The Pentecostal Church of God (PCG) is a TrinitarianPentecostalChristian denomination headquartered in Bedford, Texas, United States. As of 2010, there were 620,000 members, 6,750 clergy in 4,825 churches worldwide.[1]
First called the Pentecostal Assemblies of USA, the PCG was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1919 by a group of Pentecostal ministers who had chosen not to affiliate with the Assemblies of God and several who had left that organization after it adopted a doctrinal statement in 1916.[2] John C. Sinclair, an early Pentecostal pastor in Chicago, and a former Assemblies of God presbyter served as the first moderator. The Pentecostal Assemblies of the USA was dissolved in 1922, and the organization resumed under the name Pentecostal Church of God.
In 1927, the denominational headquarters relocated to Ottumwa, Iowa; in 1933, to Kansas City, Missouri; in 1951, to Joplin, Missouri in 1951; and in 2012, to Bedford, Texas.[3]
Although the relocation to Bedford, TX followed the 2011 Joplin Tornado, the decision to move had started at least three years earlier when the 2009 General Convention voted to explore relocating to a larger metropolitan area. The reason for the move was because of lower income due to declining minister and church membership and Messenger College could no longer support itself.
Beliefsedit
The Pentecostal Church of God combines Pentecostal and evangelical doctrines in its Statement of Faith.
There are two ordinances: water baptism and the Lord's supper. Water baptism symbolizes identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. The Lord's supper is done in remembrance of Christ's death.
Believes that Jesus Christ will return and that his return is imminent. His coming will be personal, pretribulation, premillennial.
Organizationedit
The church is led by a General Bishop (formerly called General Superintendent and before that General Moderator and General Chairman) and a General Convention which meets biennially. It is divided into a number of districts, including four Hispanic districts in the United States. Each district is served by a district bishop, previously district superintendent. District conventions meet annually. In 2002, the General Convention came to a consensus to change the title of their overseer from General Superintendent to Bishop. The change was made because internationally, the term bishop is more commonly related to religious leaders than the previous title. Prior to 2011, the International headquarters were located in Joplin, Missouri where a college and a publishing house operated. In 2012 The International Headquarters moved to Bedford, TX and the College, Messenger College, followed and is located in Euless, Texas. As of 2017, the International Headquarters has changed its name to the IMC, International Missions Center. The Messenger College learning center was relocated to the fourth floor of the International Missions Center, classes beginning in the new location at the start of the 2018-19 academic school year.
Moderator/Chairman Rev. A. D. McClure: 1927-1933 Rev. G. F. C. Fons: 1933-1935
General Superintendent Rev. Marion D. Townsend: 1935-1937 Rev. Harold M. Collins: 1937-1942 Rev. J. W. May: 1942-1947 Rev. H. T. Owens: 1947-1949 Rev. M. F. Coughran: 1949-1953 Rev. R. Dennis Heard: 1953-1975 Rev. Roy M. Chappell: 1975-1987 Dr. James D. Gee: 1987-2001
General Bishop Rev. Phil L. Redding: 2001-2005 Rev. Charles R. Mosier: 2005–2006 Rev. Charles G. Scott: 2007–2015 Rev. Loyd L. Naten: 2015–2017 Dr. Wayman C. Ming: 2017–current
Profile of the Pentecostal Church of God on the Association of Religion Data Archives website
October 26, 2023
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This article is about the trinitarian organization with headquarters in Bedford Texas For the nontrinitarian organization based in Detroit Michigan see The Pentecostal Church of God Detroit For other uses see Church of God disambiguation The Pentecostal Church of God PCG is a Trinitarian Pentecostal Christian denomination headquartered in Bedford Texas United States As of 2010 there were 620 000 members 6 750 clergy in 4 825 churches worldwide 1 Pentecostal Church of GodPCG logoClassificationProtestantOrientationPentecostalAssociationsNational Association of Evangelicals Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North AmericaRegionWorldwideFounderJohn C SinclairOrigin1919Congregations4 825Members620 000Official websiteofficial Web SiteThe PCG is a member of the National Association of Evangelicals the Pentecostal World Conference and the Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America The church s official publication is The Pentecostal Messenger Contents 1 History 2 Beliefs 3 Organization 4 See also 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksHistory edit nbsp The pastor of a PCG church in Harlan County Kentucky 1946 First called the Pentecostal Assemblies of USA the PCG was formed in Chicago Illinois in 1919 by a group of Pentecostal ministers who had chosen not to affiliate with the Assemblies of God and several who had left that organization after it adopted a doctrinal statement in 1916 2 John C Sinclair an early Pentecostal pastor in Chicago and a former Assemblies of God presbyter served as the first moderator The Pentecostal Assemblies of the USA was dissolved in 1922 and the organization resumed under the name Pentecostal Church of God In 1927 the denominational headquarters relocated to Ottumwa Iowa in 1933 to Kansas City Missouri in 1951 to Joplin Missouri in 1951 and in 2012 to Bedford Texas 3 Although the relocation to Bedford TX followed the 2011 Joplin Tornado the decision to move had started at least three years earlier when the 2009 General Convention voted to explore relocating to a larger metropolitan area The reason for the move was because of lower income due to declining minister and church membership and Messenger College could no longer support itself Beliefs editThe Pentecostal Church of God combines Pentecostal and evangelical doctrines in its Statement of Faith Both the Old and New Testament of the Bible is the inspired word of God Believes there is one God that exists as a Trinity Salvation is available through Jesus Christ s sacrifice on the cross Salvation can be lost if one turns away from God by a human s free will Believes in water baptism according to the Trinitarian formula After salvation a Christian can be baptized with the Holy Spirit which is evidenced by speaking in tongues Sanctification is a definite and progressive work of grace Heaven and hell are literal places heaven being for those who have received salvation and hell for those who have rejected it The Christian Church is made of all true Christians There are two ordinances water baptism and the Lord s supper Water baptism symbolizes identification with Christ s death burial and resurrection The Lord s supper is done in remembrance of Christ s death Members practice tithing Believes that Jesus Christ will return and that his return is imminent His coming will be personal pretribulation premillennial Organization editThe church is led by a General Bishop formerly called General Superintendent and before that General Moderator and General Chairman and a General Convention which meets biennially It is divided into a number of districts including four Hispanic districts in the United States Each district is served by a district bishop previously district superintendent District conventions meet annually In 2002 the General Convention came to a consensus to change the title of their overseer from General Superintendent to Bishop The change was made because internationally the term bishop is more commonly related to religious leaders than the previous title Prior to 2011 the International headquarters were located in Joplin Missouri where a college and a publishing house operated In 2012 The International Headquarters moved to Bedford TX and the College Messenger College followed and is located in Euless Texas As of 2017 the International Headquarters has changed its name to the IMC International Missions Center The Messenger College learning center was relocated to the fourth floor of the International Missions Center classes beginning in the new location at the start of the 2018 19 academic school year Moderator Chairman Rev A D McClure 1927 1933 Rev G F C Fons 1933 1935General Superintendent Rev Marion D Townsend 1935 1937 Rev Harold M Collins 1937 1942 Rev J W May 1942 1947 Rev H T Owens 1947 1949 Rev M F Coughran 1949 1953 Rev R Dennis Heard 1953 1975 Rev Roy M Chappell 1975 1987 Dr James D Gee 1987 2001General Bishop Rev Phil L Redding 2001 2005Rev Charles R Mosier 2005 2006 Rev Charles G Scott 2007 2015 Rev Loyd L Naten 2015 2017 Dr Wayman C Ming 2017 currentSee also edit nbsp Christianity portalMessenger College Bedford Texas Mizpa Pentecostal University San Juan Puerto Rico Southern Bible College Houston TexasNotes editThis article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Pentecostal Church of God news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message Servants of the Spirit Des Moines Iowa OBC Publishing 2010 p 270 ISBN 978 0 9608160 7 1 Servants of the Spirit Des Moines Iowa OBC Publishing 2010 p 219 ISBN 978 0 9608160 7 1 General Bylaws 2012 ed Bedford TX Pentecostal Church of God 2012 pp 111 112 References editOur Story The History of the Pentecostal Church of God ISBN 1 882449 36 3 We ve Come this Far by Faith ISBN 1 931393 24 9External links editPentecostal Church of God official Web Site Profile of the 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