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EXHORTER - COG History and Polity

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This is a practice quiz for the History and Polity section of the COG Exhorter's Exam.
Brad Feury
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Question 1

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The Church of God began in the ___________ of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Answer
  • Allegany Mountains
  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Blueridge Mountains
  • Mountains

Question 2

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The existence of false teachings in the early days of Pentecostalism made the leads of the church understand the need for the development of ____________.
Answer
  • educational institutions
  • bible study
  • doctrine
  • camp meetings

Question 3

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_______________ is the official history of the Church of God.
Answer
  • Doctrine of Faith
  • The Bible
  • Like a Mighty Army
  • None of the above

Question 4

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The Church of God had its beginning in _______.
Answer
  • 1886
  • 1877
  • 1896
  • 1906

Question 5

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___________ was a significant layman in the early days of the Church of God.
Answer
  • J.C. Murphy
  • W.F. Bryant
  • R.G. Spurling Jr.
  • A.J. Tomlinson

Question 6

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The name "Church of God" was adopted in the ________ General Assembly.
Answer
  • first
  • second
  • 1906
  • 1896

Question 7

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At the second General Assembly, the Assembly instituted a new order of ministry - _________.
Answer
  • layman
  • world missions
  • evangelist
  • music pastor

Question 8

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The Church of God Evangel was first published as the Evening Light and Church of God Evangel in ______.
Answer
  • 1906
  • 1918
  • 1910
  • 1909

Question 9

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In 1948, the ____________ was adopted.
Answer
  • Declaration of Faith
  • Board of Education
  • Bible Training School
  • Missions Board

Question 10

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The Assembly approved _________ to be licensed to preach in 1909.
Answer
  • layman
  • woman
  • F.J. Lee
  • none of the above

Question 11

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The Church of God is a ________ body.
Answer
  • judicial
  • religious
  • legislative
  • executive

Question 12

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The International __________ is composed of all members and ministers of the Church of God 16 years of age and above.
Answer
  • General Assembly
  • General Council
  • Missions Board
  • Executive Committee

Question 13

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The International General Assembly meets ___________.
Answer
  • annually
  • biennially
  • every 4 years
  • monthly

Question 14

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The International __________ shall elect the Council of Eighteen.
Answer
  • Executive Committee
  • Executive Council
  • General Council
  • General Assembly

Question 15

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The general overseer, his assistants, the secretary-general, and __________ shall constitute the International Executive Council.
Answer
  • assistance overseer
  • Council of Eighteen
  • state overseers
  • none of the above

Question 16

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Standing boards are appointed by the _______________.
Answer
  • International General Council
  • International Executive Committee
  • International Executive Council
  • International General Assembly

Question 17

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All below are approved to sit in the International General Council, except.
Answer
  • ordained ministers
  • exhorters
  • laity
  • under 16

Question 18

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The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is _______.
Answer
  • pastors
  • overseers
  • layman
  • councilmen

Question 19

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The distribution of tithes sent to the International Offices is the responsibility of the General Overseer and the __________.
Answer
  • International Executive Committee
  • International Executive Council
  • Secretary General
  • Assistant General Overseer

Question 20

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State and provincial overseers are appointed by the ___________.
Answer
  • General Overseer
  • International Executive Council
  • International Executive Committee
  • State Council

Question 21

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The application for ordination as bishop must meet the biblical requirements found in _________.
Answer
  • 1 Timothy 3: 1-7
  • 2 Timothy 2: 3-8
  • 1 Peter 1: 9-13
  • Acts 3: 11-17

Question 22

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An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is __________.
Answer
  • twenty-five years of age with at least eight years of active ministry
  • thirty years of age with at least fives years of active ministry
  • three years of active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree
  • all of the above

Question 23

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The tenure of offices for the state overseer is for a maximum of ______ years in non-mission states.
Answer
  • ten
  • twelve
  • eight
  • four

Question 24

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The state overseer appoints ________ when necessary.
Answer
  • district overseers
  • pastors
  • local church officers
  • all of the above

Question 25

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The state overseer approves the selection, purchase, and construction of all church, parsonage, or Sunday school properties, together with the respective _______.
Answer
  • congregation
  • district overseer
  • state council
  • church council

Question 26

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Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval of the ________.
Answer
  • International Executive Council
  • International Financial Committee
  • International Executive Committee
  • State Council

Question 27

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The _________ are appointed biennially by the state overseer.
Answer
  • State Board of Ministerial Development
  • State Missions Board
  • State Music Board
  • all of the above

Question 28

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The State Board of Ministerial Development is appointed by the state overseer and approved by the _______.
Answer
  • State Council
  • Pastors
  • District Overseers
  • none of the above

Question 29

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The _______ is elected by ministers of the state.
Answer
  • State Youth and Discipleship Board
  • state overseer
  • State Music Board
  • Ministerial Development Director

Question 30

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The State Youth and Discipleship director is nominated by ______.
Answer
  • ministers
  • state overseer
  • State Council
  • General Assembly

Question 31

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The State Youth and Discipleship director is elected by the _______.
Answer
  • state overseer
  • State Council
  • General Council
  • ministers

Question 32

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Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without express approval of the _________.
Answer
  • state overseer
  • International Executive Committee
  • International Executive Council
  • International General Assembly

Question 33

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The board and board chairman of the State World Missions Board shall be appointed ______ by the state overseer.
Answer
  • every four years
  • biennially
  • every eight years
  • annually

Question 34

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The Church of God has a _______ form of government.
Answer
  • centralized
  • judicial
  • parliamentary
  • executive

Question 35

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The ______, the highest authority of the Church of God, governs the ownership of all church property.
Answer
  • International Executive Council
  • International General Assembly
  • International General Council
  • International Executive Committee

Question 36

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A request for transfer of membership should be granted within ______, providing no charges are pending.
Answer
  • two weeks
  • one week
  • four weeks
  • three days

Question 37

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A _______ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary for the operation of the church.
Answer
  • church conference
  • council meeting
  • staff meeting
  • summit

Question 38

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No ______ has the right to hold a conference without permission from the district overseer.
Answer
  • pastor
  • council
  • layman
  • congregation

Question 39

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The state and district overseers should see that at least _____ conference(s) is/are conducted in each local church.
Answer
  • one
  • two
  • twelve
  • four

Question 40

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The regular conference consists of the ________.
Answer
  • council
  • staff
  • membership
  • congregation

Question 41

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The purpose of a church conference is to inform the church of its _________.
Answer
  • outreach
  • attendance
  • financial status
  • mission

Question 42

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Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the ________.
Answer
  • council
  • state overseer
  • district overseer
  • church

Question 43

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The ______ serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council.
Answer
  • pastor
  • executive pastor
  • secretary
  • highest giver

Question 44

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The Church and Pastor's Council meeting can be called only with the permission of the _______.
Answer
  • pastor
  • district overseer
  • state overseer
  • all of the above

Question 45

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The Church and Pastor's Council assists the pastor in the _____ area (s) of the church.
Answer
  • spiritual
  • financial
  • physical
  • all of the above

Question 46

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The Finance Committee consists of the treasurer and _____ other members
Answer
  • two
  • one
  • three
  • four

Question 47

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A local church that owns any property will appoint a ________.
Answer
  • finance advisor
  • local Board of Trustees
  • deed holder
  • grounds keeper

Question 48

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Before approving a building project, a ______ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by the proper authorities.
Answer
  • state overseer
  • district overseer
  • pastor
  • finance director

Question 49

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No church will implement a ______ without permission from the state overseer.
Answer
  • Christian day school
  • Sunday school
  • food pantry
  • outreach program
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