Lee University Reports Enrollment Growth, New Records
Cleveland, TN–Lee University officials recently tabulated the university’s fall 2024 enrollment profile, which features moderate growth overall, led by significant gains in several key areas.
Thousands Flock to N.C. FaithFest, Hundreds Born Again
Tens of thousands of God-seekers in North Carolina attended a Christian festival with the single aim of “lifting up and glorifying Jesus Christ,” and hundreds of those attendees ended the weekend making decisions to “surrender their lives” to Him. More than 70 people were immediately baptized.
Global Church Network Celebrates Opening of 200th Hub for Worldwide Evangelism Training
With a mission to finalize the Great Commission by 2030, Global Church Network (GCN) has set a goal of establishing 800 leadership training hubs worldwide in order to mobilize one million new ministers at a time when there is a global shortage of pastors.
Prayer Permeates Leadership, Council Meetings
Cleveland, TN—Administrative bishops, youth directors, and evangelism directors from every state and region of the U.S., in addition to the leaders from departments and ministries of the International Offices, completed two days of training and resourcing at the fall Leadership Meeting. The gathering took place September 16 and 17 at the Westmore Church of God.
Group Repurposes Inactive Domain Name
In today’s digital age, domain names can carry significant spiritual weight, but many of the most iconic religious domains have fallen into misuse or they are locked up to prevent others from using them.
Ken Hill Appointed Director of Center for African Descent Studies
Cleveland, TN—The Church of God International Executive Committee, in partnership with the Pentecostal Theological Seminary, has appointed Dr. Kenneth L. Hill as Director of African Descent Studies under the Division of World Evangelization.
The Center for African Descent Studies (CADS) is an initiative dedicated to deepening the understanding and promotion of African descent history, theology, and its powerful global impact on Evangelicalism. CADS is housed at the Seminary where courses are offered for students to obtain certificates in African Descent Renewal Studies. The fall semester at PTS has begun and the leadership shift has been implemented with attention upon student enrollment and expansion of the certificate level program.
Following a thorough review of CADS accomplishments to date and projection for future development, PTS President Michael Baker recommended the appointment of Hill, whose most recent leadership post was administrative bishop for the Church of God in Southern New England. The appointment would include additional responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Committee.
According to President Baker, Dr. Hill has been significantly involved in the establishment of CADS and, “is a superb choice as director because of his personal commitment to Church of God African Descent Studies, his formidable connection to African Descent stakeholders, demonstration of worthy leadership skills, and dedication to strengthen African Descent leaders in the Church of God.”
Dr. Mark Williams, Assistant General Overseer for the Church of God, will serve as liaison to the Center for African Descent Studies. He praised outgoing director of CADS, Dr. Clifton Clarke, stating, “Dr. Clarke has led the Center with excellence as its inaugural director. The Executive Committee offers its utmost confidence and blessing on his next ministry assignment.”
Williams went on to say that Dr. Hill’s heart and experience in leadership, “is a natural fit for CADS and we are blessed that he will be leading this initiative. We look forward to his passion and influence in continuing the remarkable history of African Descent ministry.”
