Leadership Personnel of the Church of God

God anoints individuals to serve in various capacities in the church. He equips church leaders, pastors, and lay persons with compassionate hearts and leadership skills which combine for effective ministry.

The administration of the Church of God at the international level is under the supervision of the general overseer (presiding bishop), three assistants (executive bishops), the secretary general, and eighteen councilors constituting the International Executive Council of the church.

• International Executive Committee

The International Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the church. These leaders are elected at the General Assembly, a biennial gathering of ministers and laity meeting for business, worship, and fellowship. The state overseer provides leadership at the state or regional level and local pastors are appointed by the overseer in consulation and prayer with the local church.

• General Overseer
• 1st Assistant Overseer
• 2nd Assistant Overseer
• 3rd Assistant Overseer
• Secretary General

  International Executive Council

  The International Executive Council is a body of 18 ministers elected from within the rank of Ordained Bishops of the Church of God. They serve with the International Executive Committee to establish polity and direct the ministers of the Church. Members are elected for two year terms and may be elected to two consectutive terms. In addition, the Executive Council includes the moderator for the Full Gospel Church in South Africa and the national overseer of Indonesia.