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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