For centuries, historians, scientists and scholars have debated the existence of the Star of Bethlehem in the Biblical telling of Christ’s birth.

By: Allie Martin

The president of the world’s largest prison ministry says after more than 30 years, statistics show that faith-based programs can drastically reduce the recidivism rate for inmates.

The Youth and Christian Education Department have announced the annual “Book of the Year” recommendation for the Advance in Ministry/Church Training Course for local churches. The title is No Church Left Behind – Your Church Can Be G.R.E.A.T. by Dr. Raymond F. Culpepper.

Millions of Christians from more than 150,000 churches around the world prayed simultaneously Sunday, Oct. 7, for peace in Jerusalem. A special celebration and prayer event in Jerusalem – broadcast to 200 nations by God TV – drew both Arab and Jewish dignitaries despite political and religious pressure not to attend any Christian gatherings.

The Bible Literacy Project announces that Alabama is the first state in the nation to approve a textbook for academic study of the Bible for statewide adoption.

The Lord has favored the Church of God Theological Seminary’s recruiting efforts and we have once again exceeded enrollment goals for the fall. Approximately 100 new students from China, Jamaica, Great Britain, Nigeria, Mongolia, Romania, and North America comprise a truly international student body.

The American Bible Society (ABS) and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) have agreed to a long-term Ministry Partnership that will celebrate songwriters who incorporate the Bible’s life- changing message into their music.

Do you believe Islam is a peaceful religion? It is on trial. Come and hear the verdict.

More than two years after the landfall of Hurricane Katrina, the Church of God remains active in the rebuilding of homes and lives for those devastated by the storm.