Rev. Steven Ocasio is an ordained minister currently serving as youth pastor at Lighthouse Church of God in Deltona, Florida under Pastor Jose Gonzalez. On Friday, May 7, 2021, he shared the following testimony with his fellow students prior to receiving his degree from Lee University:
As the nation continues to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, states across the country are emerging at various levels of re-opening. These restrictions have affected the Church of God as states and regions plan for the upcoming camp meeting season.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—When Todd Tilghman, pastor of two decades and father of eight from Meridian, Mississippi, auditioned for The Voice, he counted it as a win simply to sing in front of an audience outside of his family and church members. Despite no music or vocal training, he not only made it through the blind audition––with all four celebrity judges vying to coach him––but he also won the show’s entire eighteenth season. Fans were drawn to Todd’s tremendous joy onstage, which gave them much-needed inspiration during the hard challenges of a global pandemic.
Cleveland, TN—While not as prominent in the overall ministry of the Church of God as it once was, Forward in Faith continues to garner consistent listeners, both on the radio airwaves and now as an on-demand digital download.
After Church of God Winterfest was cancelled in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a creative approach was needed to continue the vision of the event. Knowing the impact this event had on the lives of so many young people over its more than 35 years, an innovative way was developed to assure Winterfest could take place in 2021. Bringing the event to the Smokies Stadium in Kodak, Tennessee became the answer.
In the on-going series, “Let’s Talk About It,” Church of God General Overseer Timothy M. Hill has released his latest topic, “Why I Enjoy Sunday Church Visits.”
