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The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) was founded by Charles Harrison Mason after he was expelled from the Baptist Church for his Pentecostal beliefs.
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Mason attended the Azusa Street Revival, where he fully embraced Pentecostal teachings and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
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COGIC quickly grew and became the largest African American Pentecostal denomination.
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COGIC quickly grew and became the largest African American Pentecostal denomination.
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After Bishop Mason’s death, the church had leadership changes but continued to expand.
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COGIC established the Mason Theological Seminary, strengthening its focus on education.
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The 100th Holy Convocation was held, celebrating a century of COGIC’s impact.
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COGIC is still one of the biggest Pentecostal denominations, known for its focus on holiness, spiritual gifts, and spreading the gospel.