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This is a practice quiz for the History and Polity section of the COG Exhorter's Exam.

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EXHORTER - COG History and Polity

Question 1 of 49

1

The Church of God began in the ___________ of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Select one of the following:

  • Allegany Mountains

  • Appalachian Mountains

  • Blueridge Mountains

  • Mountains

Explanation

Question 2 of 49

1

The existence of false teachings in the early days of Pentecostalism made the leads of the church understand the need for the development of ____________.

Select one of the following:

  • educational institutions

  • bible study

  • doctrine

  • camp meetings

Explanation

Question 3 of 49

1

_______________ is the official history of the Church of God.

Select one of the following:

  • Doctrine of Faith

  • The Bible

  • Like a Mighty Army

  • None of the above

Explanation

Question 4 of 49

1

The Church of God had its beginning in _______.

Select one of the following:

  • 1886

  • 1877

  • 1896

  • 1906

Explanation

Question 5 of 49

1

___________ was a significant layman in the early days of the Church of God.

Select one of the following:

  • J.C. Murphy

  • W.F. Bryant

  • R.G. Spurling Jr.

  • A.J. Tomlinson

Explanation

Question 6 of 49

1

The name "Church of God" was adopted in the ________ General Assembly.

Select one of the following:

  • first

  • second

  • 1906

  • 1896

Explanation

Question 7 of 49

1

At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry - _________.

Select one of the following:

  • layman

  • world missions

  • evangelist

  • music pastor

Explanation

Question 8 of 49

1

The Church of God Evangel was first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in ______.

Select one of the following:

  • 1906

  • 1918

  • 1910

  • 1909

Explanation

Question 9 of 49

1

In 1948, the ____________ was adopted.

Select one of the following:

  • Declaration of Faith

  • Board of Education

  • Bible Training School

  • Missions Board

Explanation

Question 10 of 49

1

The Assembly approved _________ to be licensed to preach in 1909.

Select one of the following:

  • layman

  • woman

  • F.J. Lee

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 11 of 49

1

The Church of God is a ________ body.

Select one of the following:

  • judicial

  • religious

  • legislative

  • executive

Explanation

Question 12 of 49

1

The International __________ is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.

Select one of the following:

  • General Assembly

  • General Council

  • Missions Board

  • Executive Committee

Explanation

Question 13 of 49

1

The International General Assembly meets ___________.

Select one of the following:

  • annually

  • biennially

  • every 4 years

  • monthly

Explanation

Question 14 of 49

1

The International __________ shall elect the Council of Eighteen.

Select one of the following:

  • Executive Committee

  • Executive Council

  • General Council

  • General Assembly

Explanation

Question 15 of 49

1

The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and __________ shall constitute the International Executive Council.

Select one of the following:

  • assistance overseer

  • Council of Eighteen

  • state overseers

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 16 of 49

1

Standing boards are appointed by the _______________.

Select one of the following:

  • International General Council

  • International Executive Committee

  • International Executive Council

  • International General Assembly

Explanation

Question 17 of 49

1

All below are approved to sit in the International General Council, except.

Select one of the following:

  • ordained ministers

  • exhorters

  • laity

  • under 16

Explanation

Question 18 of 49

1

The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is _______.

Select one of the following:

  • pastors

  • overseers

  • layman

  • councilmen

Explanation

Question 19 of 49

1

The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the General Overseer and the __________.

Select one of the following:

  • International Executive Committee

  • International Executive Council

  • Secretary General

  • Assistant General Overseer

Explanation

Question 20 of 49

1

State and provincial overseers are appointed by the ___________.

Select one of the following:

  • General Overseer

  • International Executive Council

  • International Executive Committee

  • State Council

Explanation

Question 21 of 49

1

The application for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in _________.

Select one of the following:

  • 1 Timothy 3: 1-7

  • 2 Timothy 2: 3-8

  • 1 Peter 1: 9-13

  • Acts 3: 11-17

Explanation

Question 22 of 49

1

An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is __________.

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 23 of 49

1

The tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of ______ years in non-mission states.

Select one of the following:

  • ten

  • twelve

  • eight

  • four

Explanation

Question 24 of 49

1

The state overseer appoints ________ when necessary.

Select one of the following:

  • district overseers

  • pastors

  • local church officers

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 25 of 49

1

The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective _______.

Select one of the following:

  • congregation

  • district overseer

  • state council

  • church council

Explanation

Question 26 of 49

1

Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the ________.

Select one of the following:

  • International Executive Council

  • International Financial Committee

  • International Executive Committee

  • State Council

Explanation

Question 27 of 49

1

The _________ are appointed biennially by the state overseer.

Select one of the following:

  • State Board of Ministerial Development

  • State Missions Board

  • State Music Board

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 28 of 49

1

The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the _______.

Select one of the following:

  • State Council

  • Pastors

  • District Overseers

  • none of the above

Explanation

Question 29 of 49

1

The _______ is elected by ministers of the state.

Select one of the following:

  • State Youth and Discipleship Board

  • state overseer

  • State Music Board

  • Ministerial Development Director

Explanation

Question 30 of 49

1

The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by ______.

Select one of the following:

  • ministers

  • state overseer

  • State Council

  • General Assembly

Explanation

Question 31 of 49

1

The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the _______.

Select one of the following:

  • state overseer

  • State Council

  • General Council

  • ministers

Explanation

Question 32 of 49

1

Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without express approval of the _________.

Select one of the following:

  • state overseer

  • International Executive Committee

  • International Executive Council

  • International General Assembly

Explanation

Question 33 of 49

1

The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed ______ by the state overseer.

Select one of the following:

  • every four years

  • biennially

  • every eight years

  • annually

Explanation

Question 34 of 49

1

The Church of God has a _______ form of government.

Select one of the following:

  • centralized

  • judicial

  • parliamentary

  • executive

Explanation

Question 35 of 49

1

The ______, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.

Select one of the following:

  • International Executive Council

  • International General Assembly

  • International General Council

  • International Executive Committee

Explanation

Question 36 of 49

1

A request for transfer of membership should be granted within ______, providing no charges are pending.

Select one of the following:

  • two weeks

  • one week

  • four weeks

  • three days

Explanation

Question 37 of 49

1

A _______ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.

Select one of the following:

  • church conference

  • council meeting

  • staff meeting

  • summit

Explanation

Question 38 of 49

1

No ______ has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.

Select one of the following:

  • pastor

  • council

  • layman

  • congregation

Explanation

Question 39 of 49

1

The state and district overseers should see that at least _____ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.

Select one of the following:

  • one

  • two

  • twelve

  • four

Explanation

Question 40 of 49

1

The regular conference consists of the ________.

Select one of the following:

  • council

  • staff

  • membership

  • congregation

Explanation

Question 41 of 49

1

The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its _________.

Select one of the following:

  • outreach

  • attendance

  • financial status

  • mission

Explanation

Question 42 of 49

1

Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the ________.

Select one of the following:

  • council

  • state overseer

  • district overseer

  • church

Explanation

Question 43 of 49

1

The ______ serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council.

Select one of the following:

  • pastor

  • executive pastor

  • secretary

  • highest giver

Explanation

Question 44 of 49

1

The Church and Pastor's Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the _______.

Select one of the following:

  • pastor

  • district overseer

  • state overseer

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 45 of 49

1

The Church and Pastor's Council assists the pastor in the _____ area (s) of the church.

Select one of the following:

  • spiritual

  • financial

  • physical

  • all of the above

Explanation

Question 46 of 49

1

The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and _____ other members

Select one of the following:

  • two

  • one

  • three

  • four

Explanation

Question 47 of 49

1

A local church that owns any property will appoint a ________.

Select one of the following:

  • finance advisor

  • local Board of Trustees

  • deed holder

  • grounds keeper

Explanation

Question 48 of 49

1

Before approving a building project, a ______ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by the proper authorities.

Select one of the following:

  • state overseer

  • district overseer

  • pastor

  • finance director

Explanation

Question 49 of 49

1

No church will implement a ______ without permission from the state overseer.

Select one of the following:

  • Christian day school

  • Sunday school

  • food pantry

  • outreach program

Explanation

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