Pastor Appreciation
“And He Himself gave some to be pastors . . .” (Ephesians 4:11 NKJV). There are few callings more sacred—or more demanding—than that of a
October 2, 2026
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“And He Himself gave some to be pastors . . .” (Ephesians 4:11 NKJV). There are few callings more sacred—or more demanding—than that of a
For generations, the International Assembly has been one of the defining gatherings of the Church of God of Prophecy, a time when this global family
BISHOP DR. JEREMIAH BARKER Bishop Dr. Jeremiah Barker was appointed international director of Accredited Ministry Development and president of Spirit & Life Seminary for the
The final session of the 103rd International Assembly began with prayer led by Wider Europe and Middle East Ministries, as leaders prayed in multiple languages
Saturday opened with prayer led by South America Ministries, followed by worship, testimonies, and a moving tribute to Kelly Moore Coalter. Bishop Tim Coalter then
The Assembly’s Friday morning session began with an extended season of prayer directed by North America Ministries and Bishop Dr. Brian Sutton. Leaders guided the
Thursday, July 16, began with an extended time of intercessory prayer offered by Assembly delegates, led by Bishop Dr. Benjamin Feliz and leaders from Central
The 103rd International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy began at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, with a call to worship led by
International Presbytery members from around the world gathered July 12–14, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, for three days of worship, fellowship, leadership development, ministry reporting, discernment,
OPENING REMARKS Two years ago, I stood on this platform and concluded the introductory remarks of my first Assembly Address by asking my wife, Kelly,