By Mégan Alba Laurinburg, North Carolina, has the kind of statistics no town wants to share: it is the fourth most violent place in the state and has the highest unemployment and highest extreme child hunger rate in North Carolina. With no community center and few activities for children, gang activity has become rampant. But…
By Dr. A.D. Beacham, Jr. “For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” Psalm 100:5 Psalm 100 is a perfect Scripture passage to reflect upon the fifth IPHC Core Value, “We Prayerfully Value All Generations.” A Psalm of Thanksgiving, it begins with a series of Hebrew…
By Tommy McGhee I traveled to Corsicana, Texas, Friday, July 13, 2018, to be a part of the Quadrennial Conference Session of the Grace Bible Ministries Conference. The special day was hosted by the Lifeline Fellowship Church, pastored by former Superintendent Rev. Ricky Walter. Bishop David Salazar had prepared a well-organized agenda for the session…
By Tommy McGhee The Alpha Conference held their 94th Annual Session and 13th Quadrennial Session on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Anniston, Alabama. Pastor Jonathan Pate and the Life Worship Center Church served as host for the day. The business session was highlighted by Bishop Mike Gray’s State of the Conference Report. Bishop Gray reported that…
By Tommy McGhee It was my pleasure to serve as the presiding officer for the Passion Connection Conference Quadrennial Session, held near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 31-June 2, 2018. Rev. Michael Smith served as the host for the day’s activities. Our opening session was held Friday morning with a time of worship and sharing…
By Tommy McGhee The 108th Annual Conference and 12th Quadrennial Session of the South Carolina Conference was held Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Lake City, South Carolina. It was my privilege to serve the conference as their presiding officer. It is always a joy to work with Bishop Greg Amos, who always has a well-organized schedule and agenda. Enrollment…
By Garry Bryant It was my privilege to participate in the Ephesians 4 Network (E4N) Reset Camp Meeting, July 11–14 in London, Ohio. This is an annual event and involves a variety of options and ministry opportunities including evening celebration services, youth camp activities, and day training events. On Friday, July 13, Pastor Josh…
By Bishop Gordon McDonald The Global Council of Empowered21 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 15-16, 2018. The council is co-chaired by Dr. Billy Wilson, president of Oral Roberts University, and Dr. George Wood of the Assemblies of God. The Executive Work Group is selected by and from the members of the Global Council….
By Melanie Atkinson Wayne One of my favorite messages I ever heard my daddy, Pastor Tony Atkinson, deliver was a message about Gilgal, the place where the Israelites built memorials of remembrance. I was young–middle-school aged, but I remember it like it was yesterday. He hauled big rocks to the front of the sanctuary…
In this episode of the Leadership Cast, we talk with IPHC World Missions Ministries Regional Director of South Africa, Joe Delport. He shares about his journey into missions, effective ways of reaching different people groups in Africa, and building strong leaders within these people groups. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD
