In recent years, gunmen have opened fire on pastors and worshippers, killing dozens on the grounds of Christian churches and ministries across the United States. Incidents of violence, arson and other emergencies occur regularly in Christian organizations.

By Eric Gorski – Associated Press Writer

DENVER – Disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard’s former church disclosed Friday that the homosexual scandal that caused his downfall extends to a young male church volunteer who reported having a sexual relationship with Haggard – a revelation that comes as Haggard tries to repair his public image.

HOPE FOR THE HEART’s late- night live 2-hour call-in counseling program called HOPE IN THE NIGHT has begun airing on a network of nearly 130 radio outlets owned and operated by American Family Radio. HOPE FOR THE HEART produces 2 popular daily radio programs: the 25- minute, magazine-style format HOPE FOR THE HEART, as well as HOPE IN THE NIGHT. The ministry also publishes written materials to help people discover God’s Truth for Today’s Problems.

By Olin Greer, South Georgia Youth and Christian Education Board

One word can sum up this powerful day of prayer…. AWESOME!

Over 700 students, parents, and youth leaders from all over South Georgia gathered for a time of celebration and Praise, Repentance, Asking, and Yielding to God, on January 19th, 2009 at the Church of God Tabernacle in Tifton, Georgia.

By John Unthank

Today, as outreach leader in our local church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, I facilitated a training seminar for pastors, ladies ministries leaders, youth pastors, senior adult leaders, and teachers on Post Abortion Healing. Experts from Tennessee Right to Life, Choices. Hope Resource Center and Catholic Charities brought to us the latest information on the rising trend of women and men who have decided to be “silent no more” concerning their past abortion experiences.

Fireproof, one of the most significant Christian films ever, will be available at FamilyChristianMovies.com for purchase on Jan 27! Fireproof is not just another Christian movie. Fireproof has proven itself in theaters as a groundbreaking hit, posting box office numbers generally unheard of for independent films, let alone Christ-Centered films.

By Veryll Doorasamy-Bowe, World Missions Media Team

In the closing days of 1909, the first missionaries of the Church of God departed to take the message of the church outside the United States. When R.M. and Ida Evans and Carl Padgett set sail for the Bahamas, they left with little knowledge of the impact this journey would have on the world.

God is moving in East Africa! I recently returned from a four-week stay in Uganda and Rwanda on November 8. It was a very successful trip and the Lord blessed our efforts this year. Once again we were able to minister to the pastors and leaders of East Africa. Dr. Ernie Varner,

Overlooked by the NFL draft, cut in training camp by the Green Bay Packers, and thwarted by a venomous spider bite when trying out for the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner’s path to victory hasn’t been an easy one. Yet despite setbacks, Warner persevered–whether stocking supermarket shelves or leading teams to the Super Bowl. All along the way, he’s shared his faith in Christ.