The Word Center C.O.G.I.C.
1585 E. Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 591-7303
About Us
The Word Center C.O.G.I.C
Pastor J.O. Burns
Assistant Pastor Nicole M. Burns
Affirmation of Faith
Schedule of Services
Special Events



About The Word Center
The Word Center Church of God in Christ is conveniently located in the city of Long Beach, California, and was founded on June 1, 2004 by the divinely inspired Pastor J.O. Burns. Being passionate, diligent, and purpose driven, Pastor Burns answered God's call to preach the gospel. His ministry reaches beyond the walls of his local congregation, which is to the youth often inexperienced in the things of God. Their families have all been affected as the members apply what they have learned in every aspect of their lives. The Word Center C.O.G.I.C. is a faith based ministry that reaches out into the Long Beach community with collaborative efforts to make a difference and spread the Good News.
Pastor J. O. Burns is a fourth generation Church of God in Christ preacher. Born on the predestined day of December 17, 1966, he is the grandson of Pastor Thomas Burns, the great grandson of late Pastor Eddie Burns and son of First Lady and evangelist Esther Burns Pullings. He began his discipleship and ministry in South Jamaica Queens, New York as early as God would have it, and was about his Father's business by age 19. Pastor Burns is a follower of the gospel and a devout believer in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Pastor Burns kept his divine appointment as led by the Holy Spirit from the streets of New York to Long Beach, California, where he met and married the now First Lady Nicole Burns in May 2003. Together Pastor and Mrs. Burns founded The Word Center church of God in Christ in June of 2004. Pastor Burns has been blessed with two wonderful children. Sacha Burns Arnell, age 19 and most recently a son, J. O. Burns II.
Pastor Burns is graduate of O. M. Kelly Bible Institute and the Interdenominational Theological Seminary School. He continues to press towards the mark of the higher calling in Christ Jesus and is truly dedicated to doing the will of God.
About Assistant Pastor Nicole M. Burns
Evangelist Nicole M. Burns is the wife of Jeffery O. Burns, Pastor and Founder of The Word Center COGIC in Long Beach, California. As Assistant Pastor of The Word Center COGIC, Evangelist Burns serves that body of believers. Her mission is to equip the Saints of God for effective ministry and, at The Word Center COGIC, she presides over the Women’s Department as she encourages women in the Body of Christ to walk in the Spirit and to aspire to be a Proverbs 31 woman.
Evangelist Burns was born in San Francisco, California, received a BS in Psychology from California State University at Long Beach, California (CSULB), and has one, wonderful son, Jeffery O. Burns, II. Her heart’s desire is to be used of God for kingdom building. As Evangelist Burns seeks to do God’s will, her focus is to be available for God’s use--all that she is and all that she has made available to God for His Glory.
We believe the bible to be the inspired and only infallible written word of God.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ at his return.
We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance, faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.
We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit , according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it.
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a Holy and separated life in this present world.
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| Sunday | |
| Sunday School | 10:00 a.m. |
| Corprorate Prayer | 11:00 a.m. |
| Sunday Worship Service | 11:30 a.m. |
| Night Service | 6:30 p.m. |
| *night service only on 2th and 4th Sunday | |
| Monday | |
| Corporate Prayer | 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | |
| New Members' Class | 6:00 p.m |
| Leadership/Business Meeting | 7:00 p.m. |
| Pastors’ Night & Bible Study | 7:30 p.m. | Wednesday |
| Dance Ministry Rehearsal | 6:00 p.m |
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:00 p.m. |
| Praise & Worship Team Rehearsal | 9:00 p.m. |
| Women's Fellowship | Monday, April 14, 2008 (start 12:00a.m.) to Thursday, April 17, 2008 (end 12:00p.m.) (Questions? - email us at info@thewordcentercogic.com) |
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| Leadership Development Conf |
Friday, April 18, 2008 (6:45p.m.-8:45p.m.) Saturday, April 19, 2008 (10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.) |
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| Women's Fellowship | Saturday, April 26, 2008 11:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. |
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