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In the first move of its kind, the Church of God International Executive Committee, meeting in January 2014, approved a proposal to create the designation of “USA Missionary” for persons commissioned for or engaged in unique missionary ministries within the United States of America. The Church of God USA Missions Board, in its December 2013 meeting, had earlier approved the recommendation, which came from the executive director and administrative coordinator.

Today’s Christian Woman (TCW), a Christianity Today publication, announced today its release of a free issue during the month of February. Available as an iPad edition or online at Today’s Christian Woman.com, February’s free issue, Holy Sexuality: Beyond Straight or Gay, is designed to engage readers in conversations about topics important to women, their families, faith, and culture.

With a view toward reaching youth beyond North America, Teen Mania—best known for its high-tech, high-energy, counter-culture youth rallies called “Acquire the Fire”—will be expanding its ministry focus to a more global ministry strategy.

Facebook reading is more popular than the Bible in the U.S. and Canada. What can you say about a nation that reads Facebook more than the Bible?