Worldwide Church of God Collection
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Title: Worldwide Church of God Collection
Dates: 1920-2008
Collection Number: CFT00110
Creator/Collector:
Denzler, Brenda
Worldwide Church of God
Extent: 39 Boxes, 17.29 linear feet
Repository:
Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Pasadena, California 91182
Abstract: The Worldwide Church of God (WCG), with headquarters in Pasadena, California, was officially begun in Oregon in 1934 by Herbert
W. Armstrong (1892-1986). The collection includes materials related to Denzler and other Worldwide Church of God members who
questioned the church’s leadership and doctrine. Dates range from the late 1970s -2008. Contents include financial records,
written histories, church newsletters, audiovisual materials, and correspondence.
Language of Material: English
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[Identification of item]. Worldwide Church of God Collection. Collection Number: CFT00110. Fuller Theological Seminary-David
Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Gift of Brenda Denzler
Biography/Administrative History
The Worldwide Church of God (WCG), with headquarters in Pasadena, California, was officially begun in Oregon in 1934 by Herbert
W. Armstrong (1892-1986). The WCG’s original name was “The Radio Church of God" but changed its name to Worldwide Church of
God in 1968. In 2009, WCG’s name changed to Grace Communion International. The church is headquartered in Glendora, CA. and
is a member of the National Association of Evangelicals. From the late 1970s, WCG members raised multiple concerns regarding
doctrinal issues. In the 1990s, some members sought pastoral training at Fuller Theological Seminary. The additional education
and 1986 leadership change led to WCG’s transition in doctrinal issues. Since 1986, observers of WCG affairs can list up to
40 changes in doctrine, as well as a withdrawal from circulation of a number of Armstrong's written works.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection includes materials related to Denzler and other Worldwide Church of God members who questioned the church’s
leadership and doctrine. Dates range from the late 1970s -2008. Contents include financial records, written histories, church
newsletters, audiovisual materials, and correspondence.
The collection does not include material related to the WCG’s affiliated Ambassador College (1947-1997)’s administration,
class materials, or yearbooks. The collection does include copies of the newsletter “The Ambassador Report.”
Christian life
Church controversies
Church management
Controversial literature
Cults
Religion
Sects
Theology -- Doctrinal
Armstrong, Garner Ted.
Armstrong, Herbert W.
Worldwide Church of God