L.E.A.D. Conference a Highlight of Pre-Assembly Activities
While the Church of God International Assembly officially begins on July 19, several events will punctuate the days leading up to the opening General Council session on Tuesday morning.
National Day of Prayer Set for May 5, 2016
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” –Romans 12:2
Churches Across Nation to Stand with the Persecuted on Sunday, April 17
As Christians around the world face unprecedented levels of persecution, Family Research Council is joining an effort to call upon churches across America to stand with the persecuted. Prominent Christian leaders such James Robison, JC Church of Victory in Truth Ministries (Bucyrus, OH), Pastor Scott Craig of Big Horn Christian Ministries (Rapid City, SD), Senior Pastor Denny Stahl of Calvary Chapel Grants Pass, OR, Senior Pastor Robert Hall of Calvary Chapel Rio Rancho, NM, Senior Pastor Chuck Vizthum of Whole Life Christian Fellowship (Sturgis, MI), Pastor Jim Garlow of Skyline Church (La Mesa, CA) and Associate Pastor Kris Mineau of Trinity Evangelical (North Redding, MA) will be participating in Stand with the Persecuted Sunday.
Foundation for Pentecostal Scholarship’s 2016 Book Award of Excellence Announced
The Foundation for Pentecostal Scholarship (TFFPS) has conferred its 2016 awards for excellence in Pentecostal scholarship. The awards were announced at the 2016 Conference of the Society for Pentecostal Studies convening at Life Pacific College, March 10–12. One book award and three article awards were conferred.
New Church Plant in Ukraine Being Called a ‘Miracle’
A new location for the Good Changes Church of God in Mariupol, Ukraine, is on the fringes of a war zone. A former Soviet Cultural Center, the building was used as a movie theater. The Lord has enabled the Church of Good to purchase the site for a church facility, which will be a Christian youth center foremost, but will also be used for Sunday services, holiday events, conferences, concerts, and more. Youth events will be ongoing.
Liberty Counsel Advises Churches Regarding Boy Scouts
Liberty Counsel has received questions from churches which have chosen to maintain their association with Boy Scouts of America (BSA) regarding whether their continued involvement with the organization requires them to admit an openly homosexual scout master or youth member. Liberty Counsel has provided model language to ensure that all church programs or uses of property, including scout troops, remain consistent with God’s Word.
