Leaders Gathered for MIP Training

Cleveland, TN—Church leaders from across the nation are at the Church of God International Offices this week for leadership and ministerial training for the Ministerial Internship Program, or MIP. The State MIP Coordinators Conference has attracted coordinators from a total of 33 states/regions and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, February 27 at noon.

Spirit-Empowered Christianity One of the Fastest Growing Global Movements

“Introducing Spirit-Empowered Christianity: The Global Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement in the 21st Century,” a new study conducted by Professor of Global Christianity and Director of the Center for Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Dr. Todd Johnson, reveals surprising statistics on not only the unprecedented numerical growth of the Spirit-Empowered Church but in which countries the movement is expanding most rapidly.

Report Reveals ‘Hidden Epidemic’ of Missing Women in U.S., Globally

A shocking new report released today by mission agency Gospel for Asia (GFA, www.gfa.org) uncovers the “hidden epidemic” of murdered and missing women and girls globally and in America — and challenges people to “combat the culture of violence.”

Call for Nominations for Charles W. Conn Historical Writing Award

The Church of God Historical Commission is seeking nominations for the historical writing award established in honor of longtime church historian Charles W. Conn. Awards are granted in two competitive fields of historical writing: (1) the best published book and (2) the best essay-length article.

VeggieTales® Creator Releases New Version of Kids Bible

FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, and Minno Kids are pleased to announce its latest addition to the already-popular collection of kid’s books by VeggieTales® creator and celebrated author Phil Vischer-the Laugh and Learn Bible for Little Ones. This new board book edition builds on the successful launch of the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids, first released in September 2019 which became the No. 1 best selling book in Amazon’s “Children’s Christian Bible Stories” category.

Court Rules Pensacola Cross Remains

A federal Court of Appeals ruled that the World War II-era 78-year-old Bayview Cross in Pensacola, Florida, does not violate the U.S. Constitution and will remain standing. The appeals court noted it has become “embedded in the fabric of the Pensacola community” and that removing it could “strike many as aggressively hostile to religion.”

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