The Pentecostal Theological Seminary (PTS) in Cleveland, TN welcomed over 200 Hispanic leaders and educators from all regions of the United States and Puerto Rico to celebrate the first Latino Pentecostal Theological Summit and, in a historic event, inaugurate the Center for Latino Studies of the Seminary. The event took place October 8-9, 2013, after many months of planning and preparations.

Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys and allied attorneys Wednesday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against two Oahu churches that are among five that two atheists have falsely accused of defrauding the government.

While on earth, Jesus Christ carried out works within a defined geographic area and set the entire area abuzz about God’s agenda. In contrast, church member giving and membership as a percent of population declined from 2010 to 2011 in the U.S.

The first Empowered21 All Japan Conference is underway in Kyoto, Japan at the Kyoto International Convention Center. More than 3,000 Spirit Empowered believers of all ages from across Japan, Asia and the world converged on the ancient capital of Japan for worship, prayer and teaching. The conference started Friday, October 11 and continued through Monday, October 14. Portions of the conference can be viewed at www.ustream.tv/channel/empowered21aj.

Church of God World Missions recently announced the distribution of an additional $100,000 from the Marcelly’s Dream Initiative.

Numerous studies have tracked Americans’ declining religious commitment in recent years, including a Pew Research survey that found 50 percent of U.S. adults believe “more people who are not religious” is a good thing or doesn’t matter for American society.

We should not be talking right now. According to the naysayers who predicted Christianity’s demise by the year 2000, we should not even be here.

The owner of the Hobby Lobby craft store chain, under fire because his stores do not carry Hanukkah merchandise, apologized for employee comments “that may have offended anyone, especially our Jewish customers and friends.”

]October 10, 2013–Cleveland, TN–Church of God administrative bishops and spouses are gathering for an annual update, training and fellowship event at the International Offices. The three days are a continuation of last year’s “Integrity” event and thus titled, “Integrity II.”