One church. Every nation. Kentucky’s home.
The Church of God of Prophecy is a global, Christ-centered movement rooted in Scripture, steadfast in faith, passionate about people, and dedicated to reconciling the world to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Reconciling the world to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
To be a Christ-exalting, holiness, Spirit-filled, all-nations, disciple-making, church-planting movement with a passion for Christian union.
Kentucky is one region of that worldwide family. From the cities to the hollows, local congregations work together so people can meet Jesus, grow in faith, and find their place in the mission.
Prayer
We depend on God in everything, seeking His presence and His direction first.
The Harvest
We reach people with the good news of Jesus, near and far.
Leadership Development
We raise up and equip leaders for the church of today and tomorrow.
Biblical Stewardship
We faithfully manage the time, talents, and resources God entrusts to us.
Service
We follow Jesus by serving our neighbors and communities.
From a creek in Tennessee to 139 nations.
- 1886
The Christian Union
R.G. Spurling and a small group form the Christian Union at Barney Creek, Monroe County, Tennessee, seeking a return to New Testament Christianity.
- 1896
Revival at Shearer Schoolhouse
A revival in Cherokee County, North Carolina marks an outpouring of the Holy Spirit among the believers.
- 1902
The Holiness Church
On May 15, 1902 the Holiness Church is organized at Camp Creek, North Carolina.
- 1903
A.J. Tomlinson joins
A.J. Tomlinson unites with the church and becomes a leading voice in its growth.
- 1906
First General Assembly
Believers gather for the first General Assembly, a tradition that continues as the International Assembly today.
- 1923
A distinct movement
Those who continue with Tomlinson form what becomes the Church of God of Prophecy, launching White Wing Publishing and the White Wing Messenger.
- 1909–1955
Into all the world
The church spreads to the Bahamas, Cyprus, Greece, Costa Rica, Sierra Leone, the Philippines, Argentina, and beyond.
- 1994
Turning to the harvest
A renewed focus on evangelism and church planting sparks growth around the world.
- 2010
Vision 2020 and core values
The church affirms its five core values: Prayer, the Harvest, Leadership Development, Biblical Stewardship, and Service.
- Today
A global family
The Church of God of Prophecy serves in 139 nations, with Kentucky’s 51 congregations carrying the mission across the Commonwealth.
Timothy D. Coalter
Selected at the 101st International Assembly in 2022, Bishop Coalter leads the worldwide Church of God of Prophecy from the international offices in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Brian Sutton
Bishop Sutton oversees the North America region, which includes Kentucky and the other U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
The state office serves Kentucky’s pastors and congregations. Contact the state office.
Part of a worldwide family.
Kentucky is one region of the worldwide Church of God of Prophecy. Follow along for news, worship, and stories from the international church and from Kentucky camps.