“Introducing Spirit-Empowered Christianity: The Global Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement in the 21st Century,” a new study conducted by Professor of Global Christianity and Director of the Center for Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Dr. Todd Johnson, reveals surprising statistics on not only the unprecedented numerical growth of the Spirit-Empowered Church but in which countries the movement is expanding most rapidly.

A shocking new report released today by mission agency Gospel for Asia (GFA, www.gfa.org) uncovers the “hidden epidemic” of murdered and missing women and girls globally and in America — and challenges people to “combat the culture of violence.”

The Church of God Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the historical writing award established in honor of longtime church historian Charles W. Conn. Awards are granted in two competitive fields of historical writing: (1) the best published book and (2) the best essay-length article.

FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, and Minno Kids are pleased to announce its latest addition to the already-popular collection of kid’s books by VeggieTales® creator and celebrated author Phil Vischer-the Laugh and Learn Bible for Little Ones. This new board book edition builds on the successful launch of the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids, first released in September 2019 which became the No. 1 best selling book in Amazon’s “Children’s Christian Bible Stories” category.

A federal Court of Appeals ruled that the World War II-era 78-year-old Bayview Cross in Pensacola, Florida, does not violate the U.S. Constitution and will remain standing. The appeals court noted it has become “embedded in the fabric of the Pensacola community” and that removing it could “strike many as aggressively hostile to religion.”

The following article appeared in the Cleveland Daily Banner as part of their ‘Progress’ edition. It features an interview with outgoing Lee president Dr. Paul Conn. The story ran on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Pastor Carter Conlon is stepping down as senior pastor of Times Square Church to focus on his prayer ministry, according to a recent post on his Facebook page.

Biola University opened its first pop up museum on Feb. 17 — “The Museum of Precious Moments.” Dedicated to various elements of Christian culture and nostalgia, the museum will be housed at the Earl and Virginia Green Art Gallery. The museum, the first of its kind themed around Christian culture, will feature many interactive elements and instagram-worthy photo opportunities, such as an immersive flannel graph area and last supper scene with popular Christian characters.

The following feature appeared as the keynote article on the Church of God in the annual Progress edition of the Cleveland Daily Banner. The edition charts the progress of organizations and businesses in the Cleveland and Bradley County area from the year 2019. The feature ran on February 18, 2020.