The Shepherd’s Cup is awarded annually by Church of God Children’s Ministries to individuals who have been involved in ministry to children for at least ten years, have made this area of ministry a priority and lifetime commitment, and whose ministry has set high standards for others to follow.

The 2016 election shined a glaring light on a divided America. According to a November 21, 2016 Gallup poll, a record-high 77% of Americans believe the country is split over important values, while 21% see America as united. Americans are also split on whether President-elect Donald Trump can unite the country with 45% stating they believe he will and 49% believing he will further divide it.

Bakersfield, Calif.–A group of senior citizens are relieved but remain wary after their homeowners association (HOA) reversed course and lifted a ban on their meetings.

It’s the start of a new year and thoughts turn to eating better, getting more organized, or even reconnecting with old friends. But within your New Year’s resolutions, are you considering the health of your church?

As a part of the FINISH Commitment, Timothy M. Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God, has announced that the daily scripture reading program–READ Initiative– will continue into this year as READ 2017. This daily Bible reading program coincides with the FINISH Commitment and the goal of global scripture distribution.

The last words the apostle Peter wrote in the Bible are priceless. He said: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and forever. Amen” (2 Pet. 3:18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory, both now and forever. Amen. -MEV). Peter’s plea to the first disciples still screams out to us today: “Grow!”

I’m Not Ashamed, the beloved film that tells the heroic story of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim at Columbine High School, will be available on, Blu-ray™ combo pack, DVD and On Demand, on January 24th, and Digital HD on January 10, 2017.

Cleveland, TN–Church of God General Overseer of the Church of God, Dr. Timothy M. Hill, has offered the following comments regarding the arrival of the year 2017:

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, representing millions of Evangelicals worldwide, made the following statement regarding an announcement by the Presidential Inaugural Committee: