Augusta, GA–On Sunday, June 12, 2011, Stevens Creek Church of God received a Military Commendation, The Commanders Coin, from Col. D.J. Reyes, the highest ranking official at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

NBC has apologized for editing the words “under God” out of the Pledge of Allegiance before Sunday’s U.S. Open broadcast, but some groups are demanding a fuller explanation.

Kansas officials say they want to get faith-based groups engaged with criminal offenders to help reduce the number of ex-convicts who return to prison for committing new crimes.

The last Sunday in June of each year is designated Honor the Widows Sunday. It is the only day recognized by the Church of God as a special day of honor for our widows.

Heartbeat International introduces an exciting fundraiser opportunity for people who love to run as much as they love when moms choose life for their babies. Marathons for Moms (M4M) brings a life-saving purpose to half marathon running.

JUÁREZ, MÉXICO – Crossroad Bible Institute announces the opening of CBI México North, its thirteenth international satellite campus. Based in Ciudad Juárez, CBI México North offers the promise of peace in Christ to those incarcerated in a city dominated by violence, warfare and chaos.

Results from what is likely the most extensive national research survey of its kind show that 62 percent of Americans believe that “marriage should be defined only as a union between one man and one woman.”

The first history of the Church of God was written as a chapter in A.J. Tomlinson’s book, The Last Great Conflict, in 1913. The chapter was titled “Brief History of the Church that is Now Recognized as the Church of God,” and is the first written account of the founding of the Christian Union, the Shearer Schoolhouse revival, the organization of the Holiness Church at Camp Creek, and the first General Assembly.

The Church of God Division of Education has an excellent program called Lay Leadership Development. This 12-month program assists the local church pastor to mentor and train his leaders.