The Church of God International (CGI) traces its origins to the Church that Jesus founded in the early first century. Membership in the CGI consists of "called out ones" from around the world practicing Christianity as initiated by Jesus and furthered by the early apostles. The church begun by Jesus, the very one He promised would survive through the centuries, is alive and well. Today, disciples live the faith "once delivered to the saints" in this twenty-first century (Jude 3). They obey the same message taught by Jesus Christ, and they proclaim the same gospel taken to the world by the disciples. Members value the witness and teachings of Jesus Christ as the church's work.
The CGI home office is in Tyler, Texas. Incorporated in 1978, CGI has ministers and congregations scattered throughout the United States and Canada . We also have churches in Kenya, Jamaica, the Philippines, Australia, the United Kingdom and a growing number of countries around the world.
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In this episode of Truth Unveiled, host George Roper explores the significance of the Last Supper, emphasizing its deeper spiritual meaning beyond the shared meal itself. He explains how Jesus introduced symbolic practices—breaking bread and sharing wine—to represent his body and blood, marking the establishment of a new covenant between God and humanity through Christ’s sacrificial death. The episode highlights how this covenant offers believers the hope of eternal life and a renewed relationship with God, accessible through faith, obedience, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.
In this episode of Armor of God, we dig deep—literally. Join us as we explore Root Work: Tend the Roots and Reap the Fruits, a Bible study on building lasting faith through the Fruit of the Spirit, the Armor of God, and life's key spiritual domains. From Sabbath reflections to kingdom-minded living, this conversation will inspire you to go beyond surface faith and grow real, lasting roots in Christ.
In this episode of Prove All Things, hosts Jeff and Mike welcome guest Horane Smith to explore the influence of anti-Jewish sentiment on early Christian doctrine. Horane outlines how the primitive church was deeply rooted in Hebraic traditions—observing the Sabbath, Passover, and rejecting doctrines like the Trinity and Easter—but that a shift began after 135 A.D., particularly following the Bar Kokhba revolt, which led to a deliberate separation from Judaism by emerging Gentile Christian leaders. He argues that early church fathers, in an effort to define a distinct Christian identity, adopted anti-Jewish rhetoric and Greco-Roman philosophical influences, which dramatically shaped mainstream Christian beliefs.
The official newspaper of The Church Of God International is published quarterly. This publication covers a wide variety of topics. Read The International News and see how The Church Of God International is impacting the globe for Christ.
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With the recent death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is now involved in a conclave that must occur within 15 to 20 days after the death of a pope. The word "conclave" is Latin and means "a room that can be locked up." The Catholic cardinals will gather in Vatican City and then enter the Sistine Chapel to begin a voting process that begins with one vote on the first day and then two votes in the morning and two in the afternoon until a new pope is chosen by a two-thirds majority.
If a pope is not chosen after three days of voting, the cardinals stop the voting for up to one day so they can pray, discuss, and be exhorted by a key cardinal. Only cardinals who are under the age of 80 can vote for the new pope. One hundred and thirty-five of the Church's 252 cardinals are eligible to vote.