Cleveland, TN—Church of God General Overseer Tim Hill launched a four-month “Thank You Tour” of churches last Sunday with a visit to the Central Church of God in Charlotte, N.C.

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This morning, my Bible reading guide brought me to 2 Chronicles 26 and the story of Uzziah. Uzziah was a great king in Judah. He began to reign as king at only 16 years old and he reigned for 52 years.

The Church of God International General Assembly will be returning to the Sunshine State of Florida and the city of Orlando for the biennial convention. The dates are set for July 31 – August 3, 2018.

128 faith-based organizations and churches across the United States and around the globe have been named 2016 Certified Best Christian Workplaces by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI). The honor offers convincing, continued evidence that a healthy, flourishing workplace culture makes for effective organizations.

Two weeks ago I went to a theme park in Orlando with my spiritual son Paul, who was visiting me for my birthday. We went to SeaWorld to enjoy Manta, a roller coaster that restrains riders face down while jerking them around at 56 miles an hour. I was ready for the ride of my life, but then I did something really, really stupid.

You may think my 10-year-old son is moderately tone-deaf when you listen to him sing, but he only rivals his father in our household when it comes to being a music lover. His interests are not broad, but laser-focused on one genre: Christian rap.

August 2, 2016–Cleveland, TN—Just ten days after they were confirmed at the July 22 International General Assembly business session in Nashville, the newly-elected members of the 2016-2020 Church of God International Executive Committee gathered for their first formal meeting as a leadership body.

The 2016-2020 Executive Committee gathers for their first formal session on August 1, 2016. From left: Tim Hill, John Childers, David Ramirez, Raymond Culpepper, J. David Stephens (click on photo to enlarge).

Four of the five Committee members were newly-elected last month. They are General Overseer Tim Hill, First Assistant General Overseer Raymond Culpepper, Third Assistant David Ramirez, and Secretary General John Childers. J. David Stephens was returned for a second four year term at second assistant general overseer. Hill and Culpepper have both served on previous Committees. Hill was secretary general (2004-2008) and first assistant (2008-2012), while Culpepper was general overseer from 2008-2012. This is Culpepper’s second stint as first assistant having served previously from 2004-2008. Ramirez and Childers are members of the executive committee for the first time. Ramirez is the first Hispanic to be elected to the Church of God’s highest leadership body.

The Committee met on Monday, August 1 and worked into the evening hours through an agenda of items under the leadership of General Overseer Hill.

While not meeting in formal session until yesterday, the Committee has had numerous informal gatherings over the last two weeks in regards to decisions involving portfolios, personnel, office locations, and Covenant Teams. The assistant general overseers and secretary general each lead a Covenant Team consisting of a group of state/regional overseers for whom they advocate. In addition, each member is assigned divisions of departments/ministries at the International Offices for which they serve as liaison. Portfolio assignments include Raymond Culpepper: Care Ministries, Ministerial Advocate; Stephens: World Evangelization; Ramirez: Education; and Childers: Support Services, Communications and Discipleship.

On the Cleveland, Tennessee campus, Hill and Culpepper have offices in the Leadership and Communications Center, Ramirez is located in the Discipleship and Education building, while Stephens and Childers have office suites in the World Evangelization Center.

The International Executive Committee convenes at least once a month in the Leadership and Communications Center. The International Executive Council, of which the Executive Committee is part, meets three times a year. The first meeting is scheduled for September 27-30, 2016 in the Executive Council chambers.