I was devastated to learn last week that South Korean megachurch pastor David Yonggi Cho was found guilty of embezzling $12 million in church funds. I was aware that the famous hero of faith was struggling with problems at his massive congregation, Yoido Full Gospel Church, which is in Seoul. Cho’s 56-year effort to build what is now the world’s largest church made him one of the most respected spiritual fathers in the Pentecostal movement.
A new report paints a bleak picture of religious freedom in Indonesia.
Long rides on a church van, great musical artists, fast-food, worship, cramped hotel rooms, laughter, friends, and wonderful memories are all images of Winterfest; a youth retreat movement that annually reaches thousands across the country and around the world. For many years now, Winterfest has been a consistent place where the lives, direction, and paths of young people are interrupted, influenced, and forever changed by the power of the Holy Spirit!
Because of recent violence between Muslims and Christians, Crossroad Bible Institute (CBI) has decided to postpone its prison ministry conference for over 200 pastors in Akwa, Nigeria. However, CBI will proceed with the opening of its second Nigerian satellite campus.
This Saturday 1st March 2014, a live webcast will make it possible for churches, fellowships and individuals across the USA, and around the world, to join in Australia’s historic 4th National Day of Prayer and Fasting. This Prayer Service in Parliament House, Canberra (Australian time – Sunday 10AM – 4PM, 2 March 2014) will go out electronically to up to a million viewers. Many Christians will be moved to pray for REVIVAL and a renewal of sexual purity not only in Australia, but around the world.
With a goal of making the word of God and the power of prayer available anywhere and anytime, the Life Without Limbs ministry has launched a free, innovative mobile application now available for download from iTunes and Google Play to use on a variety of Apple and Android mobile devices. The app’s features are highlighted in a new promotional video at www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/app.
