Messianic rabbi Jonathan Cahn’s novel, The Harbinger, marks a milestone in 2012 as the longest-running Christian title on the New York Times Paperback Trade Fiction list. The book has also sold 1 million copies.

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which focuses on constitutional and human rights law, announced Thursday that American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen being held in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, has told his family that he is being threatened with death.

Craft chain Hobby Lobby said it  has found a way to delay compliance with the Obamacare mandate, which requires  companies to cover contraception in their employees’ health  care. Pastor Rick  Warren has warned that religious  freedom, at the heart of the company’s battle, might become this decade’s  civil rights movement.

GUATEMALA — The children of Casa Shalom Orphanage in Guatemala recently completed their school year, and have been enjoying their break. This month, we welcomed eight new children to the home. Please join us in praying for them as they adjust to their new life at Casa Shalom.

Beginning with the spring 2013 edition, Engage journal, a magazine for Church of God leaders, will be delivered entirely in electronic format.

With the United States tilting towards the left, the church must prepare for a new normal in our lives and ministries. The body of Christ has to realize it is no longer business as usual.

Churchgoers attending Sunday worship services at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church received the good Word and some good news, too. Pastor Charles Jenkins announced that the historic church is now the proud owner of a historic property—the former headquarters of the Soft Sheen beauty products company near 87th and the Dan Ryan Expressway.

Students from across the country are united in a fight to end human trafficking around the world. They’re now shining a light on modern day slavery on college campuses in all 50 states and more than 50 countries.

Church of God USA Missions has formed a strategic ministry partnership with Challenge Golf Association, a Tennessee-based 501 (c) (3) association using the game of golf as a catalyst for relational evangelism. The partnership was endorsed in a recent meeting of the USA Missions Board.