During the World Missions banquet prior to the Church of God International General Assembly in Orlando, Florida, states and local churches were honored for their excellence in missions giving throughout the two years since the previous General Assembly (June 2010-May 2012).

Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship (“The Barn”) is gearing up to file a federal lawsuit against the County of Riverside, CA, in the event the County continues its ban on churches in the Temecula Wine Country, an area that is being expanded from approximately 7,000 acres to over 18,990 acres. A public hearing will occur on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, over the fate of churches in this region.

When devising a strategy for his nonprofit organization’s biggest project to date, Feeding Children Everywhere President and CEO Don Campbell fully realized the timing.

A big percentage of ministry funds from the U.S. go down the drain because of corruption. Please use discernment when you give.

Calvin Miller, author, speaker, pastor and seminary professor, died on Sunday in Birmingham, Ala., from complications after heart surgery he had less than two weeks ago. He was one week shy of his 76th birthday.

More than 10,000 congregations have committed to active participation in National Back to Church Sunday on Sept. 16. By registering their names and locations (www.backtochurch.com/roster), these congregations have signaled their intentions to invite family, friends, neighbors and co-workers, who, for a variety of reasons, no longer attend church.

Traditional marriage defenders from various flows in the body of Christ are gathering in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday to make their voice heard.

Lee University’s 21st Presidential Concert Series boasts a variety of accomplished musicians from around the globe. These world-class performances will begin Sept. 4, with the ensemble Classical Jam, at 7:30 p.m. in Lee’s Dixon Center.

A new book about Church of God founder R.G. Spurling was released during the recent Church of God International General Assembly in Orlando, Fla. Written by Dr. James M. Beaty, R.G. Spurling and the Early History of the Church of God explores the life and ministry of Richard Green Spurling and his family.