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Statement: Cultural Challenges Facing our Nation



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Cultural Challenges Facing our Nation

Cleveland, TN: In response to the White House’s announcements yesterday in recognition of “Transgender Day of Visibility,” Dr. Timothy M. Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God, issued the following comments:

In response to the White House’s announcements yesterday in recognition of “Transgender Day of Visibility,” Dr. Timothy M. Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God, issued the following comments:

“While our Church of God family abhors discrimination, harassment, and inequality towards anyone created by God and in His image, we feel the same disgust when our government promotes lifestyles and personal selections that are contrary to Biblical guidance and directions. Genesis 1:27 (NKJV) clearly states that “God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”

The actions announced by the White House yesterday allows persons to select an “X” as their gender marker on their State Department issued passports and on their Social Security records. It also requires schools to affirm the self-selected gender identity of students and prohibits state laws that would state otherwise. Along with many other steps, the President further announced that his administration would fight state laws that limit how transgender athletes may compete.

In a technologically and media advanced world, the church is facing situations that we could have never imagined. However, when our government unequivocally supports such sinful behavior, it is even more troubling.

Without question, the church must stand in the gap and call sinful behavior what it is. However, we must also show compassion and mercy towards those that are struggling with that sinful behavior. God did not call the church to condemn the sinner but to teach them, without compromise, to observe the things that God commanded us to do. The Great Commission is clear.

I call on our Church of God family to take a stand today against these cultural challenges while maintaining a heart to see a lost and dying world won to Christ.”

 
 

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2022 Engage Fall Issue





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Fall 2022 Issue of Engage Released

Church of God Communications has released the latest issue of Engage, a journal for Church of God ministries. Engage is published online three times a year (January, May and September) and contains articles of interest to ministers and church staff members on how to minister more effectively in the local church and every day.
 
Engage is available by visiting www.cogengage.org. At the site, you can view the document in a convenient dual-page format, download to your tablet or smartphone, or print it. In addition, any website listed within the publication is a live link to other resources. Archived issues are also available. 
 

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Latest Issue of Engage Journal Now Live


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Latest Issue of Engage Journal Now Live

The Fall 2022 issue of Church of God Engage has been released and is available digitally at cogengage.org.

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It’s a well-known fact Chick-fil-A employees are renowned for good manners and kind interactions with customers, but one Florida employee took his fast-food graciousness to another level.

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Fathom Events and WTA Media announce the successful opening weekend of LIFEMARK, which premiered in theaters nationwide on September 9, delivering $855,152 in ticket sales for a 3rd place finish on opening night. The film continued to play strong throughout the weekend and into the week with the third highest per-screen-average. Its current take is just under $3mm.

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Pentecostal Theological Seminary Inaugurates SPIRIT NETWORK


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Pentecostal Theological Seminary Inaugurates SPIRIT NETWORK

Cleveland, TN–The Pentecostal Theological Seminary (PTS) has announced the inauguration of Spirit Network (SPN), effective Thursday, January 20, 2022. SPN is an online comprehensive multi-channel network focused upon relevant Pentecostal global education and ministry connectivity for next level praxis commitment of the Great Commission.

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Compassion International Announces $35 Million Goal Surpassed

Members of Compassion International’s Fill the Stadium team are extremely grateful and honor those who have participated in this life-saving initiative as they share remarkable news: this week, the $35 million goal has been surpassed for the Fill the Stadium effort, which has provided critical food, medical care and support for more than 76,000 of the 2.2 million children in Compassion’s programs whose access to support was interrupted by COVID-19 shutdowns.

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Pro-life Organizations to Hold Prayer Vigil in Washington, D.C.

A prayer vigil will be held on Thursday, January 20, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at 1225 4th Street NE. in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the March for Life.

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Church of God in Romania Celebrates Centennial


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Church of God in Romania Celebrates Centennial

General Overseer Tim Hill joined leaders from around the region this past weekend to celebrate 100 years of Pentecostalism in Romania.

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Faith Community Celebrates Historic First Amendment Victory at the US Capitol

For the first time in 18 months, permits are being granted to hold prayer gatherings, worship services and other First Amendment activities on the grounds of the US Capitol.

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The Spiritual Legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II leaves a void in the world that will not be soon filled, perhaps not at all until the Second Coming of Christ.

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