The Church of God Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islandsis part of an International Church of God,with head quarters in Cleveland Tennessee, United States of America. www.churchofgod.org
We are an International & Pentecostal Church, that will embrace people of all nationality, kindred, color and tongue as stated in Revelation 7:9
We are a Holiness Church, not only in doctrine or word, but also in living and practice. This holiness is not a cold dead religion, but a lively stone, building a spiritual house along with peace as stated in Hebrews 12:14 and 1 Peter 2:5
We are a Praying Church — We pray in private, corporately, in watching, in fasting, for all men everywhere and in all places - Mark 11:17 & 1 Tim 2:1-8.
We are a Christ-Centred Church — we believe in lifting up Christ, the head of us all, for if Christ is Lifted, He will draw all men unto Him — John 12:32
We are a Word-Centred Church. We preach the Word, in season and out of season. We must preach the Word and only the Word will we preach and teach — 2 Tim 4:20
We are a Love — Centred Church. Love is the only trademark or stamp of the church. We must love the brethren and submit to our leaders, be it International, Regional, National, District or Local. We will respect them — John 13:34-35
We are a Compassion-Centred Church, where people are most important. Through our Chaplaincy Ministries, we will reach out and touch all — Matthew 25: 35-40
We are a Ministry-Centred Church, where the five-fold Ministries are observed with both Clergy and Laity. We know that every believer has a purpose and gifts, which must be developed and used for His Glory — Ephesians 4:1 1-12
We are an Education - Centred Church. We will not only encourage Sunday School and F.T.H. attendance, but the Bible School along with the Academy will be extended to all Islands including the Turks and Caicos Islands - 2 Tim 2:15
We are a Holistic Church, serving the whole man. We will develop powerful Youth, Sports and Health Ministries under The National Youth Director and Sports and Health Coordinator to include all — 1 Cor. 6:16-1
A local Bishop administers the Bahamas Turks & Caicos Islands Diocese. This national diocese is grouped together with other Caribbean National Dioceses as a regional body, which comes under a Field Director who is responsible for reporting on the affairs of the churches in the jurisdiction to the Church of God World Missions. Bishop Fedlyn Beason is the Caribbean Field Director and Bishop Douglas LeRoy is the General Director of World Missions
Administrative Structure
The administrative Structure of the Church of God in the Bahamas Turks & Caicos Islands is as follows:
The Administrative Bishop is the Chief Executive Officer who has administrative and ecclesiastical oversight of the entire organization in this territory.
A National Secretary and aNational Treasurer are elected biennually by the National Council, from among members of that body, to assist the Administrative Bishop with the day-to-day functions of his office. For administrative purposes the territory is sub-divided into Districts over which the Administrative Bishop appoints overseers who supervise the churches within those districts on his behalf.Each local Church in the diocese is administrated by a local clergy appointed by the Administrative Bishop upon consultation with the District Overseer and the local conference. Church administrators (Pastors) send monthly written reports to the administrative Bishop on the state of the local church.
The Church of God Bahamas Turks & Caicos Islands is committed to the total evangelization of this territory and to fully obeying Christ in fulfilling the Great Commission as recorded in Matthew 28:19, 20.
The Bahamas holds the distinction as being the first Church of God outside the U.S.A. It was organized in 1909 making The Church of God as the first and oldest Pentecostal Movement in The Bahamas, and in 2009/2010 would be celebrating its Centennial Celebrations. This is good time to visit The Bahamas and see where The Church of God World Missions got started. Special Centennial Events are schedule in November marking the arrival of Edmond S. Barr and January 2010 the arrival of the first Missionaries in the COG with the arrival Robert Evans and Carl Padgett. To learn more about The Bahamas and the travel options and packages click on www.bahamas.com
Updated August 16, 2010
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September- 30 Days of Prayer by Church of God.
The National Overseer and Administrative Bishop, Bishop John N Humes, invites every local church and congregation to join with every Church of God around the World in 30 Days Prayer Initiative starting September 1, 2010. For more info and downloads log on www.praycog.org
The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos has established a Prayer Commission with Bishop Charles Gardiner as Chairman and Bishop Carl Lafrenier, National Council Liaison. For more info contact National Office @ chofgodbtci@yahoo.com
The General Assembly is now history and Bishop Humes was re-appointed to serve as National Overseer and Administrative Bishop for the year 2010-2012. Bishop Charles Dean was appointed Education Director and principal of the Evans Barr Theological Institute. David Savage was appointed pastor of the Church of God in Man-O-War Cay, Abaco.
The MIP /CAMS program 2009/10 program is warping up and plans are now in place to start the CAMS / CIMS 20100- 2011. If you have a desire to enter or advance in the ministry please contact the National Office. MIP a part of the Ministerial Development program of the Church of God and prepares candidates to become Ordained Ministers. CAMS prepare candidates for Exhorter's License or Lay Ministry.
The AGM, under the theme, Fanning the Fire of Pentecost' held May 3-4, 2010. Bishop Ronald A.
The Administrative Bishop, John N. Humes was reelected to serve his 5th 2 years term as National Overseer to lead the Church of God up to July 2012. The Admnistrative Bishop made the following appointments:
1.Austraham Hamilton – National Coordinator for TCI
2.National Widows Ministry formation Committee to have a representative for each NP District with Mother Hazel Pinder to start up Ministry and Rev. Princess Smith as coordinator
3.National Committee on Crime – Bishop Moses Johnson Chair Committee with President of Lifebuilders, Boys Ministries, Chaplains Ministries and Women’s Ministries
4.National Committee for Prayer – Bishop Charles Gardiner to Chair this committee and Carl Lafrenier Liasion to National Council. Mitchell Tyson of URPP – Advisor
5.National Great Commission headed by Rev. Rachael Mackey along with National Evangelists These Committees are to prepare REPORT FOR AGM IN MAY, 2010TCI
Bishop Humes urged members to confess our sins and that of our forebears that we be forgiven, healed and Keep the fire of Pentecost Alive as we enter the 2nd Centennial - Repentance and Spiritual Maturity.
Pray for lost souls, loving them and bring them to Christ, and that each member reach and bring at least one person to Christ and the Church of God - Church Growth
Sow a seed of at least $5 a month as to assist in the completion of the Vision Centre, which will house the New Administration Offices, Credit Union, Pentecostal Resource Centre, National Prayer Network, Women's Ministry House of Refuge and Widow Ministry, The Lifebuilders & Operation Nehemiah, Chaplaincy Commission and Exhibition Wall.
Your prayer and support are needed as we have just secured a loan of $260,000.00 to complete the electrical project of all of the facilities at the Convention Centre - Biblical Stewardship & Financial Empowerment
We have started the Electrical upgrade and is well on the way of having this completed by June. Also we hve already pour the top belt and is now set to pour the roof. We will need a continous flow of prayer and support to complete this building by end of year. It will take at least another $100,000 to put on the roof and windows. The Bishop is calling upon every Local church and Department along with the Ministers and members to sow a special love seed offering to this cause.
THE WINDOW DRIVE IS ON - You can donate a window with your name atached for $500. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS DRIVE LED BY the District Bishops and Departmental Heads along with Friends of the CHURCH OF GOD
THE LIFEBUILDERS ARE GETTING SET FOR ITS CARIBBEAN LIFEBUILDERS CONFERENCE WITH Leonard Albert from Intl Office, David Nitz of Florida, Mark Phillips of Jamaica, Ken Springer of Barbados and John N Humes - Administrative Bishop. To Register, please contact Cyril Walkes, Mike Nairn, Tyrone Perpall, Earl Bostwick or The National Office.
Due to the ongoing building program and other circumstances, The Church of God Academy has suspended its operation effective January 25, 2010 until further notice. Students are now attending Faith Temple Christian Academy, our sister Academy on Prince Charles Drive.
As you visit this site, I asked that you be a part of this move of God, please contact the National Office or Bishop John Humes at chofgodbtci@yahoo.com .
The National Office invites Ministers and even members to its Retreat or Restoration Program in New York at the Upper Room Power of Prayer Ministry in New York For more information you can contact Pastor Mitchell Tyson at 1-718 583-0663 in New York or in Nassau Lorraine Daly at 325-1561 or the National office at 324-2582. You can email: swatson3@msn.com or ldalyurppm@yahoo.com or visit them at www.urppsanctuary.org
Tune in to Forward In Faith, our Radio Broadcast Program every Sunday Morning on ZNS 1 at 9:30am The National Evangelism Team headed by Mother Rachael Mackey, The Director of Evangelism is responsible for the broadcast. We have a new format as we prepare for our Centennial Anniversary in 2009 to share our history and also discipleship, in that we want you to be properly discipled. Visit www.GBOD.org
Milestones: Bishop Jeremiah Rolle and his wife Estherlean Rolle passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010. Funeral aarrangements will be announced later. Pray for their children, especially Brian Rolle.
