Article 4: That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of
God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.Romans 3:23
Luke 24:47Article 5: That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus
Christ.Romans 3:24
Romans 5:1 , 7Article 6: In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.1 Thessalonians 5:23
John 17:17Article 7: Holiness to be God's standard ofliving for His people.1 Thessalonians 4:3, 7
Hebrews 12:14The _________ is elected by the ministers of the state.State Youth and Discipleship BoardThe State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the ____________.state overseerThe State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the ________.State CouncilThe state overseer will submit to the _________ the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director.State CouncilThe State Evangelism and Missions director's term of office is two years, with a maximum of ___________ consecutive years in a nonmission state.8The ______________ provides leadership and guidance in the establishing of new churches.State Evangelism and Missions DirectorEvangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the COG without the express approval of the __________.International Executive CouncilEach district is under the care and supervision of a __________, who is appointed by the state overseer.district overseerThe district overseer sees that a (an) ___________ is put forth in his district during the year.evangelistic thrustThe ___________, with the district overseer, may appoint an assistant to serve as the Youth and Discipleship director for the district.State Youth and Discipleship directorThe __________ serves as the COG state Women's Ministries president.wife of the state overseerThe COG has a ___________ form of government.centralizedThe ________, the highest authority of the COG, governs the ownership of all church property.International General AssemblyThe International General Assembly governs the operation of the Church of God at the __________ levels.International, national, state/territorial, district, and localA _____ holds title to, manages, and controls, at the direction of the local church, all real estate owned by the local congregation.Local Board of TrusteesThe COG affirms the scriptural pattern of ____________ and deacons.eldersA member's name should remain on the membership roll until an __________ for transfer is received.official requestA request for transfer of membership should be granted within __________, providing no charges are pending.2 weeksWhen 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 daysA __________ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.church conferenceNo ___________ has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.pastorNo conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the __________.district overseerThe state and district overseers should see that at least ________ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.oneThe regular conference consists of the __________.membershipThe purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its _________.financial statusA regular conference should be announced at least ________ days before it occurs.tenA ________ takes care of business arising between regular conferences.called conferenceThe 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, in any
new businessThe authority to appoint pastors is placed in the _____________.state overseerWhen a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit a letter of request to the _________.state overseerLaity may contact the ____________ about local church issues after they have talked with their pastor.district overseerAssistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the ___________.state overseerThe pastor's wife is ______________ for appointment as the pastor's assistant.considered ineligibleA local church can determine if it is practical to have a _____________.Church and Pastor's CouncilThe __________ serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council.pastorA Church and Pastor's Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the __________.pastor, district overseer, or state overseerThe Church and Pastor's Council assists the pastor in the ____________ area(s) of the church.spiritual, financial, and physicalAll major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in __________.conferenceA church treasurer will be appointed by the _____________ and confirmed by the Council and /or body.pastorEach local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the _________ of the International General Assembly.MinutesThe Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and ___________ other members.twoA local church that owns any property will appoint a ____________.Local Board of TrusteesBefore approving a building project, a ________________ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by proper authorities.state overseerNo church will implement a ____________ without permission from the state overseer.Christian day schoolThe local church Women's Ministries committee will consist of ______________.president, vice president, and secretary-treasurerThe chairman of the local church Women's Ministries is the __________.pastorAll applicants for ministry must have _______________.the baptism of the Holy SpiritThe applicant for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in __________.1 Timothy 3:1-7An 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.8When an exhorter is serving as pastor and he meets the requirements of the civil laws, he/she may officiate ________________.weddingsThe _________ is elected by the ministers of the state.State Youth and Discipleship BoardThe State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by the ____________.state overseerThe State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the ________.State CouncilThe state overseer will submit to the _________ the names of nominees for State Evangelism and Missions director.State CouncilThe State Evangelism and Missions director's term of office is two years, with a maximum of ___________ consecutive years in a nonmission state.8The ______________ provides leadership and guidance in the establishing of new churches.State Evangelism and Missions DirectorEvangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the COG without the express approval of the __________.International Executive CouncilEach district is under the care and supervision of a __________, who is appointed by the state overseer.district overseerThe district overseer sees that a (an) ___________ is put forth in his district during the year.evangelistic thrustThe ___________, with the district overseer, may appoint an assistant to serve as the Youth and Discipleship director for the district.State Youth and Discipleship directorThe __________ serves as the COG state Women's Ministries president.wife of the state overseerThe COG has a ___________ form of government.centralizedThe ________, the highest authority of the COG, governs the ownership of all church property.International General AssemblyThe International General Assembly governs the operation of the Church of God at the __________ levels.International, national, state/territorial, district, and localA _____ holds title to, manages, and controls, at the direction of the local church, all real estate owned by the local congregation.Local Board of TrusteesThe COG affirms the scriptural pattern of ____________ and deacons.eldersA member's name should remain on the membership roll until an __________ for transfer is received.official requestA request for transfer of membership should be granted within __________, providing no charges are pending.2 weeksWhen 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 daysA __________ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.church conferenceNo ___________ has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.pastorNo conference will be held in a district except under the direction of the __________.district overseerThe state and district overseers should see that at least ________ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.oneThe regular conference consists of the __________.membershipThe purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its _________.financial statusState and provincial overseers are appointed by the __________.International Executive CommitteeAfter an International Executive Committee member has served 8 years, he is ineligible to serve in that role for ______ years.twoThe general overseer will be elected for a _________ year term.fourThe assistant general overseers are elected for a _______ year term.fourFurnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is a primary responsibility of the _____________.secretary generalThe director of Youth and Discipleship will be able to succeed himself _____ term.oneThe _________ develops and sets forth the policy of the World Missions ministry and its operation.World Missions BoardThe __________ determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries.World Missions BoardThe _________ provides diverse involvement in order to support an international perspective in fulfilling the mission of the COG.International CouncilThe __________ advises the International Executive Committee on issues of international concern.International CouncilThe __________ recommends prospective missionaries to the director of World Missions.assistant director of World MissionsA qualification of a ___________ is his ability to oversee people as well as programs.state overseerAs part of his accountability, a _____________ is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike attributes in his lifestyle and administration.state overseerThe state overseer's term of office shall be for __________ years.twoThe tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of ________ years in nonmission states.12The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective ____________.district overseerThe state overseer appoints ____________ when necessary.district overseers, pastors, and local church officersBefore launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the ____________.International Executive CommitteeThe state overseer, with the ____________, may authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize and receive members into the church, when such authority is necessary.district overseerExcept in national, territorial, provincial, or mission states, all state councilmen must be ______________.ordained bishopsWith 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 CouncilEach state will have aState Board of Ministerial Development
State Youth and Discipleship Board
State World MIssions Board
State Music BoardThe ___________ are appointed biennially by the state overseer.State Board of MInisterial Development
State Missions Board
State Music BoardThe State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the ______________.State CouncilThe ____________ helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels.State Board of Ministerial DevelopmentThe church of God stands for the _______ rightly divided.whole BibleThe _____ is the only rule for government and discipline in the COG.New TestamentThe _______ remains the COG's mandate from Christ.Great CommissionThe mission of the COG is to communicate the power of Jesus Christ in the ________ of Pentecost.Spirit and powerThe COG is a __________ body.judicialA local church ___________ withdrawal from the International General Assembly.cannotThe official name of the church is __________.Church of GodThe membership of the COG is composed of Christians who have accepted the ____________ of the COGteachings, doctrines, and governmentthe International ____________ is composed of all members and ministers of the COG 16 years of age and above.General AssemblyThe purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the __________ of the COGmission, vision, and commitmentsthe International General Assembly meets ____________.biennially____________ serves as the official guide for the business of the International General Assembly.Robert's Rules of Order, Newly RevisedThe International General Assembly elects the _____________.general overseer
assistant general overseers
secretary general
director of Youth & Discipleship
assistant director of Youth & Discipleship
director of World Missions
assistant director of World MissionsThe officers of the International General Assembly consist of the ___________ and a secretary.moderatorThe ___________ serves the International General Assembly as secretary.secretary generalthe International General Council is composed of all ____________ of the COGordained bishopsthe International ____________ shall elect the Council of Eighteen.General Councilthe general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general and ____________ shall constitute the International Executive Council.Council of EighteenStanding Boards are appointed by the ____________.International Executive CommitteeThe international General Assembly grants to its ___________ the same voice that it affords all credentialed ministers in the International General Assembly.laity_____________ are approved to sit in the International General Council.Ordained ministers, exhorters, and laityThe International General Council meets _________________to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the International General Assembly.bienniallyThe largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is _________.pastorsA member of the Council of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for ________ term(s).oneThe distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the ___________________.general overseer and the International Executive Council.the Church of God began in the _______ of Tennessee, North Carolina & Georgia.Appalachian MountainsThe founders of the COG preached a solid _________ message.Holiness__________ was the term most often used to describe the COG in its early daysMovementThe existence of false teaching in the early days of Pentecostalism made the leaders of the church understand the need for the development of _____________educational institutionsThe church is both a _________ and a _________human organization; divine organismThe basic reason for having polity and for following parliamentary procedure is to accomplish ______________ and what the church ought not to do.what the church ought to doAny member of the COG who is ________ years of age and above who is present at the General Assembly is able to speak at the Assembly.16Since the COG has a ________ form of government, members do not represent local churches but themselves.centralized_______ is the official history of the COGLike a Might ArmyThe COG had its beginning in _________.1886On August 19, 1886, 7 people covenanted with ____________ and his son, _____________ to find the spiritual life lacking in their churches.Richard Spurling; R.G. Spurling Jr.The COG was first called the ____________.Christian UnionIn 1896, a revival occurred at _____________ near Camp Creek in Cherokee, NC, that emphasized sanctification.Shearer Schoolhouse____________ was a significant layman in the early days of the COGW.F. BryantThe 1st General Assembly was held on January 26, 27, _________ at the home of J.C. Murphy in ___________.1906; North CarolinaThe name "Church of God" was adopted in the ___________ General Assembly.secondAt the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry--"evangelist"The first general overseer of the COG was _______________.A. J. TomlinsonThe COG Evangel was first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in _________.1910Recognizing education as an important tool for fulfilling the Great Commission, the ___________ was opened on January 1, 1918Bible Training School_______ and _________ Barr returned to their native Bahamas, as the first COG missionaries in 1909.Edmund, Rebecca____________ was elected as the second general overseer in the COG in 1923F.J. LeeIn 1924, the Assembly established the office of __________ and his responsibility was to serve as clerk of the Assemblies.general secretaryAt the General Assembly in 1926, three standing boards were created: _____________Missions Board, Board of Education, and the Publishing CommitteeIn 1929, the ___________, composed of all ordained ministers, was established to convene prior to the Assembly.Bishops CouncilThe Bible Training School was renamed ___________________ in honor of F.J. Lee in 1947Lee CollegeIn 1948, the _______________ was adopted.Declaration of FaithThe Assembly approved _______________ to be licensed to preach in 1909.womenThe answer to the question, "Who Am I?" gives a person'sidentityBelievers are in the -------created; image of Go&__ is a scripture that supports belief that believers are created in the image of God.Genesis I: 2 7An individual is created as physical, __ , and __emotional; spiritualGod has given individuals the capacity to express the
same He feels.emotionsThe interaction of the physical, emotional, and spiritual
aspects of individuals detem1.ine the kind of __ they
become.ministers__ is a scripture that indicates to the believer the
experience of justification.Romans 5:9is a Scripture that identifies the expression
of redemption to the believer.1 Peter 1:18, 19behavior is the will of God.ChristlikeA disciple possesses a genuine concem for the __ .lostA disciple searches the __ to be an effective witness.ScriptureA shepherd/leader is stable in ______ _faith; love; and enduranceA called person functions compellingly out of __necessityA called person functions __ in light of a sacred responsibility.willinglyA minister is an agent of ____spiritual changeis the most important event in the life
of the church each week.Celebration of worshipThe early church model of worship was based on the
__ style.SynagogueWorship can be viewed as the __ of the wheel of minis
try.hubThree purposes of worship areexalt God; edify believers;
evangelize the lostA worship service should __ believersmatureA structure of a worship service may be __ from
church to church.differentA worship service should be __ through,
through, and __ for the glory of God.thought; prayed; designedA call to worship should __ the worshiper onto the
greatness of God.focusThe Bible says in __ that there should be public reading
of Scripture.I Timothy 4:13The __ praise is important because the worship service
should not be a spectator event.congregationalUsing fear and guilt when receiving an offering is __unproductiveThe is the centerpiece
of the worship service in a church.ministry of the Word of GodPastoral preaching has a high __ element in the content.teachingA sermon should __ on the person of Jesus ChristcenterPreaching needs to be __ basedbiblicallyThe practice of dedicating children comes fi·om the dedication
of -----Samuel and JesusDedicating children to God is an act of ____ _praise and thanksgivingWhen parents dedicate a child to God, they __ themselves
to rear the child before God.pledgeDedicating a child is a time to claim the __ of God.promiseIn a child dedication service, the minister explains the
of infant dedication.purposeIn premarital counseling, the pastor talks to a couple
about theirrelationshipIn premarital counseling, the pastor goes over the order
of __ with the couple.serviceIn a marriage service, the pastor should explain the meaning
of marriage as a before God.covenant relationship__ is part of the ministry of the church.AdministrationBy the nature of the calling, the minister is responsible
for administering both the __ and __ of ministry.philosophy;
planThe plan of ministry deals with the __ of ministrystrategymeans "to organize, to plot, to guide and to direct."AdministrationThe minister _____ the church as it moves into the
future.guides and directsA vision for ministry creates an __ , a __ , and
__ for ministry.objective; purpose; benefitsThe purpose of vision is to provide a church with a ministry
__ and a means to measure ministry __ .fo cus; effectivenessThe Old Testament passage, __ , explains the necessity of a vision for a church.Proverbs 29:18Ministers are __ , which means they see where the church needs to be going and they outline steps to help the church reach the destination.visionariesA vision for ministry starts from the scriptural understanding-
an unfolding -----future possibilityGive five principles that should be used in writing a
mission statement for ministry: ________evangelism; edification;
equipping; encouraging;
and excellenceMaking a ministry vision a reality includes three administrative
functions: (1) , (2) _____ _
(3) ________selecting personnel; identijj;
ing ministry plans; establishing
a budget for the
ministry planThe church is an __ that builds the body of Christ.organizationPaul gives an illustrative description of the church as a body of many parts in __ .1 Corinthians 12:12-31Organization is coming to a balance of ___spirit and formSpecial services, like ____ , should be evangelistic
services.Easter and Christmasto share their faith emphasizes evangelism.Training peopleOne of the most effective means of evangelism isrelationalis expected of an evangelist.Preaching the WordAn evangelist should __ on what God is doing in
the local church.focusAn evangelist should help the church ___move forwardThe character of a church is derived from itsevangelistic messageThe objective behind organization is that it gives the
church for the vision to be carried out.structureIt is important for a church to know its own _ _ style.distinctiveIn order to successfully build the body of Christ, the
church must be ----------------------------need-oriented, job-described;
and distinctive in style.Churches need to be aware of the __ of the people
who live in its surrounding community.needs__ is a spiritual discipline.GivingBasic teachings concerning tithes and offerings are
found inMalachi 3:7-10Helping people see the Kingdom are key
factors for motivating people to involve themselves in
ministry.purpose and benefitsFour core ministry positions in a church are ________eldership; teachers; musicians;
and auxiliary workersThe __ should be composed of individuals who are
gifts in administration and in different types of ministry.eldershipChrist's teachings or actions illustrate how a minister
can be a -------people personChrist recognized people at their point of _ _ .needCaring provides people a sense of belonging to something
___ _significant and purposefulCaring keeps people as the __ of ministry.priorityCaring churches are __ to all people.openshould be the central thrust ofthe local church.evangelismThe sending church is ___ _lay-empoweredA _________church does not become a churchsending satisifiedThe pastor's role is that of a __ .shepardAs ministers shepherd their congregation, they provide
them with ----murture and careThe best minister description of a pastor might be found
inpsalm 23As a shepherd, a minister provides __ for the congregation.guidanceMinisters prepare the congregation __ to face challenges.spirituallyMinistry includes __ contact.pastoralWhen a minister meets a family after a loved one passes
away, the minister provides for the funeral
serv1ce.comfort and preparationIn ministering to a grieving family, a minister should focus
on the of God.faithfulness and graceProviding what the family __ and __ at a funeral
service is important.wants and desiresThree goals of a sermon at a funeral are to __ Jesus,
__ the family, and __ the means of eternal life.exalt; comfort; clarifyThe most centralizing aspects of the worship service are
the of the church.sacramentsThe sacraments of the church are ------Communion; baptism;
footwashingSacrament implies ____ _mystery and celebr lionrepresents Christ dwelling in the believer and the
believer dwelling in Christ.Communionis connected with faith, repentance, and confession
of faith.BaptismThe Lord's Supper is another name for __ .CommunionCommunion focuses the believer on the of ChristpersonThe Lord's Supper _____ among the people of
God.fosters fellowshipCommunion recognizes that an individual is __ .forgivenChrist is present in Communion __ .spirituallyCommunion is an __ of grace, but is not grace.expressionCommunion is available for only __ .believersBaptism is an __ with Christ.identificationBaptism does not __ a person.save__ is the mode ofbaptism.ImmersionBaptism follows __ .conversionThe formula for baptism is focused in Matthew _ _ .28:19The washing of feet was an ancient custom of __ .hospitality__ is a biblical passage about footwashing.John 13:1-17The Lord's Supper focuses on the __ of Christ.crucifixionMinisters must develop ______ _spiritual response p tternsMinisters need to recognize that there is a constant state
of spiritual confict for control of the __mindMinisters must focus their faith onChristIn order to be spiritual, a minister must understand the
contrast between the mind and the mind.spiritual; sinfulThe sinful mind is __ to God (Romans 8:7).hostileThe spiritual mind is __ (Romans 12:2).transformedAs a shepherd/leader, a minister must have aworkable planAs a shepherd/leader, a minister has a sense of __
(Ephesians 6:10).purposeAs a shepherd/leader, a minister must have a commitment
toprayerAs a shepherd/leader, a minister must assume a stance ofleadershipJesus __ peopleeducatedAs a shepherd/leader, a minister accents ministry __ .prioritiesA ministry priority should build on the centrality ofworshipPreaching exists to _ _ peopleinfluenceA sermon must be felt in the -----of the ministeheart and spirit
