After a memorial service for three Christians who were murdered in Malatya, Turkey five years ago Wednesday, an Istanbul pastor who was attacked over Easter weekend said he’s experienced hostility from Muslims nearly all his life.

Viggo Olsen, who served 33 years overseas as a medical missionary for ABWE, is a legend in Bangladesh and in missionary circles around the world. The New York Times even compared him to Dr. David Livingstone, the great 19th-century medical missionary and African explorer.

Time magazine has named its TIME 100—The 100 Most Influential People in the World—and included on the list are Christian authors and athletes Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) recently announced the 2012 nominees for the prestigious Dove Awards. Among the list of nominees was the Church of God Department of Music Ministries, recognized as the church’s music publishing trademark SpiritSound Music.

Cleveland, Tenn.– Empowered21–a broad coalition of churches, ministries and organizations working together to help shape the future of the Spirit empowered movement around the world–has announced plans for a Pentecost Sunday Initiative this year

Whole Gospel, Whole Church, Whole World

For five NASCAR drivers, it was not just an early Saturday morning.

Pathway Press, the publishing arm of the Church of God since 1910, has released a commemorative 60th Anniversary edition of the traditional Church Hymnal. The release is accompanied by additional support materials, including a listening CD.

There is power in prayer. That’s why millions of Americans have set aside a day, Thursday, May 3, as the National Day of Prayer.