Tenets of the Church
What is Man's Depraved Nature?
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God
What does PIWC stand for?
Pentecost International Worship center.
In what region do we have the national office?
New Jersey
Name 4 Core Values
evangelism, discipleship, Ministry Excellence, Prayer, Ministry of the Holy Spirit, Leadership Development, Church Culture, Tithes and offerings, Social Activities, Holiness of Members and Church activities, Consistent Bible Teaching, and Church Discipline.
Where did Lazarus live?
Bethany (John 11:1)
Which disciple denied Jesus three times by refusing to admit that he was a follower of Jesus?
Peter (John 18:15-27)
Which of the disciples of Jesus was referred to as a thief?
Judas Iscariot ( John 12:6)
Why do we celebrate communion and how often and when?
To remember the death and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Once a month on the first Sunday of the month.
What is the 2023 theme of the children's ministry?
Repositioning the Children Ministry in the local church for Maximum impact in the nations.
In what bible verse can the 2023 theme for the church of Pentecost be found?
1 Thessalonians 2:19 and Colossians 2:6-7
Describe Tithes and Offering and why we practice this as a core value.
Giving 10% of earnings to the church is tithes. Faithfulness in giving offerings and paying tithes to enhance the ministry of the Church is emphasized. Periodic teaching on this subject is regarded as very important. The Church and its members depend solely on God as the source of financial supply. Borrowing by the Church is not encouraged. Lending with interest among members is also discouraged.
To whom did Jesus say this? - “I am the resurrection and the life.”
Martha (John 11:25)
. And Jesus wept can be found in what bible verse?
John 11:35
What does “Rabboni” mean?
Teacher (John 20:16)
Explain marriage as a tenant of the church of Pentecost.
The union between a biological man and a biological woman who have agreed to come together in the holy matrimony as man and wife.
Name 4 regions in C.O.P USA
Ohio, California, New England, New York, Atlanta, Texas, Colorado, Carolina, Maryland, Washington, Atlanta and New Jersey
Where can the international head office of the church of Pentecost be found?
Accra, Ghana
Name 4 things that make up C.O.P church culture
Self-supporting attitude
• Faithfulness and integrity
• Distinctiveness in prayer
• Church discipline without fear or favor irrespective of position, race, or color of members.
• Congregational worship is based on spirit and truth and not necessarily on location or structure.
• Fellowship and generosity
• Respect for authority.
• Mutual respect and sense of belonging for all members without discrimination based on colour, gender, tribe, race or nationality.
• Sacrificial service to the Church without expecting pecuniary reward.
• Neighbourhood Churches: small/medium-sized community-based Church policy promotes Church planting
• Home cell system of fellowship fosters the creation of avenues for effective discipleship and promotes both numerical and spiritual growth.
• Total abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and other hard drugs.
• Monogamous marriage is upheld as well as chastity before marriage.
• Homosexuality, lesbianism and other perverse sexual practices are not permitted in the Church.
• The Church upholds paternal inheritance.
• Female visitors who attend Church services without a head-covering should be accepted as they are, without being either turned back or offered a “head covering”.
• Women should fashion their hairstyles in a decent, modest and appropriate manner to the glory of God.
• The wearing of seductive or sexually-provocative dresses should be discouraged in the Church.
• Women must avoid the practice of cleavage (the partial exposure of breasts and other sensitive parts of the body) as that does not glorify the Lord.
• Church Anniversaries can be celebrated only at the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th etc, milestones
When Jesus appeared to the disciples by the sea after his resurrection, there was a miraculous catching of fish, as indicated in John chapter. How many fish were caught that day?
153 (John 21:11)
What is the name of the servant of the high priest whose ear was cut during the arrest of Jesus Christ?
Marcus
4. Jesus was crucified in a place called the Place of a Skull. What was this place called in Hebrew?
Golgotha (John 19:17)
State five of the tenet of the church of Pentecost?
The Bible, The one true God, Man's Depraved nature, the Savior, (Baptism and communion), (tithes and offering), (baptism, gifts, and fruits of the holy spirit), (marriage and family life), divine healing, repentance, justification and sanctification, the second coming and the next life.
Ans. Apostle Sampson Ofori Yiadom.
Who is the national woman ministry leader of the church of Pentecost U.S.A Inc.?
Deaconess Esther Walker
Describe Evangelism and 2 different ways we can evangelize.
It is the presentation of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit with the view that people will trust Jesus as Saviour and Lord and serve Him in the fellowship of the Church. Evangelism is the responsibility of every Church member and Minister. It is the prime duty of every believer to share his/her faith after conversion. Through cross-cultural, mission-oriented evangelism, Church members who travel to other countries preach Christ, plant Churches and call for Ministers to do same. Besides, as was the practice of the founder, Pastor James McKeown, we respond to calls to missions as led by the Holy Spirit.
Who was the high priest during the year Jesus was crucified?
Caiaphas (John 11:49)
Who confessed his faith in Jesus by saying, “My Lord and my God!”?
Thomas (John 20:28)
According to John 20, who was the first to go the tomb on the first day of the week, and see that the stone had been taken away from the tomb?
Mary Magdalene (John 20:1)
Explain Divine healing as a tenant of C.O.P?
We believe that God can heal sicknesses and diseases. The church however does not oppose members from seeing a physician when they are sick.
Who is the national youth director of the church of Pentecost U.S.A Inc.?
Aps. Dr. G. Mike Portuphy
Who is the International Missions Director of the church of Pentecost?
Apostle Emmanuel Bekoe
What is Discipleship?
Discipleship is teaching believers to be like Christ in character and to make responsible choices.
About whom did Jesus say the following? “When you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.”
Peter (John 21:17-18)
Which disciple put on his outer garment and plunged into the sea, when he saw Jesus on the shore, while the disciples were fishing?
Peter (John 21:7)
. What title did Pilate write and put on the cross-concerning Jesus?
“Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” (John 19:19)