Assemblies of god current news

Here are some current news and updates from the Assemblies of God (AG) denomination:

Recent News

  1. AG General Council 2022: The Assemblies of God General Council, the denomination's largest annual gathering, took place from June 12-16, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. The event featured worship, teaching, and ministry opportunities for thousands of attendees.
  2. New AG President: Dr. Doug Clay was re-elected as the president of the Assemblies of God at the General Council 2022. Clay has been serving as president since 2017.
  3. AG Missions Update: The AG has reported a significant increase in global missions efforts, with a 15% increase in missionaries serving abroad and a 20% increase in global mission giving in 2021.
  4. AG Church Planting: The AG has launched a new church planting initiative, "Send Relief," which aims to plant 1,000 new churches in the next five years.

Recent Statements and Position Papers

  1. Statement on Abortion: The AG has released a statement on abortion, affirming the denomination's long-standing position that human life begins at conception and that abortion is a moral issue.
  2. Statement on Racial Reconciliation: The AG has released a statement on racial reconciliation, acknowledging the denomination's historical role in perpetuating systemic racism and committing to work towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  3. Position Paper on Human Sexuality: The AG has released a position paper on human sexuality, affirming the denomination's traditional teaching on marriage and sexuality while also acknowledging the complexity of human experience.

Upcoming Events

  1. AG National Youth Convention: The AG National Youth Convention will take place from July 3-7, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  2. AG Women's Ministries Convention: The AG Women's Ministries Convention will take place from October 12-14, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.
  3. AG Men's Ministries Convention: The AG Men's Ministries Convention will take place from November 2-4, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.

Recent Books and Resources

  1. "The Assemblies of God: A Brief History": A new book by Dr. Thomas A. Trask, former AG general superintendent, provides a comprehensive history of the denomination.
  2. "The Power of the Holy Spirit": A new book by Dr. Doug Clay, AG president, explores the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
  3. "AG Daily Devotional": The AG has launched a daily devotional app and website, featuring daily readings and reflections from AG leaders and pastors.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the most up-to-date information, I recommend visiting the official Assemblies of God website or following AG news sources.