The following is a report from Hawaii Church of God Administrative Bishop Rob Taylor on the ongoing tragedy of the wildfires on Maui.

In the new White Chair Film released by global storytelling organization I Am Second, Cuban-born immigrant and Dallas-area megachurch pastor Gilberto Corredera shares about his surprising transformation, the difficult transition of moving his family to America and how his dreams ultimately came true.

The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear appeals from churches in Ontario and British Columbia that challenged pandemic restrictions on in-person worship. The churches had been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for violating gathering limits.

Lahaina, Hawaii–The state of Hawaii is being devastated by wildfires driven by high winds which continue to feed five separate fires, particularly on the island of Maui. As of Thursday morning, August 10, reports revealed at least 36 deaths and over 270 structures lost or damaged in and around the historic town of Lahaina.

You’ve probably seen the videos of thieves filling trash bags with stolen merchandise from CVS or walking out of Home Depot or Wal-Mart with armloads of tools, laptops, detergent and athletic shoes they didn’t pay for.

In order to meet the growing requests for assistance, we are proud to announce that—effective today—Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has opened a third office in the State of Washington.

Cleveland, TN–Some called it the Canadian Invasion. Others considered it a Caribbean Crusade. Either way, the students who needed a passport to come to Lee University last week stole the show and won the most hardware at the International Teen Talent competition this past week at Lee University.

A broken heart, bankruptcy and back surgery didn’t prevent God from using Monty Rieck for a higher purpose. Rieck, author of the autobiography I Am Eli, announces the sequel Eli’s Road Less Traveled: Hanging Up My Spurs, and Hanging Onto Jesus, was published on Monday, August 7.

Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem and releasing its collective might, announced initial results of its AI & the Church Survey.