Cleveland, TN–More than 400 prominent theologians, biblical scholars, authors, and educators from around the world will converge at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Lee University, and North Cleveland Church of God March 8-11 during the joint gathering of two societies.

As I remember and reflect over Dr. Billy Graham’s life and legacy, I see a number of pertinent life lessons we can learn from such a visionary Christian leader.

At the 1937 General Assembly, Pearl and her husband, Edmond, offered their services to the Missions Board for Angola, West Africa. Edmond was a lifelong member of the Church of God in Oklahoma, but his new bride had only joined the church around the time of their marriage.

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 first in the series recalls the first 25 years (1918-1943). The article is a reprint from an appearance in the Lee University Torch, written 25 years ago in 1993 by the late Charles W. Conn, a former president of Lee and general overseer of the Church of God. Conn is also author of Like A Mighty Army, a history of the Church of God.

Nashville, TN–A movement to accelerate missions efforts among peoples who have yet to hear about Jesus continues to gain momentum, with two new additions to the International Day for the Unreached organizing group.

I see Christian conferences becoming convergence points for the ekklesia to assemble and do business in the heavenly realm. Convergence zones.

The Church of God International Executive Committee and Youth and Discipleship have announced the inaugural International Junior Talent Competition and Awards Festival to be staged at the upcoming 77th International General Assembly (GA18) in Orlando, Florida.

Evangelist Billy Graham lived 99 years, wrote 30 books, met with 12 sitting American presidents and preached the gospel to millions. But when he is buried this Friday, March 2, in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, he will be remembered not only as a world-changing hero of faith but as a humble preacher whose personal integrity set the gold standard for every minister in this country.

Christian media group SAT-7 (www.sat7usa.org) is marking a major milestone at “Proclaim 18,” the 75th annual National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Convention—a decade of children’s broadcasting in the Middle East and North Africa, where churches may be outlawed and sharing the gospel openly is widely restricted.