The Church of God by Faith, Inc. A Body of Holy Ghost filled Pentecostal beleivers of the Christian Faith.

The Church of God By Faith, Inc. was founded in 1914 in Jacksonville, Florida by Crawford Bright, John Bright, Aaron Matthews, Sr. and Nathaniel Scippio. In 1922 an assembly was held in Alachua, Florida, a charter was drafted, and the name Church of God By Faith, Inc. officially adopted. Since 1987, the annual meetings of the church have been held in Atlanta, Georgia. The church stands in the holiness tradition, teaching that entire sanctification is an instantaneous work obtained by faith, but must be preceded through the consecration of the individual. Divine healing is held, but they do not reject the use of medicine and doctors if necessary. The church's articles of faith do not address the issue of speaking in tongues. National headquarters are located in Jacksonville, Florida. Most of the churches are in the southeastern United States – especially Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Where Florida Begins Location Location in the state of Florida Government Country State County United States   Florida     Duval Mayor John Peyton (R) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 2,264. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Alachua is a city located in Alachua County, Florida. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Horizon City, Hotlanta, The Big Peach, A-Town, The ATL Location Location in Fulton and DeKalb counties in the state of Georgia Government Country State Counties United States Georgia Fulton County, Georgia DeKalb County, Georgia Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 132. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq mi (170,451 km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1760-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 mile² (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35°12N  - Longitude 78°030W...

In 1996, the Church of God by Faith had 8325 members in 145 congregations. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

External links

• Official Church Web site
• Adherents.com

One of the greatist preachers ever to work in the Church of God by Faith, Inc. was Elder Artie B. Smith. He was the pastor of the Church of God By Faith Church in Opa-Locka, Florida. He pastored in that location for 45 years, and during his pastoralship, he built a new edifice. The old church was located at 2201 NW 153 Street in Opa-Locka, Florida, the new church, is located at 16969 NW 23 Ave. in the newly establised city of Miami Gardens, Florida. Elder Artie B. Smith's assistant pastor during the last 10 years of his pastorit was his son, Elder George E. Smith. Elder George has sense gone on to established (in 1996) the Church of God By Faith, Miami Mission in Miami, Florida where he presently pastors.

References

• Encyclopedia of American Religions, J. Gordon Melton, editor
• Handbook of Denominations (10th ed.), by Frank S. Mead and Samuel S. Hill
• Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches (1997), National Council of Churches