The Journal announced the following in an email yesterday: No intent to allege cowardice [Regarding “Open Letter to Ron Dart: We Are Not Cowards,” an editorial by Thomas M. Geiger in The Journal, March-April 2007]: This is the letter I sent to Mr. Geiger in reply: Thank you for your letter and the work you […]
Category: COG News
“For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you” (1 Corinthians 11:19, KJV).
COGwriter Did Not Refuse Ordination
COGwriter in front of the Church of the Revelation in Patmos Every now and then, I deal with some of the inaccurate comments directed at me on the internet, and because I do not want one item (the eldership issue) to become an “urban legend”, I thought I would deal with […]
UCG: Improving Ties In Jordan
The July 2007 edition of UCG’s “United News” reported: Young Adults Chosen for Jordan Youth Corps Project Two are set to teach in Jordan this year, and 10 to 15 will serve next summer in a six-week project. by David Register Matthew Bates and Mary Ann Miller have been chosen to serve as United Youth […]
CG7 Announces Board Nominees
CG7-Denver announced: The Nominating Committee has submitted names to fill the four vacancies occuring on the national board of directors at the biennial convention in July 2007… Nauldy Henry (Licensed Minister) Age: 58 Pastor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; secular employment… Chip Hinds (Credentialed Minister) Age: 55 Pastor in Wister, Oklahoma; Superintendent of Southwest District… Ruben Marquez […]
COGwriter In June 2007
During June 2007, the News of Interest to those once Affiliated with the Worldwide Church of God page was changed to this Church of God News page. In addition to the title change, there was a format change as well. While most readers seem to have liked the change, I did hear from one who […]
UCG Appoints New Manager in Australia
In the latest United News, UCG’s Ruth Root reported: The chairman of the Board for the United Church of God–Australia announced that Torin Archer has accepted the position of acting national office manager. Some months ago Allan Hambleton submitted his resignation as office manager because of health considerations. Expressions of interest were requested from the […]
The Latest from CBCG’s Fred Coulter
In his latest newsletter, CBCG’s Fred Coulter reported: The Bible Project: We are continuing to make progress with the Old Testament Bible Project. We should be finished editing and polishing up the Scriptures in about 60 days—and finished writing and editing the commentaries in about 90 days. This will give enough lead-time for the printer […]
UCG Announces Its 2007-2008 Budget
UCG’s United News states: $25 Million 2007-2008 Budget Overview Outlined At the annual meeting May 6, the General Conference of Elders approved a $25 million budget for the fiscal year 2007-2008, which begins July 1… Increases for Preaching the Gospel and Preparing a People The budget includes “a substantial increase (over $1.6 million)” for preaching […]