The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Charities is sending water and ready-made baby formula to residents of Flint, Michigan.

A new book, “For I Will Be With You: Daily Reflections on Recovery from the Bible,” launched today, offering people in 12 step recovery programs a daily Bible verse and its interpretation from a recovery perspective, the publisher announced. Written by Boruch Binyamin, a religious Jew who has been staying sober through the Alcoholics Anonymous program for 14 years, the book blends traditional Jewish Torah study with the step work of AA and related addiction recovery programs.

Republican presidential candidates Dr. Ben Carson and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz are confirmed to participate on Friday, February 26, in the Presidential Candidates Forum during Proclaim 16, the NRB International Christian Media Convention.

Church of God Youth and Discipleship Children’s Ministries Coordinator Tony Lane completed the 8th annual missions trip to the Philippines. The 16-member team participated in several ministry opportunities, including a tour of the Gentle Hands orphanage in Manila.

Azusa Street Mission will present the prestigious William J. Seymour award during the April 7-10, 2016 Azusafest celebration! Azusafest is a three-day Gospel music celebration that commemorate the Azusa Street Revival.

Basketball enthusiasts undoubtedly recognize the name, Steph Curry. Curry is the 26-year-old point guard for the Golden State Warriors in Oakland California.

Is it possible to be wealthy and a Christian? For years, many wealthy people within the church have wrestled with this question, feeling a deep sense of shame for all that they have. But what if there was another way to look at wealth?

On Saturday, February 6, 2016, for the first time ever, The VITAL Initiative was presented to pastors west of the Mississippi River and the expansion is set to continue throughout 2016.

Midlands Region Administrative Bishop Derwood Perkins invited Pastor Michael Nations, founding director of The VITAL Initiative, to challenge the pastors attending the Super Saturday Church Training Conference held at Cross Community Church in Des Moines, Iowa. The theme for the conference was the theme Bishop Perkins has chosen for the Midlands Region, “Empowered, Engaged, and Elevated.” There was over 100 pastors and laity in attendance.

The VITAL Initiative has a mission to help the Church of God realize and utilize the place and power of small churches in 21st century Kingdom work.

“There was an immediate connection and the Lord blessed and encouraged as Pastor Nations shared the ideals of The VITAL Initiative with pastors serving faithfully in Iowa and Nebraska,” Bishop Perkins stated.

Michael Nations stated, “If the Church of God is going to fulfill the mission task God has set before us, we must engage every church, including small churches.”

For more information about the Vital Initiative, visit www.thevitalinitiative.com. To contact Michael Nations by telephone call (828) 246-5071 or by email at michaelnations@thevitalinitiative.com.

Level Up Coaching and Consulting, a leadership and personal growth firm in Lehigh, Florida will be taking its One Day Forward Leadership Development Experience to the Big Apple. The event will take place March 12, 8 a.m- 4 p.m. at the Hilton New York JFK Airport 144-02 135th Ave. Jamaica, NY.