Pastors John and Marilyn Monteith in Rock Hill, South Carolina, began 2019 in prayer, seeking God for direction and a move of the Holy Spirit. Following the Lord’s prompting, Crossfit Church (formerly Rock Hill P.H. Church) began holding special Tuesday prayer meetings, focusing on prayer for one another and the community. Their hunger for the…
As the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) seeks to accomplish the goals of Arise 2033, churches are catching the vision, implementing new strategies, experiencing growth, and impacting their communities. Pastor Navil Vaughan in Westville, Oklahoma, grew up as a pastor’s kid in the Westville P.H. Church and assumed the pastorate in 2008. Although regular attendance…
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….
