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Why should one remain part of the CoG?

Because it is a good denomination, and the comradrie has always been a good point. And also if you were born into it and it is already part of your life.There are many warts and sores in the upper chain with rules, muddied financial information for the members from upper 'management,' and many more, but if you are a denomination person, Imma thinking you will find the same warts other places.That leaves independent works. Not bad but if you are not independent minded, probably not for everyone either.sorry for the rambling, but........ it is from just a quick look around. I know from life stories in the COG many minsisters have went Indy, after a failure of some sort, and of course that put a bad daste for those who left. OF COURSE THAT IS NOT THE CASE FOR THE MAJORITY of those who leave, but to some older COG folk, they just cannot get past the suspicion, there must be another reason 'he' pulled out! Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

Re: Credential Security

Preacher Steve....

No matter what denomination you belong to, you will find that there are issues. Consider a member wanting to go to another church. Fine...but there will be issues there, too. If your belonging to the Church of God is absolutely wrecking you, then, yes, find another place. But if you're just browsing, so to speak, wondering if this or that is better, you'll find they all have issues.

Very well spoken and I certainly agree. I am not in the ministry, but a pew warmer. I like to believe my pastor feels free to worship and preach the Word. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]/

Wanna bet? + “Hell will be filled with people that didn’t cuss, didn’t drink, and may even have been baptized. Why? Because none of those things makes someone a Christian.”

(Although I did leave the denomination)1. You believe in the vision of the COG.2. You love the camaraderie.3. You want to serve the denomination.4. You like the structure.5. You enjoy the fellowship of brothers in state/national meetings.6. You hold the same beliefs as the Declaration of Faith and Doctrinal Commitments. 7. You want to be a part of the rich heritage and legacy of the COG.8. You want to help shape the future of the COG.9. You enjoy youth camp!

Ask yourself, Could I go where God calls me to go even if it's not CoG?You already know this but it's worth repeating that you can go wherever it is that God wants you to go because thats where the blessing/anointing will be.Praying for you Empty nest syndrome is for the birds!Email me at: [email protected] planters are focused on just one thing ...introducing people to Jesus!

The ones that gave serious answers, you have given me something to think on. I have been COG a LONG TIME. Virtually all my life. There are many things I love about it and honestly believe our doctrine is as solid as any denomination around. That is why I stay.