COGIC History
What is Revival that sparked the Pentecostal Movement?
The Azusa Street Revival
The Current Presiding Bishop and Intl' General Supervisor of Women for the COGIC?
Chief Apostle - Bishop J. Drew Sheard and Mother Dr. Barbara McCoo-Lewis.
What Religion is the Church of God in Christ?
Christianity
What is the Governing Document for the Church of God in Christ?
The Constitution and the Charter.
What is the name of the statement we recite as members of COGIC that expresses what we believe?
The COGIC Affirmation of Faith
What denomination was Founder Mason disfellowshipped from?
The Baptist church
How many Bishops make up the General Board of COGIC?
12 Bishops (which includes the Presiding Bishop)
The full name of the Founder of the Church of God in Christ
Charles Harrison Mason
What is another name for the General Board of the Church of God in Christ?
"The Presidium"
What does being a Trinitarian mean?
God exists as three distinct, co-equal, and co-eternal persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit - Make three in one.
Where is the World Headquarters for the Church of God in Christ?
Memphis Tennessee
Who was the First and ONLY Intl' General Supervisor of Women of COGIC appointed from the State of South Carolina?
"The Saintly" Mother Willie Mae Rivers
What sect of Christianity is the Church of God in Christ?
Protestant
What book contains the COGIC constitution, Doctrines and rules of the Church?
The Official Manual of the Church of God in Christ
What are the three Holy Ordinances COGIC practices?
Baptism, Holy Communion, Feet Washing
What denomination was birthed out of the Church of God in Christ?
The Assemblies of God
What is the name of the Official Annual Meeting of the Church of God in Christ World-wide? And when is it held?
What denomination is the Church of God in Christ
Pentecostal
What Credential Holders make up the General Assembly of the Church of God in Christ?
Bishops, elders, Pastors, Jurisdictional Supervisors, and designated lay delegates representing our churches and jurisdictions
What is COGIC's policy regarding the baptism of young children?
Infants or a little child should be blessed or dedicated. Once a child reaches an age of accountability, accepts and confesses the Christian faith, a child should be baptized.
The scripture revealed to Founder Mason that named COGIC
1 Thessalonians 2:14 and 1 Corinthians 1:12
What State Jurisdiction and District is Bible Outreach Ministries COGIC a part of?
The South Carolina Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.
The Northern District
Name all elements of the COGIC Seal and tell their meanings
The Garnered Wheat, The Rope of Wheat, The Year 1907, the Latter Rain, The location of the Church's founding and headquarters.
What are the three branches of Government for the Church of God in Christ?
The General Board (Executive Branch), The Judicial Board (Judicial Branch) and The General Assembly (Legislative Branch).
What is COGIC's belief in the Holy Ghost?
•We believe that the regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal Salvation
•We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
•We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by who indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in this present world.