Dr. William Clifton Ratchford, Sr, 89, resident of Ooltewah, TN, went to his heavenly home November 13, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and church statesman. His notable ministry in the Church of God included local, state, and international levels; serving as pastor, State Administration Bishop; Nebraska, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia and Illinois; Assistant and General Director of …

Frances Bailey Evans Arch entered her eternal reward on October 24, 2023. She was born to Louis and Vera Bailey on a dairy farm in Artesia, California on July 24, 1927. The family moved to the Big Sky state of Montana in 1932 during the Great Depression. She returned to California at the age of thirteen with her mother and …

The ministry of South American Call headed by Joe Mercer travels the Amazon conducting crusades and a school of ministry to obsolete villages along the river. But there are other venues that involve the workers, and God makes provision. Such … Continue reading →

Russell A. Brinson, 91, of Cleveland, TN passed away on September 10, 2023. He was born on July 8th 1932 in Coolidge, GA to the late Roscoe and Luna Brinson, who raised him up in a loving Church of God home. Russell met his wife Dorcas at Lee College in 1951 and married August 29, 1952. In 1953 they began …

Mulakuzha: Former Overseer of Church of God in India, Kerala State, Reverend K. C. John (74) has been promoted to glory on 22nd August 2023. Pastor K. C. John was born as the youngest son of four children of Mr. K. K. Chacko and Mrs. Rahelamma Chacko. He studied at Mulakuzha Government High School and later at Chengannur Christian College …

Hundreds of teens were blessed and challenged at Africa Winterfest this year with worship services, workshops, and Teen Talent. Though Covid restrictions and protocols in Zambia made travel very challenging, hundreds came from the Eastern Province, the Copper Belt, and throughout the capital city. Attendees came to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, from as far […]

Gerhard Becker, 88, a former Missionary to Nigeria and Ghana passed into eternity on July 17, 2023. He served as National Overseer of Ghana (1974-1982), Christian Educator and Overseer in Nigeria (1965-1970), and various trips and assignments (1990-2010). After returning from the Mission field Gerhard served as pastor in various Church of God congregations in Germany. When Gerhard served as …