By J. Lee Grady

2007 was a difficult year, but I’m feeling more positive about 2008 after spending two days with 61 key leaders of our movement. They convened in Charisma’s offices this week for the Charismatic Leadership Summit, an informal and refreshingly honest dialogue designed to help the church respond proactively to current challenges.

The Church of God International Executive Committee has announced a unique event designed to appeal to emerging leaders across all generations.

By Brad Locke, guest columnis, OneNewsNow.com

Marion Jones will always be famous — well, maybe the better word now is infamous — and what good will it do her? Same goes for Mark McGwire. And Barry Bonds. Maybe Roger Clemens.

Thursday, 17 January 2008

Good news from Hainan, China! After two weeks of preparation, we held the first gathering in our new house church on December 30, 2007. More than 30 people came to the New Year celebration and enjoyed the dinner gathering.

Take a poll of any church congregation and see how many people have had their lives affected by divorce.

There certainly has been a lot of talk about Conservative Christians and the Presidential Elections this year. They have been left wondering who they should vote for in the Presidential Election.

The World Outreach Worship (WOW) Center in Newport News, Virginia has a model local church chaplaincy program. Pastor Bobby K. Collins has a passion-filled vision to raise up a veritable army of Community Service Chaplains to serve their church and community.

One of Christian Music’s newest and most dynamic indie labels, Hallel Music, is making a strong debut with Chris Dickson, who just released an eleven song debut CD, Hold On To You. Produced by GRAMMY® award winning producer John Seymour, whose credits include Santana, Dave Matthews and U2, Hold On To You should captivate and inspire its listeners.

My wife and I are participating in a nationwide fasting and prayer campaign that runs from Jan. 1 to 21. Sponsored by the International Center for Spiritual Renewal in Cleveland, Tenn., the program urges churches and individuals to fast all or part of the three weeks and to pray for spiritual revival in our nation.