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EXHORTER - COG History and Polity
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1The Church of God began in the ___________ of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.
- AAllegany Mountains
- BAppalachian Mountains
- CBlueridge Mountains
- DMountains
2The existence of false teachings in the early days of Pentecostalism made the leads of the church understand the need for the development of ____________.
- Aeducational institutions
- Bbible study
- Cdoctrine
- Dcamp meetings
3_______________ is the official history of the Church of God.
- ADoctrine of Faith
- BThe Bible
- CLike a Mighty Army
- DNone of the above
4The Church of God had its beginning in _______.
- A1886
- B1877
- C1896
- D1906
5___________ was a significant layman in the early days of the Church of God.
- AJ.C. Murphy
- BW.F. Bryant
- CR.G. Spurling Jr.
- DA.J. Tomlinson
6The name "Church of God" was adopted in the ________ General Assembly.
- Afirst
- Bsecond
- C1906
- D1896
7At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry - _________.
- Alayman
- Bworld missions
- Cevangelist
- Dmusic pastor
8The Church of God Evangel was first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in ______.
- A1906
- B1918
- C1910
- D1909
9In 1948, the ____________ was adopted.
- ADeclaration of Faith
- BBoard of Education
- CBible Training School
- DMissions Board
10The Assembly approved _________ to be licensed to preach in 1909.
- Alayman
- Bwoman
- CF.J. Lee
- Dnone of the above
11The Church of God is a ________ body.
- Ajudicial
- Breligious
- Clegislative
- Dexecutive
12The International __________ is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.
- AGeneral Assembly
- BGeneral Council
- CMissions Board
- DExecutive Committee
13The International General Assembly meets ___________.
- Aannually
- Bbiennially
- Cevery 4 years
- Dmonthly
14The International __________ shall elect the Council of Eighteen.
- AExecutive Committee
- BExecutive Council
- CGeneral Council
- DGeneral Assembly
15The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and __________ shall constitute the International Executive Council.
- Aassistance overseer
- BCouncil of Eighteen
- Cstate overseers
- Dnone of the above
16Standing boards are appointed by the _______________.
- AInternational General Council
- BInternational Executive Committee
- CInternational Executive Council
- DInternational General Assembly
17All below are approved to sit in the International General Council, except.
- Aordained ministers
- Bexhorters
- Claity
- Dunder 16
18The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is _______.
- Apastors
- Boverseers
- Clayman
- Dcouncilmen
19The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the General Overseer and the __________.
- AInternational Executive Committee
- BInternational Executive Council
- CSecretary General
- DAssistant General Overseer
20State and provincial overseers are appointed by the ___________.
- AGeneral Overseer
- BInternational Executive Council
- CInternational Executive Committee
- DState Council
21The application for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in _________.
- A1 Timothy 3: 1-7
- B2 Timothy 2: 3-8
- C1 Peter 1: 9-13
- DActs 3: 11-17
22An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is __________.
- Atwenty-five years of age with at least eight years of active ministry
- Bthirty years of age with at least fives years of active ministry
- Cthree years of active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree
- Dall of the above
23The tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of ______ years in non-mission states.
- Aten
- Btwelve
- Ceight
- Dfour
24The state overseer appoints ________ when necessary.
- Adistrict overseers
- Bpastors
- Clocal church officers
- Dall of the above
25The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective _______.
- Acongregation
- Bdistrict overseer
- Cstate council
- Dchurch council
26Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the ________.
- AInternational Executive Council
- BInternational Financial Committee
- CInternational Executive Committee
- DState Council
27The _________ are appointed biennially by the state overseer.
- AState Board of Ministerial Development
- BState Missions Board
- CState Music Board
- Dall of the above
28The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the _______.
- AState Council
- BPastors
- CDistrict Overseers
- Dnone of the above
29The _______ is elected by ministers of the state.
- AState Youth and Discipleship Board
- Bstate overseer
- CState Music Board
- DMinisterial Development Director
30The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by ______.
- Aministers
- Bstate overseer
- CState Council
- DGeneral Assembly
31The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the _______.
- Astate overseer
- BState Council
- CGeneral Council
- Dministers
32Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without express approval of the _________.
- Astate overseer
- BInternational Executive Committee
- CInternational Executive Council
- DInternational General Assembly
33The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed ______ by the state overseer.
- Aevery four years
- Bbiennially
- Cevery eight years
- Dannually
34The Church of God has a _______ form of government.
- Acentralized
- Bjudicial
- Cparliamentary
- Dexecutive
35The ______, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.
- AInternational Executive Council
- BInternational General Assembly
- CInternational General Council
- DInternational Executive Committee
36A request for transfer of membership should be granted within ______, providing no charges are pending.
- Atwo weeks
- Bone week
- Cfour weeks
- Dthree days
37A _______ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.
- Achurch conference
- Bcouncil meeting
- Cstaff meeting
- Dsummit
38No ______ has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.
- Apastor
- Bcouncil
- Clayman
- Dcongregation
39The state and district overseers should see that at least _____ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.
- Aone
- Btwo
- Ctwelve
- Dfour
40The regular conference consists of the ________.
- Acouncil
- Bstaff
- Cmembership
- Dcongregation
41The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its _________.
- Aoutreach
- Battendance
- Cfinancial status
- Dmission
42Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the ________.
- Acouncil
- Bstate overseer
- Cdistrict overseer
- Dchurch
43The ______ serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council.
- Apastor
- Bexecutive pastor
- Csecretary
- Dhighest giver
44The Church and Pastor's Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the _______.
- Apastor
- Bdistrict overseer
- Cstate overseer
- Dall of the above
45The Church and Pastor's Council assists the pastor in the _____ area (s) of the church.
- Aspiritual
- Bfinancial
- Cphysical
- Dall of the above
46The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and _____ other members
- Atwo
- Bone
- Cthree
- Dfour
47A local church that owns any property will appoint a ________.
- Afinance advisor
- Blocal Board of Trustees
- Cdeed holder
- Dgrounds keeper
48Before approving a building project, a ______ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by the proper authorities.
- Astate overseer
- Bdistrict overseer
- Cpastor
- Dfinance director
49No church will implement a ______ without permission from the state overseer.
- AChristian day school
- BSunday school
- Cfood pantry
- Doutreach program
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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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- Created on 8 Oct 2020 · updated on 8 Oct 2020
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