July 1, 2026–The General Council Agenda for the upcoming 80th International General Assembly of the Church of God has been released by General Overseer Gary Lewis and the International Executive Committee.

In a media landscape crowded with opinions, noise, and headlines competing for attention, one new Christian talk show is taking a different approach—offering thoughtful, hope-filled conversations with some of today’s most respected voices in faith, media, science, entertainment, leadership, health, and culture.

Talks For Christ is pleased to announce the launch of its special America 250: Honoring Our Founders, a three-part interview series featuring historian, author, and former White House staffer Jane Hampton Cook.

Cleveland, TN–The Church of God Historical Commission recently announced winners of the 2024-2026 Charles W. Conn Historical Writing Awards. The recipients are Karl-Otto Bohringer of Germany and Phyllis Thompson of the United Kingdom.

Chaplain (Major) James F. Linzey, USA (Ret.), former Director of the United States Army Soldiers Choir, has released the commemorative video presentation of The United States Army Hymn, “Eternal Father, Hear Our Prayer,” in conjunction with endorsements from United States Army chaplains during the national observance of the 250th Anniversary of America and the United States Army.

The Bucket Ministry, a non-profit organization sharing God’s love through the gift of clean, safe, drinking water, today announced Chris Muckleroy will step into the role of CEO as cur-rent Founder and Chief Storyteller Christopher Beth assumes the responsibility of President.

Cleveland, TN–The Church of God, headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee, and Yonsei Central Church/ The Association of Christian Mission Churches (ACMC) in Korea, signed an agreement entering into a strategic and missional affiliation of ministries.

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recently released the following report:

As the nation marks the historic 250th anniversary of the United States Army with national ceremonies, military parades, and civic commemorations, a major new sacred work has been officially released to honor the oldest military branch’s enduring spiritual legacy.