Serving Orphans Worldwide, in partnership with Church of God World Missions, believes every child has the right to define his/her own possibilities. Its mission is to rescue, train, and sustain orphans.

Redeeming Ruth by Meadow Rue Merrill has been selected to receive a Christopher Award in the Books for Adults category at the 69th annual Christopher Awards ceremony. The Award will be presented to author Meadow Rue Merrill on Thursday May 17, 2018, in New York City at the Mutual of America Building.

Written more than 3,000 years ago, the Bible is often referenced as the “greatest story ever told.” On May 11, author Natashia Brewer will release her biblically-inspired novel, “Biblical Proportions,” offering a new twist on one of the Bible’s most-often referenced stories.

As part of a grant the Church of God received from the Lilly Foundation, the International Executive Committee will be sponsoring a livestream event later this month for pastors and church leaders.

Author Walker James has released the first book of a series, called Perspectives. The first title, “What Does God Want,” provides ninety four perspectives on how to obtain a to obtain a closer, deeper, more loving relationship with God. Released on January 29, 2018, the book details his first and second son born with Mixed-Cerebral Palsy and drives home an inspirational story of trial, doubt, and reawakening.

Early bird registration is now open for Charisma Conference 2018. A dynamic list of speakers and worship leaders has also just been announced.

In recognition of the 100th birthday of Lee University this year, Faith News is presenting a series of four articles on the history of the Church of God’s premier educational institution. This third in the series recalls the years 1968-1993. The article is a reprint from an appearance in the Lee University Torch, written on the occasion of Lee University’s 75th birthday in 1993. The writer was Dr. Carolyn Dirksen, a Professor of English and former vice president at Lee University, who has been a member of the faculty since 1968.

Following Dr. Matthew Chavis’ appearance on The 700 Club, there were 164 salvations and 122 re-dedications from the ministry out of his story. His testimony led to other media appearances such as a profound and in-depth piece in God Reports, spurring further salvations and cries for help.

The battle over religious freedom has reached a fever pitch in California, where lawmakers are taking a new approach to punish traditional beliefs about sex and gender.