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The '''Charismatic Church of God''' is one of the newer [[Pentecostal]]/[[Charismatic]] [[Christian]] [[Religious denomination|denominations]], with headquarters in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]]. It is distinct in that it blends four traditions together, the Evangelical, the Charismatic, the Contemplative, and the Sacramental

The Church was founded by [[Jay N. Forrest]], who has been a Pentecostal/Charismatic minister for over 20 years. Rev. Forrest claims to have had a dream on July 7, 2007 in which he saw the church and was lead to start it.

Theologically, the Charismatic Church of God is [[Evangelical]] in that they hold to the core beliefs of Evangelicalism (inspired Scriptures, being born again, emphasis on evangelism). They are [[Charismatic]] in that they believe and practice living a life full of the Spirit. This life begins with the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, the receiving of spiritual gifts, and the surrender to the Spirit's leading. They claim to be [[Charismatic]] rather than [[Pentecostal]]; historically a [[Pentecostal]] believed that tongues was a required evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Charismatics, on the other hand, believed that speaking in tongues was not required but that the persons inner experience witness to the reality of the event. They are [[contemplative]] in that they believe that union and communion with God is the privilege of every born again believer. Contemplation simply means the loving gaze of the soul upon God, it could be called Christian mysticism. And they are sacramental in that they believe that the sacraments are meant to be more than mere rituals. They are the means of grace when they are received by faith. The belief in the [[Real Presence]] really distinguishes this church from other Pentecostal / Charismatic churches, which usually look upon the Lord's Supper as a mere memorial.