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By a Mountain Brook: A Dream of Youth Camp

75 YEARS OF CAMPING MINISTRY Seventy-five years ago, one woman listened to a whisper from God and dared to believe that young people deserved a

August 11, 2026

Featured Article

Snapshots of a Spiritual Journey Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, published in the July 2026 White Wing Messenger, Dr. Harold Hunter shared some background information that influenced the spiritual

August 11, 2026

Facing Forward

Testify! The Afteglow That Remains

the Parade of Nations moved across the floor—flag after flag, nation after nation—a living tapestry of the global Church. Each step told a story. Each

August 11, 2026

Global Communications

Passing of Bishop Adrian L. Varlack, Sr.

The International Offices of the Church of God of Prophecy, together with Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter, announce with deep sadness the passing of Bishop Adrian

August 4, 2026

International Music Department

COGOP Launches International Music Department, Lambert Named Director

During his biennial address to the 103rd International Assembly, Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter announced the formation of the International Music Department (IMD), a new ministry of

July 24, 2026

Global Communications

COGOP Restructures Assembly Standing Committees

Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter announced a restructuring of the Church of God of Prophecy’s Standing Assembly Committees during the appointments presented in the closing session

July 21, 2026

Press Release

Bishop Dr. Carswell A. Leonard Named General Presbyter-Select for the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean Islands

During its meeting in Orlando, Florida, the International Presbytery of the Church of God of Prophecy prayerfully discerned and selected Bishop Dr. Carswell A. Leonard to serve

July 16, 2026

National News

More Than a Meeting: FCA Becomes a Movement in Tremont, Mississippi

There are seasons when God begins to stir something deeper than routine. For Jacob Pharr, pastor of the Chapel Hill, Mississippi Church of God of

May 8, 2026

National News

A Church of God of Prophecy Voice for a Dying Language

Katrina Esau’s story is not only about saving an ancient language; it is also the story of a Church of God of Prophecy member whose

May 8, 2026

National News

Bishop Woodley C. Thompson’s Elected to Bahamas Christian Council

The Church of God of Prophecy is celebrating the election of National Bishop Dr. Woodley C. Thompson as First Vice President of the Bahamas Christian

May 8, 2026

Global Communications

How Leaders Shape Confident Young Voices

Before a young person ever finds the courage to share their faith, someone believed their voice was worth hearing. When we talk about empowering the

May 6, 2026

Global Communications

Reaching Seekers at Easter: Digital Invitation Strategies that Work

Easter might be the only Sunday of the year when Mark, a young dad in your town, wakes up already planning to visit a church.

April 1, 2026

Accredited Ministry Development

Testify! Secrets of a Joyful Marriage

Marriage is not a new concept. Adam and Eve were not officially married in a formal ceremony as is the custom today, but God established

February 18, 2026

Leadership Development & Discipleship

Coming Back Under God’s Control

In 2 Chronicles 20:1–26, Jehoshaphat, when faced with insurmountable challenges, stepped forward, set himself to seek the Lord, and then led Judah as they sought

December 26, 2025

Accredited Ministry Development

Why We Do Good: The Light that Came into the World

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who

December 19, 2025

Center for Biblical Leadership

Discipleship: A Commitment to Our Transformation Part 3

TRANSFORMATION OF JESUS’S DISCIPLES | PART 3 This article is the last topic in this series on the transformation of the disciple that results from

December 3, 2025

Leadership Development & Discipleship

Do You See What I See?

Ezekiel 37:1–4 (NIV) records, The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out . . . and set me in the

December 1, 2025

Center for Biblical Leadership

Discipleship: A Commitment to Our Transformation

Jesus Know His Disciples | Part 2 The objective in Part 2 of this series deals with Jesus’s knowledge of those whom he calls. It

September 23, 2025

Stewardship

In the Beginning, There Was Stewardship

If our immediate response to the word “stewardship” is to reach for our wallets, we haven’t understood it yet.

April 24, 2025

Heritage Ministries

Support Fields of the Wood: Help Us Rebuild After the Fire

A November 2024 fire at Fields of the Wood destroyed key facilities, prompting urgent calls for donations and volunteers to rebuild.

March 5, 2025

Global Missions

Transportation Appeal: Providing Vehicles for Missions Nations

A Call to Invest in Transportation for the Gospel As I have traveled among the nations through the work of the International Offices, I have

February 20, 2026

Global Missions

One Child Fund: Update on Haiti Orphanage

We continue to receive challenging reports from our Haiti ministries. Sadly, the nation continues to be gripped by chaos and gang violence that has spread

October 22, 2025

Global Missions

National Bishop Spotlight: Bishop Dr. Woodley Thompson

Over the past few years, each Mission Drive has given us the opportunity to spotlight a national bishop in a more personal and informal way.

October 21, 2025

Global Missions

Wider Europe and Middle East: October Mission Drive

Wider Europe and Middle East had a full summer filled with conventions, events, family retreats, and camps. Despite two ongoing wars in our area and

October 20, 2025

Global Missions

South America: October Mission Drive

South America This report details the most significant activities and strategic advances made in several South American countries over the past few months. These events,

October 17, 2025

Global Missions

North America: October Mission Drive

Multiplying Hope: God’s Mission Through the Church of God of Prophecy in North America When we look across our movement today, there is an undeniable

October 16, 2025

Featured Article

By a Mountain Brook: A Dream of Youth Camp

75 YEARS OF CAMPING MINISTRY Seventy-five years ago, one woman listened to a whisper from God and dared to believe that young people deserved a

August 11, 2026

Featured Article

Snapshots of a Spiritual Journey Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, published in the July 2026 White Wing Messenger, Dr. Harold Hunter shared some background information that influenced the spiritual

August 11, 2026

Facing Forward

Testify! The Afteglow That Remains

the Parade of Nations moved across the floor—flag after flag, nation after nation—a living tapestry of the global Church. Each step told a story. Each

August 11, 2026

Featured Article

Testimonies from Eswatini

Miracles still happen! We are excited to share some exciting testimonies from Eswatini. A Debilitating Growth Mrs. Elinah Maphalala, 73, received her healing at the

July 15, 2026

Facing Forward

Testify! We Are the Church of God of Prophecy

There is something deeply personal about a testimony. You can argue doctrine. You can debate ideas. But when someone begins to share what the Lord

July 15, 2026

Featured Article

Snapshots of a Spiritual Journey Part 1

The faith community that came to be known (in 1952) as the Church of God of Prophecy (CGP) has, at its core, been captive to

July 15, 2026

Articles & News

Featured Article

By a Mountain Brook: A Dream of Youth Camp

75 YEARS OF CAMPING MINISTRY Seventy-five years ago, one woman listened to a whisper from God and dared to believe that young people deserved a place set apart to encounter Him. What began in 1951 as a simple act of obedience in the mountains of Wyoming has become one of

August 11, 2026

Featured Article

Snapshots of a Spiritual Journey Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, published in the July 2026 White Wing Messenger, Dr. Harold Hunter shared some background information that influenced the spiritual formation of A. J. Tomlinson and the trajectory of a multi-ethnic movement that would come to be known as the Church of God of Prophecy,

August 11, 2026

Facing Forward

Testify! The Afteglow That Remains

the Parade of Nations moved across the floor—flag after flag, nation after nation—a living tapestry of the global Church. Each step told a story. Each banner represented lives, languages, and lands touched by the gospel. It was more than ceremony; it was a visible declaration that the kingdom of God

August 11, 2026

Global Communications

Passing of Bishop Adrian L. Varlack, Sr.

The International Offices of the Church of God of Prophecy, together with Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter, announce with deep sadness the passing of Bishop Adrian L. Varlack, Sr. We extend our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to the Varlack family and to the countless friends, colleagues, and spiritual sons and daughters

August 4, 2026

International Music Department

COGOP Launches International Music Department, Lambert Named Director

During his biennial address to the 103rd International Assembly, Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter announced the formation of the International Music Department (IMD), a new ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy’s International Offices that will operate within the Division of Global Communications. The announcement builds upon the vision introduced at

July 24, 2026

Global Communications

COGOP Restructures Assembly Standing Committees

Presiding Bishop Tim Coalter announced a restructuring of the Church of God of Prophecy’s Standing Assembly Committees during the appointments presented in the closing session of the 103rd International Assembly. Under the new structure, the responsibilities previously assigned to the Biblical Doctrine and Polity Committee will be divided between two

July 21, 2026