{"id":52895,"date":"2019-01-23T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T20:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=52895"},"modified":"2019-01-23T09:49:49","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T17:49:49","slug":"gci-announces-new-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/wcg-news\/gci-announces-new-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"GCI announces new structure"},"content":{"rendered":"

COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

Today, I received an email from GCI (Grace Communion International, essentially the group that originally ran the new Worldwide Church of God).<\/p>\n

Here is some of what it states:<\/p>\n

The following chart is the best way to present the new GCI organizational structure. It is not 100% uniform as each region and country has its own set of nuances, but the alignment is close, and it provides me a meaningful way to communicate and serve our pastors and churches around the globe. The biggest upside for me is when I visit one of the six areas around the world, I will meet with 3-4 leaders at one time and it reduces my travel and hopefully amplifies my effectiveness.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>…<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a brave new undertaking and several of the leaders are new to the mix, so please join me in your prayerful support of each name on the chart. Even as I more fully step into the shoes of the GCI presidency, several others are stepping into bigger shoes as well, and I truly believe Jesus has raised up the right leaders for such a time as this.<\/p>\n

I will work closely with the media team to keep you abreast of what is happening around the world of GCI. \u201cWe are GCI\u201d and we are in this together!<\/p>\n

Greg Williams<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Now while this is a major change for Greg Williams, and the move of GCI’s main office to Charlotte, NC from California, you will note that the higher power at GCI is still the board of directors.<\/p>\n

Joe Tkach (former Joe Jr.) was president of GCI and chairman of the board. According to an announcement from him last month (see J. Tkach (Jr.) sends out his last letter as a GCI employee<\/a>), he remains chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

In that announcement he claimed the triune god helped him. Yet. whatever triune god that supposedly was blessing Tkach’s efforts, most certainly was not the God of the Bible.<\/p>\n

Joseph Tkach opposed various of the Ten Commandments<\/a> and other Church of God doctrines.<\/p>\n

The Bible denounces the type of lawlessness, etc. that Joseph Tkach promotes.<\/p>\n

So, with him as chairman, I believe that he will help ensure that GCI will continue to push sinful, unbiblical, and anti-Church of God doctrines.<\/p>\n

GCI is a group that includes many elements of Mithraism (see also Do You Practice Mithraism?<\/a>) and other non-biblically based religions.<\/p>\n

Some items of related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>Binitarian View: One God, Two Beings Before the Beginning<\/a> Is binitarianism the correct position? What about unitarianism or trinitarianism?
\nIs The Father God?<\/a> What is the view of the Bible? What was the view of the early church?
\nJesus: The Son of God and Saviour<\/a> Who was Jesus? Why did He come to earth? What message did He bring? Is there evidence outside the Bible that He existed? Here is a YouTube sermon titled Jesus: Son of God and Saviour<\/a><\/span>.
\nProof Jesus is the Messiah<\/a> This free book has over 200 Hebrew prophecies were fulfilled by Jesus. Plus, His arrival was consistent with specific prophecies and even Jewish interpretations of prophecy. Here are links to seven related sermons: Proof Jesus is the Messiah<\/a>, Prophecies of Jesus\u2019 birth, timing, and death<\/a>, Jesus\u2019 prophesied divinity<\/a>, 200+ OT prophecies Jesus filled; Plus prophecies He made<\/a>, Why Don\u2019t Jews Accept Jesus?<\/a>, Daniel 9, Jews, and Jesus<\/a>, and Facts and Atheists’ Delusions About Jesus<\/a>. Plus the links to two sermonettes: Luke\u2019s census: Any historical evidence?<\/a> and Muslims believe Jesus is the Messiah, but<\/a> … These videos cover nearly all of the book, plus have some information not in the book.
\nJesus is God, But Became Flesh<\/a> Was Jesus fully human and fully God or what? Here is information in the Spanish language\u00bfEs Jesucristo Dios?<\/a>.
\nVirgin Birth: Does the Bible Teach It?<\/a> What does the Bible teach? What is claimed in The Da Vinci Code?<\/a>
\nWhy Does Jesus Have Two Different Genealogies listed in Matthew 1 and Luke 3?<\/a> Matthew 1:1-16 and Luke 3:23-38 seemingly list two different genealogies for Jesus. Why? Here is a version in the Spanish language: \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 Jes\u00fas tiene dos genealog\u00edas diferentes las cuales aparecen en Mateo 1 y Lucas 3?<\/a>
\nDid Early Christians Think the Holy Spirit Was A Separate Person in a Trinity?<\/a> Or did they have a different view? A related sermon is available: Truth about the Holy Spirit: What THEY do not want you to know!<\/a><\/em><\/a><\/span>
\nDid the True Church Ever Teach a Trinity?<\/a> Most act like this is so, but is it? Here is an old, by somewhat related, article in the Spanish language LA DOCTRINA DE LA TRINIDAD<\/a>. A related sermon is available: Trinity: Fundamental to Christianity or Something Else?<\/a> A brief video is also available: Three trinitarian scriptures?<\/a>
\nWas Unitarianism the Teaching of the Bible or Early Church?<\/a> Many, including Jehovah’s Witnesses<\/a>, claim it was, but was it?
\nDid the Archangel Michael become Jesus?<\/a> The Jehovah’s Witnesses<\/a> teach this, and SDA Ellen White<\/a> did, but does the Bible allow for this?
\nHow Many Creators?<\/a> Did the ancient Mayans know the truth about the Godhead at creation?
\nBinitarianism: One God, Two Beings Before the Beginning<\/a> This is a longer article than the Binitarian View<\/a> article, and has a little more information on binitarianism, and less about unitarianism. A related sermon is also available: Binitarian view of the Godhead<\/a>.
\nWhat Does the Catholic Church Teach About Christmas and the Holy Days?<\/a> Do you know what the Catholic Church says were the original Christian holy days? Was Christmas among them? Is December 25th Jesus’ birthday or that of the sun god? Here is a link to a related sermon: What do Catholic and other scholars teach about Christmas? <\/a>
\nDid Early Christians Celebrate Birthdays?<\/a> Did biblical era Jews celebrate birthdays? Who originally celebrated birthdays? When did many that profess Christ begin birthday celebrations? A related sermon video is available and is titled: Birthdays, Christians, and December 25th<\/a>.
\nShould You Observe God\u2019s Holy Days or Demonic Holidays?<\/a> This is a free pdf booklet explaining what the Bible and history shows about God’s Holy Days and popular holidays.
\nWas Jesus Born in the Grotto of the Nativity?<\/a><\/span> Was Jesus born in a below ground cave? Was Jesus born below the “Church of the Nativity”? Were the wise men there?
\nIs Keeping Christmas a Sin?<\/a> Is keeping Christmas acceptable for true Christians? What are some scriptures to consider?
\nDo You Practice Mithraism?<\/a> Many practices and doctrines that mainstream so-called Christian groups have are the same or similar to those of the sun-god Mithras. December 25th was celebrated as his birthday. Do you follow Mithraism combined with the Bible or original Christianity? A sermon video from Vatican City is titled Church of Rome, Mithras, and Isis? <\/a>
\nThe Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free pdf book explaining the what the Ten Commandments are, where they came from, how early professors of Christ viewed them, and how various ones, including the Beast of Revelation, will oppose them. A related sermon is titled: The Ten Commandments and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.
\nIs There “An Annual Worship Calendar” In the Bible?<\/a> This paper provides a biblical and historical critique of several articles, including one by the Tkach WCG which states that this should be a local decision. What do the Holy Days mean? Also you can click here for the calendar of Holy Days<\/a>.
\nWhere is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a> This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available: Where is the True Christian Church? <\/a>Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language: \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy?<\/a> Here is a link in the German language: WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE?<\/a> Here is a link in the French language: O\u00f9 est la vraie \u00c9glise Chr\u00e9tienne aujourd\u2019hui?<\/a> Here is a link to a short animation: <\/b>Which Church would Jesus Choose?<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Continuing History of the Church of God<\/a> This pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from Acts 2 to the 21st century. Related sermon links include Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D<\/a>. and Continuing History of the Church of God: 4th-16th Centuries<\/a> and Continuing History of the Church of God: 17th-20th Centuries<\/a>. The booklet is available in Spanish: Continuaci\u00f3n de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>, German: Kontinuierliche Geschichte der Kirche Gottes<\/a>, French: L\u2019Histoire Continue<\/em> de l\u2019\u00c9glise de Dieu<\/a> and Ekegusii Omogano Bw\u2019ekanisa Ya Nyasae Egendererete<\/a>.
\n<\/strong>Who is the Man of Sin of 2 Thessalonians 2?<\/a> Is this the King of the North, the ten-horned beast of Revelation 13:1-11, or the two-horned Beast of Revelation 13:12-16? Some rely on traditions, but what does the Bible teach? Here is a related link in Spanish\/espa\u00f1ol: \u00bfQui\u00e9n es el Hombre de Pecado de 2 Tesalonicenses 2?<\/a> Here is a version in Mandarin: N;\u0016\u00ff\u001a \u0152\u0001f\/’Y’jN\u00ba’\u00ff\u001f<\/a> Here is a link to a related YouTube video, in English, titled Who is the Man of Sin?<\/a>
\n<\/strong>The History of Early Christianity<\/a> Are you aware that what most people believe is not what truly happened to the true Christian church? Do you know where the early church was based? Do you know what were the doctrines of the early church? Is your faith really based upon the truth or compromise?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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