When Thomas Edison introduced the incandescent light bulb in 1878, the announcement generated excitement, as many began to sense that indoor lighting was possible. As the light bulb became available for actual use, people started to do things at night … Continue reading →

RETIRED MISSIONARY WITH THE LORD Robert H. Goodrich Missionary Robert H. Goodrich passed away February 23, 2022, in North Chesterfield, Virginia. World Missions Director Dr. David M. Griffis and Assistant Director Dr. M. Thomas Propes extend their condolences to the family in their loss. Robert served as overseer of the Gilbert Islands (1968-1972), Western Guatemala […]

Director Dr. David Griffis and Assistant Director Dr. M. Thomas Propes received correspondence from donors in Alabama, Tom and Betty Neely, who related how important missions is, and how they have been involved for many years. The Neelys enjoy reading globalCONNECT, a monthly insert in the Church of God EVANGEL that gives valuable information and […]

The thrust of Indian Ministries of North America (IMNA) is to bring hope to the first nations … the American Indians. Headed by Johnny Hughes, their outreach recently was involved in a different type of venue. After assisting flood victims … Continue reading →

FORMER MISSIONARY TO SCOTLAND IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD Dr. Sheila McLaughlan, Inverness, Scotland, passed away February 6, 2021. Sheila was one of the most anointed ministers of the Church of God, and God used her in miraculous ways. Sheila and her husband, Paul (deceased), provided dynamic leadership in Scotland, their homeland, as the […]

Dr. Robert O’Bannon, age 82, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020, in a local healthcare facility. World Missions Director Dr. David M. Griffis and Assistant Director Dr. M. Thomas Propes extend their deepest sympathy to the family in their loss. Dr. Griffis said this: “Dr. Bob O’Bannon was an outstanding minister, missionary and educator.  […]

Church of God World Missions is pleased to announce H. Grady Murphy has accepted a new position as Community Missions Coordinator. Murphy is no stranger to World Missions. He has worked in the department for over 15 years, first as a webmaster, a video coordinator and, most recently, as Coordinator of Global Communications. “Grady Murphy has been a faithful and …