Nashville, TN–The recipients of the 2016 Church of God Distinguished Educator of the Year Awards were announced during the International Educators Luncheon on Tuesday. The event is being held in conjunction with the 76th Church of God International General Assembly. Dr. Mary Ruth Stone, adjunct faculty instructor for the Lee University Division of Adult Learning, is the recipient of the 2016 Faculty Award. Carlos Napoleón Canizález-Rugamas, president of Seminario Bíblico Pentecostal Centroamericano (SEBIPCA), is the recipient of the 2016 Leadership Award.

American Idol finalist Phil Stacey will host the Kansas City Truth Conference on Aug. 27 featuring noted Christian author and speaker Josh McDowell, who will coach attendees on how to respond to tough questions about Christianity.

At the recent American Medical Association (AMA) Convention, the organization reaffirmed their stance opposing physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia which appears in their Code of Medical Ethics. The Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance to help physicians meet the ethical challenges of medical practice. According to their website, this new edition, adopted last month, is the culmination of an eight-year project to comprehensively review, update and re-organize guidance to ensure that the Code remains a timely, easy to use resource.

If you listen to the marvelously morbid media, you will either believe God has been demoted to the squad of the powerless or He has been unceremoniously fired from Earth.

Nashville, TN–Rev. Timothy M. Hill, current director of World Missions for the Church of God, was nominated by the General Council of the Church of God to serve as the next general overseer for the Cleveland, Tennessee-based denomination.

The trailer for Voiceless will be streamed at the Republican National Convention “Life of the Party” event held at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland Tuesday, July 19th from 11am to 2pm. In addition, the film’s co-executive producer Jason Jones will be speaking at the event. All pro-lifers have been invited to come celebrate Life with keynote speaker Coach Lou Holtz, RNC for Life founder Phyllis Schlafly, and the Eagle Forum Education Center staff.

An international coalition of crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team are returning to France to offer emotional and spiritual care on the streets of Nice following last night’s horrific terror attack.

The Department of Labor announced in May an update to overtime regulations. The ramifications for employers are significant. Nonprofits, including churches, are not exempt from these rules.

Delegates are streaming in to Nashville, Tennessee and the Music City Center for the 76th Church of God International General Assembly (GA16).