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“Chasing Grace,” a new Christian film about forgiveness (REVIEW)

Chasing Grace, released by Catalyst Pictures and Word Films, stars Michael Joiner (GraceCard), as Jonathan Matheson, husband and father of two, who also pastors a local church in his community. The story centers on the after effects of sudden tragedy, so naturally we see Jonathan’s family suffer first thing, leaving the rest of the film to …

CREATE Conference Promotes Talents, Inspiration

Weekend included film screening, concert and multiple workshops The second CREATE conference, sponsored by the Communications Department of the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices, was held the first weekend of May, bringing together more than 60 creatives and aspiring creatives eager to learn more about talents, inspiration and leadership. The weekend was full …

Book Review: Wisdom From Women In the Bible by John Maxwell

John C. Maxwell is a speaker, pastor and prolific writer whose books focus on leadership, relationships, attitude, and equipping people to succeed in life. His latest offering, Wisdom from Women in the Bible, highlights the lives of nine women whose stories are chronicled in the Bible. If you have read Maxwell’s, Running with the Giants, you …

“The Drop Box” Film Spotlights Child Rescue

Film highlighting South Korea pastor saving babies from abandonment to be released nationwide on March 3, 4 and 5  In June of 2011, the Los Angeles Times published an article with the intriguing headline, “South Korean pastor tends an unwanted flock.” At the time, director Brian Ivie and co-producers Will Tober and Bryce Komae were …

‘Prayer Encounter’ Reaches Around the World

Thousands of viewers from around the world participated in an interactive online webcast from the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices on Wednesday evening. Titled, “Prayer Encounter,” the two-hour event featured the Church’s international leaders leading prayer for specific areas and needs as well as requests that were received through email, social media, and …

Third Day’s New Worship Album, ‘Lead Us Back,’ Arrives March 3

Nashville, Tenn. (October 30, 2014)—THIRD DAY, for the first time in more than a decade, will release a new worship album, titled LEAD US BACK, slated for March 3, 2015.  The GRAMMY©, American Music Awards and Dove Award winning band, that has had 12 career albums to date, will also perform live on the day …

‘Old Fashioned’ Film Challenges ‘Fifty Shades,’ Stands for Biblical Romance

On Valentine’s Weekend, Old Fashioned, a New Indie Faith Film Opens Opposite Fifty Shades of Grey The biblical story of David and Goliath is playing itself out once again in popular culture as a small independent movie made to celebrate traditional romance rises up to challenge a multimillion dollar adaptation of a controversial erotic novel.  This Valentine’s …

Appreciate Your Pastor

Have you told them lately that you love them? Pastors are a hardworking bunch and even though they should be honored throughout the year, October is set aside as Pastoral Appreciation Month. If you’re at a loss for what to do, consider some of these creative ideas provided by Ministry Outfitters (ministryoutfitters.org), used by permission: …

URGENT Prayer Request for African Ebola Crisis

The Ebola crisis, affecting thousands in several countries in Africa, may be more widespread than reported, an Africa church leader reported on Wednesday in Cleveland, Tennessee. He requested prayer for the virus’ containment and “healing” for the continent. Bishop Stephen Masilela, who serves as one of seven general presbyters in the Church of God of …

Servant Partners Global Cooperative Update September 2014

Over the last 19 years, Brother Ted Cooper, a member from South Carolina, has been leading mission ministry trips to Peru. What began as a heart to serve and be a blessing has become an investment of a life in missions. One such investment is witnessed from Piura, in northern Peru. In May of this …