Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 10, 2025. Today’s news reveals a complex picture of faith and society. In the U.S., a former Wall Street executive launched Faithly, a LinkedIn-style app for Christians in ministry. Simultaneously, a study highlights the concerning trend of churches downplaying sin, while another shows Millennials and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly altered societal structures, including religious institutions. While many expected the Church of God to emerge with renewed vigor in addressing global crises, the opposite has largely been observed. Instead of engaging with the pressing issues of the world, many branches of the church have retreated into a framework of localism and […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2023. Today’s church-related posts from ourCOG.org focused heavily on the upcoming Feast of Tabernacles, with several articles offering guidance on preparation and reflection. Discussions also centered around strengthening our local congregations and the importance of community engagement within the Church of God. Several members […]

In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, our campus pastor, Rob Fultz (who formerly served at Saddleback), participated in a brief podcast on Digital Discipleship. The discussion introduced the concept of digital mission fields, highlighting digital platforms as the primary mode of communication and connection. Among the key points were the invitation of dissenting voices […]

Good evening, #ourCOG family! We are thrilled to bring you breaking news: as of today, ourCOG.org has crossed a monumental threshold—48,000 articles published! This incredible feat reflects years of faithful reporting, vibrant teaching, and heartfelt storytelling that span continents and ministries. From personal devotionals to global mission reports, each contribution has built a mosaic of […]

If you’re like me annd are interested in church statistics and data, Americanbible.org has released chapter one of its 2025 state of the Bible. I just started reading it and the section on church engagement is particularly insightful. https://www.ameri…

State Date Location Bible Teacher Evening Speaker IEC Representative Alabama June 3-6 Metropolitan Church of God, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, Alabama Al Bristow, Jennifer Porter-Cox, Caleb Crooms T. Wayne Dority, Tolan Morgan, Jason Daughdrill, Tony Suarez T. Wayne Dority Alaska April 29-May 2 Harvest Christian Fellowship, 17108 Hanson Drive, Eagle River, Alaska Jeff Sergeant Tom […]