How to join the Church of God in Christ, International
I.Who is responsible for the Church of God in Christ, International?
Archbishop J.C. White, founder and pastor of Cathedral of Praise along with the Board of Bishops.
II.Who can be a member of the Church of God in Christ, International?
Any licensed minister of the Gospel including Pastors and Assistant Pastors. There is also individual membership.
III.How may I join the Church of God in Christ, International?
Simply fill out the application. A recommendation letter must be submitted on the applicant’s behalf by two licensed and/or ordained ministers of the Gospel who are familiar with the applicant and the applicant’s ministry, and have known the applicant for at least one year. In selecting people for your recommendation letters please note that they can not be submitted on behalf of an applicant by:
- Spouse
- Family Member
- Subordinate
Membership Benefits
- A covering for ministers and their ministries to provide credibility and accountability derived from being a part of a larger fellowship of ministries
Every minister should have someone with experience in ministry and of good character that the minister may go to for advice and/or counsel. We create an avenue where the minister can confide, confess, repent and receive love and sound biblical advice without the threat of being exposed.
- Annual Holy Convocation and Spring Conference
The Convocation and Spring Conference serves as our yearly fellowship where we focus on ministry and training in key areas in ministry including pastoral development, church administration, and the ministry of helps. During this time there are receptions held after each service which we promote fellowship and we strengthen our unity. Spring Conference is usually more one on one training for each individual’s ministry and staff.
- Ordination
Ordination by Archbishop J.C. White and the International Board of Bishops is available to all members who have been members for one year or more and completed leadership training required by the Church of God in Christ, International.
- Monthly newsletter published by the Church of God in Christ, International
Newsletters allow members to keep themselves informed about the progress of their ministry. They also cover the annual convocation, spring conference and other special events.
- A directory of all the Church of God in Christ, International member churches for referral
Our directory provides members with an avenue for keeping in touch with one another. It also provides a list of churches in other states and countries from which we refer members who are relocating or visiting a particular area. The listing of these churches does not constitute any expressed or implied endorsement from the Church of God in Christ, International, Cathedral of Praise, Archbishop J.C. White, or any of the Bishops on the board. Neither of these organizations or individuals exercises any control or decision making authority over these individual churches other than their own organizations and International. Therefore exercise your own judgment, led by the Holy Spirit, when deciding to attend or attending any of the individual churches.
Covenant Relationship
Senior Pastors agree to:
- Commit to prayer and intercession for Archbishop J.C. White and the Board of Bishops
- Act as a cooperative entity (Holy Convocation and Spring Conference) with Archbishop J.C. White and the Board of Bishops events while in your respective locations.
- Display an attitude that is characteristically faithful, accountable and teachable.
- Show support by actively partnering with the financial structure of this organization through your financial commitments and the support of your congregations.
- Embrace the new breed, new experience, new anointing and our New era of Integrity
