Church of God

American

noun

any of numerous Protestant denominations that stress personal conversion, sanctification, the imminent return of Jesus Christ, baptism by immersion, and, among some, speaking in tongues.

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The Church of God in Christ Through the Holy Spirit, Inc. amounted to around a dozen people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Such systematic persecution is not only an affront to the Church of God but also a public challenge to the international community," Zion Church said in a statement.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

The family sang gospel music and were active in the Church of God in Christ, where K.C. was a deacon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Bishop Wooden, who leads the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina, warned that “we are targeted for extinction” in a speech at the Columbus Christian Center.

From Washington Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Then the funeral was accepted by Bishop Alvin A. Childs for the Faith Temple, Church of God in Christ located at 147th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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