This Easter offers a new tradition for families to experience the redemption of Jesus in “The Thorn,” through an at-home Virtual Cinema Event. For 25 years, over 1 million people have experienced “The Thorn,” a live stage experience of movement arts and visual effects portraying Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Think, cirque meets the Passion.

Philippines—The Asian Seminary for Christian Ministries (ASCM) recently conducted a dedication ceremony of a new educational and administrative facility, celebrating 50 years of education ministry and training in the Philippines.

Almost forty years ago, in 1986, a nuclear power plant located in north Ukraine was involved in an accident that was rated as a maximum severity level. The disaster, which resulted in the meltdown of a reactor core followed by a fire that raged for about a week, released radioactive contaminants into the air to land in other countries as well as the surrounding community. Since then, Ukraine has faced numerous challenges, including a military invasion by Russia, forcing thousands of refugees to flee to neighboring countries. Among those offering aid is Star of Hope, a Kansas-based international organization with a focus on children.

Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-8) and six original cosponsors today introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives a Parental Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Amendment would enshrine the traditional liberty of parents to direct a child’s upbringing, education, and care as a fundamental right.

For more than 30 years, the Church of God has anticipated the annual Smoky Mountain Gathering, a fun-filled three days of music, worship, fellowship, and talent for Church of God senior adults.

There’s a scene halfway through the new film “Jesus Revolution” in which Greg Laurie, a fatherless teenager who’s been searching for life’s meaning through drugs and Janis Joplin concerts, is baptized in the Pacific Ocean by a hippie preacher named Lonnie Frisbee. Before Lonnie dunks Greg in the water, he leads Greg in a salvation prayer.

A Hebrew Bible believed to be the oldest in the world is hoping to fetch $50 million when it hits the auction block later this year.

Since the unveiling of General Overseer Tim Hill’s Harvest ’24 last fall, several of the stated initiatives have realized notable progress. Harvest ’24 is a roadmap for the Church of God to be an effective contributor toward FINISHing the Great Commission.

The Church Music Publishers Association (CMPA) is hosting its 97th annual convention at the Henderson Beach Resort complex in Destin, FL, February 27 through March 2, 2023.