Michael and Elaine are looking forward to returning to the Philippines in early 2022. They both served Word for the World for several years in the late 90’s – early 2000’s. They returned to the States to start a non-profit in Philadelphia, PA. After a few years, they relocated to Stone Mountain, GA where […]

Papa Carl A prominent religious leader once said: “Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.” The following story encompasses all that; it is the kind of story everyone loves to hear, especially when the saving grace of Jesus rescued a soul that […]

“We need a place to distribute those potatoes that you are going to send us.” I was the new kid on the block as field director of Europe/CIS/Middle East/Russia. Although I had spent the last 28 years in administration, the majority of my work had been stateside. I was still setting up my new office […]

Constanta is the oldest continuously in habited city in Romania. It offers Roman archaeological treasures with a blend of Christian and Muslim architecture in the old town city center. It’s a bridge city to the Black Sea and it’s beach resorts. Constanta is the Muslim capital of Romania. It is estimated that Muslims comprise […]

Randall and Rhonda Parris have over thirty years of successful ministry. They have two young adult children, Clay and Alysse, and one daughter-in-law, Stacy. Randall’s personal interests include family, college football, classic cars, and ice cream! Rhonda enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and reading. They both love teaching, equipping, coaching, and inspiring emerging Christian leaders. Randall […]

The International Executive Committee approved a recommendation and the process to realign Editorial Evangélica to Church of God publications (Publishing House, Pathway Press, Dockins Printing). Editorial Evangélica has been faithfully fulfilling its mission to develop and distribute printed resources in Spanish in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. All Church of God publications in […]

World Missions Director Dr. David M. Griffis and Field Director for Europe/CIS/Middle East Dr. Stephen Darnell have announced that a church has been started in the nation of Andorra. This is now the 185th country of the world in which the Church of God has a presence. Andorra is located in Europe on the Iberian […]