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Dr. Jack Hayford to Speak at International Assembly
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 The General Overseer's Office officially announced today that Dr. Jack Hayford will be speaking at next year's 96th International Assembly.
Of Dr. Hayford, General Overseer Randall Howard said, "Dr. Hayford has been such a great spokesperson for Pentecostalism, a role model for pastors, and a wonderful Christian leader. When considering special guests for this Assembly, our leaders were unanimous in their desire to invite him. We are stepping into a new threshold as a movement; and with this Assembly, we want to effectively let our pastors know that we are committed to invest in them. The development of leadership, especially pastoral leadership, is our highest priority for the years to come."
Dr. Hayford will share in two segments on Friday, July 30, during the morning and evening sessions. The morning session will focus on pastors and lay leaders. In the evening, Dr. Hayford will share a message on "Pursuing His Spirit," which is the theme of the Assembly.
Bishop Howards shares, "Our prayer is that this session would bring an infusion of the Spirit and inspiration to our pastors and leaders. We are anticipating a work of the Spirit, whether in a still, small voice, a direct Word from the Lord, a general touch of renewal, or whatever God wills."
Dr. Hayford has served as President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel; Founder and Chancellor of The King's College and Seminary; and Director of The JWH School of Pastoral Nurture. He is most widely known as Founding Pastor of The Church On The Way, Van Nuys, CA, where he was senior pastor from 1969-1999, and he still ministers on occasion as pastor-emeritus. He has authored 52 books and written more than 400 musical works, and serves on various international/interdenominational committees and councils. He is most referred to as "Pastor Jack"-his preferred title.
The 96th International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy will be held July 27-August 1, 2010 in Greensboro, North Carolina. For additional information, visit /257395.ihtml.
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| New From Around the Globe |
Connections is pleased to join with the Harvest Partner Ministry to bring you the latest news from ministries around the globe. This month we share information concerning ways you can partner with this ministry to bless our ministers and orphanages around the world during the Christmas Season. Click on the links below for more information:
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Season of Seeking
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Make plans now to be a part of the 2010 "Season of Seeking," 21 days of prayer and fasting beginning January 1, 2010. Watch for more details in future Connections e-newsletters or online at www.cogop.org!
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Tomlinson Center Offers a Number of Valuable Learning Experiences
One of our core values for the Church of God of Prophecy is to focus on Leadership Development. The Tomlinson Center now offers many more options to assist in this area. Our SACS accredited, online college courses will include the following starting next semester, Spring (January) 2010. Our CIMS courses (Certificate In Ministerial Studies) offer a variety of options. These courses may be taken for credit, then may be transferred into the Tomlinson Center for full college credit. You may take these individually or offer them in a local DLC (Distance Learning Centers) where you study in groups. For additional information or to view courses offered by TC and CIMS, click here.
A Call to Warfare Continues...
Fall Regional Ladies Retreats continue in North America with the Rocky Mountains conference hosted by the Mid-West and Northwest Territories. Almost doubling our expectations in attendance, women converged on the Cheyenne Resort and Country Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado from the states of Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, with at least one representative attending from Guatemala. To read more, click here.
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Regional Ladies Retreat
March 5-7, 2010
Ventura, California
Rgional Ladies Retreat
March 26-28, 2010
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
April 9-11, 2010
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Regional Ladies Retreat
April 30-May 2, 2010
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Int'l Ladies Retreat
February 26-28, 2010
Waikiki, Hawaii
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