Church of God Polity Questions MIP
Exam Rated A+- Solved 2024
__ are approved to sit in the International General Council - ANSWER-Ordained
ministers, exhorters, and laity
____ serves as the official guide for the business of International General Assembly -
ANSWER-Robert's Rule of Order, Newly Revised
_______ are foundational texts that identify church ministries - ANSWER-Romans 12:4-
8
1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 28-30
Ephesians 4:11, 12
A ___ holds title to, manages, and controls at the direction of the local church, all real
estate owned by the local congregation - ANSWER-local Board of Trustees
A ___ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for
the operatioon of the local church - ANSWER-church conference
A Church and Pastors Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the___
- ANSWER-pastor, district overseer, or state overseer
A church treasurer will be appointed by the ____ and confirmed by the Council and/or
body - ANSWER-pastor
A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to the___
- ANSWER-state office
A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to
the____ - ANSWER-state office
A local church can determine if its practical to have a ___ - ANSWER-Church and
Pastors Council
A local church that owns any property will appoint a ___ - ANSWER-local Board of
Trustees
A local church____ withdraw from the International General Assembly - ANSWER-
cannot
A member of the COuncil of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for___ term(s) -
ANSWER-one
, A member's name should remain on the membership roll until an___ for transfer is
received - ANSWER-official request
A minister will be notified in writing that failure to report for a period of___ will subject
the minister's credentials to revocation, after due disciplinary process - ANSWER-four
months
A qualification of a ____ is his ability to oversee people as well as programs -
ANSWER-state overseer
A regular conference should be announced at least___ days before it occurs -
ANSWER-ten
A request for transfer of membership should be granted within___, providing no charges
are pending - ANSWER-two weeks
A___ takes care of the business arising between regular conference - ANSWER-called
conference
After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is
ineligible to serve in that role for ____ year(s). - ANSWER-two
All applicants for the ministry must have___ - ANSWER-the baptism of the Holy Spirit
All churches have request to incorporate must first be approved in writing by the ___ -
ANSWER-International Executive Committee
All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in____ -
ANSWER-conference
All ministers are expected to take care of their financial obligations - ANSWER-promptly
All ministers are required to pay___ to retain their license - ANSWER-tithes
An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is twenty-five years of
age, provided he has had at least ____ years of active ministry, or he has 3 years of
active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree or its equivalency from an
accredited institution or one certified by the Church of God Division of Education, or
when he is 30 years of age provided he has had at least 5 years of active ministry, if he
is otherwise qualified... - ANSWER-eight
As part of his accountability, a _____ is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike
attributes in his lifestyle and administration. - ANSWER-state overseer
Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointments of the____ - ANSWER-
state overseer
Exam Rated A+- Solved 2024
__ are approved to sit in the International General Council - ANSWER-Ordained
ministers, exhorters, and laity
____ serves as the official guide for the business of International General Assembly -
ANSWER-Robert's Rule of Order, Newly Revised
_______ are foundational texts that identify church ministries - ANSWER-Romans 12:4-
8
1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 28-30
Ephesians 4:11, 12
A ___ holds title to, manages, and controls at the direction of the local church, all real
estate owned by the local congregation - ANSWER-local Board of Trustees
A ___ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for
the operatioon of the local church - ANSWER-church conference
A Church and Pastors Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the___
- ANSWER-pastor, district overseer, or state overseer
A church treasurer will be appointed by the ____ and confirmed by the Council and/or
body - ANSWER-pastor
A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to the___
- ANSWER-state office
A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to
the____ - ANSWER-state office
A local church can determine if its practical to have a ___ - ANSWER-Church and
Pastors Council
A local church that owns any property will appoint a ___ - ANSWER-local Board of
Trustees
A local church____ withdraw from the International General Assembly - ANSWER-
cannot
A member of the COuncil of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for___ term(s) -
ANSWER-one
, A member's name should remain on the membership roll until an___ for transfer is
received - ANSWER-official request
A minister will be notified in writing that failure to report for a period of___ will subject
the minister's credentials to revocation, after due disciplinary process - ANSWER-four
months
A qualification of a ____ is his ability to oversee people as well as programs -
ANSWER-state overseer
A regular conference should be announced at least___ days before it occurs -
ANSWER-ten
A request for transfer of membership should be granted within___, providing no charges
are pending - ANSWER-two weeks
A___ takes care of the business arising between regular conference - ANSWER-called
conference
After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is
ineligible to serve in that role for ____ year(s). - ANSWER-two
All applicants for the ministry must have___ - ANSWER-the baptism of the Holy Spirit
All churches have request to incorporate must first be approved in writing by the ___ -
ANSWER-International Executive Committee
All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in____ -
ANSWER-conference
All ministers are expected to take care of their financial obligations - ANSWER-promptly
All ministers are required to pay___ to retain their license - ANSWER-tithes
An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is twenty-five years of
age, provided he has had at least ____ years of active ministry, or he has 3 years of
active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree or its equivalency from an
accredited institution or one certified by the Church of God Division of Education, or
when he is 30 years of age provided he has had at least 5 years of active ministry, if he
is otherwise qualified... - ANSWER-eight
As part of his accountability, a _____ is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike
attributes in his lifestyle and administration. - ANSWER-state overseer
Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointments of the____ - ANSWER-
state overseer
