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She is also the Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women for the South Carolina Jurisdiction. Other leaders of the Youth Department who leader became influential leaders of the church included: Bishop F.D.
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The first general secretary of COGIC was Elder William B. They determined to separate from COGIC and form what would eventually become the Assemblies of God. The general assembly is the supreme authority over the church to decide matters of faith and practice. Bishop Mason appointed her as a young woman to be head of the small school in 1926, after she had been teaching there. After his death, Mason was entombed there, the only person so honored. A general supervisor of women is appointed by the presiding bishop and given authority to lead the International Women's Ministry of the church. The current president of the Missions Department is Bishop Vincent Mathews, Jr.
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Many Holiness Christian groups and fellowships forming at the time wanted biblical names for their local churches and fellowships, such as "Church of God, Church of Christ, or Church of the Living God". In 1982, Patterson led COGIC in its Diamond Jubilee, in a celebration of the International Holy Convocation. Also in 1952, Mason revised the constitution to determine the leadership and succession of the church after his death. She is also the Jurisdictional Supervisor for the First Jurisdiction, Southern California. He is credited with helping to secure the steel needed to construct Mason Temple which was virtually impossible during World War II. COGIC has always been traditionally anti-abortion/pro-life. 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop â Bishop Jerry W.