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.

LifeBuilders Mens Conferences

The Executive Committee of the Church of God is pleased to announce four regional LifeBuilders men’s conferences scheduled for the month of April. The four locations include the cities of Los Angeles, Baltimore, Louisville and Atlanta.

Most of us can look back to a time in our lives when the future seemed limitless. As young people–before we were programmed by the negative influences of the world or burdened by the expectations of others–we were free to dream big dreams. With the passing of years, lulled by a hypnotic work routine, we often find ourselves sleepwalking through life–but we have forgotten how to dream. Many wonder if the process of pursuing a dream is even beneficial. In Dreaming Big (Authentic Publishing), authors Bobb Biehl and Paul Swets sound the wake-up call, inviting readers to discover, refine, and live their dreams–with eyes wide open.

We have recently had some wonderful news. The first is that we now have money in our account. The second is that Puerto Cabezas is now officially an airport of entry.

(A recent testimony from Church of God missionaries Neil and Jennifer Lawrence)

The Lord of the Harvest has given us this time to push forward into the fields which are ripe. Now is not the time to shrink back from the plow; it is the time to press forward and win the prize. Kenya is a country on the edge of the 10/40 window that is about 7 percent Muslim.

“Straight Talk” About Church Design, Building and Construction today announced the rollout of their “Church Development Bootcamp” series and will hold their first Bootcamp March 12- 14th in Tampa, Florida.

What if “conservative” did not just mean emphases on traditional morality, small government and lower taxes? What if conservative also meant doing the right thing in compassion issues like Jesus did: healing the sick, feeding the hungry, appreciating the “lilies” (God’s creation), and freeing the oppressed? What if conservatives were not only patriots but also valuable contributors as citizens of the world?