Lee University took a big jump upward in the 2016 college rankings which were released by U.S. News & World Report earlier this month. The popular guide once again ranked Lee in the “Top Tier” of master’s level universities in the South.

“Strive together with me in your prayers to God for me” (Romans 15.30).

The letters of the Apostle Paul to the churches of the New Testament reveal the transparency and need for prayer from this great missionary. In Romans 15.30 (above), he was pleading for prayer support. Using the example of his prayer requests, we can also encourage and equip our missionary friends as they face the many challenges of intercultural ministry away from home.

A new partnership is launching an innovative, holistic approach to family financial education to help couples better understand the emotional and spiritual dimensions of their finances.

Together with World Vision, the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music presents the tour of a lifetime, in celebration of hers. Announced today on NBC’s Today Show by host Kathie Lee Gifford who had her friend Sandi in studio with her for her “Favorite Things” segment, Sandi is letting the world know that she is saying “farewell & thank you” through her upcoming “Forever Grateful” World Tour. The tour will begin in February, 2016 and run throughout the year. Tickets will go on sale this coming November, 2015.

As part of a long term strategy to reach out to African nations, Operation Compassion recently sent medical supplies and equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central West Africa. With many African countries facing economic difficulties, Operation Compassion has been trying to open doors into the Continent through strategic partnerships.

NCS Services, Inc., and Newport News, Virginia-based World Life Group of America, LLC (WLGA) entered into a strategic partnership, effective September 16, 2015, according to statements released by both management teams. In addition to the agreement with NCS Services, the management teams have also agreed to a long term exclusive relationship with National Church Solutions, a Chester, West Virginia-based offering envelope manufacturer and the parent company of NCS Services.

As we entered the Jewish New Year, I began to study the prophetic insight on this coming year 5776/2016. For the past few years I’ve noticed some patterns that seem to present themselves with each year.

Coral Springs City Commission eliminated government meeting prayer altogether rather than invoking Satan as one man requested.

Cleveland, TN—Members of the International Council of the Church of God will be in session at the Leadership and Communications Center at the International Offices starting this Sunday, September 27.