I have a friend who is a respected Christian leader. But like all of us, he wrestles with his own sins, weaknesses and trials. People associated with his ministry have disrespected him, his family has suffered, and he has struggled with health problems. He has also carried loads of shame since his childhood because of sexual abuse.

Cleveland, TN–Church of God USA/Canada Missions staff are preparing for the REWIRE Conference, an encounter for those whose callings are either church planting or church revitalization, on May 8-9, 2017 on the campus of the North Cleveland Church of God.

March 26, 2017, was a landmark anniversary for Dr. James Dobson: 40 years in broadcasting. For the past four decades, he has been a leading advocate for the institution of the family. His primary objective has been strengthening marriage and parenting through psychologically sound, biblically-based counsel. He has also labored through these 40 years to advance and defend righteousness in the culture.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a closely watched dispute over supplying taxpayer money to religious entities in which a church accuses Missouri of violating its religious rights by denying it state funds for a playground project.

General Overseer of the Church of God, Tim Hill, has set forth his vision for the FINISH Commitment, a “Global Church Focus on the Great Commission.” Prayer Ministries has adopted these commitments and goals based on the ‘I’ in FINISH which stands for INTERCEDE, making prayer and worship, “the highest privilege and greatest responsibility of every believer,” according to Prayer Ministries Coordinator Douglas Small.

Christian based organization and non-profits with $10 million or less in retirement plan assets never receive a dedicated relationship manager or plan price breakpoints. Therefore, NCFA Institutional Advisory Services® is announcing to all Christian based non-profits, churches, schools, universities, endowments, foundations and trust that there is now have a firm, along with strategic partners, investment providers who are a group of established seasoned Christian professionals that understand needs and share values, while providing institutional financial expertise and resources.

Fritz Richard, author of several Christian books, has launched a Kickstarter project for his book, Make God Smile (www.kickstarter.com/projects/225937295/make-god-smile). The book will be completed over the next two months. It will help Christians discover hundreds of ways to make God smile on their lives. Fritz notes that “There will be stories, cartoons and bible references.”

With the Church of God established in 183 nations of the world, it is easy sometimes to overlook some of the countries where God is doing a great work. One such location is Greece, which also comprises 150 inhabited islands.

On a recent Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa, not even snow could keep more than 2,000 children and their families from enjoying inflatable rides, music, karate demonstrations, snow cones, popcorn, puppets and much more at the Sioux City Convention Center. Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF®), the world’s largest children’s ministry, hosted its annual Good News Spectacular for the fifth year in a row from 1 – 3 p.m., drawing folks from Woodbury, Plymouth, Ida, Lyon Sioux, Monona and Sac Counties. The purpose of this free event is to share the love of Jesus Christ and His saving grace with area children and their families.