My wife (Crystal) and I were appointed as Lead Pastor on April 20, 2015. God sent us to Suffolk to revitalize not only a church, but a region. Our campus is located in an area where great opportunities reside for ministry and growth.   Read More...

When you pastor a church of 25 to 30 people, it is easy to ask yourself, how effective can you really be in your community. There are much bigger churches with significantly larger budgets, and a wider pool of members to do what you struggle to attempt. Fortunately, we serve a God who reminds us we are not called to compete, but to be obedient.   Read More...

The word If is a powerful little word. Some people are stuck in if only, trudging through lives marked with regret. But God wants us to live lives marked with possibilities, with the what if attitude that looks forward to the future with confidence.   Read More...

Bedford Church of God is currently seeking creative, Spirit filled persons to fill the positions of youth pastor and worship leader.  The positions are volunteer at the moment, however, our congregation is growing.  For more information please call Pastor David at 540-588-2971.  You can also visit our website at www.bedfordcog.com. (Posted 4/4/2016)   Read More...

James Wesley Lawrence, 84, of Roanoke, VA was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 26, 2016.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 6-8 p.m at John M. Oakey and Son Chapel, 305 Roanoke Blvd. Salem, VA 24153.   Read More...

  MEMORANDOM To: Virginia Ministers, Leaders, and Local Church Volunteers From: Joseph Mirkovich, Administrative Bishop Camp Meeting week, starting June 14, going through June 17, will be held at Pulaski Church of God this year. We will begin on Tuesday night, June 14, at 7:00 PM with guest speaker, Kip Box Senior Pastor, Oak Park Church of God (Mobile, AL). Wednesday morning will be the first of our daily Bible study sessions starting at 9:30 AM with guest speaker, David Blair, Assistan...  Read More...

As I was reading a book the other day I came across a phrase, which unfortunately describes some churches. The phrase was “Spiritually insignificant” and it really hit home with me. Jesus spent a lot of time teaching on a simple idea that seems to have eluded many of us.   Read More...

Reverend Gloria Mae Geddings Ferguson, 80, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 after a short battle with a severe stomach condition. Gloria’s family welcomes visitors Tuesday, March 22, 6:30-8:00 PM, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, 836 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson. A Celebration of Gloria’s life will be held Wednesday, March 23, 11:00 AM, at World Outreach Worship Center (Denbigh Church of God), 1233 Shields Rd., Newport News, VA, 23608, by Rev.   Read More...

A memorial service will be held in honor of Pastor Lewis Coffey (former senior pastor of the Covington Church of God) on Friday, March 25 at 1:00 PM . The memorial service will be held in a shelter at the Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista, Virginia. Please keep the family in your prayers at this time of loss.   Read More...

   Recent flooding over the last few days has left some churches in Mississippi and Louisiana completely devastated or destroyed. Widespread flooding in the two states has damaged thousands of homes and the risk of rising waters prompted evacuations over the weekend. At least four deaths had been reported from flooding that began last week and flood warnings remained in effect as many rivers and streams remained high.   Read More...