{"id":78,"date":"2025-03-21T21:20:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T21:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2026-05-21T00:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T00:37:08","slug":"main","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/","title":{"rendered":"Main"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1742591855467{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#7d1745″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to the Office of the Financial Secretary” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1743040031054{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”196″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1743040338563{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”195″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1743040358948{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”192″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1743040064995{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”80″ accent_color=”#7d1745″][vc_custom_heading text=”As the Office of the Financial Secretary, our mission is to ensure transparency, accuracy, and faithfulness in managing the financial resources of the church. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship to support the growth and impact of the Church of God in Christ.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1742600222164{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”80″ css=”.vc_custom_1742600638765{padding: 0px !important;}” accent_color=”#7d1745″][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to the Digital Office of The Financial Secretary” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1744763358142{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}”][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”60″ css=”.vc_custom_1742600688164{padding-top: 5px !important;}” accent_color=”#000000″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” css=”.vc_custom_1743199224832{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”229″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” css=”.vc_custom_1743199342124{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” image_hovers=”false”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1743199376969{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Bishop Michael B. Golden Jr.
\nFinancial Secretary<\/span><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”25″][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to the Future Digital Hub of the Financial Secretaries Office of the Church of God In Christ. This digital space will become the epicenter of information and engagement for our denomination\u2019s Financial Secretary\u2019s office in the coming weeks. It is our desire that the tools, resources, and real-time updates needed to serve your Jurisdiction and its constituents in an efficient and user-friendly way will be right at your fingertips. Prepare for the dawning of a new day as we take this journey together.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Bishop Michael Golden, Jr.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nFinancial Secretary<\/span>
\nChurch Of God In Christ, INC.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”60″ css=”.vc_custom_1742600688164{padding-top: 5px !important;}” accent_color=”#000000″][vc_separator color=”custom” el_width=”80″ css=”.vc_custom_1742600638765{padding: 0px !important;}” accent_color=”#7d1745″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1742601940707{margin-right: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;margin-left: 40px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;border-left-color: #000000 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #000000 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #000000 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #000000 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column]

<\/div><\/div>\n
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t
Close<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”The Office of the Financial Secretary of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) plays a critical role in managing and overseeing the church’s financial records, ensuring accountability and transparency in financial matters.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner gap=”5″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]
  • <\/i><\/div>

    Working with the Treasurer<\/h3>

    Collaborating with the treasurer and finance committee to ensure proper stewardship of church funds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    <\/div><\/li>
  • <\/i><\/div>

    Working with the Board of Trustees<\/h3>

    Collaborating with the trustee board and finance committees to ensure faithful stewardship and transparent management of church funds and properties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]
    • <\/i><\/div>

      Managing Contributions<\/h3>

      Tracking individual member contributions and providing financial statements for tax purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      <\/div><\/li>
    • <\/i><\/div>

      Reporting<\/h3>

      Assisting with the generation of\u00a0 financial reports for the pastors, jurisdictions, and finance committees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]
      • <\/i><\/div>

        Collaborate with the Accounting Office<\/h3>

        Reviews reports and reconciles them with the records maintained by the Accounting Office to ensure accuracy and integrity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

        <\/div><\/li>
      • <\/i><\/div>

        Recording Financial Transactions<\/h3>

        Keeping accurate records of all church income and expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

        <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″]
        • <\/i><\/div>

          Ensuring Compliance<\/h3>

          Maintaining financial records in accordance with church policies and legal requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

          <\/div><\/li>
        • <\/i><\/div>

          Training<\/h3>

          Provides instructions and guidelines to ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of jurisdictional and national financial reports.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

          <\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1742769189877{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”159″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1742769031575{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          [vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1742591855467{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}” bg_color_value=”#7d1745″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Welcome to the Office of the Financial Secretary” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1743040031054{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”196″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1743040338563{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” image_hovers=”false”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”195″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-78","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":342,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/78\/revisions\/342"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/ofs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}