Is the Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association affiliated with any church?

Yes. The GTA Evangelistic Association is affiliated with the Intercontinental Church of God which has its corporate headquarters at Tyler, Texas and which was founded by Garner Ted Armstrong. There are a number of chartered churches and fellowship groups throughout the United States and in countries around the world.

Please contact us if you would like to know if there is a church group near you.

Question: Where are your churches located?

We have churches throughout the United States and Canada as well as Australia, Norway and UK-Scotland. See a complete list of our church locations here.

Question: What are your churches and church services like?

The Churches:

The local churches of the Intercontinental Church of God are friendly and peaceful places where members of like minds worship together in unity. Some of the elements you will experience:

CHURCH IS SAFE PLACE TO WORSHIP

Psalm 46:1-2, 5

CHURCH MEETS IN HARMONIOUS FELLOWSHIP

Psalm 133, John 13:34, Acts 4:32, Philippians 1:4, Philippians 2:1, 1 John 3, 1 John 4

THE CHURCH EDIFIED BY THE WORD OF GOD

Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthians 14:4, 13,  Ephesians 4:15-16, Colossians 3:16

CHURCH IS A LIGHT UNTO THE WORLD

Matthew 5:14-16

CHURCH MEETS AND WORSHIPS IN UNITY

Romans 12:5, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 12:12, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 4:4

The local churches meet for services each Sabbath (Saturday) in the morning or early afternoon. Some local churches meet in their own buildings. Many meet in rented facilities and some fellowship groups (smaller numbers) meet in the home of a local member. The church also worships on God’s 7 Holy Days beginning with the Days of Unleavened Bread in the Spring and culminating with the Feast of Tabernacles in the Fall. Refer to our Holy Day calendar for specific dates and read our booklet, God’s Seasonal Plan which describes each Holy Day in God’s Plan.

The Intercontinental Church of God maintains an "open door" policy and everyone is welcome to attend services without obligation. Visitors are not pressured to become members.

The Church Services---questions and answers:

What are your church services like?

Generally, church services for chartered churches last about 2 hours and consists of the following format:

Song service
Opening prayer
Sermonette
Hymn
Announcements
Hymn or Special Music
Sermon (live from local ministry or Mr. Armstrong on tape)
Hymn
Closing prayer

We also have services via webcast.  Currently doing the webcast

In addition, some of the chartered churches offer periodic Bible Studies, Leadership Training and Forums which take place before or after services. In addition the local church may provide a variety of fellowship activities such as potlucks, picnics, special dinners, camping trips, field trips and movie and game nights. Check with the church in your area for further details.

Some smaller Fellowship Groups (not yet a chartered church) and some locations without a regular minister will have a modified format.