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Church of God Polity Questions MIP Questions With Verified Answers 2025/2026
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Church of God Polity Questions MIP1. __ are approved to sit in the International General Council - ANS-Ordained ministers,
exhorters, and laity
2. ____ serves as the official guide for the business of International General Assembly -
ANS-Robert's Rule of Order, Newly Revised
3. _______ are foundational texts that identify church ministries - ANS-Romans 12:4-8
4. 1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 28-30
5. Ephesians 4:11, 12
6. A ___ holds title to, manages, and controls at the direction of the local church, all real
estate owned by the local congregation - ANS-local Board of Trustees
7. A ___ is a business meeting for the purpose of transacting any business necessary
for the operatioon of the local church - ANS-church conference
8. A Church and Pastors Council meeting can be called only with the permission of
the___ - ANS-pastor, district overseer, or state overseer
9. A church treasurer will be appointed by the ____ and confirmed by the Council
and/or body - ANS-pastor
10. A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to
the___ - ANS-state office
11. A copy of the approved charter for the purposes of incorporation must be sent to
the____ - ANS-state office
12. A local church can determine if its practical to have a ___ - ANS-Church and Pastors
Council
13. A local church that owns any property will appoint a ___ - ANS-local Board of
Trustees
14. A local church____ withdraw from the International General Assembly - ANS-cannot
15. A member of the COuncil of Eighteen is eligible to succeed himself for___ term(s) -
ANS-one
16. A member's name should remain on the membership roll until an___ for transfer is
received - ANS-official request
17. A minister will be notified in writing that failure to report for a period of___ will subject
the minister's credentials to revocation, after due disciplinary process - ANS-four
months
18. A qualification of a ____ is his ability to oversee people as well as programs -
ANS-state overseer
19. A regular conference should be announced at least___ days before it occurs -
ANS-ten
20. A request for transfer of membership should be granted within___, providing no
charges are pending - ANS-two weeks
21. A___ takes care of the business arising between regular conference - ANS-called
conference
22. After an International Executive Committee member has served eight years, he is
ineligible to serve in that role for ____ year(s). - ANS-two
23. All applicants for the ministry must have___ - ANS-the baptism of the Holy Spirit
, 24. All churches have request to incorporate must first be approved in writing by the ___
- ANS-International Executive Committee
25. All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in____ -
ANS-conference
26. All ministers are expected to take care of their financial obligations - ANS-promptly
27. All ministers are required to pay___ to retain their license - ANS-tithes
28. An applicant for ordination as bishop may be ordained when he is twenty-five years
of age, provided he has had at least ____ years of active ministry, or he has 3 years
of active ministry accompanied by a ministry-related degree or its equivalency from
an accredited institution or one certified by the Church of God Division of Education,
or when he is 30 years of age provided he has had at least 5 years of active ministry,
if he is otherwise qualified... - ANS-eight
29. As part of his accountability, a _____ is to be a model by demonstrative, Christlike
attributes in his lifestyle and administration. - ANS-state overseer
30. Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointments of the____ -
ANS-state overseer
31. Before a deeed for local church property is recorded, it must have the written
approval of the ____ - ANS-state or territorial overseer
32. Before approving a building project, a __ or his designee will determine if the design
and financial programs have been approved by proper authorities - ANS-state
overseer
33. Before launching large financial projects, the state overseer must have the approval
of the ____. - ANS-International Executive Committee
34. Church of God ministers (either ordained ministers or ordained bishops) shall only
perform marriages between ____________ as marriage is defined in the Bible. -
ANS-one man and one woman
35. Church of God ministers shall maintain a ____ attitude of love, mercy, and grace
when counseling or dealing with individuals in same-gender relationships -
ANS-Christlike
36. Each district is under the care and supervision of a ____, who is appointed by the
state overseer - ANS-district overseer
37. Each local church is to provide the treasurer with a copy of the___ of the
International General Assembly - ANS-Minutes
38. Each state will have a ___ - ANS-State Board of Ministerial Development, State
Youth and Discipleship Board, State World Missions Board, and a State Music Board
39. Equipping, empowering, and releasing ____ to serve as ministry partners is part of
the denomination's core values. - ANS-lay leaders
40. Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in
the Church of God without the express approval of the ____. - ANS-International
Executive Council
41. Except in national, territorial, provincial, or mission states, all state councilmen must
be ____. - ANS-ordained bishops
42. Furnishing the International General Assembly with financial reports is a primary
responsibility of the ____. - ANS-secretary general
43. In order for a minister to be eligible for election or appointment at the international
and state levels, the minister must be current on both__ and __ with required
finances - ANS-personal ministerial reports, local church reports
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