ISSUES
More "constitutional" abuse?
Land-property grab issue affects local churches
With a landmark ruling in California against COGIC land-property abuses, a judge ruled that COGIC's unratified constitution could not be used as a basis to take church property, Report COGIC Abuse will begin exploring the implications of land-property abuse for local pastors and pastors considering membership in the COGIC.
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12 QUESTIONS FOR PASTORS
1) Does your incorporation protect you from confiscation by a Jurisdictional Bishop and/or COGIC, Inc?
2) Has your church property been deeded to a family member? If yes, is it protected from confiscation by a Jurisdictional Bishop and/or COGIC, Inc?
3) Has the constitution of the COGIC ever been ratified?
4) Are you willing to sign over your property to the COGIC, Inc.
5) Is it ethical for a Jurisdictional Bishop or the Presiding Bishop to take property they never invested in?
6) If your church is incorporated are you a member of the Church Of God In Christ or an affiliate?
7) Does a Bishop preaching your installation service legally bind you to the COGIC?
8) If your church is incorporated are you as a corporation legally bound to pay the yearly assessment imposed on you by the COGIC, Inc. headquartered in Memphis, TN
9) If you are a member of the Church Of God In Christ what benefits does membership provide for you?
10) What legal right does a Jurisdictional Bishop or Presiding Bishop have to impose yearly fees on you if you are incorporated?
11) Is your ministry really a member of the COGIC, Inc headquartered in Memphis, TN? If the answer is “Yes” what is your proof?
12) If you are incorporated and have been paying the assessment are you willing to seek legal recourse to recapture those identified finances?
