Church History and Polity

Knowing Your Church

A study of the ministry of the Church of God with emphasis on the growth of the church from a small southeastern group to a global church of over 4 million members. This course will also examine the organizational structure of the Church of God.
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Course Description

A movement that has gone from eight members in the mountains of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina to more than seven million members around the world in a little more than 125 years must be doing some things right. This book details the spiritual leadership and organizational structures that have pointed the Church of God in the right direction. Mistakes have been made, acknowledged, and overcome. A vision for the harvest has driven this denomination from its earliest days and continues to propel it forward. Prayer and dependence upon the Holy Spirit have been essential elements that have impacted the Church at every juncture.
This course presents an overview of how the Church of God functions as an organization. This is important information for anyone who has an allegiance to this movement. Hopefully, one will come away from this book with a heightened appreciation of the Church and its varied ministries.

Course Lesson Titles

  • Introduction to Knowing Your Church
  • Church of God History: Part 1
  • Church of God History: Part 2
  • Church of God History: Part 3
  • General Assembly Organization and Functions
  • General Council Organization and Functions
  • International Offices
  • State and District Organization
  • The Local Church
  • The Local Church and Its Ministry Structure
  • Education and Training
  • International Expansion of the Church
  • International Evangelism
  • Conclusion of Knowing Your Church

Meet the Instructors

Dr. Joseph Byrd
Dr. Bill George
Dr. David Roebuck
Dr. R. Lamar Vest
Testimonials

Course reviews

Studying the textbook and watching the videos taught me a lot about the structure of the Church of God. This information motivates me to do my best to fulfill the Great Commission to which I am called.
Evenel Louis-Charles
I really appreciated this course; it taught me a lot I hadn't even considered. I enjoy learning history, and it makes the calling even more amazing to be a part of.
Kevin Richards