For years religious leaders have debated the strategies for effectively preparing seminary students for ministry. Even though congregational (or clinical) work in pastoral ministry is widely regarded as invaluable to pastoral formation, academic study and established curricula remain the primary context for thinking about the teaching and learning of ministry.

Early last week when Hurricane Gustav came to life in the Caribbean few people paid any attention to what would quickly develop into a killer storm. Even as a tropical Storm, Gustav packed a horrible punch that devastated life and property in the Caribbean. As Gustav made landfall on the island of Hispaniola, it was evident that Haiti was going to have to deal with the ferocity of another sizeable storm.

The American Bible Society is pleased to announce the release of The Amazing Bible Factbook for Kids, its latest title for young readers. A respected worldwide distributor of Bibles, the American Bible Society has developed a comprehensive Bible resource for kids that parents, grandparents, and teachers can trust.

Delegates have begun arriving in San Antonio, Texas for the 72nd Church of God International General Assembly. This is the fifth time the bi-ennial event has been located in the city of the famous Alamo.

Rev. W. David Lanier

Rev. William David Lanier, former state overseer and church leader, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Cleveland, Tenn.

People line up outside of ADC for distribution

Several weeks ago, Make-A-Wish Foundation contacted Operation Compassion about fulfilling a wish for Marisa Monbrod whose leukemia was in remission.

Reports of more than 75 separate attacks on Gospel for Asia-related work in Orissa have resulted in the deaths of at least six local believers since radical mobs went on a rampage after the murder of a leading anti-Christian activist.

Cameron Strang, the 32-year- old editor of edgy Relevant Magazine, recently reconsidered his acceptance of an invitation to deliver a benediction at the Democratic National Convention.

At least one Gospel for Asia missionary has been attacked, churches and homes have been destroyed and Christians are fleeing for their lives in India’s Orissa state in the wake of the murder of a leading anti-Christian activist leader.