Delegates have begun arriving in San Antonio, Texas for the 72nd Church of God International General Assembly. This is the fifth time the bi-ennial event has been located in the city of the famous Alamo.

Rev. W. David Lanier

Rev. William David Lanier, former state overseer and church leader, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Cleveland, Tenn.

People line up outside of ADC for distribution

Several weeks ago, Make-A-Wish Foundation contacted Operation Compassion about fulfilling a wish for Marisa Monbrod whose leukemia was in remission.

Reports of more than 75 separate attacks on Gospel for Asia-related work in Orissa have resulted in the deaths of at least six local believers since radical mobs went on a rampage after the murder of a leading anti-Christian activist.

Cameron Strang, the 32-year- old editor of edgy Relevant Magazine, recently reconsidered his acceptance of an invitation to deliver a benediction at the Democratic National Convention.

At least one Gospel for Asia missionary has been attacked, churches and homes have been destroyed and Christians are fleeing for their lives in India’s Orissa state in the wake of the murder of a leading anti-Christian activist leader.

Cleveland, TN–Following any Church of God General Assembly there are changes in leadership, but following the most recent General Assembly re-structuring of some ministry areas also took place.

Dirksen Appointed Chair of CCCU

By TJ Wright

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) has appointed Lee University Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Carolyn Dirksen as chair for its Chief Academic Officers Commission. Dirksen has previously served as the vice chair of the commission.

FrontGate Media, the largest Internet and event entertainment media group reaching the faith and family audience, today announces an exclusive agreement to create and coordinate digital promotions, sponsorships and online advertising for the Gospel Music Channel web site in the faith-based market.