The 56th General Council of the Assemblies of God, representing over three million adherents in the U.S., opens today at the Orange County Convention Center. Approximately 20,000 persons are expected to attend the meetings.

A new book release by Adelfa Woodrell: “Spiritual Imagery: God In Our Midst,” is an exciting, conversational biblical adventure that will leave the reader envisioning the supernatural, and dreaming of the passionate reality of God’s presence right here, right now…in our midst today!

In a repulsive demonstration of hostility toward Christians, the city of Houston wants to bulldoze one church and condemn the property of another so they can build affordable housing and a public library.

In many countries it is difficult for the poor to find adequate medical care. Often they go untreated because of the scarcity of clinics and lack of medical equipment and supplies. With the increase in disease and injury prevalent in underdeveloped countries because of improper sanitation and lack of footwear, medical supplies become a life or death commodity. In response to this continuing need, Operation Compassion has sent a variety of medical supplies and equipment throughout the years.

Fox Sports has issued a statement saying that its parting of ways with James has “nothing to do” with James’ religious beliefs.

Assaulted by cops and pigeonholed into a class of “bad kids” by Judges and attorneys, David Lee Windecher spent 8 years of his life angry and fighting against “the system.”

Wallace Shaunfield’s new book, “HUMANS,” tells the fascinating story of how early Homo sapiens became modern humans. The key factor is that early humans were instinctive creatures, while modern humans are thinking, reasoning beings with full consciousness. “HUMANS” answers the questions of how and when early humans become modern with full consciousness.

Atlanta, GA-—Bruce Deel, founder and president of City of Refuge, has announced the ministry’s plan to seek more than $30 million to transform a section of Atlanta, Georgia located in the heart of zip code 30314, one of the poorest communities in the Atlanta area.

In her new book, Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership & Awakening Community (Chalice Press, 2015), set to be released August 4, 2015, a few days shy of the first anniversary of the tragic shooting death of Michael Brown, Dr. Leah Gunning Francis of St. Louis, takes us behind the frontlines of the civil unrest, sharing stories from over twenty faith leaders and more than a dozen young activists who joined together in the midst of chaos to form a powerful network of leaders in partnership for one common goal: justice.