Big increase over this year's $21.3 million budget includes $1.6 million more for media and money to hire as many as five ministerial trainees. The Council also approves plans for investment in future growth of the Church to be presented...
Five Youth Corps 2007 Projects Announced
Programs announced in Zambia, Philippines, Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya
Festival Coordinators Discuss 2007 Plans in Dallas
New sites for 2007 will be Alaska and Jordan. We will not have the Feast in Hawaii this year but anticipate returning there in 2008.
Each festival clearly represents specific steps in God's plan. Interestingly, the spring and autumn festival seasons also reflect and reinforce each...
What are we willing to put our lives at risk for? We must not shrink back or be ashamed of Christ and His words. Knowing the truth demands action!
Beyond Today Web Site Shows Growth
We are averaging 30,000 visitors per month
Additional Radio Stations Airing Beyond Today
Jacksonville, Florida and Cincinnati, Ohio are added
The Good News Heading for Half Million
Our March/April 2007 print run was 433,200 copies.
U.S. Members, Youth and Associated Statistics Displayed
numbers for the last 7 years
"Fantastic Increases" for Internet
compare the January 2007 entries to previous years—
Donors Up 19 Percent; Coworkers Up 14
the Church's base of coworkers and donors continues to rise at a nice pace.
January Total Mail Takes Big Jump
We had an increase of 96 percent over January of 2006 and an increase of 44 percent over January of 2005
Beyond Today Commentary Offered on Web Sites
Over 32,000 video views have occurred in the first two weeks since this new feature has been added to the Web sites.
New Print Ads Tested
A vital element in our ongoing print advertising efforts is to regularly test new promotional themes.
Covenants Booklet Completed
The publication, at 168 pages, is more of a book than a booklet and thoroughly explains an essential identifying doctrine that sets apart the branches of the Church of God from other churches.
Beyond Today Closing in on 10,000 Responses
Weekly response has been on a steady upward track.
15 Attend Pastoral Training Classes
Several instructors from the home office and others from the field ministry conducted the classes and workshops for the 11 men from the United States and four from other countries.
Writers Needed for New Publication Approved by Council
Only articles from members of the United Church of God will be accepted.
Caribbean Pastor Visits Rupununi Area in Guyana
Kingsley Mather passed along the following report, by Gary Atkinson, with this note: "The brethren in this part of the world live very simple lives but are dedicated to the truth of God and the work of the Church. Twice...
Australia Achieves Breakthroughs in Print Advertising
For some advertising campaigns we are paying only for the responses we receive and not the actual advertising.
From Jan. 23 to Feb. 6, 2007, the associate senior pastor for Nigeria, Mark Mickelson, went to Nigeria to visit the Nigerian associate pastor, Oludare Akinbo, and the brethren in Owerri and Port Harcourt.
Young Adults From Eight Nations Meet in Belgium
At the end of December 2006, a group of around 20 young adults from eight nations met in Belgium for a European year-end activity.
Letters
A sampling of letters recently received.
Canada Launches French Web Site
We eagerly anticipate an increase in subscriptions to the Bonnes Nouvelles magazine and are happy to be able to better serve this bilingual country.
British Isles' Office Moves
the British Isles' office were moved safely from Northwood to Chalfont St. Giles
U.K. Tests Google Advertisements
The average cost was £0.10 per click.
Bill Bradford Addresses Friends of the Sabbath Conference
Dr. Bacchiocchi spoke very favorably of the United Church of God and the commitment of its members.
Canada Sees Responses to Letter and Beyond Today
The Canadian office mailed nearly 6,600 subscriber development letters to recipients of The Good News magazine coast-to-coast.
Australia Holds Leadership Training Weekend
The church pastors invited a total of 15 couples from their respective areas who have demonstrated leadership potential.
Australia Reports Sound Financial Position
Australia finished the 2005-2006 year in a sound financial position and above budgetary expectations.
