Church of God International (USA)
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- For other organizations with the same name, see Church of God International
The Church of God, International (CGI) is a seventh-day Sabbatarian Christian church currently headquartered in Tyler, Texas founded by evangelist Garner Ted Armstrong (1930-2003).[1]
CGI doctrines are similar to those of the other Sabbatarian Churches of God, which formed after the 1995 schism in the Worldwide Church of God and primarily follow the teachings of Garner Ted Armstrong's father, Herbert W. Armstrong.
Following allegations of Garner Ted's gambling and adultery[2], the disagreements between Garner Ted and his father over operations and certain doctrinal positions in WCG boiled over. In 1978, Herbert W. Armstrong excommunicated his son from WCG and fired him from all roles in the church. Garner Ted moved to Tyler, Texas where he founded the Church of God International and the Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association.[3]
Incorporated in 1978, CGI was by led Garner Ted Armstrong until 1998.[4]
In 1998, amid accusations of sexual impropriety, [5] [6] Garner Ted Armstrong was removed from office by the church's board of directors.[7] A significant ministerial reorganization followed which resulted in the present sharing of administration and leadership among church pastors.
CGI produces a television program titled Armor of God[8] which covers topics related to Christian living through the lens of the church's doctrines.
CGI has congregations in the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Ireland, Australia and the Philippines.[9]
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Garner Ted Armstrong", National Obituary Archive
- ^ Carrazzo, Al. "The Profligate Son". On Doctrine. http://www.ondoctrine.com/1armsg02.htm. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ Armstrong, Garner Ted. "Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association". Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association. Church of God International. http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Garner Ted Armstrong and CGI Parting", The Journal - News of the Churches of God, Issue No. 12 (Jan. 30, 1998)
- ^ Rivera, Geraldo. "Garner Ted Armstrong Sexual Assault". The Painful Truth. Geraldo Rivera Show. http://www.hwarmstrong.com/video/gta/gta-sexual-assault.html. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "Garner Ted Armstrong and the Masseuse"
- ^ "1998", The Journal - News of the Churches of God, Timeline 1998
- ^ "Armor of God", Christian Tuner
- ^ "Church of God International Home Page". Church of God International. http://www.cgi.org/. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
[edit] Bibliography
- "Church of God Timeline: 1996 to 2004". The Journal, news of the churches of God. http://www.thejournal.org/archives/church-of-god-timeline-1996-to-2004.html. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
[edit] External links
- Official website: Church of God, International
- Intercontinental Church of God
- Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association
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