You are signed up to receive updates from the Faith News Network Tribute to Sharon D. Vest On December 25, Sharon D. Vest, daughter of former General Overseer Dr. Lamar Vest, passed from this life to her eternal presence with Christ. Read More   Open Doors Appoints Interim CEO Open Doors, which for more than 65 years has supported persecuted Christians worldwide and awakened the global church to “strengthen what remains,” has appointed Lisa Pearce as Interim CEO of the U.S. national base. Read More   New Book: God’s Faithfulness Through Health, Family, and Career Despite the devastation of bankruptcy and being diagnosed with a crippling disease, author Jeanie Williams powerfully inspires readers with heartfelt honesty and joy as she shares how these challenges led her to deepen her faith in Jesus, build a successful business and bring hope to thousands of people. 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 © 2023 Church of God, All rights reserved.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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View this email in your browser Smoky Mountain Gathering – April 25-27 Greetings! The Smoky Mountain Gathering 2023 is quickly approaching, and we are excited for your senior adults to participate. April 25-27 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, we will host the annual event with senior adults from around the U. S. gathering for worship, fun and fellowship. There will be plenty of entertaining fun as well as wonderful times to gather for worship and the Word. Special guests this year include General Overseer Tim Hill, Bishop Tommy Bates, 11th Hour, Tim Lovelace, Angie Primm, The Browder’s, Southbound, Todd Tilghman, and Voices of Lee. A highlight of each Smoky Mountain Gathering is our Talent Showcase, which will take place Wednesday morning along with a special recognition of Spirit Care and Ministry to the Military. Registration is easy. Log on to the Smoky Mountain Gathering website using the button below for registration and discounted hotel rates. Included with this email is a poster for advertising as well as a schedule of events. Please share this information with the senior adults of your church. Feel free to reach out with any questions. We hope to see you at the Smoky Mountain Gathering. VISIT THE WEBSITE View/Download Poster View/Download Schedule Copyright (C) 2023 Church of God International Offices. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

XXV.      Ministry Life Planning RATIONALE: This item is a resolution of practical action derived from the resolution on Generational Assimilation. We recommend: That page 127, S32. STATE OVERSEER, VI. Duties and Authorities, Item 22, be added so as to read: That each state/regional office conduct an annual Ministry Life Planning Training event covering the issues and […]

You are signed up to receive updates from the Faith News Network Smoky Mountain Children’s Home Presents Annual Awards Sevierville, TN–After lingering pandemic issues, the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home was finally able to host its annual banquet at the Sevierville Convention Center. This year’s event was marked by a new award referred to as the Legacy Award. The first-ever recipient of the Legacy Award was former directors, Paul and Tannis Duncan. Read More   Project Pray Coordinating Prayer Efforts Rev. P. Douglas Small, director of Project Pray Pray, reports several prayer initiatives and activities are slated or have taken place across the nation. Read More   ‘The Thorn’ Announces Fathom Events Release For 25 years, over 1 million people have experienced “The Thorn,” a live stage experience of movement arts and visual effects portraying Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. 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 © 2023 Church of God, All rights reserved.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

Notice of Proposal to Amend the Bylaws of the International General Council and the International General Assembly: In accordance with the Minutes of the International General Assembly, the following amendments related to the Bylaws of the Church of God are being recommended by the International Executive Council to the 2022 International General Council for consideration. PREVIOUS […]

XXIV.     RESOLUTION: GENERATIONAL ASSIMILATION RATIONALE: An aging ministry needs the vigor of the next generation. An upcoming generation of ministry needs the wisdom gained from the experience of the preceding generation. In an effort to foster a uniting spirit such as that which bonded Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 3:11), the expression of gratitude for […]

General Requirements of Applicants for Ministry RATIONALE: This motion seeks to change the current process of credentialing for exhorters and ordained ministers outside the United States and Canada to allow for a stronger sense of identity with the national Church of God where they will serve. The introductory level of credentialing could be expedited by […]