Faith News Network

During the 109th Holy Convocation, in St. Louis, the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) once again chose Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. as Presiding Bishop.

A pair of star-filled audio dramas that are putting God back into history for kids of all ages have been nominated for 10 Voice Arts Awards – including two nominations for Outstanding Production.

Sharefaith Inc., the largest all-in-one church resource provider, specializing in church websites, mobile apps, worship media, presentation, giving and donations, as well as kids curriculum, was just awarded the Worship Leader Magazine Best-of-the-Best award for all of their product offerings. This is Sharefaith’s 8th consecutive best-of-the-best award. With many church-focused companies being bought-out or closing doors, it becomes pivotal for churches and ministries to choose a ministry partner that not only represents their best interest, but understands their ministry and congregation. Since 2003, Sharefaith has done just that.

The November/December 2016 issue of the bimonthly review Books & Culture will be its last after a run of 128 issues over 21 years. Earlier this month, the ministry of Christianity Today made the difficult decision to end the beloved publication.

On Thursday, October 13th, Home To Enhance African Life (HEAL) will host its 3rd Annual Benefit at Room 43 in Bronzeville from 6-10pm. The event will pay tribute to Rev. Sr. Calista Utazi of the Messengers of Justice Congregation (MOJ), who died at age 39 in southeastern Nigeria due to lack of available medical care for her heart condition.

Hope For The Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry, celebrates 30 years of providing biblical hope and practical help to those searching for answers to life’s most difficult challenges. June Hunt, whose lifework has yielded landmark contributions in the field of biblical counseling, founded the organization in 1986.