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| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Restorationism |
| Theology | Armstrongism |
| Governance | Hierarchical polity |
| Leader | Gerald R. Flurry |
| Region | International |
| Headquarters | Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Founder | Gerald R. Flurry |
| Origin | December 7, 1989 Edmond, Oklahoma |
| Separated from | Worldwide Church of God |
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| Members | Approximately 5,000 |
| Official website | https://pcg.church/ |
The Philadelphia Church of God (PCG) is a sectarian splinter group from an American evangelical New Religious organization called Grace Communion International, formerly Worldwide Church of God (WCG). The PCG was founded by ex-WCG members Gerald R. Flurry and John Amos in 1989.[1] The PCG was named for the church of Philadelphia, one of the "seven churches" in the Book of Revelation, and claims itself as "the true church".[1] Its headquarters is in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma.
The PCG produces an array of print, online, television, radio, and streaming programs, including the print and web publication "Philadelphia Trumpet". According to its website, "the Trumpet—and all literature offered to you free on this site—is paid for by the tithes and offerings of members of the Philadelphia Church of God and their co-workers."[2]
It also runs a number of affiliated organizations, including the unaccredited[3] Armstrong College in Edmond and The Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology. The latter, based in Jerusalem, promotes Biblical literalism in archaeology in the Levant.[4]
- ^ a b "Philadelphia Church of God". WRSP. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "World News, Economics and Analysis Based on Bible Prophecy". theTrumpet.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Herbert W. Armstrong College | Academics". www.hwacollege.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology". ArmstrongInstitute.org. Retrieved 2024-09-08.