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Hector, Arkansas -- "Our Jerusalem"
Hector First Assembly of God is a missions-minded church that a few years ago redefined what a "missions trip" was all about!
Pedro: From Satanist to Evangelist
As a young boy, Pedro's world was crumbling around him, but it seemed the power of "white magic" provided everything he was looking for -- and far more.
Youth Group's Cardboard City Leads to Ministry
Youth Pastor Tonya Lynn helps her youth group not only raise funds for Speed the Light, but to find their voices as followers of Christ.
Stepping Up to Impact Lives for Christ
Through a unique journey, God is using a gifted pianist from Vietnam to assist in worship ministry -- including Hispanic services -- at a church in central Arkansas.
Thirty Minutes Surpasses Years of Ministry
Jeff Nelson, an AG missionary in Kenya, is given a 30-minute window to share about Christ on a television station. Following the broadcast he realizes he has shared Christ with more people in that short time span than in years of ministry.
Missionary Chef Cooks with Compassion
A minister with a passion for cooking is now an Assemblies of God U.S. missionary who utilizes and shares his culinary skills to impact thousands of lives for Christ.
The Chosen Ones Win JBQ's 30th National Championship
The Chosen Ones Junior Bible Quiz team from Braeswood Church (AG) in Houston, Texas, claimed top honors at the 30th Junior Bible Quiz National Championship held June 11-13 in Naperville, Illinois.
EP Ratifies Formation of Japanese Fellowship
The Executive Presbytery officially ratified the creation of the Assemblies of God Japanese Fellowship in its June meeting. The first AG missionaries from Japan to the United States, Daisuke and Yoriko Yabuki, are credited for the vision for formation of the fellowship.
Letter Leads to Ukrainian Chaplains Training Conference, Results in Immediate Impact
Bishop Mykhaylo Panochko of the Ukraine Pentecostal Union sent an appeal letter to Ukrainian churches and ministers and mentioned the need for help with rehabilitating war veterans. That request made it around the world and a surprising personal ministry to dozens of Ukrainian chaplains resulted!
Assemblies of God Marks 25 Years of Consecutive Growth
For the 25th straight year, the Assemblies of God, USA, has recorded growth in adherents. The Movement now has 3,146,741 adherents -- the highest number of adherents on record.
