Church of God History and Polity Flashcards
1
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The Church of God began in the __________ of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.
A
Appalachian Mountains
2
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The founders of the Church of God preached a solid
_____ message.
A
Holiness
3
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_____ was the term most often used to describe the
Church of God in its early days.
A
Movement
4
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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
5
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The church is both a __________ and a _________.
A
human organization;
divine organism
6
Q
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
7
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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
8
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Since the Church of God has a ____ form of government, members do not represent local churches but themselves.
A
centralized
9
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_____is the official history of the Church of God.
A
Like a Mighty Army
10
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The Church of God had its beginning in _____.
A
1886
11
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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.
12
Q
The Church of God was first called the __________.
A
Christian Union
13
Q
In 1896, a revival occurred at __________ near Camp
Creek in Cherokee, North Carolina, that emphasized
sanctification.
A
Shearer Schoolhouse
14
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_____________ was a signifcant layman in the early
days of the Church of God.
A
W.F. Bryant
15
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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
16
Q
The name “Church of God” was adopted in the _____
General Assembly.
A
second
17
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At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry—_____.
A
“evangelist”
18
Q
The first general overseer of the Church of God was
_______________.
A
A.J. Tomlinson
19
Q
The Church of God Evangel was first published as the
Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in _____.
A
1910
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
21
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_____ and _____ Barr returned to their native Bahamas, as the first Church of God missionaries in 1909.
A
Edmund, Rebecca
22
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____________ was elected as the second general overseer in the Church of God in 1923.
A
F.J. Lee
23
Q
In 1924, the Assembly established the office of _____,
and his responsibility was to serve as clerk of the Assemblies.
A
general secretary
24
Q
At the General Assembly in 1926, three standing boards
were created: ______________________________.
A
Missions Board;
Board of Education, and the
Publishing Committee
25
In 1929, the __________, composed of all ordained ministers, was established to convene prior to the Assembly.
Bishops Council
26
The Bible Training School was renamed __________ in honor of F.J. Lee in 1947.
Lee College
27
In 1948, the _______________ was adopted.
Declaration of Faith
28
The Assembly approved ____________ to be licensed to preach in 1909.
women
29
The Church of God stands for the_______rightly divided.
whole Bible
30
The ______is the only rule for government and discipline in the Church of God.
New Testament
31
The _____ remains the Church of God’s mandate from Christ.
Great Commision
32
The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the power of Jesus Christ in the____________of Pentecost.
Spirt and power
33
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.
communication
34
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.
intentional
35
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.
education
36
The Church of God is a___________body.
judicial
37
A local church_________withdraw from the International General Assembly.
cannot
38
The official name of the church is__________.
Church of God
39
The membership of the Church of God is composed of Christians who have accepted the_________of the Church of God.
teachings, doctrines, and government
40
The International__________is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.
General Assembly
41
The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the____________of the Church of God.
mission, vision, and commitments
42
The International General Assembly meets____________.
biennially
43
. __________serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised
44
The International General Assembly elects the___________.
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
45
The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the__________and a secretary.
moderator
46
The__________serves the International General Assembly as secretary.
secretary general
47
The International General Council is composed of all_______ of the Church of God.
ordained bishops
48
The International______________shall elect the Council of Eighteen.
General Council
49
The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and ________________shall constitute the International Executive Council.
Council of Eighteen
50
Standing Boards are appointed by the_________________.
International Executive Committee
51
The International General Assembly grants to its__________ the same voice that it affords all credentialed ministers in the International General Assembly.
laity
52
_____________are approved to sit in the International General Council.
ordained ministers, exhorters, and laity
53
The International General Council meets____________to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly.
biennially
54
The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is________________.
pastors
55
A member of the Council of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for_______term(s).
one
56
The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the________________.
general overseer and the International Executive Committee
57
State and provincial overseers are appointed by the________.
International Executive Committee
58
After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is ineligible to serve in that role for ___________year(s).
two
59
The general overseer will be elected for a_______-year term.
four
60
The assistant general overseers are elected for a________- year term.
four
61
Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is a primary responsibility of the_____________.
secretary general
62
The director of Youth and Discipleship will not be able to succeed himself beyond__________________.
one four-year term
63
The________develops and sets forth the policy of the World Missions ministry and its operation.
World Missions Board
64
The_______________determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries.
World Missions Board
65
The______________provides diverse involvement in order to support an international perspective in fulfilling the mission of the Church of God.
International Council
66
The_____________advises the International Executive Council on issues of international concern.
International Council
67
The______________recommends prospective missionaries to the director of World Missions.
assistant director of World Missions
68
All applicants for the ministry must have________________.
the baptism of the Holy Spirit
69
The applicant for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in________________.
1 Timothy 3:1-7
70
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.)
eight
71
When an exhorter is serving as pastor and he meets the requirements of the civil laws, he/she may officiate________.
weddings
72
Church of God ministers shall maintain a______________ attitude of love, mercy, and grace, when counseling or dealing with individuals in same-gender relationships.
Christlike
73
Church of God ministers (either ordained ministers or ordained bishops) shall only perform marriages between _____________ as marriage is defined in the Bible.
one man and one woman
74
A qualification of a_____________is his ability to oversee people as well as programs.
state overseer
75
As part of his accountability, a_________________is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike attributes in his lifestyle and administration.
state overseer
76
The state overseer’s term of office shall be for_______years.
four
77
The tenure of office for the state overseer is for a maximum of ___________years in nonmission states.
twelve
78
The state overseer appoints____________when necessary.
district overseers, pastors, and local church officers
79
The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective_________________.
district overseer
80
Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the___________________.
International Executive Committee
81
The state overseer, with the_______________, may authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize, and receive members into the church.
district overseer
82
Except in national, territorial, provincial, or mission states, all state councilmen must be_______________________.
ordained bishops
83
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.
State Council
84
Each state will have a_______________.
State Board of Ministerial Development, State Youth and Discipleship Board, State World Missions Board, and State Music Board
85
The________________are appointed biennially by the state overseer.
State Board of Ministerial Development, State World Missions Board, and State Music Board
86
The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the__________________.
State Council
87
The___________helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels.
State Board of Ministerial Development
88
The___________is elected by the ministers of the state.
State Youth and Discipleship Board
89
The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the __________________.
state overseer
90
The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the __________________.
State Council
91
The state overseer will submit to the____________the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director.
State Council
92
The State Evangelism and Missions director’s term of office is two years, with a maximum of_________consecutive years in a nonmission state.
eight
93
Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without the express approval of the____________________.
International Executive Committee
94
The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed_________________by the state overseer.
biennially
95
Each district is under the care and supervision of a ____________, who is appointed by the state overseer.
district overseer
96
The district overseer sees that a (an)______________is put forth in his district during the year.
evangelistic effort
97
The___________, with the district overseer, may appoint an assistant to serve as the Youth and Discipleship director for the district.
State Youth and Discipleship director
98
The_______________serves as the Church of God state Women’s Discipleship president.
wife of state overseer
99
The Church of God has a____________form of government.
centralized
100
The__________, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.
International General Assembly
101
The International General Assembly governs the operation of the Church of God at the_____________________levels.
international, national, state/territorial, district, and local
102
A _______________ holds title to, manages, and controls, at the direction of the local church, all real estate owned by the local congregation.
local Board of Trustees
103
The Church of God affirms the scriptural pattern of ____________
elders and deacons
104
A member’s name should remain on the membership roll until an ________________for transfer is received.
official request
105
A request for transfer of membership should be granted within _____________, providing no charges are pending.
two weeks
106
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.
three days
107
A____________is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.
church conference
108
No________________has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.
pastor
109
No conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the__________________.
district overseer
110
The state and district overseers should see that at least ___________ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.
one
111
The regular conference consists of the______________.
membership
112
The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its ___________________________.
financial status
113
A regular conference should be announced at least________ days before it occurs.
ten
114
A______________takes care of business arising between regular conferences.
called conference
115
The usual order of business in a conference includes __________.
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
The authority to appoint pastors is placed in the__________.
state overseer
117
When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit a letter of request to the__________________.
state overseer
118
Laity may contact the_____________about local church issues after they have talked with their pastor.
district overseer
119
Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the___________________.
state overseer
120
A local church can determine if it is practical to have a ________.
Church and Pastor's Council
121
The Church and Pastor’s Council is to be elected_________ by ballot.
biennially
122
The ___________serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor’s Council.
pastor
123
A Church and Pastor’s Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the________________.
pastor, district overseer, or state overseer
124
The Church and Pastor’s Council assists the pastor in the _________area(s) of the church.
spiritual, financial, and physical
125
All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in_____________.
confernce
126
A church treasurer will be appointed by the____________ and confirmed by the Council and/or body.
pastor
127
Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the ___________of the International General Assembly.
Minutes
128
The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and ______ other members.
two
129
A local church that owns any property will appoint a _________.
Local Board of Trustees
130
Before approving a building project, a____________or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by the proper authorities.
state overseer
131
No church will implement a___________without permission from the state overseer.
Christian day school
132
The local church Women’s Discipleship Committee will consist of___________________.
president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer
133
The chairman of the local church Women’s Discipleship is the__________________.
pastor
