no it is not a cult. It is a religion like Assembly of God, Church of God, Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, and protestant. Basic it is in the Protestant category under Pentecostal. IT IS NOT A CULT who ever told you that is a lie.
The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is not classified as a cult by mainstream religion scholars or experts. It is a historically African American Protestant denomination with millions of members worldwide. Like any religious organization, it has its own beliefs and practices, but it is not considered a cult in the negative sense of the term.
There are more than 200 ecclesiastical jurisdictions (dioceses) in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC). There are more than 170 domestic jurisdictions within the United States and at least 35 foreign jurisdictions. In addition to being located in every state in the Union, COGIC churches are found in more than 57 countries around the world. Each jurisdiction is under the direct administration of a bishop. Most jurisdictions are further divided into districts which are comprised of local COGIC congregations. There are more than 15,000 COGIC congregations around the world.
The leader of a cult is commonly referred to as a cult leader. They typically have a dominant and controlling influence over the members of the cult.
A small religious community is typically referred to as a cult or sect.
A person who leads a cult is often referred to as a cult leader. They typically have a charismatic personality and use manipulation tactics to gain control over their followers.
No, the Shakers were a religious sect that originated in the 18th century and are known for their communal living, celibacy, and ecstatic dancing. While they had unique beliefs and practices, they are not considered a cult by most definitions.
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Cogic, stands for Church of God in Christ. It is the largest pentecostal denomination, holding over 6.5 million members.
The forms of worship between the Apostolic and COGIC are similar. The Apostolics believe in baptism in the name of Jesus only (not Father, Son, Holy Ghost like COGIC), and believe the evidence of infilling of the Holy Ghost is only by speaking in tongues (different than COGIC).
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You will find it in the COGIC Official Manual under the Dress Code for the Clergy - When in doubt contact the State Adjutant or the Jurisdictional Prelate.
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There are more than 200 ecclesiastical jurisdictions (dioceses) in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC). There are more than 170 domestic jurisdictions within the United States and at least 35 foreign jurisdictions. In addition to being located in every state in the Union, COGIC churches are found in more than 57 countries around the world. Each jurisdiction is under the direct administration of a bishop. Most jurisdictions are further divided into districts which are comprised of local COGIC congregations. There are more than 15,000 COGIC congregations around the world.
COGIC Church Of God In Christ from what I heard.
Yes, Lord! is the hymnal used by the Church of God in Christ. It was published in 1985 by the COGIC Publishing Board under the leadershp of Bishop J.O. Patterson, Sr.