Resources

Study, grow, and stay connected.

Read or print the Revival Center New Members Training Manual, and find the books and manuals we recommend for members, ministry leaders, and couples.

Cover of the Revival Center New Members Training Manual, Christian Development 101

Christian Development 101

New Members Training Manual

Our 28-page guide for new members: the welcome from Pastor & Lady Parker, our leadership, church history, what we believe, water baptism, kingdom expectations, stewardship, and getting connected.

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Recommended Reading

Books and manuals we recommend.

These are published by the Church of God in Christ and other publishers, so we don’t post full copies here. Get your own copy through the links below, or ask the church office about borrowing one.

COGIC

Official Manual of the Church of God in Christ

Volume I, Book of Worship, 2024 A.D. · Church of God in Christ, Inc.

The current official manual of our denomination: doctrine, worship, ordinances, and church order. Every member and leader should have a copy.

COGIC

Official Manual of the Church of God in Christ

1973 edition · Board of Publication of the Church of God in Christ

The earlier official manual, valued for study of COGIC history and how our church order has developed. The 2024 manual is the current edition.

Women’s Department

Official Handbook for the Department of Women

Church of God in Christ, Inc. · Organization and procedures

The guide to the organization, auxiliaries, and procedures of the COGIC Department of Women, for women leaders and members.

Marriage

Before You Say “I Do”

H. Norman Wright & Wes Roberts · Harvest House Publishers

A Christian marriage-preparation workbook for engaged couples, used in premarital counseling to talk through faith, family, finances, and expectations.

Leadership

Who Moved My Cheese?

Spencer Johnson, M.D. · G.P. Putnam’s Sons

A short parable about handling change with a positive attitude, helpful for ministry leaders and anyone walking through a season of change.