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The Church of God (Restoration) remains the focus of controversy, with many accusations leveled by ex-members across the world. According to former members the church is cult-like and controls dress code, internet access and relationships. Former member Tina Wall said, "I believe Church of God is a cult, you can't think for yourself, nothing.
Joseph W. Tkach (/ t ə ˈ k ɒ tʃ /; March 16, 1927 – September 23, 1995) was the appointed successor of Herbert W. Armstrong, founder of the Worldwide Church of God.Tkach became president and pastor general of the church upon the death of Armstrong in 1986.
CGI was founded in 1978 by four former members of the Worldwide Church of God, [2] including evangelist Garner Ted Armstrong (1930–2003) [3] after his father, Herbert W. Armstrong, excommunicated him from the WCG and fired him from all roles in the church over disagreements about operations and certain doctrinal positions.
From its beginnings, the Church of God had a commitment to pacifism and antiracism. [4] The Church of God held that "interracial worship was a sign of the true Church", with both whites and blacks ministering regularly in Church of God congregations, which invited people of all races to worship there. [4]
Church of God International (United States), based in Tyler, Texas; Church of God Preparing for the Kingdom of God; Church of the Great God, based in Charlotte, North Carolina; Global Church of God, based in the UK, affiliated with the Church of the Eternal God (U.S.) and the Church of God, a Christian Fellowship, (Canada)
Ambrose Jessup "A.J." Tomlinson (September 22, 1865 – October 2, 1943), a former Quaker, united with the Holiness Church at Camp Creek in 1903.With his drive, vision, and organizational skills, he was elected the first general overseer of the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) in 1903.
Richard Ames (1936-2024): Former Registrar of Ambassador University; Co-host of The World Tomorrow, 1986–1994; now resides in Charlotte, NC; he co-hosts Tomorrow's World for the Living Church of God. David Antion: Left the employ of the WCG in 1979 and affiliated with the Church of God, International for a few years. Now founder of Guardian ...
The Church of God (Seventh Day) was unified up until 1933. According to A. N. Dugger a Church of God historian, and leader of one of the factions at the time, many in the Church of God felt the need for a "Bible Organization" for the Church of God. They also wanted to move the church's world headquarters to Jerusalem.