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Establishment
In Lexington, Mississippi, Charles Mason and Charles Jones established the Church of God in Christ as a movement within Baptist churches for holiness. -
Mason attends Azusa Street
In Los Angeles, California, Mason visits the Azusa Street Revival, for he embraces Pentecostalism and the doctrine of speaking in tongues which is a sign of being baptized in the Holy Spirit. -
(COGIC) becomes a Denomination
In Memphis, Tennessee, Mason is expelled from the original (COGIC) group over his support of Pentecostalism. He reorganizes the group as a denomination such as having different beliefs with a new headquarters in Memphis. -
The (COGIC) Split
In Hot Springs, Arkansas , white Pentecostal leaders separate from the group (COGIC) to form the Assemblies of God, due to divisions in color/race. -
First Holy Convocation
In Memphis, Tennessee , COGIC holds its first Holy Convocation such as gathering that is official, which helps solidify its national structure. -
Constitution of (COGIC)
Bishop Charles Harrison Mason authorized the church's constitution, such as the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the church. -
COGIC Expands North
In Chicago, Detroit, and New York COGIC expands into major cities up in the north, growing among Black migrants moving from the South. -
COGIC Supports MLK Jr.
In Washington, D.C., COGIC leaders supported civil rights reprsentatives and Martin Luther King Jr. -
MLK Jr. Last Speech
In Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. King delivers his final speech at Mason Temple, at COGIC’s headquarters, before his assassination. -
U.S.'s Largest Religious Movement
In the United States , COGIC becomes the largest Black Pentecostal church in the U.S. -
COGIC Expansion
In Africa Caribbean, COGIC expands to Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and the Caribbean. -
Renovation
In Memphis, Tennessee , COGIC renovates its Mason Temple headquarters. -
COGIC Efforts
In Gulf Coast, USA, COGIC aids Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. -
100th Anniversary
COGIC celebrates its 100th anniversary, which marks a century of Pentecostalism and the denomination’s growth globally. -
Virtual Holy Conovocation
Due to COVID-19, COGIC holds its first virtual Holy Convocation. -
Bishop J. Drew Sheard Elected
In Detroit, Michigan, Bishop J. Drew Sheard is elected presiding bishop which is the highest rank of authority. -
COGIC's Expansion
In Africa Latin America , COGIC expands even more into Kenya, Brazil, and Colombia.