The 30th Olympiad is hosting 9 million visitors to London. But beyond all the victories and celebrations, there is a darker side to the Olympics: human trafficking.

Orlando, FL–During the Church of God International General Assembly last week, the Division of Education conferred their biennial awards on two well-known educators in the Church of God. The presentations were the highlight of the International Educators Luncheon held Monday, July 23, 2012 at the Peabody Hotel.

The Coalition of African-American Pastors has thrust itself into the middle of a major social battle being waged in the United States, and president and founder William Owens has vowed that his group will not back down from its stance.

What the enemy meant for harm, God turned around for good.

Nassau, Bahamas–A prominent group of Christian leaders from across the Caribbean islands participated in the Empowered21 Caribbean formational cabinet meeting in Nassau, Bahamas July 30-August 1, 2012.

On Thursday, July 26, a “Special Order of the Day” was announced to the General Council attending the 74th International General Assembly of the Church of God. The order was a report on a USA church planting strategy entitled, “2020 Connection.”

A doping scandal cost the US 4×400 meter men’s relay team their 2000 Olympic gold medal. Days before the Games began, the International Olympic Committee stripped Team USA of its award and gave it to the Nigerian team 12 years after the event was run.

On the day of Mike Huckabee’s Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, set for today, Aug. 1, Charisma News readers are voicing their opinions on CEO Dan Cathy’s support for traditional marriage through message boards and social media.

Improving church life from the inside out. That’s what’s motivating pastors of small to mid-sized churches across America to attend the Wave Conference 2012, which kicks of Wednesday in Virginia Beach.