Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. is Re-elected as COGIC Presiding Bishop

Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. was reinstated as the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) by winning the vote at the COGIC General Assembly on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, following the COGIC 109th Holy Convocation. Presiding Bishop Blake now begins his 3rd term as the Presiding Bishop. Blake is the 7^th leader in Succession, and the 7^th Presiding Bishop of the denomination since its founding in 1907 by Bishop Charles Harrison Mason.

COGIC boasts over 6.5 million members and has congregations in 63 countries around the world. “I am humbled and overjoyed that God has allowed me to continue my service as the Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ,” stated Blake. Blake is the Senior Pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ, where the membership exceeds 25,000. West Angeles represents the largest church within the COGIC denomination.

The election rounded out a week of worship services, meetings, and fellowship during the COGIC 109^th Holy Convocation, which took place in St. Louis Missouri from November 7-15.  During the Convocation over 40,000 people attended the Convocation, generating over $30 million dollars for St. Louis’ businesses.

“The Church of God in Christ is a body of Holy men and women whose mission is to seek and save that which is lost. I count it a blessing to serve the members of COGIC and my Lord and Savior with integrity, righteousness and a daily commitment to do the will of God,” said Blake.