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Influence Conference just weeks away
Sat, 08/21/2010 - 00:05The third Influence Conference will get underway on Thursday, September 16, 2010. It's deemed the premier leadership event offered by the Assemblies of God.
World AG Congress speakers named
Wed, 08/18/2010 - 23:02The triennial World Assemblies of God Congress, February 6-9, 2011, will be held in Chennai, India, with 17 leading AG ministers from around the world speaking during the event.
BGMC releases new E-LIFE series
Wed, 08/18/2010 - 23:02Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC) has created a new E-LIFE series that enables leaders to teach elementary-age students how to witness to and mentor other children. It's available to download for free!
AG Center for Holy Lands Studies charts course
Wed, 08/18/2010 - 23:02The Assemblies of God Center for Holy Lands Studies, which launched earlier this year, provides educational and interactive encounters with biblical worlds in the lands of the Bible with tours, resources and a Summer Institute.
Transform America Campaign launched
Tue, 08/17/2010 - 00:24General Superintendent George O. Wood announces the launching of the Transform America Campaign. The campaign plan is to raise $15 million to help plant 500 churches over the next three years — with the initial investment being perpetually reinvested in new church plants.
2010 European Missions Experience
Tue, 08/17/2010 - 00:20Selected from many applicants, 31 students from nine AG schools dedicated eight weeks of their summer to the 2010 European Missions Experience. Students traveled to one of eight locations and were matched with nationally appointed AG missionaries to participate in diverse forms of ministry.
This week in AG history -- August 16, 1953
Tue, 08/17/2010 - 00:20Featured in this week's August 16, 1953, issue of the Pentecostal Evangel are articles by former General Superintendent W. T. Gaston, Arne Vick and others!
One Month: Are you up to the challenge?
Fri, 08/13/2010 - 23:29When Nathan De La Garza, 16, participated in his youth group's One Month Challenge to carry his Bible with him everywhere, he was given an unexpected trip to the principal's office — but soon he gained attention from the press and his classmates, which gave him an opportunity to share his faith. As part of Detroit 2010, Student Outreach Director Steve Pulis issued the One Month Challenge to students nationwide.
Deadline approaching for AG Next Generation grant
Fri, 08/13/2010 - 23:29September 15 is the deadline for filing an application for an AG Next Generation grant. Last year, 23 grants were awarded to graduates of AG schools to assist with their school debts.
National Prayer Center offers new resources
Fri, 08/13/2010 - 23:29The Assemblies of God National Prayer Center has created new "back-to-school" prayer guides and has posted a first in a series of Concert of Prayer emphases designed for a Sunday evening or Wednesday night service focused on prayer. These resources are available to download for free.
Detroit 2010 wraps with Fine Arts Celebration
Wed, 08/11/2010 - 23:54Friday night's Celebration Service wrapped up Detroit 2010 by recognizing exceptional students across the nation. The "Week in Review" video recapped the week, showing students participating in outreaches and a city transformed by their display of Christ's love.
Flooding in Pakistan affects AG members
Wed, 08/11/2010 - 23:54As a result of flooding in Pakistan, beginning in late July, more than 1,600 people have died and 3.5 million have been left homeless. Floodwaters damaged 40 families' homes from a Pakistan AG church in Islamabad. The Pakistan AG requests prayer for relief.
Faith Case popularity inspires Faith Case: Fruit of the Spirit
Wed, 08/11/2010 - 22:27The first Faith Case curriculum proved so popular that a second Faith Case is currently being developed. Faith Case: Fruit of the Spirit will be available later this year.
Victims of domestic violence need their churches' intervention
Tue, 08/10/2010 - 00:20Church leaders can't just look the other way hoping a case of domestic violence ends — a chaplain explains that once domestic violence begins, it rarely stops. For the safety of the spouse and the children, authorities must be contacted.
Atheist appeal rejected
Tue, 08/10/2010 - 00:17A challenge to prohibit prayers at presidential inaugurations, brought by atheists, was dismissed in a federal court and by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
This week in AG history -- August 10, 1969
Tue, 08/10/2010 - 00:16Featured in this week's August 10, 1969, issue of the Pentecostal Evangel are articles by Robert C. Cunningham, Arlo A. Johnson, John W. Everett, Dale Harmon and others.
DETROIT 2010: A city not forsaken; lives forever changed
Fri, 08/06/2010 - 23:17The power of God is moving all through the city of Detroit as thousands of students gathered for the National Youth Convention this week.
Church attendance steady; congregants have changed
Fri, 08/06/2010 - 23:16New study shows that America's church attendance has been fairly constant for decades. However, the makeup of the congregants has changed over the years. Shifts have occurred within traditionally reliable groups.
Pastor discovers time capsule
Wed, 08/04/2010 - 22:18Pastor Mike Wells discovers a time capsule at Holliday (Texas) AG. The time capsule contains documents detailing the history of his small church. Wells says the time capsule has connected the current congregation with the founding members of the church and he continues to see a spark of energy ignited in the church since the capsule was opened.
MinistryDirect provides live streaming session with General Presbytery
Wed, 08/04/2010 - 21:47MinistryDirect provides a live streaming session on their website, featuring a question and answer session from the floor of the General Presbytery meeting. The session will begin Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 3 p.m., in which George O. Wood will answer live questions from the General Presbyters in attendance and viewers.
