing with individuals in same-gender relationships.

A

Christlike

73
Q

Church of God ministers (either ordained ministers or ordained bishops) shall only perform marriages between _____________ as marriage is defined in the Bible.

A

one man and one woman

74
Q

A qualification of a_____________is his ability to oversee people as well as programs.

A

state overseer

75
Q

As part of his accountability, a_________________is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike attributes in his lifestyle and administration.

A

state overseer

76
Q

The state overseer’s term of office shall be for_______years.

A

four

77
Q

The tenure of office for the state overseer is for a maximum of ___________years in nonmission states.

A

twelve

78
Q

The state overseer appoints____________when necessary.

A

district overseers, pastors, and local church officers

79
Q

The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective_________________.

A

district overseer

80
Q

Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the___________________.

A

International Executive Committee

81
Q

The state overseer, with the_______________, may authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize, and receive members into the church.

A

district overseer

82
Q

Except in national, territorial, provincial, or mission states, all state councilmen must be_______________________.

A

ordained bishops

83
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With the state overseer, the_____________has supervision of the state missions money, surplus tithes, state parsonage, campground, and all other funds received and disbursed by the state treasury.

A

State Council

84
Q

Each state will have a_______________.

A

State Board of Ministerial Development, State Youth and Discipleship Board, State World Missions Board, and State Music Board

85
Q

The________________are appointed biennially by the state overseer.

A

State Board of Ministerial Development, State World Missions Board, and State Music Board

86
Q

The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the__________________.

A

State Council

87
Q

The___________helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels.

A

State Board of Ministerial Development

88
Q

The___________is elected by the ministers of the state.

A

State Youth and Discipleship Board

89
Q

The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the __________________.

A

state overseer

90
Q

The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the __________________.

A

State Council

91
Q

The state overseer will submit to the____________the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director.

A

State Council

92
Q

The State Evangelism and Missions director’s term of office is two years, with a maximum of_________consecutive years in a nonmission state.

A

eight

93
Q

Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without the express approval of the____________________.

A

International Executive Committee

94
Q

The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed_________________by the state overseer.

A

biennially

95
Q

Each district is under the care and supervision of a ____________, who is appointed by the state overseer.

A

district overseer

96
Q

The district overseer sees that a (an)______________is put forth in his district during the year.

A

evangelistic effort

97
Q

The___________, with the district overseer, may appoint an assistant to serve as the Youth and Discipleship director for the district.

A

State Youth and Discipleship director

98
Q

The_______________serves as the Church of God state Women’s Discipleship president.

A

wife of state overseer

99
Q

The Church of God has a____________form of government.

A

centralized

100
Q

The__________, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.

A

International General Assembly

101
Q

The International General Assembly governs the operation of the Church of God at the_____________________levels.

A

international, national, state/territorial, district, and local

102
Q

A _______________ holds title to, manages, and controls, at the direction of the local church, all real estate owned by the local congregation.

A

local Board of Trustees

103
Q

The Church of God affirms the scriptural pattern of ____________

A

elders and deacons

104
Q

A member’s name should remain on the membership roll until an ________________for transfer is received.

A

official request

105
Q

A request for transfer of membership should be granted within _____________, providing no charges are pending.

A

two weeks

106
Q

When making formal charges against a member is necessary, the charges are to be given to the member not less thanm__________ prior to the time and place of the meeting.

A

three days

107
Q

A____________is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.

A

church conference

108
Q

No________________has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.

A

pastor

109
Q

No conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the__________________.

A

district overseer

110
Q

The state and district overseers should see that at least ___________ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.

A

one

111
Q

The regular conference consists of the______________.

A

membership

112
Q

The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its ___________________________.

A

financial status

113
Q

A regular conference should be announced at least________ days before it occurs.

A

ten

114
Q

A______________takes care of business arising between regular conferences.

A

called conference

115
Q

The usual order of business in a conference includes __________.

A

financial reports of various departments of the church, other reports of committees, and so forth; transfer of memberships, if any; unfinished business, if any; and new business

116
Q

The authority to appoint pastors is placed in the__________.

A

state overseer

117
Q

When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit a letter of request to the__________________.

A

state overseer

118
Q

Laity may contact the_____________about local church issues after they have talked with their pastor.

A

district overseer

119
Q

Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the___________________.

A

state overseer

120
Q

A local church can determine if it is practical to have a ________.

A

Church and Pastor’s Council

121
Q

The Church and Pastor’s Council is to be elected_________ by ballot.

A

biennially

122
Q

The ___________serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor’s Council.

A

pastor

123
Q

A Church and Pastor’s Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the________________.

A

pastor, district overseer, or state overseer

124
Q

The Church and Pastor’s Council assists the pastor in the _________area(s) of the church.

A

spiritual, financial, and physical

125
Q

All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in_____________.

A

confernce

126
Q

A church treasurer will be appointed by the____________ and confirmed by the Council and/or body.

A

pastor

127
Q

Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the ___________of the International General Assembly.

A

Minutes

128
Q

The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and ______ other members.

A

two

129
Q

A local church that owns any property will appoint a _________.

A

Local Board of Trustees

130
Q

Before approving a building project, a____________or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by the proper authorities.

A

state overseer

131
Q

No church will implement a___________without permission from the state overseer.

A

Christian day school

132
Q

The local church Women’s Discipleship Committee will consist of___________________.

A

president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer

133
Q

The chairman of the local church Women’s Discipleship is the__________________.

A

pastor

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