Local churches are on the frontlines of ministry.
It is here that people experience love, redemption, healing, support, nurture, spiritual growth, and discipleship in the body of Christ. Congregations represent the key organizational foundation of the work and ministry of the Church of God. Each church contacts and calls its own pastors and establish its own internal organizational pattern. State, provincial, area, and national organizations derive their strength, support, and affirmation of mission from local churches.