| In the diversity of a modern
minister's life in a so-called modern church, there is a constant need
to understand the God who is not limited to man's limitations, neither
his thinking. We stand at the threshold of a new era that has demanded
an academic spiritual mind and activating spirituality must be a daily
experience in the life of every true man of God. This Official Manuel of
the Churches of God in Christ USA is here to help in our search for
completion in the never ending task COGIC, USA Ministry. Although we are
limited, yet our God is capable and able to equip us with His tools and
authority to do His bidding among men and especially the household of
faith. We, in the Churches of God in Christ, USA Inc. (COGIC,USA) serve
the body of Christ through the 5-fold ministry leadership. This writing
is an effort for us to address those procedures. The Psalmist says,
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do"
(Psalms 11:3)? The righteous demand a plan and order for existence. We
are believers in our Lord's purpose, plan, and order for man. The Bible
is our guide and map to God's foundation of ministry. The scriptures
attest this in its entirely. We in the church sustain these facts by
practicing its precepts, instructions, and rules based on the
Apostolic's order and practice. We subscribe to the New Testament's
church principles. Secondly, this writing is an ongoing text of the
doctrines of this great fellowship - the COGIC, USA. We pray this
presentation will serve as a catechism and guide to the development of
your ministry and others you care about or are involved with. We invite
all ministries to consider its use. |