April 28-30, 2015 was a defining moment for the Church of God Philippines, as nearly 8,000 attendees jam packed Manila’s SMX Convention Center for the 13th National Assembly under the theme, Bigger & Better. Delegates from each major region of the Philippines, as well as many from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and the Middle East, were deeply motivated by the anointed preaching and worship celebrations.

Over the last 24-plus years of ministry, one of the most difficult challenges I’ve faced has been effectively communicating just what changes are coming to the church.
The current church paradigm is so prevalent and saturating in our culture that people just can’t seem to wrap their minds around the shift that is coming. It seems nonsensical, threatening or just plain bizarre. They wonder how their ministry stream or focus or gift fits in that structure.

The parents of a Pennsylvania state trooper slain by a sniper outside his barracks last fall declared their forgiveness on Sunday for the defendant, a survivalist awaiting trial on murder charges that carry a possible death sentence.

Ben Carson, the retired neurosurgeon once best-known for separating conjoined baby twins, announced Monday that he will pursue the Republican nomination for U.S. president. Carson is now known as a culture warrior whose criticisms of President Obama have made him a favorite of conservatives. Here are five faith facts about him:

The Church of God Division of Education recently received a letter of affirmation for the Hispanic Bible Institutes from Lee University. In an official letter to Director De Jesús, Lee University’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Debbie Murray stated, “We recognize and appreciate the steps you have taken to assure academic rigor and the quality of faculty in the Hispanic Bible Institutes under your purview.” Dr. Murray went on to say, “In light of your attention to these areas, we would like to offer the same agreement of equivalency for the English-centered MIP to the registered Hispanic Bible Institutes under the Hispanic Department of Education.”

KATHMANDU, Nepal — With the death toll from last weekend’s massive earthquake in Nepal rising daily, Gospel for Asia’s (GFA) Compassion Services teams continue to supply life-giving relief to victims and obtain important updates on the devastation.

The 26th annual U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon began at 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 3rd.

Assistant World Missions Director for the Church of God, John D. Childers, received an honorary doctorate from the Church of God Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries located in Manila, Philippines, on April 24, 2015.

People for Care and Learning (PCL), an independent benevolent organization with roots in the Church of God, is closing in on the end of Phase II of their “Build A City” project in Andong, outside the capital city of Phnom Penh.