1. What are the dates for the General Assembly?
The 72nd International General Assembly will be held in San Antonio, Texas on August 4-9, 2008. The Assembly will begin with the opening worship service on Monday evening, August 4 and conclude with the Commissioning Service on Saturday morning, August 9.

2. Why San Antonio?
This will be the fifth time the Church of God has chosen San Antonio as the General Assembly site. Other years were 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2004. San Antonio continues to grow and provide an excellent convention setting with the unique charm of the River Walk. The River Walk is a virtual lobby for the City of San Antonio connecting hotels, convention center, restaurants, and shopping. San Antonio is the 9th largest city in the U.S. and is equal distance from East and West coasts. It is the number one destination in the state of Texas with 13 major airlines providing nonstop and direct flights.

3. Where will the activities for the General Assembly be held?
Activities for the assembly will utilize the Alamodome for all general business sessions and worship services and the newly expanded Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center will be the site for exhibits, Teen Talent, registration and other special activities. The Convention Center has 1.3 million sq. ft., 444,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, 115,646 sq. ft. of meeting space as well as the Lila Cockrell Theatre.

4. Are there adequate housing accommodations in San Antonio?
Hotel accommodations in San Antonio have increased with the opening of several new hotels. Assembly accommodations include 18 hotels within 4 blocks of the Convention Center with a total of 34 hotels providing rooms for the General Assembly. Almost every major hotel has recently completed a refurbishing. Click here to make reservations online for housing.

5. Will there be transportation for delegates while in San Antonio?
Shuttle service will be provided for the downtown area hotels on a continual basis throughout the General Assembly.

6. How do I register for the General Assembly?
There are several ways to register for the General Assembly. You may register online or use the printable registration form and fax/mail it in. Click here to register online for the General Assembly.The printable registration link is located under the Regulation and Housing link.

7. What are the registration fees?

8. I don’t have a credit/or debit card. How do I register for the General Assembly?
You may use the printable registration to register and pay the registration fee with a check and mail it to the address indicated. The printable registration link is located under the Regulation and Housing link.

9. When will the General Council agenda be released?
The agenda for the General Council is usually finalized in the April meeting of the International Executive Council and released shortly thereafter. Faith News will release an on-line version as soon as authorized.

10. When will a detailed schedule of general assembly activities be available?
There are several schedules that will be released at different times leading up to the Assembly, including special events and Teen Talent. Faith News will release schedules as they finalized by the departments sponsoring such events.

11. When will my ministerial credentials be sent to me?
Ministerial credentials will be mailed 6 weeks prior to the date of the Assembly to all credentialed ministers who are already registered for the General Assembly.

12. Who do I contact to secure space for an exhibit at the General Assembly?
For questions regarding exhibit space at the General Assembly site, please call 423-478-7264 or email . The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center will be the site for exhibits, and other special activities. The Convention Center has 1.3 million sq. ft., 444,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space.

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