BARNA GROUP: Top 12 Issues the Church Wants to Hear #ourCOG 1. Abortion: Beginning of life, right to life, contraception, adoption, unwed mothers. 91%…

You are signed up to receive updates from the Faith News Network Church of God Issues Call to Prayer for South Africa Spurred by the recent imprisonment of a former president and fanned by a struggling economy and a raging spread of the coronavirus, South Africa is experiencing major political and economic unrest, including rioting in the streets. Read More   New Online Evangelistic Event for Men Rolls Out Strong Man Ministries rolled out its planned new Strong Man Of God Online Rally YouTube Channel on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. PST with the presentation of its first pre-recorded Strong Man Of God Online Rally conducted by Rev. Robert Kelley. Read More   ChinaAid Welcomes Two Dissidents to Safety China Aid Association welcomes the safe arrival of Wang Jingyu and his fiancé, Wu Huan, to the Kingdom of the Netherlands where they have applied for political asylum after enduring persecution in China, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, and Ukraine. Read More   DISCLAIMER: Content of articles posted on Faith News come from various sources and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Church of God, Church of God Communications or the Church of God Internet Ministry.  Copyright © 2021 Church of God, All rights reserved.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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These Crisis Response lessons were developed to help children ages 6-11 who may be feeling emotionally vulnerable due to the COVID-19 pandemic. <!–

View this email in your browser Helping Families Cope with COVID-19 During this time of the global pandemic, all of us are asking God for answers. Even though we may not know the answers to our questions, we do know for certain that God is in control. Often, however, we struggle to find ways to help children address these same issues in age-appropriate ways.  With that in mind, the Pathway team hopes you find this Free Resource helpful. These “COVID Crisis Response” lessons can be used in small group or family settings. Feel free to use and share these with the children in your lives. We continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. <!– –> These five lessons were developed to help children ages 6-11 who may be feeling emotionally vulnerable due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They may have fears and worries that result from health concerns, family financial struggles, and the rapid changes taking place in their schools, churches, and communities. They may have friends or family members who are sick or who have died. They need to know that God has not forsaken them. Topics addressed include worry, fear, loss, prayer, and helping. Click Here to Download Your Free Resource <!– –> <!– –> <!– –> Our mailing address is: 1080 Montgomery Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 Or call us @ 1-800-553-8506 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Compensation planning for ministers presents several unique tax issues that are not well understood by many church leaders and their advisers. To help, Richard Hammar describes three key tax considerations churches should review when structuring compensation plans for pastors. These tax considerations include: Salary Housing and equity allowances Accountable Business Expense Reimbursement Policy Explanations of each […]

At a news conference for the Hillsong Conference in New York City Thursday, Michael Paulson of The New York Times asked Pastor Brian Houston to clarify his church’s position on same-sex marriage, RNS reported. Houston reportedly said it was “an ongoing conversation” among church leaders, and they were “on the journey with it.” Now, Houston […]