On June 30th, 2025, Bishop Larry Meadors was installed as the new Superintendent of the Appalachian Conference, following the retirement of Preston Mathena. Presiding Bishop A.D. Beacham, Jr. was present...
Bishop Preston Mathena, Superintendent of the Appalachian Conference for the last fifteen years, is embarking on a new journey, retiring from his position as Superintendent and stepping in as President...
At a recent church planting intensive, three innovative church planters presented bold visions for advancing the gospel through unconventional yet highly contextual strategies—each uniquely tailored to the diverse cities they...
Pastor Mike Pickett was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was placed for adoption. His adoptive parents, James and Joyce Pickett, who already had grown children of their own, were in...
Lead Pastors Guy and Lenora Hannum, Youth Pastor Kasey Selvanayagam, and Children’s Pastor Jill Harris meet every Monday morning to discuss upcoming events and plan the week’s activities for New...
In Part 2 of Paul’s “interruption” in Ephesians 3 (read Part 1 here), we focus on Ephesians 3:8-13, where Paul continues to discuss his understanding of the “ministry” he received...
