All sessions are currently scheduled to be held in the MAIN Sanctuary of:

MCDOWELL-NANCE-JORDAN CONVENTION CENTER

120 OLD AIRPORT RD

HATTIESBURG MS

The COGIC Manual prescribes who is eligible to vote during the Jurisdictional Assembly. We are prepared to ensure that we have an orderly process for voting.
The details and process will be available during the Call Meeting. You must be present to vote. Participating in the voting is only available for IN-PERSON VOTING.

The COGIC Manual prescribes who is eligible to vote during the Jurisdictional Assembly. We are currently working on the specifics to ensure that we have an orderly process. The details and process will be forthcoming.

Participating in the voting is only available for IN-PERSON VOTING. In other words, you must be present to vote.

THE IMPORTANT OF THE 2027 INTERNATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY SESSIONS

• In April 2027, the General Assembly will continue the business of the November 2026 General Assembly.

• In November 2027, the General Assembly will VOTE for officers of the General Assembly.

ELIGIBLE DELEGATES FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

• Jurisdictional Bishop

• Bishop's Wife or Widow

• Supervisor of the Department of Women

• Pastors

• Ordained Elders

• District Missionaries (Limited to 4)

• Member with or without credentials (Limited to 6)

The Jurisdictional Assembly is required to ELECT the following DELEGATES:

• 4 District Missionaries

• 6 Lay Delegates

STIPULATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CREDENTIAL HOLDERS

• You must have an active 2026-2027 ID CARD to be eligible in APRIL 2027.

• You must have an active 2027-2028 ID card to be eligible in NOVEMBER 2027.

STIPULATIONS FOR LAY DELEGATES

• Lay Delegates can be either male or female.

• You must be a member of a local church in Mississippi Southern Second to be eligible.

• IF YOU HAVE COGIC CREDENTIALS, you must meet the same requirements as the stipulations for any credential holders