On July 1, 15-year-old Mike Durbin took the final steps of his 500-mile walk from Whitehouse, Texas, to the Assemblies of God headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. His I Will Walk journey was a God-inspired endeavor to raise funds and awareness for Speed the Light.

Looks into the world of teen "sexting," where teens send revealing photos of themselves through their cell phones or post them online.

As military chaplains provide vital spiritual support for military personnel, chaplains, too, are in need of support. Pastor Rich Catapano and Bethel Assembly of God (Franklin Square, New York) recognize this need, so in 2006 the church "adopted" Chaplain Jeff Bryan during his 15-month deployment to Iraq.

Despite economic recession, in some states, lottery sales have increased as down-on-their-luck consumers purchase tickets in hopes of scoring a windfall. This concerns many Christians who have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of gambling.

A fire destroyed the dining commons of Bethany University (AG) in Scotts Valley, California, on Tuesday, June 16 — however, no one was injured in the blaze. Plans for a new building are being made.

AGTV now offers a video series featuring AG Legal Counsel Richard Hammar speaking on a variety of key topics.

Ten years ago, a tornado leveled Carbondale Assembly of God in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With help from the community, Carbondale bounced back, and today the congregation gives one AG church a renovated youth building each year.

Central Bible College Athletic Director Kirk Hanson receives national award for CBC's integration of athletics and ministry.

Wood's new book, Living in the Spirit, shares the timeless message of what it means to experience Spirit-filled living.

Church on the Street: A Phoenix First Assembly ministry helps ex-inmates transition back to society — and avoid returning to prison.

The Assemblies of God reports an 1.3 percent increase in members as well as in U.S. adherents for the 2008 recording year. Adherents now number nearly 2.9 million.

Recent studies show girls with involved fathers feel more protected, have higher self-esteem, manage stress better, are less likely to engage in premarital sex or attempt suicide, achieve greater academic success and are more likely to attend college. Fathers also can have a profound effect on their daughters’ spirituality.

Founded in 2004, Convoy of Hope-Europe (COHEU) has provided food, water, vitamins, medical screening, free haircuts and more to poor children and their families in 18 countries. COHEU has begun an initiative to help transform 18 communities in Eastern Europe over the next 18 months.

Richard Schlotter became a Christian in 2001 as a result of efforts of volunteers who visited him during jail ministry outreach. In January, he became lead pastor of the volunteers’ church, First Pentecostal Assembly of God in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Saturnino Gonzalez, senior pastor of Iglesia El Calvario (AG) in Orlando, Florida, and superintendent of the Southeastern Spanish District, has been appointed as the national commissioner of the Hispanic Pentecostal Congress.

Kids Council is the ministry event for children in kindergarten through sixth grade who will attend the 53rd General Council in Orlando, Florida, August 4-7. Among the new additions to Kids Council 2009 is the Late Nite Party, Wednesday, August 5, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Assemblies of God and Awakening America Alliance join to call Christians to take part in or lead local 2009 Cry Out America prayer gatherings on September 11. Events to take place across the country, seeking for a spiritual awakening in America.

AG publications Enrichment journal and Today's Pentecostal Evangel recognized during 2009 Evangelical Press Association convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 6-8, 2009. Enrichment
captures EPA highest honor: Award of Merit.

Assemblies of God Chaplain Julia “Judy” Clark recently received the Phoenix Award presented by the P.E.A.C.E. (Putting an End to Abuse through Community Efforts) Initiative in San Antonio, Texas. Clark counsels women who are victims of domestic violence.

Thirty tons of snow in South Carolina proves to be an effective way for a local church to help raise funds for BGMC.