A 40-Day prayer initiative to pray for the Church of God and particularly the upcoming General Assembly, began today at noon EST and will continue every weekday for 40 days until May 31, 2018. The prayer focus each day will be for Pentecost and the upcoming General Assembly.

Here is an interesting fact. Christian is the idiom we use most frequently for Christ-followers, but that term ‘Christian’ occurs in Scripture only three times! (Acts 11:26; 26:28; I Peter 4:16) Only three times – and it is not a term of endearment, but of derision, the name no one wanted to be identified by, the name that led to persecution and cultural rejection.

The nationwide need for some type of security effort on the part of local churches is a well-established fact in today’s culture. Instead of rehashing the stories of past tragedies, this conference will give attendees a greater understanding of how to address critical church security issues, staff a volunteer church security team and train for emergency contingencies small and large.

Activities are scheduled and preparations are well underway for the 77th Church of God International General Assembly, set for July 30-August 3, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Church of God World Missions has announced several events in conjunction with the Assembly.

Outdoor play is essential for kids to burn off energy and get fresh air; there’s no reason why it can’t be safe, too.

It is not too late to sign up for online access to the April 25-28 convergence of leaders from some of the most powerful historic revivals in the world. Christ for all Nations (CFAN) has announced that Light The Fire Again (LTFA) is sold-out but all segments, including praise and worship, will be broadcast from the very site where the Toronto Blessing was poured out nearly 25 years ago.

Nashville, TN–Church of God General Overseer Timothy M. Hill served as ‘Minister of the Day’ for the Tennessee State House of Representatives on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Hill opened the 9:00 a.m. session with prayer, citing Psalms 121 and blessing members of both the House and Senate leadership.

The only food on Chick-fil-A’s menu I normally eat is the grilled market salad, since I’m watching my weight. But today I feel like ordering dozens of chicken sandwiches with waffle fries to share with friends. Why? Chick-fil-A is again under scrutiny because of its Christian values.

As a successful business owner, family man and Christian living in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Shane Pergrem never imagined such an incredible life for himself. From growing up in a broken home and barely graduating high school, he had no real prospects of a future.