One of the most important decisions a ministry leader will make concerns staff selection and staff development. Hiring someone who possesses an excellent Christian character, has a healthy family life, exhibits the core competencies for the position, and understands the culture and mission of the church are essential in the hiring process. In my 28…

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I have argued against passing agenda item 20 for the following reasons: 1) it overreaches with its ambiguous use of “title”; 2) we should not continue to add doctrinal commitments to the obligations for ministers; 3) the statement sets a precedent of f…

International Diplomatic Supplies Dubai was founded in 1997 and is one of the world’s leading duty-free suppliers to the Diplomatic Corps. It is an organization of the highest quality. IDS has generously come on board to help support Gentle Hands’ Home School Program. In addition to financial support, IDS is sending three volunteer teams from […]

God does not promise happiness, so believers should not feel entitled to it. However, I don’t believe God desires for His children to be unhappy. Happiness is about your emotions, while joy is a God-given posture. The former often rises and falls based on external factors. The latter is an internal stabilizer provided by the…

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“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6‬ ‭

Annette Watson preaches the message “The Church Triumphant in the Cross” on Saturday morning of the Centennial General Assembly of the Church of God. The Reverend Watson emphasizes the provision of the blood that Jesus Christ shed on the cross and reminds the Assembly to serve in love. The World Congress Center in Atlanta is […]