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Comment by Evangelist Altha Fugett on April 20, 2009 at 10:24pm

Praise the Lord, I am a cradle COGIC member, it is the only church in my history, I am glad to say that in accepting my Lord and Savior my church had instilled in me the foundation and principles of the Word of God. In my personal search to be closer to God I was blessed to belong to a church that had pointed me in the right direction. To God the Glory!

Comment by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on April 19, 2009 at 9:17pm

The Duties of an Elder

1. The Term "Elder"
1. PRESBUTEROS - elder, an old man, a leader in the church.
The term is used
1. of the elder of two persons (Luke 15:25, or more,
John 8:9).
2. of a person advanced in age (Acts 2:17; in Heb.
11:2).
3. of the forefathers in Israel (Matt. 15:2; Mark
7:3,5).
4. of members of the Sanhedrin (Matt. 16:21; 26:47).
5. of those who managed public affairs in the various
cities (Luke 7:3).
6. of those who were the heads or leaders of the tribes
and families, as of the seventy who helped Moses (Num. 11:16; Deut.
27:1). This included:
1. acting as judges in apprehending murderers
(Deut. 19:12).
2. conducting inquests (Deut. 21:2).
3. settling matrimonial disputes (Deut. 22:15;
25:7).
4. If theirs was a city of refuge they also heard
pleas for asylum (Joshua 20:4).
7. of those qualified by the Holy Spirit who exercised
spiritual care and oversight of the local congregation.
2. EPISKOPOI - overseers, bishops
1. Titus equates bishop and elder in Titus 1:5-9.
2. Regarding the Office:
1. The office of Elder is a divinely appointed office as
defined in the Pastoral Epistles.
2. Elders are apparently appointed by the laying on of hands
(1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6).
3. Should receive double honor in the church (1 Tim. 5:17).
4. The pastor is an elder (1 Peter 5:1-3).
5. The pastor is an elder who preaches and/or teaches (1 Tim.
5:17).
1. The pastor (elder) is to equip the body of Christ
(Eph. 4:11-13).
6. Must be a man (1 Tim. 2:9-13).
1. All uses of "elder" are in the masculine except for
1 Tim. 5:2 where it means older women.
3. The Responsibilities of Elders in the NT Church:
1. Must shepherd the flock (1 Peter 5:2).
2. Must voluntarily exercise oversight upon the flock (1
Peter 5:2).
3. Must live as examples to the flock (1 Peter 5:3).
4. Anoint and pray for the sick (James 5:14).
5. They have the tasks of teaching (1 Tim. 5:17; Titus 1:5,9).
6. They have the tasks of acting as judges (Acts
15:2,6,22-29; 16:4).
4. Qualifications for an elder
1. Must be above reproach (Titus 1:6; 1 Tim. 3:2)
2. Husband of one wife (Titus 1:6; 1 Tim. 3:2).
3. Household must be in order with children who believe
(Titus 1:6 ;1 Tim. 3:4).
4. Not a new convert (1 Tim. 3:6).
5. Self controlled and temperate (Titus 1:7; 1 Tim. 3:2).
6. Honorable, hospitable, seeking good (Titus 1:7).
7. Have a good reputation (1 Tim. 3:7).
8. Not addicted to wine (1 Tim. 3:3).
9. Not greedy (1 Tim. 3:3).
10. Able to exhort (teach) sound doctrine (Titus 1:9; 1 Tim.
3:2).
11. Able to refute false teaching (Titus 1:9).
12. They must be ready to earn their own living if necessary
(Acts 20:17, 33-35).

Comment by DR.Timothy And Nicole Trent on April 19, 2009 at 9:14pm

thank you man of God i am on the 9pm

Comment by Minister Lonnie D. Hampton on April 19, 2009 at 6:43pm

God bless you, all my brothers and sisters in Christ. I want to invite you to join us, The Bringing Back God’s Glory conference call partners, for our daily prayers. I’m excited about what God is doing and how He's opening doors, saving the lost, healing the sick, providing jobs for people who are looking for work and all the other wonderful things that He's doing. If you can’t start your day off with us, I'm encouraging you not to let it end without joining us on one of these calls. Feel free to pray with us or just listen in. We have several times throughout the day or evening for your convenience.
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Comment by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on April 17, 2009 at 9:55pm

Johannesburg & capetown, Africa
Short-Term Missions Trip


This summer the National C.O.G.I.C. Youth On A Mission (Y.O.A.M.), short-term missions team, have a group scheduled to minister in AFRICA. YOAM is an auxiliary of the Department of Missions for the Church Of God In Christ, Inc. under Bishop Carlis Moody. Missionary Stephanie R. Stevens, a YOAM team member since 2002, will travel with them to Johannesburg & Capetown this July.

During the 2 weeks of ministry, the team’s activities include Vacation Bible School (VBS), puppet & clown ministry, street outreach, evangelistic services, feeding ministry, workshops, construction projects, medical ministry / health clinics, visits to schools, orphanages, nursing homes or prisons and more!

Please consider being a part of this mission ministry with your prayer support and a financial donation.

Please send donations by April 21st or sooner
(Make Checks or MOs Payable to)
Stephanie R. Stevens
PO Box 1497
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Email: stephanierstevens@yahoo.com
Phone: 609-321-6043

Comment by Elder Kelly Maurice Stevens on April 15, 2009 at 8:14am

good mornin my brothers and sisters

Comment by Mark H. Stevens, Th.D on April 13, 2009 at 9:43am

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Comment by LASHAWN JOHNSON (HOLY1OF GOD) on April 13, 2009 at 12:02am

I WILL SURELY KEEP THEM IN PRAYER

Comment by Minister Lonnie D. Hampton on April 12, 2009 at 10:31pm

The Church of God In Christ mourns the loss of another great Bishop. Bishop W. L. Porter went home to be with the Lord
Take the time out to keep Pastor Brandon B. Porter and the whole Porter family in your prayers.
Bishop Porter was the Prelate of TENNESSEE CENTRAL JURISDICTION.
This is another great loss to our national church.

Comment by karen d washington on April 11, 2009 at 2:40pm

Wednesday night (04/08/2009) I had a vision and in the vision it was about 6:00pm, evening time. I was standing on the top of a hill which was hidden by the trees. The trees was tall with short branches and covered with pine needles on the upper area of the tree. I heard a call within my spirit to turn to the east and as I turned to the east, I looked up towards the sky. Darkness began to cover the earth and a tornado began to form in the sky and it hit the ground, coming through the trees. I could not move but stood upon the hill as it passed by. Then another one came as the first it passed over me without harming me. I remember feeling the strong breeze of the tornado passing over me. The spirit of the Lord led me out into the field continually looking into the east.

There were people standing in the field unaware of what was about to take place or what is even happening now. As the tornados began to form and touch the earth, I began to guide the people away from the storm. I can feel the way to overcome the storm is to watch and pray, never try to direct the storm but allow it to pass over.

As I was standing my grandson walked up to me and we began to face each other face to face. The darkness was deeper than before. He began to speak words to me but I did not understand what he was saying; however, I felt what he said. He said, "Grandma, look to the east." Both of us looked to the east and there was a great tornado, bigger than all of the others. It covered the earth and there was no time to run. We continued to stand face to face, staring one another in the eyes, giving power to each other. The storm passed over without harmining a hair on our head because we stood together.

Saints of God, it is time to make a stand together in the Lord, for the storms that are about to take place in this world we will need each other. People who know the way it is time to teach others the way. Lead the people to Christ because Christ is ready to receive them as his own. The harvest is plenty but the labors are few, gather the harvest before God throw in the sickle.

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