The Church of God in Christ could be bringing a convention back to Memphis next year, but it isn’t the church’s annual convocation that moved to St. Louis in 2010. COGIC is in negotiations with the city to bring its women’s convention and Auxiliaries in Ministry convention to Memphis in 2014 and 2015, respectively. […]
He is best known for his hit rap songs “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit”. He is the first artist to gain diamond status for an album and has sold 50 million records throughout his lifetime. He is remembered for a rapid rise to fame, flashy dance moves, choreography, and his trademark parachute pants. His […]
Although Hurricane Sandy is no longer dominating national headlines, it is still impacting individuals, businesses, and organizations devastated by its aftermath. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) announced today that is giving $50,000 to nine of its member COGIC churches in New York and New Jersey hit hard by Sandy. Bishop Blake, presiding prelate […]
At the 101st Holy Convocation, during the quadrennial elections, the Church of God in Christ re-elected Presiding Bishop Charles Blake to serve a second four year term as head of the nation’s largest Pentecostal denomination. COGIC delegates meeting in St. Louis for the church’s 105th Holy Convocation re-elected Bishop Blake on Thursday, November 15th. The Memphis […]
Dr. Judith Christie McAllister and the International Music Department of the Church of God In Christ honored Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark as a living legend during the 105th International Holy Convocation held in St. Louis, Missouri. Also during the tribute, an honorary doctorate of sacred music was conferred upon Clark by Dr. Tony Lewis and the […]
The two largest Pentecostal denominations in the United States–the Assemblies of God and the Church of God in Christ–have had little interaction throughout their histories, yet both emerged in part from the interracial Azusa Street revival in Los Angeles (1906-1909). Despite this common origin, the two churches developed along largely separate trajectories. They have similar […]
The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is joining the Assemblies of God and other Christian bodies in speaking out against President Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage. COGIC is a Pentecostal Holiness Christian denomination with a predominantly African-American membership. COGIC has about 5 million members and 12,000 congregations in the United States. The following […]
During the 2011 Church of God in Christ Call Meeting (national business meeting), held in Memphis, the Report of the General Board issued a summary which says that the denomination intends to ramp up its efforts to change its public image. But what’s the motivation? The report ironically seems to paint the church as a […]
During the 2011 Church of God in Christ Call Meeting (national business meeting), held in Memphis, the Report of the General Board issued a summary which says that the denomination intends to ramp up its efforts to change its public image. But what’s the motivation? The report ironically seems to paint the church as a […]
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake and the General Board of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) are saddened by the passing of General Board Member and former Presiding Bishop Chandler David Owens. Bishop Chandler David Owens has died at 79 years of age in Atlanta, Georgia. An internationally known leader, Bishop Owens for more […]
Funeral services for Bishop Chandler David Owens are as follows: The Local and Jurisdictional Service Thursday, March 10, 2011, 7:00 p.m. New Life Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ 715 Cleveland Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, GA 30354 The National Celebration of Life Friday, March 11, 2011, 11:00 a.m. Turner Chapel Cathedral AME Church 492 N. Marietta […]
