Who We Are
Janet Polen Priceis a second generation Church of God individual. Her roots go deep and are extensive.
Hidden Rage Movie Tackles Bullying and School Violence
MIAMI, July 9 /Christian Newswire/ — South Florida Christian filmmakers produce Hidden Rage; a film against bullying, teen depression, teen suicide, and school violence. The film aims to bring a message of non-violence to today’s youth, by driving home the point, too often overlooked, that “there are consequences for our actions.” The film also brings to light a message of prayer and redemption. The movie premieres in movie theaters in Florida, then goes nationwide.
Grants Awarded to Study Pentecostals, Charismatics
The Center for Religion and Civic Culture at the University of Southern California is funding research in 23 countries on charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity. Grants totaling $3.5 million are being awarded to five centers and another 16 scholar teams to conduct research in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the former Soviet Union.
Indonesian Muslims Call for Halt to ‘Christianization’
Muslim organizations in Bekasi, West Java, last week declared their intention to establish paramilitary units in local mosques and a “mission center” to oppose “ongoing attempts to convert people to Christianity,” according to the national Antara news agency.
Centennial History Released
Until All Have Heard: The Centennial History of Church of God World Missions, the historical account of the church’s missions advance from 1910 to 2010, will be released at the General Assembly, July 27-30, in Orlando.
Florida School District Sued for Barring Bible Distribution
A Christian legal firm is suing a southwest Florida school district that prohibited Bible distribution on public school campuses.
