When it comes to attending church, praying and reading the Bible, the apple does not fall far from the tree. A recent poll of teens and their parents overwhelmingly confirms that parents have the most influence on their children’s religious activity.

Westmore Church of God has entered into the second phase of Heritage Place at Legacy Retirement Village, a nonprofit, faith based retirement village. It is located in Cleveland, Tennessee on beautiful land formerly known as the Rolling Hills Golf Course.

Tony Dungy, head coach of the 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts and a bestselling author, addressed Indiana Wesleyan University students today in a convocation that included his induction into the school’s Society of World Changers.

Kidfest 2008

Each year, children, adults and children’s ministry volunteers pack their bags and head off for a weekend together. What excitement rings through the buses and vans as they make their way to what is expected to be the weekend of a lifetime!

Civil War Chaplains Museum Attracts National Figure to Board

VIRGINIA, Feb. 20 /Christian Newswire/ — The board of directors of the National Civil War Chaplains Research Center and Museum Foundation at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia recently voted unanimously to accept the nomination of Chaplain (Colonel) John Wesley Brinsfield, Jr., Retired, as a member of the board. Col. Brinsifeld is the Chaplain Corps Historian at the Army Chaplain School, Ft. Jackson, South Carolina.

Next door to the Vaureal Church of God near Paris, France, a mosque is nearing completion. The French government is reportedly leasing the land to the Muslims for one euro for 10 years. This scene helps to capture the challenge of ministry in Europe today.

In October 2006, on a trip to Africa, church leaders shared with Dwight Hall, president of Remnant Publications, a request for printed Bible study guides for the southern countries of Africa.

By Marcia Segelstein, Guest Columnist

A Christian survey organization, the Barna Group, recently conducted research to determine what perceptions young people have about Christianity. It’s a fascinating idea from a public relations point of view: what image do Christians have among American youth?

By Grant McClung

In recognition of Black History Month, we salute and appreciate the contributions of outstanding leaders in the Church of God. One ministry couple, Edmund and Rebecca Barr, deserve closer attention for the missions lessons emerging from dedicated lives.