The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) is the largest Pentecostal and predominantly African-American denomination in the U.S., founded in 1907 by Charles Harrison Mason in Memphis, Tennessee. With over 6.5 million members across 60+ countries, it is a Holiness-Pentecostal church, emphasizing sanctification, spiritual gifts, and a hierarchical, bishop-led structure. 

• Foundation: Established in 1897 by Baptists seeking a "Holiness" focus, it later adopted Pentecostalism under Bishop C.H. Mason.

• Doctrine: Holds to the infallibility of scripture, the trinity, repentance, and the necessity of the Holy Spirit for salvation.

• Worship & Practices: Known for energetic, charismatic worship, with practices including baptism by immersion, communion, and foot washing.

• Structure: Governed by a Presiding Bishop, General Board, and General Assembly.

• Headquarters: Located in Memphis, TN. 

The church is highly active in community service, social justice, and evangelism, operating globally to spread its message. 

For more information, please visit their website at https://www.cogic.org/