A pair of star-filled audio dramas that are putting God back into history for kids of all ages have been nominated for 10 Voice Arts Awards – including two nominations for Outstanding Production.

Sharefaith Inc., the largest all-in-one church resource provider, specializing in church websites, mobile apps, worship media, presentation, giving and donations, as well as kids curriculum, was just awarded the Worship Leader Magazine Best-of-the-Best award for all of their product offerings. This is Sharefaith’s 8th consecutive best-of-the-best award. With many church-focused companies being bought-out or closing doors, it becomes pivotal for churches and ministries to choose a ministry partner that not only represents their best interest, but understands their ministry and congregation. Since 2003, Sharefaith has done just that.

Church of God USA Missions has announced the dates, speakers, and entertainers for the 27th annual Church of God National Senior Adult Retreat, the Smoky Mountain Jubilee, which will convene in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, April 25-27, 2017.

From a combined birth defect so rare only 50 other cases exist in the world, Christian Buchanan was born without eyes. Now, in her new book, Through the Eyes of Hope, Christian’s mom, Lacey Buchanan, tells the gripping story of how God helped two parents see the worst circumstances radiate with glory.

In 2015, more than 7,000 Christians were killed specifically because of their faith. This Sunday, Open Doors USA is urging Christians and churches to remember those killed and pray for those in more than 60 countries around the world still facing persecution because of their faith.

Howie and Debbie Campbell, a singer-songwriter team, have a message for American Christians. It’s an election-year plea, but not about politics. In a miraculous musical tour, they have already taken it to the steps of all 50 state capitols — including Alaska and Hawaii.

Lee University’s “Dee Lavender Missions Week,” was held last week and raised funds for the Phebe Grey Orphanage in Liberia, Africa, for the second year in a row.

More than three quarters of the world’s population lives under religious discrimination or persecution. We can ignore it or we can get involved. Speak Freedom Dallas, an international religious freedom summit, will take place this weekend, November 4-6. Renowned speakers Os Guinness, Nigerian Archbishop Benjamin Kwashi, Nick Pitts from The Denison Forum, and music by Dallas band All Delighted People will headline the events.

“Raising God’s Girl” by Rich and Mary Lou Graham was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Excellence. “Truly the best of the best,” said Angela Bole, the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Chief Executive Officer.