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Our Theme for 2018, “Stay With The Vision!” is the call to commitment and continuation. In
2017, Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction experienced the greatest Leadership
Conference, Workers Meeting, Women’s Convention and Jurisdictional Convocation in our 100
year history. The pastors, elders, missionaries, auxiliary workers, and the saints in general
celebrated a year distinguished with a visit from our Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. The
largest attendance in recent history and great financial support that was unparalleled made the
season excellent!
At each event, nightly worship services were glorious with anointed praise, deliverance and
people accepting Christ as their Savior. An array of elected public officials and religious leaders
from the area celebrated our longevity during the Jurisdictional Convocation.
We start 2018 with a purpose to serve God and spread the gospel. We envision a season of
outreach and unparalleled growth. The world needs what we have, and the saints of
Headquarters are ready and willing to offer the good news. Our connection to the streets and
neighborhoods of this community provides us with the opportunity to touch lives and convict
hearts and minds. No congregation is exempt from growth if they see the vision. In 2017, I
urged each of you to “Make the Connection! ... You Can Count On Me!”
As prelate of the jurisdiction, I know that staying with the vision should help every local church
grow and provide ministry as never before. We must reach out and connect to the countless
individuals in our communities that are totally in need of Jesus. I believe the prayer that Bishop
C.H. Mason uttered, “God in Jesus Christ, Rebuke the day of evil and cast the devil out of the
mind of all!” This prayer was our founder’s timeless utterance and declaration. I feel this
generation should keep his vision and do likewise. Together we can make 2018 our greatest year
of soul winning and outreach.
I commit myself to Jesus Christ as Lord of my life. In all that I say and do, I will seek to
emulate the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom I will rely to keep the covenant that I am
making.
I commit myself to Bible study, prayer, and other Christian disciplines. I will seek to be
a part of studies where I may better learn to follow Christ.
I commit myself to the work of the Great Commission. I will tell others about the Lord
Jesus Christ and the difference He has made in my life, and I will invite them to come
and be a part of the Church Of God In Christ.
I commit myself to participation in the vision of the Bishop. I will actively discover and
use my Spiritual gifts to serve others as part of the Jurisdiction. I will respect the
feelings and opinions of my fellow members in Tennessee Headquarters Jurisdiction.
I commit myself to giving to the work of Christ. I will share the material wealth God
has given me in the service of the Kingdom.
I commit myself to Holy and Confidential communication. I will not share the business
of the Jurisdiction or my fellow members’ information in a public forum that will cause
shame to the church or my fellow members.
I commit myself to leading in the work of Christ. Through prayer, planning, and
example I will exemplify the necessary leadership characteristics that will inspire,
motivate, and assist in the building of the Jurisdiction’s vision for the cause of Christ.
The Bishop:
Answer: “I will.”
The Bishop:
Will you endeavor to live soberly, righteously, and Godly as an official of the
Jurisdiction so that you may be an example to all others in Christian Living?
The Bishop:
Will you instruct those who come under your charge, in the Word of God to the
edification of the whole Church?
The Bishop:
Will you give diligence to faithfully perform all the duties assigned to you as an officer
of the Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, according to the order and
directions of the Bishop?
The Bishop:
Will you seek, in true humility, to deal justly and kindly with your brethren in the
ministry and with all others over which you shall be placed as a Church Officer?
Answer: “I will do so by the help and grace of God, the Holy Spirit being my strength.”
Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
Organization Chart
Headquarters Jurisdiction Departments, Auxiliaries, and Ministries
Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
Position Descriptions
12. Director of Education and Ministry - The Director of Education and Ministry
shall develop and direct Second Saturday Training Institute. All curriculum and
staff are under the Director’s supervision. The Director of Education and Ministry
is responsible for the planning and coordination of the Annual Bishop’s Breakfast.
She is also responsible for assembling the Jurisdiction’s Educational Scholarship
Committee. The Director is supervised by the Jurisdictional Bishop but reports to
the Administrative Assistant.
13. Director of Social Action Ministries – The Director of Social Action Ministries
is responsible for establishing and maintaining the 501(c)(3) status for the
Jurisdiction. He is responsible for developing and implementing Jurisdictional
initiatives consistent with the Church of God In Christ Urban Initiatives that will
result in measurable empowerment and growth of Jurisdictional churches. The
Director of Social Action Ministries is responsible for developing community
programs and strategies that will address social and economic issues in the
communities served by the Jurisdictional churches. He will also collaborate with
the Evangelism Committee to develop and schedule events as directed by the
Jurisdictional Bishop.
14. Editorial Director – The Editorial Director has editorial supervision and sign off
as directed by the Bishop of all printed programs and related Jurisdictional
materials. The Editorial Director will serve in areas as directed by the Bishop in
interdepartmental events.
15. Program Manager – The Program Manager works in tandem with the Editorial
Director for the development, publishing, and production of all Jurisdictional
programs.
16. Chief Adjutant – The Chief Adjutant reports and provides operational support
directly to the Jurisdictional Bishop. The Chief Adjutant will assist and advise the
Jurisdictional Bishop on liturgical, ceremonial, and protocol matters and
administratively organize and execute ceremonies, services, and directives as
assigned by the Bishop. He is responsible for the scheduling, assignments, and
operations of the Jurisdictional Adjutancy. The Chief Adjutant is responsible for
the establishment of standards, training, and training materials for the men and
women of willing hearts who realize the value of serving Jurisdiction leadership
through the Adjutancy. He will also work with Executive Hospitality to make the
necessary arrangements for travel and accommodations for specified guests as
directed by the Bishop.
17. Lead Adjutant Sister – The Lead Adjutant Sister will serve under the
immediate supervision of the Supervisor of Women and shall report to and assist
the Chief Adjutant. She shall have direct authority of liturgical, ceremonial, and
protocol matters for the Department of Women.
20. COGIC First Ladies Association – The COGIC First Ladies Association shall be
headed by the Jurisdictional First Lady and be made up of Jurisdictional Pastors’
and Executive appointees’ wives to establish a 501(c)(3) charitable arm of
Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. The Association is responsible
for raising funds for distribution to designated charities and working in support of
the Jurisdiction’s Scholarship Fund. The COGIC First Ladies Association is also
responsible for planning and conducting annual luncheons and holiday
distributions as instructed by the Jurisdictional Bishop.
23. Evangelism Outreach Board –The Evangelism Outreach Board shall consist of
four persons appointed by the Jurisdictional Bishop to assist the State Evangelism
President in carrying out State evangelistic outreach activities. These activities
shall include but are not be limited to:
1. Annual Picnic
2. Deliverance Convention (3-day event)
3. Develop, maintain, and distribute evangelism handouts for data gathering.
Tennessee Headquarters Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
Eternal Life District
Churches and Pastors
Christ Communion Supt. (Admin. Asst.) Freddie Thomas
1519 Lauderdale 579 W. Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38106 Memphis, TN 38109
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