Participation in Final Forums Encouraged CLEVELAND, TN:  As October begins, only five Global Ministry Forums are left to be conducted. Ministers and laity who have not previously attended a forum are encouraged to participate in one of the remaining forums. “Every person who has not already attended a forum and who is interested in the future of the Church of God should try to attend one of the last few forums,” noted Dr. Timothy M. Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God. “Without all the rules that limit what can be discussed at meetings like the General Assembly, these forums have been an open and honest discussion about the issues. So don’t miss these final few opportunities to be heard.” On Tuesday evening, Oct. 1, a forum will be held in the Pacific Northwest at New Life Fellowship Church in Longview, WA and then on Thursday, Oct. 3, another forum will occur at the Church on Strayer in the Toledo, OH area.  Those Global Ministry Forums will be followed by others in Hurst, TX (Oct. 15); Chicago, IL (Romanian Convention, Nov. 9); and Dasmarinas City, Philippines (Nov. 15). The Global Ministry Forum survey will also close in mid-November. Everyone is encouraged to complete the survey, regardless of whether you are able to attend a forum.  More information on the remaining forums and the survey can be found at the Global Ministry Forums website by clicking or taping the button below.   VISIT THE WEBSITE Copyright © 2019 Church of God International Offices, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

During the 100th International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Bishop Sam N. Clements, general overseer, opened his biennial address by giving honor and celebrating the roles of women in both speaking and serving ministries. “Even though Jesus choose 12 men to be with Him, women were a vital part […]

Educational directors in Eastern Ukraine, Eberhard (Ebi) and Natasha Dudszuses, used their recent visit to the States for the General Assembly to visit various churches. They had opportunity to visit and minister in new churches—Russian-speaking and American. NEW CONNECTION A … Continue reading →

Historical and Biblical Position: The institution of marriage was established and ordained by God (Genesis 2:24). Therefore “God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him, male and female created he them” (Genesis 1:27). Therefore, “marriage is honorable” (Hebrews 13:4). In spite of the progressive normalization of alternative lifestyles and the growing legal […]

To date, a handful of the 24 scheduled open Global Ministry Forums have been conducted. I have been extremely pleased with the level of participation seen in…

A Window Seat Perspective As I write, I am on a flight to the Pacific Northwest for one of the last scheduled Global Ministry Forums. Flying into Portland, Oregon, it is amazing to see the majestic mountains piercing through the clouds. I am appreciati…

The topics of discussion will focus primarily on the four items designated in the adopted measure of the General Assembly. That measure is as follows: That open Ministry Forums be conducted globally to provide opportunity for deliberate and meaningful discussion, dialogue, questions/ answers and time for spiritual insight regarding the importance and understanding of ministry […]