For the first time ever, Afghanistan is the most dangerous place on the planet to be a Christian, according to Open Doors’ 2022 World Watch List, which was released today. The World Watch List is a definitive, comprehensive research-based report that ranks the top 50 countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian. Afghanistan has supplanted North Korea, which now ranks #2 on the list, after spending 20 years at #1.

Cleveland, TN–The Pentecostal Theological Seminary (PTS) has announced the inauguration of Spirit Network (SPN), effective Thursday, January 20, 2022. SPN is an online comprehensive multi-channel network focused upon relevant Pentecostal global education and ministry connectivity for next level praxis commitment of the Great Commission.

Members of Compassion International’s Fill the Stadium team are extremely grateful and honor those who have participated in this life-saving initiative as they share remarkable news: this week, the $35 million goal has been surpassed for the Fill the Stadium effort, which has provided critical food, medical care and support for more than 76,000 of the 2.2 million children in Compassion’s programs whose access to support was interrupted by COVID-19 shutdowns.

A prayer vigil will be held on Thursday, January 20, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at 1225 4th Street NE. in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the March for Life.

The Winter 2022 issue of Church of God Engage has been released and is available digitally at cogengage.org.

‘I Still Believe Tour’ Kicks Off March 10

Premier Productions and GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp announce the I Still Believe Tour with special guests Riley Clemmons and Jordan St. Cyr. The tour will span 20 cities and features some of Camp’s biggest hits, including “Dead Man Walking,” “Keep Me in the Moment,” “When You Speak,” “I Still Believe” and many more!

There is a new top perpetrator of religious persecution, according to Open Doors’ forthcoming 2022 World Watch List. For the past 20 years, North Korea has appeared at number one on the annual list, which ranks the top 50 countries where it is most difficult and dangerous to be a Christian. However, Open Doors leadership indicates that though North Korea’s religious freedom violations have not improved, conditions have significantly worsened elsewhere in the world, causing a shift in ranking.

Cleveland, TN–The annual Church of God International Offices prayer event, ‘Agree,’ will take place on March 1-2, 2022.

Former Assemblies of God general superintendent George Oliver Wood died Jan. 12 after a 4½-month struggle with stage 4 cancer.