CHURCH OF GOD POLITY REVIEW QUESTIONS Flashcards
The Church of God stands for the _____________ rightly divided.
whole bible
The __________ is the only rule for government and New Testament 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.
communication
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 evangelization, church planting, leadership, development, care, interdependence, communication, discipleship and 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.
three percent
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, and 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 and advance the ___________ of the Church of God.
mission, vision and commitments
The International General Assembly meets____________.
biennially
__________serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised
The International General Assembly elects the_____________.
general overseer, the assistant general overseers, the secretary general, the director of Youth and Discipleship, the assistant director of Youth and Discipleship, the director of World Missions and the assistant director of World Missions.
The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the ___________ and a secretary.
moderator
The ______________ serves 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 General Council Eighteen.
General Council
The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, Council of Eighteen 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 and 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 and is the responsibility of the_________________________.
general overseer and the 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 assistant 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 and Discipleship will not be able to succeed himself beyond________________.
one four-year term
The __________ develops and sets forth the policy of the World Missions Board World Missions ministry and its operation.
World Missions Board
The __________ determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries.
World Missions Board
The ________ provides diverse involvement in order to International Council support an 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.
assistant 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, and the power of the Holy Spirit
The act of ordination in the activity of the church is represented by such acts as___________________. .
the laying on of hands and sending ministers forth by the Holy Spirit in response to divine calling
It seems that the passage in ___________ is a paradigm Acts 13:1-4 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
____________________________________________ Romans 12:4-8; are foundational texts that identify church ministries.
1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 28-30; and 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 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
The qualifications to become an ordained minister are _______________________________.
Have the Holy Spirit; be actively engaged in the ministry; must adhere to the Teachings and Doctrines of the Church of God as set forth by the International General Assembly; and successfully pass the examination given by a duly constituted Board of Examiners for ministerial candidates
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 (ordinances); (7) solemnize rites of matrimony; and (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 women
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 reports ___________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 non-mission states.
twelve
The state overseer appoints _____________ when necessary.
district overseers, pastors, and 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 overseers
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, and a State Music Board.
The __________ are appointed biennially by the state overseer.
State Board of Ministerial Development, State World Missions Board, and 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 of education programs at all levels.
State board of Ministerial Development
The ____________is elected by the ministers of the state. State Youth and Discipleship Board.
State Youth and Discipleship Board
The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the________________. state overseer.
State Overseer
The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the__________________. State Council.
State Council
The state overseer will submit to the ___________the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director. State Council.
State Council
The State Evangelism and Missions director’s terms of office is two years, with a maximum of___________ consecutive years in a non-mission state.
eight
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, and 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 church conference 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 departments of the church; other reports of committees, and so forth; transfer of membership, if any; unfinished business, if any; and new business
The authority to appoint pastors is placed in the_________.
state overseer
When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit a letter of request to the____________.
biennially
Laity may contact the ____________ about local church issues after they have talked with their pastor.
Church and Pastor’s Council
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
A local church can determine if it is practical to have a _________________.
Church and Pastor’s Council
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, and physical
All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in_________________.
comference
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, Tennessee) 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 or state/territorial, or by a 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 _________have the written approval of the_______________.
state or territorial overseer
A local church that owns any property will appoint a______. local Board of Trustees.
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 state office 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 and secretary-treasurer
The chairman of the local church Women’s Discipleship is the ______________.
pastor
