The Church of God, International

What The Church of God, International does

The Church of God, International (CGI) is a private, donation-funded religious organization incorporated in 1978 and headquartered in Tyler, Texas. It serves individual Christians and seekers, with a particular focus on Sabbath-keeping and the doctrinal practices that the organization traces to the first-century Church. Its operational footprint spans at least seven countries — the United States, Canada, Kenya, Jamaica, the Philippines, Australia, and the United Kingdom — supported by local congregations staffed by ministers and a centralized home office.

CGI's core offerings combine in-person ministry with a digital media platform. Physical products include free educational booklets (e.g., Understanding The Sabbath Day, Ten Facts You Should Know About Repentance), the quarterly International News publication, a Home Bible Study Course, and a Free Store for literature distribution. Digital products include the CGI App for mobile streaming of sermons, Bible studies, and video series; live webcasts of services and holy day observances; branded media programs (Truth Unveiled, Armor of God, Prove All Things, The Rooted Word); the CGI Digital Network Blog; and the Systematic Theology Project as a doctrinal reference. The organization also maintains a children's education vertical via Sparks (sparkskids.org) and offers Spanish and French language sites.

The business model is non-commercial: all literature, courses, and digital content are provided free of charge, and operating expenses are funded through voluntary member donations and contributions solicited via the website's Donate section. The underlying technology stack is built on standard web and SaaS components — Squarespace for content hosting and CDN, Ecwid for the Free Store, Subsplash for church media and giving, YouTube and Vimeo for video embedding, Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel for audience tracking, and eTapestry for donor analytics. There are no disclosed revenue figures, no institutional investors, and no parent company; oversight rests with ministry leadership at the Tyler headquarters.

Name

The Church of God, International

Legal name

The Church of God International

Website

https://cgi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Church of God, International is a private nonprofit religious organization headquartered in Tyler, Texas, serving Sabbath-keeping Christians in at least seven countries through local congregations, free digital and print media, mobile streaming, and donation-funded operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Religious organization
• Christian ministry
• Biblical education
• Worship services
• Media ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Tyler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The church is funded through voluntary donations and contributions from members. The website features a Donate section.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Church of God, International is a religious organization that provides Christian worship services, biblical education, and theological media content. Its core offering combines in-person local congregation ministry across multiple countries with digital streaming via the CGI App, live webcasts, free booklets, a Home Bible Study Course, branded video series, and a quarterly publication (The International News). All literature, study materials, and digital content are provided free of charge to the public.

Product overview

The Church of God International offers a unified ministry platform combining digital media streaming, educational publications, and live congregation services. The core offering is the CGI App for mobile access to unlimited streaming of series, Bible studies, and sermons. The portfolio includes branded media series (Truth Unveiled, Armor of God, Prove All Things), educational publications (booklets on repentance, Sabbath, and other topics), the International News quarterly publication, and resources like the Systematic Theology Project and Holy Day Calendar. All booklets and study materials are offered free of charge. The organization also provides live webcasts for remote participation in services and holy day observances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Truth Unveiled: Media program examining biblical evidence and theological topics
• Prove All Things
• The Rooted Word
• Armor of God
• The International News
• The International News
• CGI Digital Network Blog

Products and services

• CGI App Mobile application providing unlimited streaming access to Series, Bible Studies, Sermons, and other media content. Available for download with watch-anywhere access for church members and the public.
• Truth Unveiled Media series examining biblical evidence, internal Scripture analysis, and theological topics including evidence for New Testament inspiration, apostolic authority, and the reliability of the Gospel accounts.
• Armor of God Television and media program examining contemporary topics through a biblical lens, including government disclosures, unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), reported encounters, and spiritual deception.
• Prove All Things Media series testing ancient claims and religious concepts against the Word of God, including comparisons of the Book of Giants, Book of Enoch, and Dead Sea Scrolls with the biblical record.
• The International News Quarterly publication featuring biblical teaching, apologetics content, and church updates including growth reports and fellowship news from CGI congregations worldwide.
• Free Store Booklets Free downloadable and physical booklets covering topics such as Christmas, Easter, the Sabbath, repentance, Satanism, and other religious topics for education and outreach.
• Home Bible Study Course Free home-based Bible study course for individuals seeking to learn about the faith, doctrines, and teachings of the Church of God International.
• Live Webcasts Live streaming of church services, Feast events, and special programming for remote congregation members and the public.
• Systematic Theology Project Comprehensive online resource documenting the beliefs and doctrines of the Church of God International, providing structured access to CGI's theological positions.
• Holy Day Calendar Online calendar and resource providing dates and information about the holy days and festivals observed by the Church of God International.
• Understanding The Sabbath Day Educational booklet examining the seventh-day Sabbath including its creation, biblical basis, and historical context, distributed free of charge through the Free Store.
• Ten Facts You Should Know About Repentance Educational booklet explaining the fundamental doctrine of repentance and its relationship to salvation, faith, and Christian conversion, distributed free of charge through the Free Store.
• Bible Studies and Series Collection of biblical study materials and sermon series available for viewing and download through the CGI media platform.
• CGI Digital Network Blog Blog featuring articles on biblical topics, current events commentary, and church news, including series such as Which Gospel, Alleged Bible Discrepancies, and content on Artificial Intelligence.
• Local Church Congregations Physical church locations across the United States, Canada, Kenya, Jamaica, the Philippines, Australia, and the United Kingdom where members gather for worship, Bible study, and community under CGI ministers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Intercontinental Church of God: Small Sabbath-keeping Church of God offshoot with similar doctrinal positioning, free literature model, and international ambitions. Comparable in scale and operational approach.
• Living Church of God: Sabbath-keeping Church of God offshoot with similar doctrinal distinctives, international TV/media production, and free literature distribution. Closest functional and theological peer to CGI.
• Church of God, a Worldwide Association: Sabbath-keeping denomination with international congregations, digital media presence, and free educational materials targeting similar seeker demographics.
• Philadelphia Church of God: Sabbath-keeping denomination with strong emphasis on doctrinal distinctives, free literature, broadcasting, and international reach. Directly comparable in size and ministry model.
• United Church of God: One of the larger Church of God splinter organizations with comparable Sabbath-keeping theology, international congregations, free magazine (Beyond Today), and active media production.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Much larger Catholic broadcaster with global TV/radio/digital media distribution and free content library. Demonstrates scale of faith-based broadcasting while serving a different theological tradition.
• Focus on the Family: Large Christian media organization with broadcast programming, free resources, and donation-funded model. Comparable in operating model (donation-funded media) though broader in theology.
• Salvation Army: Global Christian denomination with international congregations across 130+ countries, donation-funded model, and published media. Comparable in international footprint and donation-based revenue structure.
• Seventh-day Adventist Church: Large Sabbath-observant denomination with global presence, free media (Hope Channel, Voice of Prophecy), and extensive publishing. Adjacent comparable in Sabbath-keeping identity and media scale.
• Moody Bible Institute: Established Christian media and educational organization with radio broadcast (Moody Radio), publications, and free resources. Comparable as faith-based media producer with longer institutional history.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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