For many who feel they go one step forward in the Lord and then two steps backward, be encouraged. I sense the Lord saying, “I count the one foot forward and two steps backward as forward progress.”

The Church didn’t begin as a political or social movement, or even as a new religion. Rather, it began in the miracle-working, compassionate power of Jesus Christ. This is spiritual power—God’s power—to change the lives of human beings, the power to heal sickness and disease. In his new book, The Power of Christ in YOUR Life, Warren R. Angel, a longtime minister, says Christ’s power is real and still working today through the lives of believers because God loves all people everywhere.

Church of God General Overseer Dr. Tim Hill is featured on the cover of the Winter 2019 issue of Charisma Leader (formerly Ministry Today). The article reflects the title of Hill’s most recent book, Life at the Speed of Favor, which was just released by Charisma.

When I first became a Christian back in 1970, lots of people were talking about the return of Jesus Christ. The top-selling book of that entire decade was The Late Great Planet Earth, by Hal Lindsey, which spoke in depth about Bible prophecy and the signs of the times.

Christian broadcaster FEBC (Far East Broadcasting Company, www.febc.org) has launched a year-long initiative to distribute a record number of its free “missionary radios” to unreached people groups, most of whom have never heard the name of Jesus.

January 22, 2019–Cleveland, TN—The Church of God International Executive Council will be in regular session beginning Tuesday night as they gather for a dinner function with members of special task forces.

Rethink Leadership, an event exclusively for senior church pastors, has just announced an incredible lineup of speakers for this year’s event. Featuring a not-to-be missed group of pastors, authors, researchers, and leaders, attendees will hear from those in the trenches of ministry as well as those with their eyes on the future of the Church. To be held May 1-3 in Atlanta, this unique and innovative event will deliver on its promise of content, conversations, and community unlike any other leadership event in the country.

In a LifeWay.com blog post “Twenty-Five Signs of a Healthy Church,” Marvin Owen points out, “There’s no question that church health is a work of God. But there’s also no question that He uses people to accomplish it. As a healthy person gives attention to proper diet, adequate rest, and regular exercise, healthy churches give attention to those things that are most important for their vitality.”

An exciting event will take place during April 30 through May 2 as hundreds of senior adults will meet at the Smoky Mountain Gathering in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for three days of special services with anointed speakers and singers, talent competition, and many other opportunities for fun, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.