An exciting new event is scheduled the day before the opening of the 75th Church of God International General Assembly this summer in Orlando, Florida.

According to the Hollywood Reporter “Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has been lobbying to get Pope Francis to agree to watch his new biblical adventure story Noah.” But according to Los Angeles-based filmmaker, Ray Comfort, the movie is anything but a “biblical adventure.” Comfort, whose award-winning movies have been seen by millions, has produced his own version of “Noah” and which is being released on the same day as the Hollywood version.

During Thursday night’s live Web stream hosted by the president/CEO of Answers in Genesis (AiG), Ken Ham, AiG announced that enough money has been raised for the Ark Encounter bond offering to allow the release of the funds to start construction of the ark project in Williamstown, Ky.

The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and Paramount Pictures jointly announced Thursday the decision to add an explanatory message to future marketing materials for the upcoming film Noah from acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky.

Victor Pagán, former assistant director of Church of God World Missions, recently presented five checks for $1,800 each for scholarships for each of the five fields of Church of God World Missions.

One of the most important things leaders involved with societal transformation need to focus upon is their own personal transformation. Because of our fallen state, all leaders should be in an ongoing process of inner transformation that deals with the root issues of the heart, mind and emotions.

I was devastated to learn last week that South Korean megachurch pastor David Yonggi Cho was found guilty of embezzling $12 million in church funds. I was aware that the famous hero of faith was struggling with problems at his massive congregation, Yoido Full Gospel Church, which is in Seoul. Cho’s 56-year effort to build what is now the world’s largest church made him one of the most respected spiritual fathers in the Pentecostal movement.

A new report paints a bleak picture of religious freedom in Indonesia.

Long rides on a church van, great musical artists, fast-food, worship, cramped hotel rooms, laughter, friends, and wonderful memories are all images of Winterfest; a youth retreat movement that annually reaches thousands across the country and around the world. For many years now, Winterfest has been a consistent place where the lives, direction, and paths of young people are interrupted, influenced, and forever changed by the power of the Holy Spirit!