About Us

A brief history of the Church of God

The Church of God of the New Testament was founded by Christ, in the first century, in the day of Pentecost (Act ch. 2). Although the great apostasy in the following four centuries brought the original Church away from the original message of the Bible, God always maintained a small flock of believers disciples of Christ (Luke 12:32), along the centuries. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, had promised that even the strengths of the enemy would have not destroyed the Church of God (Matthew 16:18). This "little flock", faithful to God and His Word, it was often persecuted and martyred by the contaminated and pagan official Church, but it always maintained itself faithful to Christ.

The Church of God in the modern times

The Church grew from the efforts of dedicated Christian believers living in Michigan and Iowa in the late 1850's. In 1863, the Michigan church began to extend its influence into the eastern and central U.S. through a publication called The Hope of Israel. This created interest in the Church's distinctive doctrines: The authority of the Bible alone for Christian faith and practice, the second advent of Christ to restore the Kingdom of God to Israel and beyond, and the seventh-day Sabbath as one of the Commandments under the new Covenant.

The General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day) was organized in 1884 and incorporated in Missouri in 1899. Its offices were located in Stanberry, Missouri, until 1950, when they were transferred to Denver, Colorado.

The Hope of Israel went through several name changes, and finally became known as the Bible Advocate. More than 137 years later, this flagship publication of the Church continues to be mailed ten times a year from the Denver offices.

The Church of God (Seventh Day) recognizes more than 190 congregations in the US and Canada. It has affiliated ministries in more than twenty-six countries outside of North America. With missions and contacts included, The Church is active in over 40 countries. Worldwide fellowship exceeded 200,000 members in August 2002. Each national Church is considered autonomous and is regarded as a sister-conference.

As an agent of God's grace, the Church offers warmhearted fellowship and support for people everywhere who trust and obey the same Savior and Lord.

As servants of Christ, we believe and practice:

* Church attendance that provides warm and lasting friendship.

* Opportunities for worship, preaching and Bible study.

* Wholesome social and recreational activities.

* Member participation in the ministry and polity of the Church.

To assist the members and congregations in accomplishing the Mission given to us by Christ, the General Conference offers these services:

* The Bible Advocate Press, which produces the magazine, literature, leaflets, Bible study lessons, the Hymnal and church newsletter.

* The Summit School of Theology offers programs to equip ministers and lay workers for Christian service.

* Missions Abroad assists in establishing and maintaining sister churches and missions outside North America.

All individuals and churches fully sharing faith in Christ Jesus and the “Fundamental Biblical Doctrines” can associate to the Church of God (Seventh Day).

Whoever is interested in our literature and our brotherly fellowship can contact us to have information. Whoever intend to establish a local congregation or a group in the house, can count on our support through literature or the dispatch of prepared ministers for preaching the gospel of Christ. We are pleased can sending you literature and giving you the answers to your questions: contact us!

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