In the final months of 2025, World Missions had some big needs. The Annual Harvest Offering was published to raise funds for exploratory trips for new ministries. In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a request was sent out for relief funds for Jamaica. A family in the Middle East needed an additional $15,000 in ministry support before the end of the year. The Doyle family in Papua New Guinea needed an additional $20,000 to support their ministry through their return next su

A few Church of God (Holiness) leaders have committed themselves to fast and pray a meal every Wednesday. We are praying for the needs of churches in the States and the world. For COGH World Missions we are praying for the following: For individuals to respond to God’s call to global missions; For God to show COGH World Missions new fields we need to be entering; For churches to have a greater zeal for reaching the world for Christ; and For Christians living and ministering i

If you would like to see more updates, pictures, and videos from World Missions, follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube . You will find trip updates from Dr. Jim, pictures you haven’t seen, and video summaries you can share with your church or small group. All these will help you understand what is happening in World Missions and know how you can pray for our fields. Search for “COGHWorldMissions” at these sites, or follow these links: www.facebook.com/coghworldmissi

I became a Christian because I wanted to end up in heaven and not in hell when my life came to an end. On the day I made the decision to be a Christian, my heart was filled with great joy. I thought, “I now have my ticket to eternal life.”  The problem was that the faith I possessed was very “Jim Lo focused.” It was about me. To be transparent, my main concern was that I would be ready for heaven. I really was not too concerned about the spiritual welfare of others.  However,

When Roxene and I became missionaries, we were required by our mission board to recruit those who would become a part of our team as supporters. “Grandma Miller” became one of our team members. During one of our furloughs, I had opportunity to visit with her. As I sat across from her in her living room, Grandma Miller shared about how, when she was a young girl, she thought it would be wonderful to be a missionary. Reading stories about missionaries fueled her desire to go an

As the Director of World Missions for the Churches of God (Holiness) for over two months now, I would like to share my vision for what I believe the Holy Spirit has in store for the future of COGH World Missions. My vision is to see: An increased enthusiasm for souls to be saved; More missionary couples and individuals from our churches accepting God’s call; and An increase in giving—both in dollars and in numbers of churches within our association who participate. Andew Murr

Ashlee Englund and Roxene Lo As incoming Director Jim Lo and his wife, Roxene, began the process of learning their new roles with World Missions, they approached the World Mission Board with a suggestion. Roxene Lo would serve as Office Manager, using her attention to details and her knowledge of accounting software to capably handle office duties and financial matters. Ashlee Englund would be re-hired to handle Communications/Promotion, putting her in charge of newsletters,

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

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

In a normal year, World Missions presents an annual report booklet at General Convention in June. However, as we all know, this year has...