New Country, New Commitment
A Hungarian immigrant faced with the challenge of a new country and a new language repays the gift of freedom by serving in the U S Army and later by training future leaders.
Majority of Eating Disorder Patients Experience Childhood Sexual Abuse, Trauma
The nation’s leading eating disorder treatment center, reports that more than 50 percent of its patients have experienced trauma in their lives. The trauma is usually sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
Chaplains Commission Celebrates Two Anniversaries
By Cameron Fisher
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS–The Church of God Chaplain’s Commission held their bi-ennial conference recognizing and honoring military and institutional chaplains on August 2-4 at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio. As part of the celebration, two landmark dates were celebrated: 50 years since the Church of God commissioned its first chaplain and 30 years since the founding the Chaplains Commission.
World Missions Conducts Pre-Assembly Conference
By Terrah Brinson
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS–Excitement was in the air as international delegates began registering for the 72nd International General Assembly World Missions pre-assembly, Saturday, August 2, 2008. Missionaries from around the world came with anticipation. “We are so excited to be here,” many missionaries said as they arrived at the Hyatt Regency in downtown San Antonio.
Prayer — Missing in Action
By Allie Martin, OneNewsNow
America’s National Prayer Committee has released the 592-page book titled Giving Ourselves to Prayer: An Acts 6:4 Primer for Ministry. The book was compiled after ministry officials became alarmed at what they perceived as a lack of education and practical application of prayer for ministerial students and pastors.
Lee University Recognized for Service Program
Lee University was recently accepted into the Guide to Service Learning Colleges and Universities, published by the Student Horizons’ National Advisory Board.
