Flashcards
Part II: Church of God Polity
Flashcards do conjunto (100)
- 1The tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of _____ years in nonmission states.twelve
- 2The state overseer appoints _____ when necessary.district overseers, pastors, and local church officers
- 3The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective _____.district overseer
- 4Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the _____.International Executive Committee
- 5The state overseer, with the _____, may authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize, and receive members into the church, when such authority is necessary.district overseer
- 6Except in national, territorial, provincial, or mission states, all state councilmen must be _____.ordained bishop
- 7With the state overseer, the _____ has supervision of the state missions money, surplus tithes, state parsonage, campground, and all other funds received and disbursed by the state treasury.State Council
- 8Each state will have a _____.State Board of Ministerial Development, State Youth and Discipleship Board, State World Missions Board, and a State Music Board
- 9The _____ are appointed biennially by the state overseer.State Board of Ministerial Development, State World Missions Board, and State Music Board
- 10The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the _____.State Council
- 11The _____ helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels.State Board of Ministerial Development
- 12The _____ is elected by the ministers of the state.State Youth and Discipleship Board
- 13The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the _____.state overseer
- 14The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the _____.State Council
- 15The state overseer will submit to the _____ the names of nominees for the State Evangelism and Missions director.[State Council]
- 16The State Evangelism and Missions director’s term of office is two years, with a maximum of ______ consecutive years in a nonmission state.eight
- 17The _____ provides leadership and guidance in the establishing of new churches.State Evangelism and Missions director
- 18Evangelistic associations and other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without the express approval of the _____.International Executive Council
- 19Each district is under the care and supervision of a _____, who is appointed by the state overseer.district overseer
- 20The district overseer sees that a(n) _____ is put forth in his district during the year.evangelistic thrust
- 21The _____, with the district overseer, may appoint an assistant as the Youth and Discipleship director for the district.State Youth and Discipleship director
- 22The _____ serves as the Church of God State Women’s Ministry president.wife of the state overseer
- 23The Church of God stands for the _____ rightly divided.whole Bible
- 24The Church of God has a _____ form of government.centralized
- 25The _____, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.International General Assembly
- 26The International General Assembly governs the operations of the Church of God at the _____ levels.International, national, state/territorial, district, and local
- 27The ____ is the only rule for government and discipline in the Church of God.New Testament
- 28A _____ holds title to, manages, and controls, at the directions of the local church, all real estate owned by the local congregation.local Board of Trustees
- 29The _____ remains the Church of God’s mandate from Christ.Great Commission
- 30The Church of God affirms the scripture pattern of _____ and deacons.elders
- 31A member’s name should remain on the membership roll until an _____ for transfer is received.official request
- 32The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the power of Jesus Christ in the _____ of Pentecost.Spirit and power
- 33A request for transfer of membership should be granted within _____, providing no charges are pending.two weeks
- 34The Church of God is a _____ body.judicial
- 35When making formal charges against a member is necessary, the charges are to be given to the member not less than _____ prior to the time and place of the meeting.three days
- 36A local church _____ withdraw from the International General Assembly,cannot
- 37A _____ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.church conference
- 38The official name of the church is _____.Church of God
- 39No _____ has a right to hold a conference without permission of the district overseer.pastor
- 40No conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the _____.district overseer
- 41The membership of the Church of God is composed of Christians who have accepted the _____ of the Church of God.teachings, doctrines, and government
- 42The state and district overseers should see that at least _____ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.one
- 43The regular conference consists of the _____.membership
- 44The purpose of the church conference is to inform the church of its _____.financial status
- 45The International _____ is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.General Assembly
- 46A regular conference should be announced at least _____ days before it occurs.ten
- 47The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the ______ of the Church of God.mission, vision, and commitments
- 48A _____ takes care of business arising between regular conferences.called conference
- 49The International General Assembly meets _____.biennially
- 50The usual order of business in a conference includes _____.financial reports of various departments of the church; other reports of committees and so forth; transfer of membership, if any; unfinished business, if any; and new business
- 51The authority to place new pastors is placed in the _____.state overseer
- 52_____ serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised
- 53When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit a letter of request to the _____.state overseer
- 54The International General Assembly elects the _____.general overseer, the assistant general overseers, the secretary general, the director of Youth and Discipleship, the assistant director of Youth and Discipleship, the Director of World Missions, and assistant director of World Missions
- 55Laity may contact the _____, about local church issues after they have talked with their pastor.district overseer
- 56The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the _____ and a secretary.moderator
- 57Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the _____.state overseer
- 58The _____ serves the International General Assembly as secretary.secretary general
- 59The pastor’s wife is _____ for appointment as the pastor’s assistant.considered ineligible
- 60A local church can determine if it is practical to have a _____.Church and Pastor’s Council
- 61The International General Council is composed of all _____ of the Church of God.ordained bishops
- 62The _____ serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor’s Council.pastor
- 63The International _____ shall elect the Council of the Eighteen.General Council
- 64The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and _____ shall constitute the International Executive Council.Council of Eighteen
- 65Standing Boards are appointed by the _____.International Executive Committee
- 66The International General Assembly grants to its _____ the same voice that it affords all credentialed ministers in the International General Assembly.laity
- 67_____ are approved to sit in the International General Council.Ordained ministers, exhorters, and laity
- 68The International General Council meets _____ to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly.biennially
- 69A Church and Pastor’s Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the _____.pastor, district overseer or state overseer
- 70The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is _____.pastors
- 71The Church and Pastor’s Council assists the pastor in the _____ area(s) of the church.spiritual, financial, and physical
- 72All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in _____.local
- 73A church treasurer will be appointed by the _____ and confirmed by the Council and/or body.pastor
- 74Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the _____ of the International General Assembly.Minutes
- 75A member of the Council of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for ______ term(s).one
- 76The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the _____.general overseer and the International Executive Council
- 77The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and _____ other members.two
- 78A local church that owns any property will appoint a _____.Local Board of Trustees
- 79State and provincial overseers are appointed by the _____.International Executive Committee
- 80Before approving a building project, a _____ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by proper authorities.state overseer
- 81No church will implement a _____ without permission from the state overseer.Christian day school
- 82The local church Women’s Ministries committee will consist of _____.president, vice president, and secretary treasurer
- 83After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is ineligible to serve in that role for _____ year(s).two
- 84The chairman of the local church Women’s Ministries is the _____.pastor
- 85The general overseer will be elected for a _____-year term.four
- 86All applicants for the ministry must have _____.the baptism of the Holy Spirit
- 87The applicant for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in _____.1 Timothy 3:1-7
- 88The assistant general overseers are elected for a _____-year term.four
- 89An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is twenty-five years of age, provided he has had at least _____ years of active ministry.eight
- 90When an exhorter is serving as pastor and he meets the requirements of the civil laws, he/she may officiate _____.weddings
- 91Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is a primary responsibility of the _____.secretary general
- 92The director of Youth and Discipleship will be able to succeed himself _____ term.one
- 93The _____ develops and sets forth the policy of the World Missions ministry and its operation.World Missions Board
- 94The _____ determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries.World Missions Board
- 95The _____ provides diverse involvement in order to support an international perspective in fulfilling the mission of the Church of God.International Council
- 96The _____ advises the International Executive Committee on issues of international concern.International Council
- 97The _____ recommends prospective missionaries to the director of World Missions.assistant director of World Missions
- 98A qualification of a _____ is his ability to oversee people as well as programs.state overseer
- 99As part of his accountability, a _____ is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike attributes in his lifestyle and administration.state overseer
- 100The state overseer’s term of office shall be for _____ years.two
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