IT’S BEEN NEARLY A DECADE SINCE A FIRST-TERM GENERAL TOOK THE GAVEL; the pressure of that moment is no small thing. Standing at the helm of the General Assembly, navigating the deeply held convictions, political impulses, and base realities of human na…

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 2, 2026. We begin with a look at today’s top stories. In U.S. news, a unique culinary tradition in Springfield, Illinois, the “horseshoe” sandwich, is gaining attention, with one eatery serving nearly 1,000 a day. Meanwhile, the end of temporary status for some 350,000 Haitian […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 1, 2026. In today’s news, we look at a taste of Americana with Springfield, Illinois’s unique “horseshoe” sandwich, a local delicacy featuring meat, fries, and cheese sauce. On the immigration front, some 350,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants are scrambling for options as their temporary protected […]

Rationale: The statement is intended to help ministers and laity respond biblically to cultural change. Proposed change: Add a doctrinal statement affirming Scripture’s authority and urging Christians to interpret life, culture, and social issues through a biblical worldview.

Rationale: The statement clarifies Church of God teaching in regions where intermediaries are seen as spiritually necessary. Proposed change: Add a doctrinal statement affirming that all believers have equal access to God through Christ and the Spirit, while still recognizing the value of church leadership.