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.