Polity Flashcards

(55 cards)

1
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The _ is the only rule for government and discipline in the Church of God.

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New testament

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The _ remains the COG mandate from Christ.

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Great commission

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The COG core value of discipleship state that making disciples must be _ for all believers upon their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.

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Intentional

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The ten core values of the COG are

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Prayer, pentecostal worship, world evangelization, church planting, leadership, development, care, interdependence, communication, discipleship, and education.

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Starting the number of church plants equal to a minimum of (%) of the total number of church in a state/region/ nation annually is part of the denominationa core values.

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3%

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Equipping empowering and releasing __ to serve as ministry partners is part of the denominations core values.

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Lay leaders

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The denomination recognizes the __ as Gods primary force for evangelization of the world and discipline of believers.

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Local church

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The church of God is a ( what type) of body

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Judicial

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9
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A local church __ withdraw from the Onternational General Assembly

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Cannot

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10
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The official name of the church is

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Church of God

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The membership of the church of God is composed of Christians who have accepted the __ of the church of God.

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Teachings, doctrines, government.

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The international __ is composed of all members and ministers of the church of God 16 years of age and above.

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General Assembly

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The purpose of the international general assembly is to advance the __ of the church of God.

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Mission, vision and commitments

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14
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The international general assembly meets

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Biennially

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15
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_____ serves as the official guide for the business of the international general assembly

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Robert’s rules of order, newly revised

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16
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The international general assembly elects the

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GO, AGO, SG, director of Youth and discipleship, ASDYD, DWM, ADWM

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17
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The officers of the IGA consist of the __ and a secretary

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Moderator

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18
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The __ serves the IGA as secretary

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Secretary general

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19
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The IGC is composed of all ___ of the church of God.

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Ordained bishops

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20
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Arrangements for time and location of the IGA shall be entrusted to ___

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IGC

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21
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The GO, his assistants, the secretary General, and __ shall constitute the IEC.

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Council of 18

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22
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Standing boards are appointed by the

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IEC

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The IGA grants to it ___ the same voice that it affords all credentialed ministers in the IGA

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__, __, and ___ are approved to sit in the IGC

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Ordained ministers, exhorters, laity

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The IGC meets __ to consider recommendations that are to be presented to the IGA.
Biennially
26
The largest group that comprises the IEC is
Pastors
27
A member of the council of 18 is eligible to succeed himself for (how many) terms.
One
28
The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the
GO and the IEC
29
State and providential overseers are appointed by the
IEC
30
After an IEC member has served 8 years he is ineligible to serve in that role for (how many) years.
2
31
The GO will be elected for a (how many) year term
4
32
The AGO are elected for a (how many) year term
4
33
Furnishings the IGA woth financial reports is a primary responsibility of the __
Secretary General
34
The DYD will not be able to succeed himself beyond(how many terms)
One 4 yr term
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The (? Board) develops and sets forth the policy of the WM ministry and its operation.
World missions board
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The (which board) determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries.
World missions board
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The (which council) provides diverse involvement in order to support and international perspective in fulfilling the mission of the COG
International council
38
The (which council) advises the IEC on issues of international concern.
International council
39
The (which director) recommends all prospective area superintendents.
Director of WM
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The (which director) recommends prospective missionaries to the director of WM.
Assistant director of world missions
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The offices of the church are ordained offices placed by who?
Christ
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The person's placed in offices e are placed by the _ and equipped by the Holy Spirit.
Calling of God
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Ministerial leadership offices include _ (also called elders and stewards) and _.
Bishops, deacons
44
Leadership is always related to the
Ministry of the word, the grace of God, and the Power of the Holy Spirit.
45
The act of ordination in the activity of the church is represented by such acts as
The laying on of hands and sending ministers forth by the Holy Spirit in response to divine calling.
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It seems that the passage in (where?) 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.
Acts 13:1-4
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Name 3 foundational texts that identify church ministries.
Romans 12:4-8 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 28-30 Ephesians 4:11,12
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The applicant for ordination as Bishops must meet the biblical requirements found in( where)
1 Timothy 3:1-7
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The state board of ministerial development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the
State council
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The (which board) helps stimulate and nurture continuing education programs at all levels.
State board of ministerial development
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The (which board) is elected by the ministers of the state.
State youth and discipleship board
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The state youth and discipleship director is nominated by the (who)
State overseer
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The state youth and discipleship director is elected by the (which council)
State council
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The SO will submit to the (council?) The names of nominees for state evangelism and missions director
State council
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The board and board chairmiofof the State world missions board dhall be appointed (how many years) By the state overseer.
Biennially