Weatherford, Texas—On Saturday, June 19, 2021, leaders of the Church of God in the state of Texas were joined by Dr. Tim Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God, and native Texan, who led an official dedication of a new office building.
Films Earn Recognition at NRB with ICVM Crown Awards
BMG-Global had several films under their distribution partnership who brought home laurels from the annual NRB: ICVM Crown Awards ceremonies held in Nashville, TN last week. The victories included 3 Golds, 2 Silvers and 1 Bronze in the following categories: Best Comedy, Best Narrative under 250k, Best Lead Actress, Best Picture, and Best Evangelistic Film.
‘The Anxiety Reset:’ Overcoming Fear, Stress, Worry, Panic and More
40 million. That is the number of adults in the United States that are affected by anxiety disorders, according to Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA).
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Cleveland, TN–As Christians living in a self-serving and self-destructive world, we must continually look to God’s Word to stay on course. Sometimes, this means “backing up to find it,” says J. David Stephens in his new book, Reverse.
Public Prayer Prohibited on Grounds of U.S. Capitol Building on July 4
A Christian minister was denied the right to conduct a peaceful prayer vigil and worship service at the Capitol after he was told his permit would not be processed because the U.S. Capitol grounds were “restricted.”
Missionary Coaches Guatemalan Youth Triathlon Team to Victory in Tikal
Several months ago missionary Paul Heier was training lifeguards in first aid and CPR at the public beach as part of his ministry to first responders when he was approached by some teenagers. The teen athletes explained that they love the sport of triathlon, but that no one was helping them and they needed lots of help if they were going to compete after the Pandemic.
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Cleveland, TN–Church of God Intercultural Advancement Ministries (IAM) is partnering with the Pentecostal Theological Seminary to present two services dedicated to Black History Awareness.
Lighthouse Fellowship Church has appealed for the second time to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in the federal lawsuit against Governor Ralph Northam for violating its religious freedom by targeting churchgoers. Liberty Counsel represents the church on Chincoteague Island.
National Marriage Week Produces COVID Guide to Helping Marriages
Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic has put significant strain on relationships, National Marriage Week USA (NMW) released a new COVID Guide for celebrating National Marriage Week 2021 this week, February 7-14, and called for organizations across the United States to provide online marriage-strengthening activities for the week leading up to Valentine’s Day.
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Robert L. Bailey Commissioned Director of Youth and Discipleship
Cleveland, TN–Rev. Robert “Rob” Bailey, elected as the Assistant Director of International Youth and Discipleship for the Church of God in 2016, was officially installed in the director’s role during a commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The brief ceremony took place as a Special Order of the Day during the regular monthly meeting of the International Executive Committee.
The Church Is Essential: Supreme Court Lifts COVID Restrictions on California Churches
After a tumultuous legal battle, the house of God and the body of Christ in California can return to some semblance of normal meeting. The Supreme Court struck down California’s coronavirus public health mandates Monday that prohibit indoor worship services.
Biblical Counseling at Rock House Center Offers Hope
John and Beth Murphy founded Rock House Center more than 15 years ago to help Christians draw on their faith for solutions to difficult life issues. Rock House Center’s unique approach to biblical counseling addresses the root causes of emotional suffering, self-defeating behaviors and troubled relationships.
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Church of God Pastor, Winner of ‘The Voice,’ To Release Book
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—When Todd Tilghman, pastor of two decades and father of eight from Meridian, Mississippi, auditioned for The Voice, he counted it as a win simply to sing in front of an audience outside of his family and church members. Despite no music or vocal training, he not only made it through the blind audition––with all four celebrity judges vying to coach him––but he also won the show’s entire eighteenth season. Fans were drawn to Todd’s tremendous joy onstage, which gave them much-needed inspiration during the hard challenges of a global pandemic.
Presidential Prayer Team Launches Campaign in Support of National Day of Prayer
The Presidential Prayer Team, the largest full-time prayer ministry for our nation’s leaders, today announced the launch of a nationwide prayer campaign in support of the National Day of Prayer. This prayer campaign is part of an ongoing mission to encourage Americans to pray for the leadership of The United States of America.
Many so-called Christians today have abandoned the teachings of Jesus and the Bible and taken on a belief system that denies the power of the cross and the infallibility of the Word of God. In his new book, Hope for This Present Crisis, Dr. Michael Youssef writes, “Why do they deny 2,000 years of orthodox Christian doctrine and tradition? I believe it’s because many of today’s false teachers want to be accepted and admired by the world. They don’t want to be lumped in with all those ‘rigid,’ ‘narrow-minded,’ ‘intolerant’ evangelical Christians. They want to be admired for their ‘enlightened,’ ‘open-minded,’ ‘inclusive’ approach to religion.
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Church leaders, including General Overseer Tim Hill, will launch the first of two nights of prayer from the International Offices tonight at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Group Launches ‘Flourishing Schools Institute’ for Christian School Leaders
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is pleased to announce the launch of the first Flourishing Schools Institute (FSi), a new professional development opportunity for Christian school leaders who want to transform their school culture to flourish.
New Book Lets Children Know They Are Loved and Can Share Love
April marks National Poetry Month, a celebration of poetry’s important place in our lives. For children, poems that rhyme can be easily memorized and still remembered into adulthood. According to The Memory Institute, “Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and melody can all act as an aid to forming memories. Our brains have an amazing auditory capacity.”
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Cleveland, TN–Bishop Asbury R. and Leola Sellers were inducted into the prestigious Hall of Prophets during a morning ceremony on October 21 at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
In honor of Pastor Appreciation Day 2021 and the multiplied ministries in which pastors contribute to the Church of God, General Overseer Tim Hill and his wife, Paula, are offering a free gift of ministry resources.
Group Partners to Send 100,000 Bibles to Christians in Africa by 2028
Ligonier Ministries is expanding its campaign to distribute free copies of the Reformation Study Bible to pastors, teachers, and students in ten African countries. Having originally planned to deliver 36,000 study Bibles by 2028, this outreach has considerably outpaced its initial target, with a total of 30,000 expected to be distributed by the end of October 2021. This great success has encouraged the partnership to pursue a new distribution goal of 100,000 study Bibles by 2028.
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