Though Clark Beckham is the runner up American Idol, he’s staying grounded in his roots.

May 14, 2015–Class of 2014 Lee University graduate Clark Beckham was runner-up on the popular talent search competition American Idol, losing to fellow competitor Nick Fradiani on the show’s season finale Wednesday night.

Outreach, Inc., a world leader in church communications, publishing and media, announced the firm’s acquisition of Christian Computing Magazine and The American Church Magazine, published by Christian Digital Publishers, Inc. for the past 25 years. Christian Computing has provided tools and practical advice to churches and individuals seeking to better use technology in their ministry, and The American Church encourages and resources pastors who may be struggling to save troubled churches or are attempting to navigate the difficult process of starting or planting a church.

This event is part of the #orangejumpsuit campaign which has stood in solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world. The cross will be covered in orange ribbon.

TULSA, Okla. – Spirit-empowered leaders from around the globe are voicing their anticipation for the Empowered21 Global Congress, which will be held in Jerusalem May 20-25, 2015. The Global Congress is a call to all believers from around the world to celebrate Pentecost in the land of Pentecost. The event will attract Spirit-empowered Christians from every continent to Jerusalem during the week of Pentecost to unite in faith for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Registration is available at www.jerusalem2015.com.

More than 1,300 Church of God senior adults gathered in Gatlinburg, Tennessee at the Gatlinburg Convention Center April 28-30, 2015 for the 25th annual Smoky Mountain Jubilee Senior Adult Retreat.

Prayer Never Fails, a new faith-based film that supports freedom of religion in American schools, will begin shooting July 6, 2015 in Madison, Florida.

Award winning Houston-area media firm ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group announces the launch of their new division, Faith-Based PR & Consulting Experts.

Gospel music artist Jason Crabb has been scheduled as the headline artist for the 98th Celebration Weekend of the LaFollette, Tennessee Church of God.