RISE is a free conference for church leaders scheduled for April 19 and 20 at the CityLife Church in Tampa. Florida.

The next generation of church pastors is aiming to grow via outreach by multiplying sites and congregations. This is just one of the findings of a new report from Leadership Network, the premiere think tank and networking organization for North America’s most innovative churches. While some church commentators seem to be obsessed with a narrative of decline among churches, this report highlights the renewal coming among younger generations of leaders.

On March 19, in a one-night, cinematic event, moviegoers will have the chance to dive deep into nature, appreciate the wonders of the animal kingdom and discover the world around us in a bold, new way. A celebration of creation and the Creator, “The Riot and the Dance” is a family-friendly nature and science documentary showcasing the vast and beautifully intricate planet on which we live.

Members of the Church of God Doctrine and Polity (D&P) Committee have released a paper with extensive research on the topic of cremation.

Chris Corso, creator and owner of Godblessyoutalkingcarhorn.com, says, “GBYTCH is not in the business of selling horns, but in the business of making smiles. God bless you talking car horn’s doors are open to all – Christians, Catholics, Baptists, Presbyterian, Muslims, Jewish and even the non-religious. It is a very unique car horn, like no others.”

Cleveland, TN–Atheists are taking on a Tennessee school district over pre-football prayer practices that they say violate the U.S. Constitution. But students responded in a big way, organizing a prayer event aimed at sending a powerful message about the power of invoking God.

Starting February 5, 2018, the Just a Minute weekly video program will be available on three new broadcast networks that reach more than 25 million homes. Just a Minute, hosted by Dr. Tim Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God, offers a quick and inspiring 60 seconds of personal devotional strategy for daily living.

According to Life magazine, Pentecostal/charismatic Christians outnumber Anglicans, Baptists, Lutherans and Presbyterians combined. In Playing With Holy Fire (April 3, 2018), Michael L. Brown acknowledges how the wildfire spread of the Pentecostal/charismatic movement proves that the Holy Spirit is moving mightily among the people of God.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently condemned new legislation in Poland which bars any mention of crimes by the “Polish nation” during the Holocaust, calling on Israel’s ambassador in Warsaw to meet with the Polish prime minister on the contentious bill.