In memory of Paul McLaughlan Sr. and in honor of his ministry of 40 years with the Church of God and in support of the Initiative of Church Planting by the Church of God International Offices, Church of God World Missions and the Church of God Scotland National Church have created a special Paul McLaughlan Memorial Project to help plant and establish churches in Scotland—Project #132-9213.
On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, a historic event in Church of God Hispanic/Latino global education took place.
The 16-year-old was moved to tears when he heard the stories of sacrifice, provision, and miracles from the mission field as told by the worn, itinerate missionary. When the pledges were received, he had given all he could—but that was not enough. He went to the altar that Sunday morning fully expecting to surrender to the call of a full-time missionary.
Instead, the Holy Spirit spoke clearly and definitively: “I have called you to be a businessman and financially support missions around the world until all have heard.” That call was decades ago. Today, that man serves as chairman of the Missions Board and has been faithful to fulfill the call of God on his life.
In an historic move, the Church of God has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders.
Men and Women of Action has long been known in the Church of God for its volunteer ministry assistance overseas in construction and remodeling, as well as stateside projects such as the yearly Appalachian Christmas event for the underprivileged.
The Church of God Prayer Ministries Office has adopted the FINISH commitment and goals challenging each church to pray five minutes once a month for a Global Harvest.
