Cleveland, TN–The International Executive Council of the Church of God is in session for the first of their 2014 gatherings at the International Offices.

Pastor Saeed is an American citizen who has been sentenced to 8 years in a brutal Iranian prison for Christian faith. The small prayer vigil will begin on Tuesday, January 28 at 4:30 p.m. and will be held on the public sidewalk in front of the eastern Senate stairs of the Capitol Building.

THE ALMOND TREE, a documentary film about a local (Cincinnati/Dayton) tri state couple and their amazing adoption story inspired by Biblical scripture.

Frontline Ministries, Inc., and the Exodus Mandate Project announced today the selection of Dan Smithwick as the recipient of the 2013 Dr. Robert Dreyfus Courageous Christian Leadership Award. Established by Frontline Ministries, Inc., in 2007, this award is presented annually to honor and recognize Christian leaders who have exhibited moral courage through their unique contribution to the Church by advancing Christianity in the culture and life of the nation. This contribution may run counter to the prevailing culture of Church and society.

Church of God World Missions leaders have released funds from the Marcelly’s Dream Project to provide onsite water for the Children’s Rescue Center Orphanage in Mount Barclay, Liberia.

When tens of thousands of pro-life activists gathered in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, they did more than mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that swept away state laws restricting abortion.

For the first time, Christian churches now have access to a suite of field-proven tools that enable local churches to establish a team of people (Life Team) capable of equipping the church leaders and members to be gospel-centered champions of life. The Churches for Life (CFL) unique, thriving model is anchored by establishing and actively supporting effective Life Teams that in turn help their local church be effective champions of the sanctity of all human life in their community.

In honor of its 35th anniversary, “JESUS” — the most watched film in history, having been viewed billions of times — has now been re-mastered in high-definition with a complete new musical score in Dolby 5.1 surround sound.

JERUSALEM – Spirit-empowered Christian leaders from around the world converged on Jerusalem last week, in part, to discuss the upcoming global congress to be held in May 2015 in Jerusalem. Exciting plans unfolded for teaching, praise and prayer as thousands of Christians are expected to descend on the region May 20-25, 2015. Main sessions will be held in the new Jerusalem arena, which is slated to open in the fall of this year.