About us
God is over all, and people are priority.
Our mission
Empower. Educate. Equip. Encourage — in excellence.
Dancey Memorial COGIC is a ministry that seeks to share love through friendship and service. With a dedication to excellence, our mission is to empower, educate, equip and encourage holy living based on Biblical principles. We are committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, making disciples, and growing in God's Word.
Our vision
Saved families. Saved communities. Saved nations.
We envision a world where every soul is embraced by God's love, where families are united in faith, communities thrive in harmony, and lives are transformed, saved by the redeeming power of Jesus Christ.
Our history
Rich history, humble beginnings.
Dancey Memorial is a vibrant, diverse and family-oriented Pentecostal community of faithful and energetic Christ-followers who are passionate about worship and pursuing issues of justice. Nestled in Oakland, we are dedicated to community engagement and service — serving God, our community and our beloved city with joy, and extending hospitality through many fellowship opportunities.
Established in 1956 by the late Superintendent Joseph and Mother Plumie Dancey, the church was founded on love and Biblical principles. Today, led by Bishop Joe L. and First Lady Joetta Dancey Nobles, Dancey Memorial continues the mission of serving our community, spiritually developing leaders, and adding to the Kingdom of God.
What we believe
Statements of faith
- 01We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.
- 02We believe there is only One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
- 03We believe in the blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return.
- 04We believe the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
- 05We believe regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.
- 06We believe the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.
- 07We believe the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for Him.
- 08We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life.
Our pastor
Bishop Joe L. Nobles
Born in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Joe L. Nobles moved to California with his mother at age twelve. He was called to pastor in 1969, forming Victory Temple Church of God in Christ in San Francisco. In 1971 he was appointed State Sunday School Superintendent under Bishop E. E. Hamilton of the California Northwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, and in 2000 District Superintendent of the Bountiful Blessings District. He serves as First Administrative Assistant of the NorCal Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction under Bishop J. W. Macklin, and has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop in the Church of God in Christ, Inc. for that jurisdiction.
Bishop Nobles has pastored Dancey Memorial for over 23 years and humbly served God's people for more than 50. A devout singer and recording artist, his passion is to reach the "total man" while pointing one to Christ, and he has received many church and community awards. He is married to Joetta and is the proud father of six children.
Our first lady
Missionary Joetta Dancey Nobles
A native of Oakland and third-generation COGIC, Joetta received her biblical foundation from parents who served as pastors. She earned a B.S. in Organizational Behavior and an M.S. in Business Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco, and retired after 30 years as a Human Resources executive. A licensed Evangelist Missionary, she formerly served as Chief of Staff for the NorCal Metropolitan Women's Department under Bishop J. W. Macklin and her late mother, Mother Plumie Dancey, Supervisor of Women.
Today she serves as President of the Executive Board for the Jurisdictional Department of Women, passionately coaching and developing women leaders, and has served on the Human Resources Board for Catholic Charities of the East Bay. She is the mother of Ebone' and Krystal, grandmother of Jaelyn and Jordyn, and enjoys traveling, family, and time with her dog, Lucas.
Get connected
There's a place in ministry for everyone.
- Sunshine Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry
- Women's Ministry
- Men's Ministry
- Mother's Board
- Usher Board
