Cleveland, TN–Dr. J. David “Jim” Stephens and his wife, Joyce, were honored earlier this week for his tenure as Second Assistant General Overseer for the Church of God.

Christians in the Middle East, including many struggling to survive, are using their smartphones to connect with other believers on the region’s first-ever faith-based video-on-demand service.

Ukrainian refugees lodging at evangelical churches across Eastern Europe are reporting atrocities scarring psyches, crucial needs for water and food, and desperate attempts to escape the war zone by car and foot.

With one week until the Smoky Mountain Gathering is set to take place in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Rev. Tommy Bates has agreed to join the roster of special guests at the 30th anniversary celebration of the senior adult event.

Cleveland, TN–In conjunction with the ongoing Priority prayer initiative, the Executive Committee of the Church of God has announced a special, focused time of prayer, specifically for the upcoming International General Assembly, scheduled for July 25-29, 2022.

Will Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will livestream a special message of hope on Good Friday (April 15) at 1 p.m. ET. The event will be broadcast from the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, and will feature music from award-winning artist Brandon Heath.

Roadside Attractions, K-LOVE Films, and Provident Films announce tickets are now on sale for the new faith-based comedy FAMILY CAMP. Featuring Tommy Woodard and Eddie James of The Skit Guys, Leigh-Allyn Baker (“Good Luck Charlie,” “Will & Grace,” “Charmed”), Gigi Orsillo (SLEEPER AGENT), Cece Kelly (HALT), Robert Amaya (COURAGEOUS, MOMS’ NIGHT OUT), and social media phenomenon Heather Land, FAMILY CAMP will release in cinemas nationwide on May 13, 2022.

Cleveland, TN–Lee University’s a cappella ensemble Voices of Lee has been invited to perform as featured guests during the 42nd annual Lincoln Memorial Easter Sunrise Service in Washington, D.C.

The following report comes from the electronic newsletter of Serving Orphans Worldwide, an independent relief agency that partners with the Church of God: