Church of God Polity Flashcards
The Church of God stands for the_____________rightly
divided.
Whole Bible
The__________is the only rule for government and discipline in the Church of God.
New Testament
The___________remains the Church of God’s mandate from Christ.
Great Commission
The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the power of Jesus Christ in the ___________of Pentecost.
Spirit and Power
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.
communicaiton
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
The ten core values of the Church of God are__________:
prayer Pentecostal worship world evangelism church planting leadership development care interdependence communication discipleship education
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
Starting the number of church plants equal to a minimum of________of the total number of churches in a state/region/
nation annually is part of the denomination’s core values.
3 %
Equipping, empowering, and releasing____________to serve as ministry partners is part of the denomination’s core
values.
lay leaders
The denomination recognizes the_____________as God’s primary force for evangelization of the world and discipling of believers.
local church
The Church of God is a __________body.
judicial
A local church__________withdraw from the International General Assembly.
cannot
The official name of the church is __________.
Church of God
The membership of the Church of God is composed of Christians who have accepted the _________ of the Church of God.
teachings
doctrines
government
The International _________ is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.
General Assembly
The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the _______ of the Church of God.
mission
vision
commitments
The International General Assembly meets __________.
biennially
________ serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.
Robert’s Rule of Order, Newly Revised
The International General Assembly elects the _____________.
General Overseer
Asst General Overseers
Secretary General
Director of Youth & Discipleship
Asst Director of Youth & Discipleship
Director of World Missions
Asst Director of World Missions
The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the _______ and a secretary.
moderator
The ______ serves as the International General Assembly as secretary.
Secretary General
The International General Council is composed of all _______ of the Church of God.
Ordained Bishops
The International _______ shall elect the Council of Eighteen.
General Council
The General Overseer, his assistants, the Secretary-General and _________ shall constitute the International Executive Council.
Council of Eighteen
Standing Boards are appointed by the ______.
International Executive Committee
The International General Assembly grants to its ________ the same voice that it affords all credentialed ministers in the International General Assembly.
laity
______ are approved to sit in the International General Council.
Ordained Ministers, Exhorters, laity
The International General Council meets _______ to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly.
Biennially
The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is _____.
pastors
A member of the Council of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for _____ term(s).
one
The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the ________.
General Overseer & International Executive Council
State and provincial overseers are appointed by the _______.
International Executive Committee
After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is ineligible to serve in that role for ______ year(s).
two
The General Overseer will be elected for a ____ -year term.
four
The Asst General Overseers are elected for a ______-year term.
four
Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is a primary responsibility of the ______.
Secretary-General
The Director of Youth & Discipleship will not be able to succeed himself beyond _______.
one four-year term
The ______ develops and sets forth the policy of the World Missions ministry and its operations.
World Missions Board
The ______ determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries.
World Missions Board
The _____ provides diverse involvement in order to support and international perspective in fulfilling the mission of the Church of God.
International Council
The ______ advises the International Executive Council on issues of international concern.
International Council
The ______ recommends all prospective area superintendents.
Director of World Missions
The ______ recommends prospective missionaries to the Director of World Missions.
Asst Director of World Missions
All applicants for the ministry must have the ______.
baptism of the Holy Spirit
All ministers are required to pay ____ to retain their license.
tithes
The offices of the church are ordained offices placed by ______.
Christ
The persons placed in office are placed by the _______ and equipped by the Holy Spirit.
calling of God
Ministerial leadership offices include _______ (also called elders and stewards) and ______.
bishops
deacons
Leadership is always related to the _____.
ministry of the Word
the grace of God
the power of the Holy Spirit
The act of ordination in the activity of the church is represented by such acts as _____.
laying on of hands
sending ministers forth by the Holy Spirit in response to divine calling
It seems that the passage in___________is a paradigm of ordination that consists of (1) the call of God, (2) the
approval of Christ represented in the laying on of hands, and sending the ministers forth under the power of the
Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:1-4
_____________________ are foundational texts that identify church ministries.
Romans 12:4-8
I Corinthians 12:4-12, 28-30
Ephesians 4:11, 12
The applicant for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in_____________.
1 Timothy 3:1-7
An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained while he is 25 years of age, provided he has had at least ______ years of active ministry, or he has 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 30 years of age provided he has had at least 5 years of active ministry, if he is otherwise qualified. (If he has had verifiable active ministerial experience prior to receiving receiving credentials, exceptions to the age qualification can be made upon recommendation by the ministerial applicant’s AB and with the approval of the Executive Council.)
eight
The qualifications to become and ordained minister are ______.
have baptism of Holy Spirit
be actively engaged in ministry
adhere to the Teachings and Doctrine of the COG
successfully pass exam
The rights of an ordained minister are__________________.
1 - preach, publish, teach, and defend the gospel of Jesus Christ
2 - do the work of an evangelist
3 - serve as pastor of a church
4 - baptize converts
5 - receive believers into fellowship of church membership
6 - administer holy sacraments
7 - solemnize rites of matrimony
8 - establish churches
A minister will be notified in writing that failure to report for a period of____________will subject the minister’s
credentials to revocation, after due disciplinary process.
four months
All ministers are expected to take care of their financial obligations _____.
promptly
Church of God ministers shall maintain a___________ attitude of love, mercy, and grace, when counseling or dealing with individuals in same-gender relationships.
Christlike
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
When a minister moves to another state without assignment, the______and______state overseer for the minister must be notified immediately.
former, present
In order for a minister to be eligible for election or appointment at the international and state levels, the minister must be current on both__________ and __________ with required finances.
personal ministerial reports
local church reports
A qualification of a _____ is his ability to oversee people as well as programs.
state overseer
As part of his accountability, a___________is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike attributes in his lifestyle and
administration.
state overseer
The state overseer’s term of office shall be for _____ years.
four
The tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of ____ years in nonmission states.
twelve
The state overseer appoints_____________when necessary.
district overseers
pastors
local church officers
The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective_____________.
district overseer
Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the ______.
International Executive Committee
The state overseer, with the__________, may authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize, and receive members into the church.
district overseer
Except in national, territorial, provincial, or mission states, all state councilmen must be_________________.
ordained bishops
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
Each state will have a_____________________.
State Board of Ministerial Development
State Youth and Discipleship Board
State World Missions Board
State Music Board
The__________are appointed biennially by the state overseer.
State Board of Ministerial Development
State World Missions Board
State Music Board
The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the_____________.
State Council
The___________helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels.
State Board of Ministerial Development
The ____________is elected by the ministers of the state.
State Youth & Discipleship Board
The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the________________.
state overseer
The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the__________________.
State Council
The state overseer will submit to the___________the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director.
State Council
The State Evangelism and Missions director’s terms of office is two years, with a max of _____ consecutive years in a nonmission state.
eight
The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed_________by the state overseer.
biennially
Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without the express approval of the_____________.
International Executive Council
Each district is under the care and supervision of a _________, who is appointed by the state overseer.
district overseer
With the state overseer, the________________approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church properties on the district.
district overseer
The State Y&D director’s term of office shall be for two years, with a maxiumum of _____________ years in a respective non-mission state.
four consecutive
The __________serves as the Church of God state Women’s Discipleship president.
wife of the state overseer
The Church of God has a___________form of government.
centralized
The_________, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.
International General Assembly
The International General Assembly governs the operation of the Church of God at the______________levels.
International
National
State/Territorial
District
Local
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
The Church of God affirms the scriptural pattern of _______ and deacons.
elders
A member’s name should remain on the membership roll until an______________for transfer is received.
official request
A request for transfer of membership should be granted within__________, providing no charges are pending.
two weeks
When making formal charges against a member is necessary, the charges are to be given to the member not less than _____________ prior to the time and place of the meeting.
three days
A_____________is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the
local church.
church conference
No____________has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.
pastor
No conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the__________________.
district overseer
The state and district overseers should see that at least_____ conference(s) is/are conducted each year in each local church.
one
The regular conference consists of the___________.
membership
The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its________________.
financial status
A regular conference should be announced at least________ days before it occurs.
ten
A_________takes care of business arising between regular conferences
called conference
The usual order of business in a conference includes _______.
financial reports of various depts
reports of committees
transfer of membership
unfinished business
new business
A local church can determine if it is practical to have a _________________.
Church and Pastor’s Council
The authority to appoint pastors is placed in the_________.
state overseer
When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit state overseer
a letter of request to the____________.
state overseer
Laity may contact the____________about local church issues after they have talked with their pastor.
district overseer
Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the_________________.
state overseer
The Church and Pastor’s Council is to be elected _________ and by ballot.
biennially
The___________serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor’s Council.
pastor
A Church and Pastor’s Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the_______________.
pastor, district overseer, or state overseer
The Church and Pastor’s Council assists the pastor in the ________________ area(s) of the church.
spiritual
financial
physical
All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in_________________.
conference
A church treasurer will be appointed by the __________ and confirmed by the Council and/or body.
pastor
Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the___________of the International General Assembly.
Minutes
The_________will furnish an itemized list of all receipts and disbursements to the pastor each week.
church treasurer
The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and _________other members.
two
No state, council, board, agency, local church, individual or other entity of a local Church of God can financially obligate the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) without prior written specific consent from the _____.
International Executive Committee
Title to all properties held at______________shall be held in trust for the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee).
general level
state/territorial level
by local church
A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to the_________________.
state office
Before a deed for local church property is recorded, it must state or territorial have the written approval of the _______________.
state or territorial overseer
A local church that owns any property will appoint a______.
local board of trustees
All churches that request to incorporate must first be approved in writing by the _____.
International Executive Committee
A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to the____________.
state office
Before approving a building project, a ______ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by proper authorities.
state overseer
The____________governmental structure of the Church of God does not provide for local church ownership of
properties.
centralized
No church will implement a__________without permission from the state overseer.
Christian day school
The local church Women’s Discipleship Committee will consist of________________.
president
vice-president
secretary-treasurer
The chairman of the local church Women’s Discipleship is the______________.
pastor
