Our Mission
To pursue unity within the Body of Christ by fostering connection, service, and collaboration—while upholding Biblical truth and respecting organizational autonomy.
Our Vision
Inspired by Christ’s prayer that His followers “may all be one” (John 17), we envision a Body of Christ where spiritual connection binds members together as family, transcending organizational boundaries and fostering mutual love and recognition. Where brethren from all Church of God groups work in love, understanding, and shared purpose toward the coming Kingdom of God—a community where fellowship flourishes, communication flows freely, and collective efforts reflect Christ’s call to unity.
What We Do
The Church of God, a spiritual Body grounded in the Sabbath, Holy Days, and other Biblical truths, too often functions separately—duplicating efforts, straining resources, and missing opportunities for connection. While true spiritual unity comes only from God, Church of God Network (CGN) opens lines of communication, builds a global network of relationships, and facilitates collaborative efforts across congregations and organizations. We help brethren connect, serve, and collaborate while still honoring truth and autonomy.
CGN brings together leaders, members, and organizations across generations in a spirit that is loving, noncompetitive, and rooted in God’s give way of life. Everything we do is guided by 1) voluntary participation—no pressure or compromising of beliefs—and 2) by neutrality; we are not a church or membership organization and do not solicit tithes, complementing existing Church of God groups rather than competing with them. We work tirelessly to build a sense of community, encouraging everyone to persevere humbly through challenges so the Church of God can fully live out the unity God commands. Together, we can lighten burdens, care for brethren, and more effectively proclaim God’s coming Kingdom.
Our Approach
At its core, CGN is designed to chip away at isolation and disunity—not by force, or through merging, but through relationship. CGN’s model is simple and intentional:
- Connection Enables Service
Before meaningful collaboration can happen, brethren need to know each other. Disunity flourishes when brethren are unaware of each other and remain only names on a list—or worse, strangers altogether. CGN fosters awareness and connection across organizational lines—sharing who is out there (Find a Congregation!), what their needs are, and how God is working in their lives. Awareness transforms isolation into recognition, and recognition opens the door for trust and service. - Service Builds Trust
Disunity thrives when brethren remain isolated. Suspicion, miscommunication, and assumptions tend to fill the gaps where relationships are lacking. CGN begins with service—creating opportunities for brethren from across organizational lines to work together in tangible, meaningful ways. Whether it’s a local project, a shared resource, or support during a time of need, shared service breaks down walls and puts names and faces to fellow believers we may have only heard about. - Trust Leads to Collaboration
When we know and trust one another, we become open to working together in more intentional ways. But trust only flourishes when it’s earned—not demanded. CGN creates neutral, non-threatening spaces for collaboration—spaces where fellowships can connect around common goals without compromising doctrine or surrendering autonomy. By keeping our mission focused on cooperation rather than coercion, we invite participation from brethren who might otherwise remain disconnected. - Collaboration Reduces Burdens & Strengthens the Work
Church leaders and members often carry heavy workloads. CGN helps lighten those burdens through shared services, grants, and support programs that reduce duplication and coordinate efforts across the Church of God community. With practical support structures in place, individuals, congregations, and ministries are freed to focus on spiritual care and Gospel preaching. Barriers are removed, help becomes more immediate, and the work of the Church is not merely sustained—it is strengthened and multiplied. - Unity Multiplies Effectiveness
The ultimate goal is not combining all organizations into one. The goal is voluntary, functional unity—brethren knowing one another, working together without losing identity, and rallying in times of need. CGN nurtures a culture of respect, cooperation, and shared purpose, helping the Church live out Christ’s prayer in John 17 in practical, everyday ways.
Who We Serve
God’s Church is made up of those who have God’s Spirit and are led by His Spirit (Romans 8:14). CGN does not seek to determine who specifically is “in” or “out” of the Church of God—only God has that authority. With this in mind, it is important to clarify the population we serve.
CGN recognizes that doctrinal differences exist among Church of God organizations and does not ask anyone to compromise on matters of faith. Yet we believe these differences need not prevent love, fellowship, and cooperation, provided there is agreement on the same core, distinctive understandings of God’s Word. If we discern, to the best of our ability, that others are part of the Body of Christ, Scripture calls us to be in relationship with them. Below are 11 central beliefs of the Church of God as revealed in Scripture, 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 (and leading up to) 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 (often in the form of setting dates/predictions and taking prophetic titles unto themselves) . 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.