One of the most important lessons I have learned, from years as a pastor and leader who works with other leaders, is to have a robust, full-orbed theological foundation that is practical enough to meet the challenges of ministry, cultural engagement and life.

I only read one statement of Jesus, but I couldn’t go any further in my reading.

Church of God General Overseer Mark Williams has announced the theme for the 2016 International General Assembly will be a single word: “Go!” The General Assembly (GA16) takes place in Nashville, Tennessee on July 19-22, 2016.

Stanley E. Wiley’s new book, Save Christmas for Christ Alone: 7 Biblical Messages and Hymn Texts for a Faith Adventure with Our Savior, aims to alter perspectives. The purpose of the seven messages (provided within the book) is to focus our observance of Christmas on Jesus, who was sent by His Father to show us the way to live Spirit-filled lives. Many can agree that it is becoming increasingly common to see the focus of the holidays shift to commercialism, particularly in the United States. The author answers with this book, which has a scriptural focus on Isaiah’s prophecy of the birth of the child who reflects the “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:5-6).

For the seventh year running, Sharefaith has won the Worship Leader’s Best of the Best award in six categories.

Les Simmons, singer, songwriter, and lead evangelist for Bring Division, announced a year-long church tour beginning in early 2016.

Mt. Zion New Testament Church of God in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, recently held an appreciation service honoring its former pastors, pioneer and career missionaries Robert and Jeanette Cary, on the 30th anniversary of the church’s initial dedication.

empty tomb®, inc., is looking for a total of 500 Christians in the U.S. to sign on to empty tomb’s Mission Match® Discipleship Tree® and then donate $48.

Anteroom Productions is proud to announce the release of its next feature-length documentary, A Voice from Deep Space. In the film, the award-winning team at Anteroom will explore the rise of Atheism in the US and present a unique and moving vision of true faith and belief in God, and explore how that belief changes us and our society. To learn more about the film and support their efforts, check out the new Indiegogo campaign. Production on the film has already begun, the team recently traveled to Oxford, England to interview Professor Keith Ward.