The Church of God began in the ___________ of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Allegany Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Blueridge Mountains
Mountains
The existence of false teachings in the early days of Pentecostalism made the leads of the church understand the need for the development of ____________.
educational institutions
bible study
doctrine
camp meetings
_______________ is the official history of the Church of God.
Doctrine of Faith
The Bible
Like a Mighty Army
None of the above
The Church of God had its beginning in _______.
1886
1877
1896
1906
___________ was a significant layman in the early days of the Church of God.
J.C. Murphy
W.F. Bryant
R.G. Spurling Jr.
A.J. Tomlinson
The name "Church of God" was adopted in the ________ General Assembly.
first
second
At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry - _________.
layman
world missions
evangelist
music pastor
The Church of God Evangel was first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in ______.
1918
1910
1909
In 1948, the ____________ was adopted.
Declaration of Faith
Board of Education
Bible Training School
Missions Board
The Assembly approved _________ to be licensed to preach in 1909.
woman
F.J. Lee
none of the above
The Church of God is a ________ body.
judicial
religious
legislative
executive
The International __________ is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.
General Assembly
General Council
Executive Committee
The International General Assembly meets ___________.
annually
biennially
every 4 years
monthly
The International __________ shall elect the Council of Eighteen.
Executive Council
The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and __________ shall constitute the International Executive Council.
assistance overseer
Council of Eighteen
state overseers
Standing boards are appointed by the _______________.
International General Council
International Executive Committee
International Executive Council
International General Assembly
All below are approved to sit in the International General Council, except.
ordained ministers
exhorters
laity
under 16
The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is _______.
pastors
overseers
councilmen
The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the General Overseer and the __________.
Secretary General
Assistant General Overseer
State and provincial overseers are appointed by the ___________.
General Overseer
State Council
The application for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in _________.
1 Timothy 3: 1-7
2 Timothy 2: 3-8
1 Peter 1: 9-13
Acts 3: 11-17
An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is __________.
twenty-five years of age with at least eight years of active ministry
thirty years of age with at least fives years of active ministry
three years of active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree
all of the above
The tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of ______ years in non-mission states.
ten
twelve
eight
four
The state overseer appoints ________ when necessary.
district overseers
local church officers
The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective _______.
congregation
district overseer
state council
church council
Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the ________.
International Financial Committee
The _________ are appointed biennially by the state overseer.
State Board of Ministerial Development
State Missions Board
State Music Board
The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the _______.
Pastors
District Overseers
The _______ is elected by ministers of the state.
State Youth and Discipleship Board
state overseer
Ministerial Development Director
The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by ______.
ministers
The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the _______.
Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without express approval of the _________.
The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed ______ by the state overseer.
every four years
every eight years
The Church of God has a _______ form of government.
centralized
parliamentary
The ______, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.
A request for transfer of membership should be granted within ______, providing no charges are pending.
two weeks
one week
four weeks
three days
A _______ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.
church conference
council meeting
staff meeting
summit
No ______ has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.
pastor
council
The state and district overseers should see that at least _____ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.
one
two
The regular conference consists of the ________.
staff
membership
The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its _________.
outreach
attendance
financial status
mission
Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the ________.
church
The ______ serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council.
executive pastor
secretary
highest giver
The Church and Pastor's Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the _______.
The Church and Pastor's Council assists the pastor in the _____ area (s) of the church.
spiritual
financial
physical
The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and _____ other members
three
A local church that owns any property will appoint a ________.
finance advisor
local Board of Trustees
deed holder
grounds keeper
Before approving a building project, a ______ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by the proper authorities.
finance director
No church will implement a ______ without permission from the state overseer.
Christian day school
Sunday school
food pantry
outreach program