Christ for All Nations’ (CfaN) Lead Evangelist Daniel Kolenda spent a week ministering in Panama with fellow-Evangelists, Todd White, Tom Ruotolo and the Power & Love Team. The week consisted of multiple street-evangelism outreaches. Each day, hundreds of student-volunteers brought the truth of God’s love expressed through Jesus to the people walking by. Many miracles and salvations were reported.

Every day, women receive subtle—and not-so-subtle—messages about their self-worth that affect them emotionally and relationally. According to research conducted by Dove,* 60 percent of girls are so concerned with personal appearance that they opt out of participating in daily life activities such as sports and attending school. Research psychologist Jennifer Crocker, PhD, says that college students who based their self-worth on external sources, including appearance and approval from others, reported more stress, anger, and relationship problems.** It should come as no surprise that these issues often affect women later in life.

Cleveland, TN–Lee University will open its “second century” with the historic opening of its first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The announcement was made by Lee University Pesident Paul Conn.

Last month, a Dutch man, Emile Ratelband, asked a court in the Netherlands to permit him to change his legal age from 69 to 49. He said he “feels 49,” and he said his doctor agrees that he looks young for his age. Ratelband complained that he has suffered from age discrimination—especially when looking for dates with women online.

It has been nearly four years since Darren Wilson and WP Films have released a new film to the public (the last being 2015’s Holy Ghost Reborn), but their latest film, Finger of God 2, has finally been released around the world.

One of the most anticipated traditions within the Church of God is international competition for youth ages 13-19 called Teen Talent. A first element is the release of the official Teen Talent Manual and other materials, which detail the guidelines for participants and those who surround them throughout the process. The manual is now available at www.cogteentalent.com.

TBN announces will air “TOGETHER 2018” Thursday, December 6 at 8/7c. The hour-long broadcast will feature a compilation of speakers, music artists and inspirational teaching from some of the world’s most renowned faith voices, filmed at the recent Together 2018 event in Dallas at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Faithlife Corporation opened a new, full-service customer care center, the Church Support Center, in late October. The opening coincided with the launch of Logos 8, the latest version of its popular Bible study software. The Church Support Center offers churches technical support 365 days per year. The center ensures Sunday-morning support for products like Faithlife Proclaim (church presentation software), Faithlife Giving (online and mobile giving), and all the elements of the Faithlife Equip platform for churches.

The first Sunday of 2019, January 6, has been declared “Declaration of Faith Sunday” in the Church of God by General Overseer Timothy M. Hill.