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- World Missions Ministries Communications Office OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.— World Missions Ministries (WMM) announces its 2024 Statistical Report detailing an increased ministry presence in six new countries and the planting of 722 new churches. In 2017, WMM accepted the challenge brought forth in the ARISE 2033 vision to plant 5,000 new churches outside of the...  

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Honduras Elects First Female Conference Superintendent in Recent Business Session - World Missions Ministries Communications Office HONDURAS – On May 24, 2025, during a Spirit-filled Business Session, Pastora Maria Dominga Cruz Moran was elected as Honduras’ first female Conference Superintendent. Maria Cruz’s election marks a historic leadership transition for Honduras and the global International Pentecostal...  

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Did you miss the National Pastors Conference? Or maybe you heard something and can't quite remember it exactly? Here is your chance . . . National Pastors Conference Videos  You will find many of the presenters including Pastor Mike Dodson, Pastor Bill Rose, Merle Gilley, Pastor Jared Fabec and more in this NPC Showcase. The night...  

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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 of the IPH Foundation.   Born into a blended family in War, West Virginia, in 1956, Mathena couldn’t have imagined where the Lord would take...  

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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 serve. Cory and Kaili Crook, based in Long Beach, California, are preparing to launch a church that will deeply engage the local community through the...  

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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 their forties at the time of his adoption. Mike’s father was a heavy drinker and a truck driver, who was away more than he was...  

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Building His Kingdom in Indo-Pacific As we step into 2025, we rejoice in God’s unwavering faithfulness! From our base here in Northern Philippines, the Lord is opening new doors to serve Him and build His Kingdom, especially in strengthening churches across the Indo-Pacific region. Join us in celebrating His goodness as we share how He...  

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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 Covenant Church in Dadeville, Alabama.       Pastor Guy describes the team as extremely creative, with big dreams for their church and community. Their...  

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GREETINGS EVERYONE As always, we trust all is well with you and your loved ones. Family is a very important part of life. We have a lot to report on, but so little space. Time seems to go by so fast. We are already six months into 2025. As missionaries and as Regional Director, we...  

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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 by God’s grace (3:2, 7). This ministry was that he “should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see...  

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Jill Howell and Corey Sparks are two women in addiction recovery whose lives have been transformed by the work and encouragement given at Destiny Outreach Ministries in Springville, Virginia. Recently, IPHC shared a story about Pastor Steve Branch and his efforts in the recovery community, utilizing the tools provided through the Celebrate Recovery program. According...  

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Have you ever listened to a preacher who started one thought and immediately shifted to another? I call that, “preachers chasing rabbits.” Yes, I’m guilty too. I’m not sure how many of my rabbit trails have ben inspired, but I am confident that the Apostle Paul’s rabbit trail in Ephesians 3:1-13 was inspired. Each time...  

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IPHC and the Archives and Research Center are thrilled to announce a new opportunity to celebrate our best and brightest: The Archives and Research Center Awards! Nominations are now open for these Awards in the categories of Best Book in the topics of History, Biography/Autobiography, Theology, Local Church History, Conference History, Anthology, Creative Work, or...  

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Greetings from our household to yours! We hope this letter finds you well. Here is a brief update from us! The who’s who of ELI Project: Meet Mark! Mark is lovingly known as the “crisp (chips) stealer” of our Family Nights and The Hangout. At any of our events, we must warn everyone not to...  

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Pentecostal Holiness Church South Africa Makes Differentiation from South Africa’s “IPHC” Recent and recurring news reports and events have brought global attention to the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in South Africa, sparking concern amongst our IPHC family around the world. World Missions Ministries, in conjunction with the Pentecostal Holiness Church in South Africa, reiterates that...  

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When Pastors Dustin Blanscet and Joshua Freeman first met about seven years ago, they quickly became good friends. Their wives, Heather and Miranda, had been best friends for many years, having grown up in the New Horizons conference and attended the Tiger Mountain summer camps. The lives of the Blanscets and Freemans run parallel, as...  

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GREETINGS! We were recently honored to host Bishop Hans and Dana Hess from Redemption Ministries Conference on their first trip to Nepal. What a blessing they were! Our assistant director, Ashok Lama, and his family have been watching Bishop Hess minister online for several years and have prayed that he would one day visit Nepal....  

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OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND This is such a great time of year! It’s officially Spring, and many are waiting for the fluctuation in temperatures to settle so they can finally feel confident in planting gardens. Having grown up on a farm, I often thought farmers were the most faith-filled people I knew. But many would say they...  

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Living Israel - Remembering Holocaust Survivors Dear Friends, As we honor Holocaust Remembrance Day, our hearts are turned toward a sacred and fading generation—the courageous men and women who survived the unthinkable. As of 2025, there are approximately 220,800 Holocaust survivors living across more than 90 countries worldwide. Regionally, about 50% of survivors reside in...  

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“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 Family Devotion Today friends we are going to read a real life, true story from the Bible in Matthew 7.  Today, we’re going to hear a parable.  A parable...  

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2024 was an incredible year of church planting for the IPHC, with 18 launches across the United States and Puerto Rico, a 50% increase from the previous year. These newly launched churches hit the ground running and saw a remarkable number of salvations: 389. Praise the Lord for these souls! Dr. Trey Jones, Director of...  

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IPHC is looking forward to the 30th General Conference on July 15-17, 2026, at the Mobile Conference Center in Mobile, Alabama. General Conference is a gathering that takes place every four years to worship, fellowship, select leaders, cast vision, adopt policies, enact legislation, receive training, and other activities that promote the mission/vision of the IPHC...  

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On March 13 and 14, 2025, pastors from all over the United States and Canada gathered at Tree of Life Ministries in Lynchburg, Virginia, for the first National Pastors Conference (NPC) in 20 years. The atmosphere was electric, filled with excitement and anticipation, as the pastors and spouses connected with new and old friends. The...  

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The Bible might well be described as a “Book of Worship.” From Genesis to Revelation, the reader is introduced to the Creator, Deliverer, Redeemer, Eternal King, the only One Who is truly worthy of our deepest devotion and worship.  Indeed, as we read the Scriptures with “worship eyes,” it is likely that we will see...  

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Finding Rest in a Busy World: A Reflection on Mark 6 We live in a culture that glorifies busyness, often teetering on the brink of burnout. As Christians, our activity is often mission-focused, yet we can struggle to prioritize the very thing that replenishes us: rest. In Mark 6, we see Jesus modeling the importance...  

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Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8 Finding God's Unfailing Love in the Midst of Chaos: A Reflection on Psalm 143:8 Psalm 143:8, a verse that often graces inspirational...  

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Jack Elmer Shaw Obituary Jack Elmer Shaw, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. After a brief hospital stay, he passed away peacefully at his home. Jack Shaw was born and raised in the Upstate of South Carolina by William Erby and Mittie Lou Saxon Shaw. Jack was...  

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Welcoming All: The Power of Inclusion in Children's Ministry Everyone’s journey is different. For the Nixon family, it's a journey marked by the unwavering support and acceptance of their church community. Jamie and Tabitha Nixon have three children, each with their own unique story. However, it's Selah's experience that highlights the profound impact a welcoming...  

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Accelerant 2025 was held January 30 – February 2, 2025, in Gatlinburg, TN, with a little over 3,400 in attendance. This marks a new record attendance, surpassing the previous record of 3,300 set last year. Accelerant is a youth conference that has impacted thousands of IPHC young people over the last two-plus decades. The years...  

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On January 5, 2025, Grace Tabernacle in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, held a landmark celebration: the 50th Anniversary of the founding of their church!             Pastors Rick and Wendy Mootoo have been eagerly anticipating the celebration, expecting a large turnout with many familiar faces, and they weren’t disappointed when Grace Tabernacle gathered...  

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  The excitement surrounding Harvest Train in Falcon, North Carolina, an annual IPHC event that kicks off the holiday season, is unmatched. On the days leading up to Thanksgiving, manypeople from around the country travel to Falcon to support Falcon Children’s Home and Family Services (FCHFS) and the good work done there. FCHFS was started...  

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Most holiday songs are filled with joy, laughter, and expectations of warm memories being made with family and friends. But are you familiar with these lines? “And when those blue snowflakes start falling That's when those blue memories start calling. You'll be doing all right, With your Christmas of white But I'll have a blue,...  

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Dangers of Young Men Before I get into the dangers young men face, let me tell you this: “IPHC Discipleship Ministries now has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of Bible study videos.” This is available to you for free! More on this later. In the process of researching these resources for...  

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Rev. Dr. Wallapa Wisawasukmongchol was born into a family in Thailand of devout Buddhists. She lived a good life, helping others, and never considered believing in Jesus. She didn’t understand or recognize His love or believe He would have any effect on or place in her life. In fact, Dr. Wallapa questioned whether God really...  

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Disaster Relief: Myanmar - People to People Ministries Myanmar - On Sunday, January 7 th , the Kanan village in Myanmar suffered an unexpected air strike which killed 17 civilians and wounded around 20 people. Out of the 17 killed, there were 9 child casualties, including a sixteen-year-old boy who attended the IPHC church plant...  

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Disaster Relief: Morocco - People to People Ministries Morocco –On Friday, September 8, a deathly earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8, classified as "strong", shook Morocco; the strongest quake to hit the area in nearly a century. News outlets have reported that there were around 2500 deaths due to the natural disaster, and first responders...  

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Disaster Relief: Turkey Earthquake Update Praise in the Midst of Storm Matthew 9:36 “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” -  People to People Ministries; Letter from Turkey National Leader Pastor Ismail Serinken TURKEY - After the devastating...  

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Disaster Relief: Turkey Earthquake IPHC FAMILY IN TURKEY NEED OUR HELP -People to People Ministries TURKEY ­– On Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, an initial earthquake at magnitude 7.8 with up to 13 aftershocks reaching between 5-7.5 in magnitude shook Turkey. Hours later, a second earthquake at magnitude 7.5 shook the country again. As Turkey faces...  

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As you are certainly aware, the situation in Afghanistan is devastating. The world watches, comments, and pleads for governments to respond. Yet, our Church is positioned to ACT on behalf of the people. Bishop Asher Mansha of IPHC Pakistan is a leader of great influence. The IPHC is strong in Pakistan. In 2020, our collective...  

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