November 15, 2013–Church of God state and regional youth directors are gathered at the International Offices in Cleveland, Tennessee for a training conference.

UP, “America’s Christmas Channel,” and Pastor/Author Joel Osteen will present the exclusive Christmas special “Joel Osteen: A Night of Inspiration with Susan Boyle,” featuring international bestselling, Grammy-nominated vocalist Susan Boyle at Lakewood Church, American’s biggest church, for her first live solo performance in the U.S. The special will be taped before a live audience in Houston, TX. “Joel Osteen: A Night of Inspiration with Susan Boyle,” a night of inspirational messages and music, will premiere exclusively on UP on Sunday, November 17 at 9 p.m. EST.

Christianity in India is growing at a rapid rate among middle and high caste Indians and young people, according to the latest issue of “Unfinished” magazine, which examines social, economic and cultural trends in the “new India.”

Some evangelical Christian officials are touting “comprehensive immigration reform” like the U.S. Senate recently passed. Many are aggressively quoting the Bible to argue that mass legalization of unlawful immigrants is the Christian way to “welcome the stranger.”

Church of God World Missions relief efforts from devastating Typhoon Haiyan that struck the Philippines have begun this week, according to an announcement from Tim Hill, director.

Rick Santorum will be keynote speaker for Christian Women in Media Association’s quarterly regional evening dinner event on Thursday, November 14, at 7 p.m. at Hillwood Country Club in Nashville, Tenn.

Journalist and author, Michael D. Fortner’s latest book, “Discoveries in Bible Prophecy,” presents new and enlightening discoveries from 30 years of research into Bible prophecy.

The founders of True Story Christian Movies (TSCM) announce the launch of their new company and their calling to be a catalyst for a movement of Christian films based on true stories.

Two Romanian churches under the Church of God Romanian Territory Office recently celebrated milestone anniversaries.