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BEGINNINGS The work of the Church of God was started in India by the American missionary Robert F. Cook . Cook worked in India during the 1920's through the 1940's. After some attempts to begin a Pentecostal work in northern parts of India, Cook realized that there were ancient Christian communities in southern India, especially in Kerala . After arriving in Kerala, he fell in love with the land and the people. He crossed paths with a man named Kalloor Chacko , of Thrikkannamangal, Kottarakara. While a prominent figure in the Brethren Church in India, Chacko accepted the teachings of Cook regarding the work of the Holy Spirit. The two joined hands to establish the first registered Pentecostal church in India. It was named the Church of God. Cook, meanwhile, joined the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee). The two built the first church building on land set aside by Chacko. HEADQUARTERS IN MULAKUZHA A number of early leaders, including K.E. Abraham , worked hand in hand with Cook to establish numerous works in various parts of Kerala. As time went by, disagreements over doctrine and organizational structure led to many of these early leaders parting ways. Disagreement with Chacko also resulted in Cook relocating the headquarters to Mulakuzha, on land that was given by T.M. Varughese . SEE ALSO |
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