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Ukrainian Overseer Detained by State Police

Category: Church of God News

Church of God World Missions learned last week that Alexei Demidovich, overseer of the Church of God in Ukraine, was detained by state police authorities and held for questioning, but has been released. He is safely with his family and church.

Eighth Annual Say Something Nice Day

Category: Events and Happenings

The Eighth Annual Say Something Nice Sunday is June 01, 2014. It is a day to celebrate the people who bring joy to our lives. The goal is to turn down the harsh rhetoric and to replace it with speech that is affirming, uplifting and more Christ-like. The movement started at First Baptist Church of Charleston, the oldest Baptist congregation in the South, and has spread to most denominations including the Catholic Diocese of Charleston. This year the Baptist World Alliance will help promote the celebration.

Attorneys Examine Religious Land Use Law

Category: Church and Ministry

Dalton & Tomich PLC, today unveiled a new website which examines and discusses the continually evolving area of religious land use and zoning within the context of a federal law called, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (“RLUIPA”). Co-founding partner Dan Dalton of Dalton & Tomich PLC is among the country’s foremost practitioners of and experts on religious land use and zoning law.

Study: Many Americans Untruthful About Going to Church

Category: Lifestyle & Culture

Did you really go to church on Sunday? Do you go every Sunday? It seems most Americans are telling little white lies, or at least exaggerating, their church attendance.

Ancient Prophecy Announces Rewards of Radical Obedience

Category: Church of God News

A book that recovers an ancient prophetic promise of provision and brings it into the lives of 21st century Christ-followers is capturing the hearts of readers and making them heirs of God’s goodness. The Amos Paradigm: Life at the Speed of Favor by Church of God world Missions Director Tim Hill makes a welcome case that God will exceed all believers expect, increase all they invest, and accelerate time to accomplish His kingdom purpose.

Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Recommends Faith-based Program for Girls

Category: Church and Ministry

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison and American Heritage Girls (AHG) Executive Director Patti Garibay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) May 14, 2014.

Promise Keepers Heads to Israel With ‘Jesus Reigns: Firstfruits’ Tour

Category: Ministries and Organizations

Seeing too many mainline denominations and other groups in America turning their back on Israel, Promise Keepers President Raleigh Washington is setting out to generate support for Christian outreach in the key Middle East nation.

International Outrage Grows for Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Death for Apostasy

Category: The Persecuted Church

International outrage is mounting over the death sentence a Sudanese judge ordered for the pregnant wife of an American citizen — all because she refuses to renounce her Christian faith.

Church of God World Missions Board Declares Commitment Statement

Category: Church of God News

CLEVELAND, TN: Last month the thirteen member Church of God World Missions Board and executive leadership convened a momentous board meeting in Cleveland, Tenn. Joined interactively by missionaries from three continents via video technology, the meeting reaffirmed the “Missional Mandate” of Church of God World Missions, further adopting an unprecedented strategy that focuses first on Unreached People Groups (UPGs), and secondly on the enhancement of global ministerial development and education.


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