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COG History and Polity • Bishop Test

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Question 1

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The COG began is the [blank_start]Appalachian Mts[blank_end] of TN, NC and GA
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  • Appalachian Mts

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The founders go the COG preached a solid [blank_start]holiness[blank_end] message.
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  • holiness

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[blank_start]Movement[blank_end] was the term most often used to describe the COG in its early days.
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  • Movement

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The existence of false teaching is the early days of Pentecostalism made the leaders of the church understand the need for the development of [blank_start]educational institutions[blank_end].
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  • educational institutions

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The church is both a [blank_start]human organization[blank_end] and a [blank_start]divine organism[blank_end].
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  • human organization
  • divine organism

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The basic reason for having polity and for following parliamentary procedure is to accomplish what the church [blank_start]ought[blank_end] to do and what the church ought not to do.
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  • ought

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Any member of the COG who is [blank_start]16[blank_end] yrs of age and above who is present at the International General Assembly is able to speak at the Assembly.
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  • 16

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Since the COG has a [blank_start]centralized[blank_end] form of government, members do not represent local churches, but themselves.
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  • centralized

Question 9

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[blank_start]Like a Mighty Army[blank_end] is the official history of the COG.
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  • Like a Mighty Army

Question 10

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The COG had its beginning in [blank_start]1886[blank_end].
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  • 1886

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On August 19, 1886, seven people covenanted with [blank_start]Richard Spurling[blank_end] and his son [blank_start]RG Spurling JR[blank_end], to find the spiritual life hacking in their churches.
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  • Richard Spurling
  • RG Spurling JR

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In 1896, a revival occurred at [blank_start]Shearer Schoolhouse[blank_end] near Camp Creek in Cherokee, NC, that emphasized sanctification.
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  • Shearer Schoolhouse

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Their message urged the people to seek and obtain [blank_start]sanctification[blank_end] subsequent to their [blank_start]salvation[blank_end].
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  • sanctification
  • salvation

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[blank_start]WF Bryant[blank_end] was a significant layman in the early days of the COG.
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  • WF Bryant

Question 15

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The first Assembly of the churches of East TN, NC, North GA and Western NC met [blank_start]January, 1906[blank_end].
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  • January, 1906

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The name "Church of God" was adopted in the [blank_start]second[blank_end] General Assembly in [blank_start]1907[blank_end].
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  • second
  • 1907

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At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of Ministry... [blank_start]evangelism[blank_end].
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  • evangelism

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The first general overseer of the COG was [blank_start]AJ Tomlinson[blank_end] at the age of [blank_start]43[blank_end].
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  • AJ Tomlinson
  • 43

Question 19

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In [blank_start]1909[blank_end], the Assembly made up of [blank_start]12[blank_end] congregations, established the office of moderator.
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  • 1909
  • 12

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The COG Evangel was the first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in [blank_start]1910[blank_end].
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  • 1910

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The Bible Training School was opened on [blank_start]January 1, 1918[blank_end].
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  • January 1, 1918

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[blank_start]Edmund[blank_end] and [blank_start]Rebecca[blank_end] Barr returned to their native Bahamas, as the first COG missionaries in 1909.
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  • Edmund
  • Rebecca

Question 23

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[blank_start]FJ Lee[blank_end] was elected as the second general overseer in the Church of God in [blank_start]1923[blank_end].
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  • FJ Lee
  • 1923

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In 1924, the Assembly established the office of [blank_start]general secretary[blank_end] and his responsibility was to serve as clerk of the Assemblies.
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  • general secretary

Question 25

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The Assembly approved the licensing of [blank_start]women[blank_end] to preach in 1909.
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  • women

Question 26

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The COG stand for the [blank_start]whole Bible[blank_end] rightly divided.
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  • whole Bible

Question 27

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The foundation of the COG is laid upon the principle of [blank_start]biblical holiness[blank_end].
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  • biblical holiness

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The [blank_start]Great Commission[blank_end] remains the COG's mandate from God.
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  • Great Commission

Question 29

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The ten core values of the COG are prayer, [blank_start]Pentecostal[blank_end] worship, [blank_start]world[blank_end] evangelization, [blank_start]church[blank_end] planting.
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  • Pentecostal
  • world
  • church

Question 30

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The COG demonstrates prayer as a high priority by every church becoming a [blank_start]house of prayer[blank_end] for all nations.
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  • house of prayer

Question 31

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In its commitment to Pentecostal worship, the COG emphasizes the importance of bbilcal stewardship and the [blank_start]centrality of God's Word[blank_end] as element of worship.
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  • centrality of God's Word

Question 32

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Equipping, empowering, and releasing [blank_start]lay leaders[blank_end] to serve as ministry partners is part of the denominations core values.
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  • lay leaders

Question 33

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We will demonstrate our commitment to care by obeying the Core Commission of Christ is [blank_start]Matthew 25[blank_end].
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  • Matthew 25

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The COG commits itself to the [blank_start]principles of interdependence[blank_end] acknowledging our interconnectedness and dependance on all the members of the body of Christ.
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  • principles of interdependence

Question 35

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The COG recognizes the [blank_start]local church[blank_end] as the foundation of all ministry activities.
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  • local church

Question 36

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The denomination recognizes the [blank_start]local church[blank_end] as God's primary force for evangelization of the world and discipling of believers.
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  • local church

Question 37

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A local church [blank_start]cannot[blank_end] withdraw from the International General Assembly.
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  • cannot

Question 38

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The International [blank_start]General Assembly[blank_end] is composed of all members and ministers of the COG, 16 years of age and above.
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  • General Assembly

Question 39

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The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the [blank_start]mission[blank_end], [blank_start]vision[blank_end], and [blank_start]commitments[blank_end] of the COG.
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  • mission
  • vision
  • commitments

Question 40

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[blank_start]Robert's Rules of Order[blank_end], Newly Revised serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.
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  • Robert's Rules of Order

Question 41

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The International General Assembly elects the: [blank_start]General Overseer[blank_end] The assistant General Overseer The [blank_start]Secretary[blank_end] General The Director of Youth and Discipleship The Director of [blank_start]World Missions[blank_end]The Assistant director of World Missions
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  • General Overseer
  • Secretary
  • World Missions

Question 42

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The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the [blank_start]moderator[blank_end] and a secretary.
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  • moderator

Question 43

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The [blank_start]secretary general[blank_end] serves the International General Assembly as secretary.
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  • secretary general

Question 44

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The International General Council is composed of all the [blank_start]Ordained Bishops[blank_end] of the COG.
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  • Ordained Bishops

Question 45

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Ordained [blank_start]ministers[blank_end], [blank_start]exhorters[blank_end], and [blank_start]laity[blank_end] are approved to sit in the International General Council.
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  • ministers
  • exhorters
  • laity

Question 46

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The International General Council meets [blank_start]biennially[blank_end] to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly.
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  • biennially

Question 47

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Not less that [blank_start]12[blank_end] members shall be pastor at the time of their election.
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  • 12

Question 48

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The [blank_start]International Executive Council[blank_end] is comprised of the International Executive Committee and eighteen elected members.
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  • International Executive Council

Question 49

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All measures designed to change or alter any teaching of the COG shall first be submitted to the [blank_start]International Executive Council[blank_end].
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  • International Executive Council

Question 50

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State and provincial overseers are appointed by the [blank_start]International Executive Committee[blank_end].
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  • International Executive Committee

Question 51

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After an International Executive Committee member has served 8 years, he is ineligible to serve in that role for [blank_start]2[blank_end] years.
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  • 2

Question 52

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A [blank_start]Local Church Development Plan[blank_end] shall be implemented by the International Executive Committee, in conjunction with the administrative bishop, for increasing the effectiveness of local churches through a plan to involve lay leadership with pastoral oversight.
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  • Local Church Development Plan

Question 53

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The general overseer will be elected for a [blank_start]4[blank_end] year term and server no more than [blank_start]8[blank_end].
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  • 4
  • 8

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The [blank_start]assistant general overseers[blank_end] are elected for a 4 year term.
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  • assistant general overseers

Question 55

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Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is a primary responsibility of the [blank_start]secretary general[blank_end].
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  • secretary general

Question 56

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The director of Youth and Discipleship will not be able to succeed himself beyond [blank_start]one four year term[blank_end].
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  • one four year term

Question 57

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[blank_start]World Missions Board[blank_end] is to develop a worldwide strategy of evangelism, education and conservation.
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  • World Missions Board

Question 58

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The [blank_start]International Council[blank_end] advises the International Executive Council of issues of international concern.
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  • International Council

Question 59

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The [blank_start]Church of God Evangel[blank_end] is the official journal of the COG.
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  • Church of God Evangel

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All applicants for the ministry must have the [blank_start]Baptism of the Holy Spirit[blank_end].
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  • Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Question 61

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All ministers are required to pay [blank_start]tithes[blank_end] to retain their license.
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  • tithes

Question 62

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Leadership is always related to the ministry of the [blank_start]Word[blank_end], the [blank_start]grace[blank_end] of God, and the power of [blank_start]the Holy Spirit[blank_end].
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  • Word
  • grace
  • the Holy Spirit

Question 63

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It seems that the passage in [blank_start]Acts 13:1-4[blank_end] is a paradigm of ordination that consists of 1) the call of God, 2) the approval of Christ represented in the laying on of hands, and sending the ministers forth under the power of the Holy Spirit.
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  • Acts 13:1-4

Question 64

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[blank_start]Romans[blank_end] 12:4-8, [blank_start]1 Corinthians[blank_end] 12:4-12, 28-30 and [blank_start]Ephesians[blank_end] 4:11-12 are foundational test that identify church ministries.
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  • Romans
  • 1 Corinthians
  • Ephesians

Question 65

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The state overseer's term of office shall be for [blank_start]four[blank_end] years.
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  • four

Question 66

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The [blank_start]state overseer[blank_end] appoints district overseers, pastors, and local church officers.
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  • state overseer

Question 67

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The state overseer approves the selection, purchase and construction of all church, parsonage or Sunday School properties, together with the respective [blank_start]district overseer[blank_end].
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  • district overseer

Question 68

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Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the [blank_start]International Executive Committee[blank_end].
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  • International Executive Committee

Question 69

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The state overseer, with the [blank_start]district overseer[blank_end], may authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize, and receive members into the church.
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  • district overseer

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With the state overseer, the [blank_start]State Council[blank_end] has supervision of the state missions money, surplus tithes, state parsonage, campground, and all other funds received and disbursed by the state treasury.
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  • State Council

Question 71

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The [blank_start]State Board of Ministerial Development[blank_end] helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels.
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  • State Board of Ministerial Development

Question 72

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The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the [blank_start]state overseer[blank_end].
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  • state overseer

Question 73

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The state overseer will submit to the [blank_start]State Council[blank_end] the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions detector.
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  • State Council

Question 74

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Evangelistic associations and other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the COG without the express approval of the [blank_start]International Executive Council[blank_end].
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  • International Executive Council

Question 75

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Each district is under the care and supervision of a [blank_start]district overseer[blank_end], who is appointed by the state overseer.
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  • district overseer

Question 76

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With the state overseer, the [blank_start]district overseer[blank_end] approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church properties on the district.
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  • district overseer

Question 77

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The [blank_start]State Youth and Discipleship director[blank_end], with the district overseer, may appoint an assistant to serve as the Youth and Discipleship director for the district.
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  • State Youth and Discipleship director

Question 78

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The COG has a [blank_start]centralized[blank_end] form of government.
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  • centralized

Question 79

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The [blank_start]International General Assembly[blank_end], the highest authority of the COG, govern the ownership of all church property.
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  • International General Assembly

Question 80

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A [blank_start]local board of trustees[blank_end] hold title to, manages, and controls, at the direction of the local church, all really estate owned by the local congregation.
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  • local board of trustees

Question 81

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The pastor and [blank_start]church treasurer[blank_end] shall maintain an accurate, up-to-date membership roll.
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  • church treasurer

Question 82

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No conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the [blank_start]district overseer[blank_end].
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  • district overseer

Question 83

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The state and district overseers should see that at least [blank_start]one[blank_end] conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.
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  • one

Question 84

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A regular conference should one announced at least [blank_start]ten[blank_end] days before it occurs.
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  • ten

Question 85

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A [blank_start]called conference[blank_end] takes care of business arising between regular conferences.
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  • called conference

Question 86

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When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit a letter of request to the [blank_start]state overseer[blank_end].
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  • state overseer

Question 87

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The [blank_start]pastor[blank_end] serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council.
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  • pastor

Question 88

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A Church and Pastor's Council meeting can be called with the permission of the [blank_start]Pastor[blank_end], [blank_start]district[blank_end] overseer, or [blank_start]state[blank_end] overseer.
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  • Pastor
  • state
  • district

Question 89

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All major local church disbursements much be approved by the church in [blank_start]conference[blank_end].
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  • conference

Question 90

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Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the [blank_start]minutes[blank_end] of the International General Assembly.
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  • minutes

Question 91

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The [blank_start]church treasurer[blank_end] will furnish an itemized list of all receipts and disbursements to the pastor each week.
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  • church treasurer

Question 92

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[blank_start]Tithing the tithe[blank_end] provides a way for each local church to have a part in contributing to the worldwide ministry go the church.
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  • Tithing the tithe

Question 93

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No state. council, board, agency, local church, individual or other entity of a local Church of God can financially obligate the COG without prior written specific consent from the [blank_start]International Executive Committee[blank_end].
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  • International Executive Committee

Question 94

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[blank_start]Title to all properties[blank_end] held at general or state/territorial level, or by a local church shall be help in trust for the COG.
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  • Title to all properties

Question 95

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Before a deed for local church property is recorded, it must have the written approval of the [blank_start]state overseer[blank_end].
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  • state overseer

Question 96

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All churches that request to incorporate must first be approved in writing by the [blank_start]International Executive Committee[blank_end].
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  • International Executive Committee

Question 97

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A copy of the approved charter for the purpose of incorporation must be sent to the [blank_start]state office[blank_end].
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  • state office

Question 98

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The [blank_start]centralized[blank_end] government structure of the COG does not provide for local church ownership or properties.
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  • centralized
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