The scene wasn’t tidy. From a human standpoint, Christ didn’t choose perfection when He picked a time to step into history as a Jewish baby. Instead, the setting was chaotic—born to a poor, unmarried couple and to a people who suffered under Roman rule after 400 years of silence from God. Even the timing of His birth surely wasn’t what His mother would have chosen—on a trip, away from her own mother and immediate family, among animals. Yet still He came. And His coming then r

Hear a special message of encouragement from Director Mark Surbrook during a challenging year, as well as an invitation to join in the Annual Harvest Offering For more information about this year's Annual Harvest Offering, click here . To donate, click here .

A sweeping tale. A grand saga where the rightful king rescues those he loves from the clutches of the enemy. Restoration out of devastation. Freedom from captivity. Victory instead of crushing defeat. Would you like to learn more about this story? Hint: it is playing out all around you. You are a part! The Book of Hebrews refers to God as the “author.” In one sense, the original word tends more toward the idea of “chief leader” or “forerunner” in addition to “originator.” He

When the year 2020 began, none of us suspected the careening detour it would take. Quarantines, curfews, social distancing. Who would have thought these kinds of words would become part of our everyday language? Yet, even as we find our schedules cleared from many normal activities, our hearts may be flooded with increasingly anxious thoughts. We would do well to remember Jesus’ words: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16

Does a national pandemic affect the work of World Missions? The answer, of course, is yes. While we rest in the knowledge that God is in control of all things, we ask you to pray for the following: Pray for a family who had to return from their work in Asia because the spring semester at their school was postponed indefinitely. Pray for a family in Europe who began their summer furlough early and is uncertain how this illness will affect their ministry. Pray for trips and e

“I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play; and wild and sweet the words repeat, of peace of earth, good will to men.” Christmas music. This time of year, it’s everywhere—playing in the stores and restaurants, and even broadcasting 24/7 on the radio. There’s something uplifting, hopeful, and cheerful about it. Christ has come! Good tidings of great joy to all people! Peace on earth, good will to all men! But to some, the music of Christmas can sound

Download a printable poster here . How would you describe an average Christian? In the year 1800, the foremost descriptor would have been “white,” as 99% of Christians worldwide lived in Europe and North America. Today, however, there is a fundamental shift happening. In 1980, the scales tipped, and the Global South began to outnumber Christians in the Global North. An article published by the World Economic Forum states that “By 2060, six of the world's 10 largest Christi

For the first time since the early 1970s, the World Mission Department has published a history entitled Passport to the World. The pictures and text take the reader back to some of our earliest missionaries, such as Amelia Bueker and Oather and Ruth Perkinson, and also describe some of our most recent ministries, including Ghana and Albania. We are making these books available to you as our gift for a donation of any amount. If you would like to receive a book, please make

Almost 30 current and former missionaries representing 9 different fields with a combined total of some 382 years of ministry for the Church of God (Holiness)—what an excellent group of people came together for the 2019 Missionary Retreat. Including children, board members, and helpers, our total attendance reached almost 60 individuals. We wish you could have been at Harmony Hill last month to participate in this first event of its kind. You would have taken many walks down

The World Mission Department is excited to be planning a first of its kind Missionary Retreat. This is an opportunity for current and former missionaries to reconnect, refresh, and renew during a three-day event this summer, August 6-8, at Harmony Hill Youth Camp. Save the date cards have been mailed, and invitations with more details will be available in the future. We ask that you join with us to pray for this event. Ask the Father to bless the fellowship and sharing at