Philadelphia Church of God
| Philadelphia Church of God | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Church of God |
| Leader | Gerald R. Flurry |
| Region | International |
| Headquarters | Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Origin | December 20, 1989 Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Separated from | Worldwide Church of God |
The Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) is an international church based in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA. The PCG traces its roots to the Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded by Herbert W. Armstrong (1892–1986), and it teaches new revelation that its founder, Gerald Flurry, claims to be shown by God from the Bible since Armstrong's death. It was founded with the stated purpose of continuing Armstrong's teachings, which were re-evaluated and subsequently rejected by WCG after Armstrong's death, as it came to accept Biblically orthodox Christian teachings, such as the trinity (the triune nature of the one true God). Armstrong had rejected the trinity doctrine in favor of his own view, that God is not one but multiple 'god beings' (i.e. a 'family' of gods) into which 'family' according to Armstrong, humans, "upon true conversion and spiritual growth", may be born.
The PCG asserts that it is carrying on Armstrong's legacy after the doctrinal changes made by the new WCG leaders, namely Joseph W. Tkach and his son, Joseph Tkach Jr.
Gerald Flurry is the pastor general of the Philadelphia Church of God and editor in chief of the Trumpet news magazine, which he began publishing in 1990. He is also founder and chairman of the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation and founder and chancellor of Herbert W. Armstrong College in Edmond, Oklahoma. He has been an ordained minister for over 35 years and formerly served as a pastor in the Worldwide Church of God, before being dis-fellowshipped for what he described as "resisting sweeping doctrinal changes."
Gerald Flurry went on to found his own church organization, the Philadelphia Church of God, in 1989.
PCG sponsors media projects, including television shows and regular publications, to preach its message and continue the legacy of Herbert W. Armstrong.
The Key of David is a weekly religious television program hosted by Gerald Flurry, in which he discusses world events and issues from his perspective of the Bible and its prophecies, covering topics such as the human mind, politics and war.
The program is aired in Africa, Australasia, Britain, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Philippines, and the United States.
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