Please make plans to join Bishop Dickerson Wells for the Virtual National Leadership Conference “The Adjutancy Experience” on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM CST. The Experience will include the first Official Address of our newly appointed Adjutant Mother Supervisor Dianne Bogan; State of the Address from Adjutant General Bishop Dickerson Wells; and Official Appointments. The Zoom Webinar information will be sent out via email from the Office of the Scribe. #adjutantstrong #theadjutancyexperience #leadershipconference2022

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop John Lewis Johnson, to eternal rest. Bishop Johnson was an Auxiliary Bishop in Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; serving under Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop James E. Hornsby. Bishop Johnson was Pastor of Greater Progressive Church Of God In Christ in Fort Worth, Texas.

Bishop Johnson served the Fort Worth community and was recognized as a “Living Legend.” This Gospel Giant had a tenure of 70 years of Gospel preaching, 61 years of Pastoral Ministry, 50 years of service as District Superintendent, and 24 years as an Administrative Assistant. In 2009, he and his late wife Mother Alma Katherine Johnson celebrated 65 years of marriage.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the family during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

February 12, 2021

The services for Bishop John Lewis Johnson, Auxiliary Bishop in Texas Northeast First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction will be as follows:

PUBLIC VIEWING
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 – 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM CST
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76119

PRIVATE FAMILY MEMORIAL SERVICE
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Skyvue Memorial Gardens
7220 Rendon Bloodworth Road, Mansfield, Texas 76063
This event will be privately attended by the family

DISCLAIMER

All clergy are asked to wear Class B attire. Physical distancing and government restrictions on gatherings will be observed.

Everyone attending is required to observe the regulations in place by the funeral directors.

During this time of uncertainty, we request your continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Servant, General Board Member, Bishop Matthew Williams, to eternal rest. As a beloved and endeared Servant of the Lord, the ministry of Bishop Matthew Williams is etched in the life of the Church Of God In Christ.

Bishop Williams served as Pastor of Brown Memorial Church Of God In Christ for more than 35 years. He was consecrated as Prelate of Florida Southwestern Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction in 1998. He was appointed Adjutant General in 2005 and served three terms until his election as a member of the General Board of our great church in 2016. He recently served as Interim Prelate of the Northern Mississippi Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the Williams family during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

December 1, 2020

The final observations for Bishop Matthew Williams, Pastor of the Brown Memorial Church Of God In Christ, Prelate of the Southwestern Florida Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; Interim Prelate of the Southern Mississippi Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; the Third Adjutant General and Sixth Leader in Succession of the National Adjutancy; and the The Distinguished General Board Member of the Church Of God In Christ, will be as follows:

PUBLIC VIEWING SCHEDULE
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Brown Memorial Church Of God In Christ
2313 E 27th Ave – Tampa, Florida 33605

BROWN MEMORIAL CONGREGATIONAL VIEWING
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
JURISDICTIONAL VIEWING
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

COMMUNITY VIEWING
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

THE FINAL FAREWELL/COMMITTAL
*There will be no 11:00 AM service on Monday. The even will be scheduled and privately attended by the family.

DISCLAIMER

All clergy are asked to wear your Class B attire and all women will be in black. Due to the CDC guidelines and peaking cases in teh State of Florida, physical distancing and governmental restrictions on gatherings will be observed.

Everyone attending is required to observe the following regulations:

• Wear a mask at all times while on the church premises. You may also wear gloves or other forms of PPE, if desired.
• Refrain from gathering in large groups while on the church premises.
• Refrain from sitting within the sanctuary during the viewing.

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Servant, Bishop Willie James Campbell, to eternal rest. Upon his passing, Bishop Campbell faithfully served as Auxiliary Bishop under the leadership of Bishop Sedwick Daniels, Prelate of the Wisconsin First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Interim 2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop. Bishop Willie James Campbell formerly served as President of the Department of Evangelism. His dynamic style of preaching made him a highly sought after evangelist both within the Church Of God In Christ and among other denominations.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the Campbell family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the Campbell family during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

November 15, 2020

The services for Bishop Willie James Campbell will be as follows:

PUBLIC VIEWING
Friday, November 20, 2020 – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST
St. James Church Of God In Christ
11750 S. Lowe Avenue – Chicago, Illinois 60628

PRIVATE SERVICE OF COMMITTAL
Saturday, November 21, 2020 – 11:00 AM CST
Lincoln Cemetery
12000 South Kedzie Avenue – Blue Island, Illinois 60406

DISCLAIMER

Attendees are required to wear a mask. You may also wear gloves or other forms of PPE, if desired. CDC guidelines on physical distancing and government restrictions on gatherings will be observed.

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop Ralph Livingston Jefferson, to eternal rest. Upon his passing, he faithfully served as the Prelate of the Western Canada Jurisdiction.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the Jefferson family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.  When the restrictions are lifted, a date will be set for a Jurisdictional Memorial Service that will appropriately recognize the godly life and notable achievements of Bishop Ralph Livingston Jefferson.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the family  and the Western Canada Jurisdiction during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

November 11, 2020

The services for Bishop Ralph Livingston Jefferson, Prelate of the Western Canada Jurisdiction will be as follows:

PUBLIC VIEWING
Thursday, November 12, 2020 – 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST
Jefferson Temple Church Of God In Christ
333 Brookhaven Avenue – Bellport, New York 11713

A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Friday, November 13, 2020 – 10:00 AM EST
Jefferson Temple Church Of God In Christ
333 Brookhaven Avenue – Bellport, New York 11713
Bishop Frank Anthone White, Messenger

DISCLAIMER

The viewing is Open to all. However, the family will host a Private Service of Remembrance by INVITATION ONLY for extended family, church members, and visiting officials. All clergy are asked to wear Class B attire. Everyone attending is required to wear a mask. You may also wear gloves or other forms of PPE, if desired. CDC guidelines on physical distancing and government restrictions on gatherings will be observed.

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop Rance Lee Allen, to eternal rest. Bishop Allen served as the Prelate of the Michigan Northwest Harvest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Bishop Allen was a world-renowned gospel artist and affectionately known as the “Father of Contemporary Gospel Music.” Bishop Allen’s unique vocal ministry was an indispensable sound within the Church Of God In Christ and Christendom. His gift transcended the boundaries of musical genre as he remained a sought after personality called to perform on global venues.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.  When the restrictions are lifted, a date will be set for a Jurisdictional Memorial Service that will appropriately recognize the godly life and notable achievements of Bishop Rance Allen.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the family during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

November 5, 2020

The services for Bishop Rance Lee Allen, Prelate of the Michigan Northwest harvest Jurisdiction and “The Father of Contemporary Gospel Music” will be as follows:

PUBLIC VIEWING
Friday, November 13, 2020 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
New Bethel Bountiful Blessings Church Of God In Christ
801 Vance Street – Bishop Rance Lee Allen Way, Toledo, Ohio 43607

VIRTUAL CONCERT
Friday, November 13, 2020
“The Love Train Concert for the Preacher-man”
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST

A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Saturday, November 14, 2020 – 11:00 AM EST
Cornerstone Church
1520 Reynolds Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537

DISCLAIMER

The family will host a Private Memorial Service for Bishop Jefferson’s family, church members, and visiting officials. All clergy are asked to wear Class B attire. Everyone attending is required to wear a mask. You may also wear gloves or other forms of PPE, if desired. CDC guidelines on physical distancing and government restrictions on gatherings will be observed.

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop Lee Ward, to eternal rest. Upon his passing, he faithfully served as Auxiliary Bishop under the leadership of Bishop Jerry L. Maynard, Prelate of the Fourth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Tennessee.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the Ward family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.  When the restrictions are lifted, a date will be set for a Jurisdictional Memorial Service that will appropriately recognize the godly life and notable achievements of Bishop Lee Ward.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the family and the Tennessee Fourth Jurisdiction during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

Service of Remembrance
Sunday, November 1, 2020 – 5:00 PM CST
(Public Viewing 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST)
Pentecostal Temple Church Of God In Christ
229 S. Danny Thomas Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee 38126
Bishop Charles H. M. Patterson, Host Pastor

Words of Comfort Provided By:
Bishop Jerry L. Maynard, Prelate
Tennessee Fourth Jurisdiction

DISCLAIMER
Everyone attending is required to wear a mask. You may also wear gloves or other forms of PPE, if desired. CDC guidelines on physical distancing and government restrictions on gatherings will be observed.

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His Server, Bishop Theodore Phillip Henry Porter, Jr., to eternal rest. Bishop Porter served as Prelate of the Montana Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. Bishop Porter has become known both in the local community and throughout the state of Montana as a man of integrity, wisdom, and vision.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the Porter family will hold a private memorial service for this servant.  When the restrictions are lifted, a date will be set for a Jurisdictional Memorial Service that will appropriately recognize the godly life and notable achievements of Bishop Porter.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

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Bishop Jesse Delano Ellis, II

The Third Chief Adjutant in the Glorious History of the Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

. . . But This Man Sat Down

“And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince
and a great man fallen this day in Israel?”  II Samuel 3:38 KJV

This giant will be sorely missed. As you all know, he played a huge role in the initial stages of the servant ministry in our denomination even before he became the Chief Adjutant of the Church Of God In Christ. Let us join together in prayer for Dr. Sabrina J. Ellis and the entire Ellis Family.

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

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Dear Saints,

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints.”
Psalm 116:15

This notice of Episcopal Transition is as per the directive of our Presiding Bishop & Chief Apostle, Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr.

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we acknowledge the transition of Bishop Ted Gera Thomas, Sr., who served as a General Board member and Prelate of the Historic First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia. God, who is omnipotent and omniscient, has summoned His servant to eternal rest.

Bishop Thomas is the pastor of both New Community Temple COGIC in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he has served for more than 48 years; and St. Stephens COGIC in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he has served for more than 24 years.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic resulting in local and state restrictions on public gatherings to achieve social distancing, the Thomas family will hold a private memorial service for this valiant soldier of the Gospel.  When the restrictions are lifted, a date will be set for a National Memorial Service that will appropriately recognize the godly life and notable achievements of Bishop Ted Gera Thomas, Sr.

During this time of uncertainty, we request the continued prayers as well as acts of emotional and spiritual support for the family.  It is with great honor that the National Adjutancy will assist the Thomas family and the Historic First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia, and the local ministries during this most difficult time.

“Blessed be the God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Sanctifying the Leader, I Am,

Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr.
Adjutant General
Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

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