Church Of God, Cleveland, Tennessee

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The Church of God, Cleveland, places foremost emphasis on the ministry of the Holy Spirit and does not regard the ordinances as special signs of God's presence. Three ordinances-baptism, the Lord's Supper, and footwashing-are practiced, but other actions such as dedication, ordination, and installation are observed by many congregations.

The Pentecostal doctrine and practice of the Church of God (Cleveland) cause a constant emphasis on the presence of God through the active ministry of the...

 

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