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5 Stages of Renewal In the Local Church

5 Stages of Renewal In the Local Church

By Rick Warren I believe God is preparing the church for another reformation. The first reformation focused on what the church believed; this one will focus on what it does. For too long we’ve separated the Word of God from the work of God. As the church, we’re called to be the body of Christ [...] »

Church of God Public Statement on Charlie Hebdo Shooting in Paris, France

Church of God Public Statement on Charlie Hebdo Shooting in Paris, France

A valid question has been raised this week about the Church of God Public Statement on Charlie Hebdo Shooting in Paris, France. With all the media coverage that was given and received, the demand of a public response is only natural. But there was none via the official channels, @actselerate or #OuRcOg public stream. And was it really necessary at this time of mourning to issue a public statement?... »

Sorry, I am not ‘Charlie’

I am not Charlie, although they have my sympathies and support. Like other Americans of goodwill, I am appalled by the savage and cowardly attack that killed two police officers and 10 artists and editors at the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. It is in their honor that #JeSuisCharlie, which translates to “I am Charlie,” became a slogan for thousands of tweets and signs at rallie... »