CHURCH OF GOD POLITY QUESTIONS ND ANSWERS GRADED A+

CHURCH OF GOD POLITY

1. The Church of God stands for THE WHOLE BIBLE rightly divided. - answer2. The
New Testament is the only rule for Government and discipline in the Church of God.

3. The GREAT COMMISSION remains the Church of God's mandate from Christ. -
answer4. The mission of the Church of God is to communicate the power of Jesus
Christ in the SPIRIT AND POWER OF Pentecost.

5. The Church of God's core value of COMMUNICATION is the process of exchanging
information, imparting ideas, and sharing the message so it is understood by others. -
answer6. The Church of God's core value of discipleship states that making disciples
must be INTENTIONAL for all believers upon their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their
personal Savior.

7. The ten core values of the Church of God are: 1. Prayer 2. Pentecostal worship 3.
world evangelism 4. church planting 5. leadership development 6. care 7
Interdependence 8 communication 9. discipleship 10 Education - answer8. The
Church's core value of EDUCATION is committed to providing curriculum and materials
which affirm the practices, mission, vision, and commitments of the Church of God.

9. Starting the number of church plants equal to a minimum of 3% of the total number of
churches in a state/region/nation annually is part of the denomination's core values. -
answer10.Equipping, empowering, and releasing LAY LEADERS to serve as minster
partners is part of the denomination's core values.

11. The denomination recognizes the LOCAL CHURCH as God's primary force for
evangelization of the world and discipling of believers. - answer12. The church of God is
a JUDICIAL body.

13. A local church CANNOT withdraw from the International General Assembly. -
answer14. The official name of the church is CHURCH OF GOD.

15. The membership of the Church of God is composed of Christians who have
accepted the the TEACHINGS, DOCTRINES, AND GOVERNMENT of the Church of
God. - answer16. The International GENERAL ASSEMBLY is composed of all members
and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.

17. The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the MISSION,
VISION, AND COMMITMENTS of the Church of God. - answer18. The International
General Assembly meets BIENNIALLY.

, 19. ROBER'S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED seven as he official guide for the
business of the International General Assembly. - answer20. The International General
Assembly elects the GENERAL OVERSEER, THE ASSISTANT GENERAL
OVERSEERS, THE Secretary General THE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND
DISCIPLESHIP, THE DIRECTOR OF WORLD MISSIONS, AND THE ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF WORLD MISSIONS.

21. The officers of the International General Assembly consist of the MODERATOR and
the secretary. - answer22. The Secretary General serves the International General
Assembly as Secretary.

23. The International General Council is composed of all ORDAINED BISHOPS of the
Church of God. - answer24. The International GENERAL COUNCIL shall elect the
Council of Eighteen.

25. The general overseer, his assistants, the Secretary General and COUNCIL OF
EIGHTEEN shall constitute the International Executive Council. - answer26. Standing
Boards are appointed by the INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

27. The International General Assembly grants to its LAITY the same voice that it
affords all credentialed ministers in the International General Assembly. - answer28.
ORDAINED MINISTERS, EXHORTERS, & LAITY are approved to sit in the
International General Council.

29. The International General Council meets BIENNIALLY to consider
recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly. -
answer30. The largest grout that comprises the International Executive Council is
PASTORS.

31. A member of the Council of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for ONE term. -
answer32.The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility
of the GENERAL OVERSEER AND THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

33. State and provincial overseers are appointed by the INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE - answer34. Afer an International Executive Committee member has
served eight years he is in eligible to serve in that role for 2 years.

35. The general overseer will be elected for a FOUR year term. - answer36. The
assistant general overseers are elected for a FOUR year term.

37. Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is primary
responsibility of the Secretary General. - answer38. The director of Youth and
Discipleship wilt be able to succeed himself beyond ONE FOUR YEAR TERM.