| Church of God (Holiness) | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Methodist |
| Orientation | Conservative holiness movement |
| Theology | Wesleyan Restorationist |
| Polity | Mixed: elements of Congregationalist, Presbyterian and Episcopalian polities |
| Associations | Global Wesleyan Alliance Interchurch Holiness Convention |
| Origin | 1883 Centralia, Missouri |
| Branched from | Methodist Episcopal Church |
| Congregations | about 120 |
| Official website | cogh.net |
The Church of God (Holiness) is an association of autonomous holiness Christian congregations. Originating in the 19th century as an outgrowth of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it teaches Wesleyan (Methodist) doctrine and is aligned with conservative holiness movement.[1] At its founding in 1883, the Church of God sought to actualize the New Testament church.[2] With respect to ecumenism, the Church of God is a member of the Global Wesleyan Alliance and Interchurch Holiness Convention.
- ^ "Church of God (Holiness)". COGH. 2024. Archived from the original on 31 May 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
The Church of God (Holiness) is an association of autonomous congregations originating in the 19th century that has historically aligned with the conservative holiness movement of Methodism.
- ^ Kostlevy, William (3 August 2009). Historical Dictionary of the Holiness Movement. Scarecrow Press. pp. 48, 55. ISBN 978-0-8108-6318-7.