Our Mission
To help build community within the Church of God by facilitating connection, encouraging conversations, and giving back.
At Church of God Network, our mission is to strengthen the bonds of community within the Church of God by fostering meaningful connections, encouraging uplifting conversations, and promoting a spirit of service. Guided by the Biblical call to unity, we strive to be a positive force that brings brethren together—helping us grow stronger, together, as one Body in Christ.
Our Vision
We envision a thriving, united Church of God community—one where fellowship is abundant, communication flows openly, and members from all Church of God fellowships come together in harmony and mutual respect. Inspired by scriptures such as John 17, where Christ prayed that His followers “may all be one,” our vision is a spiritually connected Body of Christ that works cooperatively toward the coming Kingdom of God. We seek to create an environment where understanding, love, and shared purpose fuel our collective efforts.
About Church of God Network
Church of God Network (CGN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to building community within the Church of God. We are not a church, nor are we a membership organization. We are not an organization you can join or “attend with.” Instead, we exist to serve the broader Church of God community by advocating for attitudes and actions that promote unity, cooperation, and service.
We are committed to being a neutral and non-threatening organization—a resource designed to uplift and connect brethren from diverse Church of God backgrounds. Our goal is not to combine organizations nor create competition for resources, but rather to complement the work of existing fellowships. As such, we do not solicit tithes and, instead, encourage individuals to send their tithes to the organizations with which they attend.
Through our initiatives, we aim to create opportunities for connection and collaboration, helping to strengthen the spiritual fabric of our community. We believe the Church of God is stronger when we work together, and we are committed to supporting projects and conversations that reflect this shared purpose.
Scriptural Foundation
Our mission is deeply rooted in the Biblical exhortation for unity within the Body of Christ. Scripture reminds us of the importance of caring for one another, working together, and striving for peace and understanding. Key passages that inspire our work include:
- Ephesians 4 – The call to unity in the Spirit
- 1 Corinthians 12 – Many members, one Body
- John 13 – Loving one another as Christ loved us
- John 17 – Christ’s prayer for oneness
- Psalm 133 – The beauty of brethren dwelling together in unity
- Romans 12 – Serving one another with our gifts
- Colossians 3 – Putting on love, the bond of perfection
At Church of God Network, we believe we are stronger together. By fostering connection, building trust, and serving one another, we aim to help the Church of God community thrive—united in purpose and grounded in love.
Who We Serve
God’s Church is comprised of those who have God’s Spirit and are being led by His Spirit. Beyond that, CGN is not looking to define the Church of God. No one can determine who is in it and who is outside of it. That knowledge and judgement is God’s alone. With that in mind, it is important to clarify the population we serve.
CGN acknowledges the importance of the doctrinal differences between Church of God organizations and does not suggest that people compromise on matters of faith. Despite these differences, CGN believes there is common ground for fellowship and cooperation. God’s people share the same core, distinctive, fundamental understandings of God’s word. Below are 11 unique identifying beliefs of the Church of God as revealed in scripture. Though there are others, these are central. They are listed in no particular order of importance:
1. Christ’s Death & Resurrection
Christ’s death reconciled us to God (He was placed in the tomb in the late afternoon just before sundown on Wednesday and was in the tomb until Saturday at sunset – totaling 3 days and 3 nights), and His resurrection saved us from the penalty of the second death (once one accepts Christ as their personal savior).
2. Baptism
Total submersion water baptism and the laying on of hands is required to receive the Holy Spirit. A converted person is begotten at baptism and not “born again” until the resurrection. God’s Church does not practice infant baptism.
3. Repentance
Repentance is a necessity in the life of a Christian – both at baptism and ongoing as one sins – in order to develop God’s holy, righteous character.
4. The Bible
The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God (the Old and New Testaments).
5. 10 Commandments
God’s 10 Commandments, including the 7th day (Saturday) Sabbath, are in effect.
6. God’s Annual Holy Days & Passover
The Passover and God’s Holy Days outline God’s plan of salvation and are required observances:
- Days of Unleavened Bread (first and last days are Holy Days)
- Pentecost
- Feast of Trumpets
- Day of Atonement
- Feast of Tabernacles
- The Eighth Day
7. Non-Observance of Holidays with Pagan Origins
The holidays associated with modern Christianity are influenced by pagan traditions and are not observed by the Church of God. This includes Easter, Christmas, and other similar religious observances whose origins do not derive from Biblical instruction. God specifically prohibits worshiping Him in ways other than those outlined in scripture.
8. No History of Unrepentant False Prophecies
While many Church of God organizations differ to some degree with regard to prophetic interpretation or speculative matters that aren’t clearly defined in scripture, some have a record of making specific, failed “prophecies” that they claim are directly from God. Any organization with an unrepentant record of these false prophecies will not be considered part of the community that Church of God Network serves. Scripture is clear when it comes to false prophets (see: Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Jeremiah 5:30-31, Matthew 7:15-20)
9. This is Not the Only Day of Salvation
Today, God is only calling the “first-fruits” and none can come to Jesus Christ, and be genuinely converted, unless the Father draws that individual. Eventually, every human being who has ever lived will have their chance to be called by God. In addition, heaven is not the reward of the saved, and there is no eternal burning Hell. There is no immortal soul. Upon death one simply awaits the resurrection; there is no consciousness in the grave.
10. The God Family
The ultimate purpose for mankind is to become part of the God family. God is reproducing Himself through mankind. The God family currently consists of God the Father and Jesus Christ. This conviction prohibits both belief in the trinity and that Jesus Christ was a created being.
11. The Coming Kingdom of God
Jesus Christ shall return as King of Kings, and He will intervene to save mankind from self-destruction. Mankind cannot solve its own problems. God’s Government, established by Christ at his coming, shall rule directly over the nations to bring about lasting world peace.