Structure and Beliefs
The church government of the organization is episcopal. Bishops are the highest officials of the church, and preside over divisions called dioceses. The sacraments of the church are baptism and the Lord's Supper. Feet washing, matrimony, and funerals are considered ordinances. Women can be licensed to preach and serve as pastors.
The church headquarters and school are located in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2003 the Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God had about 160 congregations, mostly on the east coast of the United States, but also including one church each in Canada, England, and the Virgin Islands, and 15 congregations in Jamaica.
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