Category: Ministries and Organizations
“Finding your place,” whether as an individual or a church, is a basic human longing, a necessary step toward fulfilling the calling of Christ, and the focus of The Mission Society’s latest issue of its magazine, “Unfinished.” Multiple articles in the Winter 2015 installment demonstrate how a clear understanding of purpose can help individuals and churches work more effectively and with greater joy in God’s kingdom.
Category: Opinion & Commentary
We’ve got a whole new generation coming up that knows so little of the Word of God. Pastors have got to do more teaching now than ever before. And yet, with it, they must also have the move of the Holy Spirit that is lacking in the overall church today.
Category: Church of God News
Registration is happening now for the 22nd annual FOCUS Church of God Children’s Ministries Leadership Training Conference to be held March 3-5, 2016 at the Marriott Hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee. Pastors are encouraged to register all those who are serving in children’s ministry and Sunday school so they can more effectively minister to families and children.
Category: Ministries and Organizations
Thousands of women will gather in Buffalo, NY at First Niagara Center for “Loved: The Farewell Tour” on February 26-27 for a weekend of celebration, stories, humor, and hope. Popular speakers, powerful dramas, and award-winning music combine for an experience that will resonate with women who need the assurance they are loved.
Category: Church and Ministry
Instead of complaining about poor attendance, one pastor claims that passive churches should be testing simple but powerful social media outreach strategies to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Category: The Persecuted Church
“Silent Night” has new meaning for a Louisiana church after they were issued criminal sanctions because their worship services exceeded 60 decibels—which is about the same noise level of a dishwasher.
Category: Church of God News
Lee University senior Jordan Smith performs tonight as one of four finalists to determine who will take home the crown on Season 9 of ‘The Voice’ on NBC television. The competition begins at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Category: Opinion & Commentary
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of this holy and miraculous season, there is a Bible verse that is lingering deeply within my heart. This particular verse, though not associated with the Christmas story, seems to hold great truth for me this December day.