A mandated “Further Study” report on the “Meaning and Usage of the Term Bishop” in the Church of God will be a topic of discussion and debate at the upcoming 77th International General Assembly set for Orlando, Florida, July 31-August 3, 2018.

For 14-year old Jenny, being struck and thrown 20′ by a taxicab in downtown Manhattan resulted in an array of injuries, both physical and psychological, and was a serious-enough blow to she and her widowed mother — but then the real nightmare ensued as Jenny became addicted to the painkillers prescribed to her by her physician, imploding the world of this small family of two.

The justices may have ruled 7-2 in favor of a Christian baker who nearly lost his business after refusing to bake a cake to celebrate a gay wedding, but this big win for Jack Phillips doesn’t necessarily clear the way for similar cases.

Church of God General Overseer Tim Hill has announced the release of the official agenda for the upcoming 77th International General Assembly will be Tuesday, June 19. The document contains items which will be considered by the International General Council during business sessions held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando July 31 – August 3, 2018.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a narrow victory to a Christian baker from Colorado who refused for religious reasons to make a wedding cake for a gay couple.

Church Law & Tax, a ministry of Christianity Today, has just launched ChurchSalary, a new compensation-setting website. The site gives churches confidence in determining equitable compensation levels and provides church staff with clarity to ensure their pay is fair.

One of the most exciting and inspiring services of the General Assembly is the World Missions night. Anticipation is the norm, as missionaries and nationals march into the auditorium, raising flags, and influencing a rousing applause.

Tulsa, OK – The Oral Roberts University Board of Trustees announced a historic agreement that retains Dr. William M. Wilson as President of ORU for the next ten years. This long-term agreement gains the commitment of strong and able leadership for the future of the University as the Board and the University Planning Council work in conjunction with the President to address the challenges and opportunities of higher education both now and in the year 2030.

Starbucks closed 8,000 of its stores this week so its baristas could undergo four hours of racial sensitivity training. The company took the drastic action to counteract negative publicity it got last month when two black men were handcuffed and arrested simply because they sat in a Starbucks store in Philadelphia without ordering any coffee.