Colorado Baker Scores Huge Victory for Religious Rights at U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a narrow victory to a Christian baker from Colorado who refused for religious reasons to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.
ChurchSalary Embarks on Mission of Hope
Church Law & Tax, a ministry of Christianity Today, has just launched ChurchSalary, a new compensation-setting website. The site gives churches confidence in determining equitable compensation levels and provides church staff with clarity to ensure their pay is fair.
World Missions Night at the General Assembly
One of the most exciting and inspiring services of the General Assembly is the World Missions night. Anticipation is the norm, as missionaries and nationals march into the auditorium, raising flags, and influencing a rousing applause.
ORU Board of Trustees Announces Historic Leadership Agreement with Wilson
Tulsa, OK – The Oral Roberts University Board of Trustees announced a historic agreement that retains Dr. William M. Wilson as President of ORU for the next ten years. This long-term agreement gains the commitment of strong and able leadership for the future of the University as the Board and the University Planning Council work in conjunction with the President to address the challenges and opportunities of higher education both now and in the year 2030.
The Church, Like Starbucks, Needs More Racial Sensitivity
Starbucks closed 8,000 of its stores this week so its baristas could undergo four hours of racial sensitivity training. The company took the drastic action to counteract negative publicity it got last month when two black men were handcuffed and arrested simply because they sat in a Starbucks store in Philadelphia without ordering any coffee.
Prayer at the General Assembly
As in the past, prayer will be a primary focus of the upcoming Church of God International General Assembly (GA18) slated for July 30 – August 3, 2018 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
