State News

Christmas Children’s Book Release: ‘A Nativity Christmas’

Just in time for Christmas, author Tawney Anderson has released her new children’s book: “A Nativity Christmas.” Tawney has combined her talents as a playwright and theater director to create a unique host of characters that bring this Christmas story to life. Combined with animal character illustrations, “A Nativity Christmas” creates theater of the mind […] »

inCOG: New Administrative Bishop/State Overseer for Indiana

inCOG: New Administrative Bishop/State Overseer for Indiana

CLEVELAND, TN: The Church of God International Executive Committee today announced the appointment of Dr. David H. Gosnell to serve as the Administrative Bishop/State Overseer of Indiana. His appointment will be effective February 1, 2017. Gosnell has served as International Men’s Discipleship Director for the Church of God since August 2010, while his wife, Lorna, served in a similar position for... »

Should We Have Church Services?

Should We Have Church Services?

Should We Have Church Services? (March 17, 2020) CLEVELAND, TN: “Should we have church services this week?” In the church “world,” there is probably no question that is being asked more often than that single question. While there is no easy answer, I think it is important that we consider the different options. I have even been asked, “Could this virus change the way we do church forever?” We cer... »

Trump Will be Religion-Friendly

Bill Donohue comments on Donald Trump’s friendly attitude toward religion: None of the three biggest vote getters in the primaries—Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders—are known for their deeply rooted religious convictions. Trump is Presbyterian and Clinton is a Methodist, and like many mainline Protestants, they are religion-lite; Sanders is an admitted secularist.... »