Be the Salt and Light Steve Lawson, Executive Director In just a few weeks, there will be a national election. Many people have already voted, but some are waiting for November 3. It is hard to see our nation so divided over many different issues, some to the point of anger and separation. It is […]
We Need Fellowship Steve Lawson, Executive Director Over the past few weeks, I have taken advantage of the opportunities to worship in church buildings with God’s people and it has been great! Throughout this pandemic, I have appreciated the willingness of pastors and churches to stretch their comfort zones to minister through online services, not […]
MTI Student Begins Interim Pastorate Wayne Dunn It has been such a blessing to see the Ministry Training Institute continue to grow and develop over the last two years. Matt Larkin and his team have done a great job of developing the courses and organizing the program even through the unexpected pandemic. The first-year students […]
A Weekend of Prayer at Our Nation’s Capital This past weekend Washington D.C. was flooded by Christians joining together at two special gatherings to participate in repentance and prayer for our nation. I was saddened that we did not see any reports on national news about these gatherings, but God heard our prayers. Franklin Graham […]
National and Global Day of Prayer and Repentance Next Friday and Saturday I hope you will plan to be a part of this historical event happening in Washington D.C. and simulcast around the world. It will begin on Friday, September 25, 6–9 p.m. “Next Generation Worship Event:” Some of the featured guest: Danny Gokey, Mike […]
Prayer Event in Washington This past week, I was made aware of a prayer event in Washington D.C. called “The Return,” scheduled for September 25-26. Having looked over its mission, I believe it is something in which you might be interested in participating. As of yet, we are not sure if/how ACGC may help with […]
Executive Council Wrap-Up The Executive Council Meetings went well last week and we appreciate the prayers for God ’s leadership through these meetings. Zoom meetings with close to 20 participants are never easy, but we are learning to work together to make it happen. During these meetings, we began preparing for the rescheduled Triennial Convention, […]
Executive Council Meets This Week The Executive Council Meetings are being held through Zoom on September 1 and 3. This will be the second time we have had to hold our meetings through Zoom due to the pandemic. It is not ideal, but we feel for the safety of our council members, it is necessary. […]
God is in Control Steve Lawson, Executive Director As we face the elections coming up this fall and as we view the Democratic and Republican Conventions what is our response? Don’t worry, I am not about to give anyone political advice or even tell you who I am supporting, but my question is this: what […]
Mind your Tongues and your Thumbs Steve Lawson, Executive Director Over the last few weeks, I have been burdened about our priorities as Christians during these difficult times. Or at least our perceived priorities as they display themselves through social media comments. Right now, I am making my way through Ed Stetzer’s “Christians in the […]