The Church of God in the Netherlands has a new overseer: Reverend John Lataster. Installation services were recently held at the Amersfoort Church of God, attended by many leaders of the Church of God in the Netherlands and other denominations.

Advocates for Faith and Freedom filed a lawsuit today with the Federal District Court in San Diego on behalf of several employees whose constitutional right of equal access was denied by the Superior Court of San Diego when they were forced to stop using a weekly meeting place for their lunchtime Bible study.

Increased Spirituality and Social Awareness Top Effects of Ignatian Volunteer Corps, Says Recent Study

In an effort to continue interdepartmental cooperation, Operation Compassion and the Chaplain’s Commission have partnered to send two containers of shoes to Oradea, Romania. These shoes are going to the Medical/Chaplains/Care Center for distribution to inmates and gypsies.

George W. Bush has never been subtle about his faith, but until now, only his inner circle has understood the extent to which it guides his policy. In The Evangelical President, the president reveals, for the first time, the depth of his religious conviction and the crucial role it plays in his consequential presidency.

The Religion Newswriters Association today announced the winners of its 2007 contests for excellence in religion reporting in the mainstream media. The organization, which has more than 570 members and subscribers, awarded nearly $15,000 in prizes at its annual banquet, held this year at the Historic Menger Hotel.

The Chaplains Commission has been privileged to partner with other ministries of the church in the development of ministry facilities. One of these is located in Oradea, Romania; when finished, the Chaplains Commission will be responsible for helping raise almost $800,000 for this comprehensive medical/benevolence/chaplaincy training facility. 

Interior of new Trinity Chapel (photo by Rich Fiallo)

Trinity Chapel Church of God, located in Powder Springs, Georgia, dedicated its new sanctuary, a 4,000-seat auditorium, on Sunday, September 30. The auditorium is the largest of its kind in Cobb County.

As thousands of monks in Burma are raising their voices in protest of the country’s oppressive regime, Christian Freedom International (CFI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing relief aid and advocacy for persecuted Christians around the world, is calling on Christians everywhere to pray for the perilous situation.