This Sunday, November 16, 2014, is Church of God International Native American (American Indian) Sunday. The Church of God has been with blessed with the ministry of many indigenous people groups through Multi-Cultural Ministries who have added significant contributions to the heritage of our church.
The Awakening America Alliance (AAA), comprised of a broad spectrum of para-church ministries, individuals, and denominations, recently convened at WinShape Retreat near Atlanta for their fall Upstream Strategy Summit. These Summits are marked by:
• Strategic Planning and Development of Preach2Engage Resources
• Encouragement and Renewal for National Leaders and Spouses
• United Ministry Efforts for Seeking a Contemporary Spiritual Awakening
This unique blending of key leaders in the arenas of marketplace, next-generation, and media, produced fresh ideas and strengthened relationships among a diverse group of leaders.
It’s easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas amid the bustling holiday season, but with “Forgotten Christmas” (www.gfa.org/info/FC), pastors and their congregations are reminded that a simple gift to the “least of these” can transform lives across the world.
In just one generation, Latin America has seen the number of people who identify themselves as Catholic plummet, with more people becoming Protestant or dropping religion altogether, a new report shows.
