Rodger and Saundra Wikelund, along with all residents of their ministry, Emma’s Kids, welcomed a ministry group from citylife church in Tampa this month. Twenty-eight adults and kids from citylife made the trip to Zambia. They brought medical professionals who provided quality health services to members of the community. The team conducted VBS with the […]

Cheryl Susan Justice, 68, passed away on January 23, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1954, to the late William Homer Ridenour and Charlotte Michael Ridenour. Cheryl has lived in Bradley County since 2012, moving here from Rhea County where her husband pastored the Dayton Church of God (2000-2011). Prior to that she lived in Collinwood, TN (1994-1996 and …

Bridges to people and culture do not work any longer because they never touch the water of troubled cross-cultural issues. For the same reason, contextual theology does not work any more – once faced with the deep cross-cultural crises of faith and conviction, it sinks with no hope. We have long observed the collapse of the “Western […]

At the recent 2018 General Assembly World Missions Conference, the topic of “When We Reach Out, God Reaches In,” could not have been more profound. Several pastors approached the subject by sharing testimonies of how this concept was experienced by them and their congregations. An obvious thread of truth runs through their testimonies. Pastor Rodney […]

One of the most exciting aspects of the World Missions Pre-Assembly Conference is the recognition granted to various individuals of the 25 Years of Service award. The 25-year veterans of evangelization on foreign soil represent an investment of personal dedication and sacrifice to fulfill the call of God upon their lives. They are exceptional individuals […]

One month self-paced school with 50+ Classes, Activations, & LIVE content released between June 22 – July 22 • Streamed worship • Prophetic video calls • Spiritual & practical equipping for students from every background to create cultures of worship wherever they go • Classes for musicians and non-musicians • Guests from Bethel Music, UPPERROOM, […]

Lorraine Alton, 94, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in a local health care facility. Mrs. Alton was born in Birmingham, Alabama and she was the daughter of the late Ola Mae Eaves White and Mildra White. Her husband of 61 years, Reverend William D. Alton and her brother, Harry White, also preceded her in death. …