ABOUT US
HISTORY
Bishop Hackworth, founder and Pastor of the Testimonial Cathedral Church of God In Christ, is also the Jurisdictional Prelate of the Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southern California, Churches of God In Christ. He succeeds Bishop Benjamin J. Crouch, nephew to one of the Pioneers of the C.O.G.I.C., The late Bishop S.M. Crouch. The churches under the jurisdiction span across Southern California supporting the community and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
What We Believe
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.
We believe that there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father,
God the Son and, God the Holy Spirit.
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We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return.
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We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
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We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
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We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.
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We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
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We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world.
Our Mission
Our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities and states abroad through the gospel of Jesus Christ and our unified network of churches.