A relatively new ministry within the walls of the Church of God International Offices is Amalgamations and Affiliations under the umbrella of USA Missions. Leading the initiative is Rev. Bill Claypoole, who states that the office is about relationship …

In the middle of the night, during the peak of one of the best sports stories to sweep the nation, one word changed everything for an ESPN journalist. And brought him closer to God in the process. “Linsanity” had become a household axiom, a…

The Spirit-empowered church in Latin America has witnessed revival over the last few decades. As a new generation of leaders arises, the question is whether or not the revival will continue—and even grow. Empowered21 (Empoderados21 in Spanish) is doi…

Reclaiming the process of discipleship will require a total overhaul of how we do church. By J. Lee Grady I get funny looks from some charismatic Christians when I tell them I believe God is calling us back to radical discipleship. Those in the over-50…

For several years there has been a public awareness of a prediction that has been based upon the Mayan Calendar concerning December of 2012.  According to authors and historians who consider themselves “experts” in deciphering the image cut in…

Those who keep up with our family know that our home is a haven for several of God’s creatures, including two pocket parrots, a large African Grey and two cats. Months ago, Jonathan’s cat ran away from the house through an open garage door, and was…

A record number of graduates received diplomas during Lee University’s spring commencement exercises last weekend, May 4 and 5. It was the 155th time Lee University, the Church of God’s premier educational institution, held a graduation cer…