In 2016, Bible Societies assisted in the completion of translations in 61 languages spoken by over 428 million people. 2016 was ‘a first’ for no fewer than 30 languages, spoken by over 95 million people. 17 communities now have their very first Bible, 6 have a New Testament and 7 communities have their first, or additional, portions of Scripture.

Cleveland, TN–On Tuesday night, April 25, the first recipients to be approved for grants from the recently established Church Planting Bank were introduced during the Tuesday evening session of the International Executive Council of the Church of God.

PureFlix.com, the leader in the faith and family streaming video on demand space, is expanding the type and number of devices consumers can watch the service on, thanks to a significant expansion of its Android-based platform and compatibility with Apple TV.

Members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet are gathering for prayer weekly.

Cleveland, Tenn.–The Church of God International Executive Council, gathering for their regularly-scheduled April meeting, joined with the Administrative Ministries Council at the International Prayer Tower at the North Cleveland Church of God.

Hobby Lobby CEO and founder David Green, one of America’s most successful businessmen, offers both inspiration and practical advice in his new book, “Giving It All Away… And Getting It All Back Again” (Zondervan). Written by Green and National Christian Foundation Heartland CEO’s Bill High, “Giving It All Away… And Getting It All Back Again” chronicles the path that the Green family has chosen regarding their legacy and encourages readers to live generously and focus on what is truly important – faith and family.

Non-white churches and workers have long been underrepresented in mainline denominations in missions, but one agency is doing all that it can to help change that. TMS Global is undertaking a major drive to diversify in its work around the world, to more fully reflect the rich breadth of God’s church and kingdom.

Superintendent for the Church of God in Western Europe, Chris Swift, penned the following testimonial of the desire and need for continued training of our ministers:

KAPOLEI, Hawaii — In a victory for Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF®) in the Aloha State, its after-school Good News Club® can now be held in Ewa Elementary, the largest elementary school in the Campbell-Kapolei Complex.