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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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.
In this week's episode, guest Brian Smith wraps up a deep exploration of Jesus' identity, laying out a position distinguishing between Unitarian and biblically based views. He concludes that Jesus is distinct from the Father yet worthy of complete worship, having existed with God from the beginning and fully participating in creation. This thought-provoking episode challenges viewers to consider how their emphasis on certain scriptures shapes their view of Christ's divinity.
Is the parable of Lazarus and the rich man a glimpse into the afterlife—or a bold message aimed directly at the Pharisees? Join us as we dig deep into Luke 16 and explore layers of symbolism, Old Testament context, and a surprising connection to a real-life Lazarus! You think you know this parable… but you haven’t heard it like this. Watch now and uncover what may have really been going on.
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.
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It is an understood fact Pentecost—or, as some identify it, Whitsunday—is a Christian observance. Yes, many people that claim Christ as their Savior will take time to acknowledge and in some cases observe Pentecost as the memorial commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit. This is the fulfilled Christian Holy Day described in Acts 2 as the day the Church was empowered with the “Comforter” Jesus spoke about in John 14 and 16. Essentially, it is the Birthday of the Church as a “spiritual organism”!
The ancient Israelites called it the Feast of First Fruits, or the Feast of Weeks. It was known by them to be associated with the spring barley harvest—the first fruits of the new year. Interestingly, we find Pentecost’s origins actually “shadowed” in the narrative described in Leviticus 23.