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THE GENERAL BOARD

Pastor and Lady Vanessa Macklin, in the spring of 1978, founded Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ in Hayward, California. Through their partnership with civic and community leaders, GT established its flagship Community Development Corporation. This leadership dynamic would be at the forefront of South Hayward’s marginalized community transformation and urban revitalization. During the past 45 years, while committed to his local church, Bishop remained active in his denomination serving as International Sunday School Superintendent and founding Chairman of the AIM COGIC Summer Conventions (1996-2004). In 1998, following his consecration to the sacred office of Bishop in 2001, he received his episcopal appointment as prelate of the Nor Cal Metropolitan Jurisdiction. In 2004, he ascended to the presidium of the Church of God in Christ; two years later, he was elected Chairman of the Pentecostal-Charismatic Churches of North America, representing more than 20 denominations. Bishop Macklin’s highest honor was afforded him in 2007 when he ascended to the office of Second Assistant Presiding Bishop, where he served for 14 years with Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. Today, he is honored to serve as First Assistant Presiding Bishop under the l

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The General Board

The Role of the General Board

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.” (Psalms 33:12) KJV

The General Board of the Church of God in Christ, Inc (COGIC) is responsible for establishing and executing policies for the membership, as well as sustaining and perpetuating spiritual order within the Church. These twelve bishops, chosen from the Board of Bishops, are voted into office by the General Assembly for a term of four years. Executive decisions made by the General Board are final unless revoked or modified by the General Assembly.  The General Board convenes three times a year for official meetings in the months of April, November and at the time the presiding bishop deems necessary.

The Presiding Bishop of the Church Of God In Christ is Bishop J. Drew Sheard, pastor of  Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church Of God In Christ in Detroit, MI.  Through his leadership the board has continued its vision which is based on Titus 1:5, in which the Apostle Paul appointed Titus to lead the people of Crete as an elder. Bishop Jerry W. Macklin, 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop and Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten, Sr., 2nd Assistant Presiding Bishop serve as Presiding Bishop Sheard’s special aides on the Gen