Founded in Arkansas in 1897, the COGIC is the fourth-largest Christian denomination in the United States (as of 2003), with 5.4 million members, behind the Roman Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, and the United Methodist Church. Its founder, Charles Harrison Mason, became a Christian in 1879.

What do the Church of God in Christ believe in?

COGIC is a trinitarian Holiness Pentecostal denomination. The church teaches three separate and distinct works of grace that God performs in the life of believers: salvation, entire sanctification, and the baptism or infilling of the Holy Ghost.

Where did the name Church of God in Christ come from?

Memphis, Tennessee, United States Church of God in Christ/Place founded

What kind of church is Church of God?

Holiness Pentecostal Christian denomination The Church of God, with headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee, United States, is a Holiness Pentecostal Christian denomination .Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Cross with wave of the Holy SpiritClassificationProtestantOrientationHoliness Pentecostal EvangelicalPolityEpiscopal6 more rows

Why did Jesus create the church?

As He had promised, Heavenly Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth over 2,000 years ago. Jesus Christ lived a perfect, sinless life. He established His Church, taught His gospel, and performed many miracles.

How do you become a pastor in the church of God?

1 Request that your local pastor licenses. Request that your local pastor licenses you to preach. 2 Begin the process of obtaining ordination. Begin the process of obtaining ordination. 3 Submit your credentials to the ordination committee. 4 Complete an approved course. 5 Become recommended by the Ordination Committee.