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Article by: Holmes Bible College Lois Hanson Hoyle arrived on the campus of Holmes Bible College in October of 1960 from St. Augustine, FL, following in the footsteps of her father, Howard Hanson, who also attended Holmes and served as a pastor in the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Lois graduated in 1963 and began a career of service to God through the IPHC in a variety of capacities, including teaching long-term in the Bible school in Mexico, serving in the denominational head

Article by: Barna Research Read the original article HERE Discover Additional Resources at barna.com At A Glance Only 1 in 7 married parents meet Barna’s criteria for resilience, highlighting how rare sustained family resilience is today. Resilient families are not spared from conflict or hardship; they are more likely to practice repair, seek support and remain connected to supportive communities. Shared practices and consistent engagement beyond the household—including fait

Article by: Bishop Mike Ainsworth Conference Superintendent Cornerstone Conference IPHC Easter stands at the very center of our faith—not merely as a day we remember, but as a reality we live. As Holy Spirit-filled believers, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ as both a historical certainty and a present, life-transforming power. The empty tomb declares that He is alive—and because He lives, everything has changed. The resurrection affirms who Jesus is: the Son of

Article by: Thom S. Rainer Founder of Church Answers Read the original article HERE Not long ago, churches assumed that if a staff position opened, candidates would appear. Résumés would arrive. Interviews would follow. Eventually, someone would say yes. Today, many church leaders are discovering that assumption no longer holds. Across the country, churches are voicing the same frustration: “We can’t find a staff person.” The needs vary—children’s ministry, student ministry,

Article by: Bishop Mike Ainsworth Conference Superintendent Cornerstone Conference IPHC The Cornerstone Conference joyfully celebrates the upcoming promotion of Deputy Garrison Chaplain James Ward to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The promotion ceremony is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on March 16, 2026, at Pohick Church in Lorton, Virginia. Pohick Church—known as the “home church” of George Washington and George Mason—offers a historic and meaningful setting for this special occ

Article by: Bishop Mike Ainsworth Conference Superintendent Cornerstone Conference IPHC In today’s rapidly changing ministry landscape, staying spiritually sharp, relationally connected, and practically equipped is more important than ever. As ministers of Cornerstone Conference IPHC, we are not called to serve alone. We are part of a vibrant, resourced, and supportive conference family that exists to help each of us thrive in our calling. Cornerstone Conference is deeply co

Article by: Tim Nelson Mentoring Program Director Cornerstone Conference IPHC The wisdom writer declares in Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” In another passage, he writes: “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). The wisdom writer made

By Rodney Cox Ministry Insights Read the original article HERE Every January, leaders feel it. That pressure to be more—more visionary, more decisive, more capable. We look at the year ahead and unconsciously slip into hero mode, believing that great leadership means having all the answers, carrying all the weight, and being the smartest person in the room. If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right. But what if everything we’ve been taught about leadership has it backward?

By: Bishop Mike Ainsworth Conference Superintendent Cornerstone Conference IPHC Seventy years ago last month, five young missionaries—Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Peter Fleming, and Roger Youderian—felt called to reach the Huaorani people of Ecuador, an indigenous tribe known at the time for its violent history toward outsiders. They understood the risks. Still, they prayed, prepared, and committed themselves fully to the call of Christ. Jim Elliot in Ecuador After mon

Delegates from across the USA and around the world will gather in Mobile, Alabama Convention Center on July 15-17 for the 2026 IPHC General Conference. Held every four years, IPHC ministers and laity gather to worship our Lord Jesus Christ, prepare our hearts for the mission the Holy Spirit has given us, elect denominational leaders, determine the polity of the IPHC, and fellowship with one another.

By: Tim Nelson Mentoring Program Director Cornerstone Conference IPHC The School of Ministry and the Ministerial Mentoring Program joined efforts in October to sponsor an impactful day of training, focused on mentoring. Dr. Richard Clinton, who leads the Clinton Leadership 2.0 ministry, provided an exceptional day of training and development, emphasizing the importance and necessity of mentors in a leader's life. Dr. Clinton and his father, Dr. Robert Clinton, began researchi

By: Anthony Craver MCEP Director Cornerstone Conference IPHC Thanks for continuing to get those CEU credits in. We just finished the 2025...

By: Daniel Henderson Read the Original Article HERE Proverbs 3:27 says, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in...

The second Sunday of October is a significant day in the life and ministry of the church. It is Pastor Appreciation Sunday, an...

By: Terry Tramel Director of Global Outreach & Leadership Development IPHC World Missions The Global Outreach (GO) Offering is more than...

Article By: Jessi Lowe Read the full article HERE Pastor Keith Gilliam has been at Living Hope Church in Lenoir, North Carolina, for 40...

Article By: Sam Rainer Read the full article HERE The phone call started a frantic series of events. I was informed of a bomb threat at...

FOR PASTORS AND MINISTRY LEADERS OF THE CORNERSTONE CONFERENCE In the ever-evolving landscape of ministry, one of the greatest resources...

Dear Woman of God, I hope this letter finds you well. It has been a while since my last letter, and I wanted to reach out to say hello. I...

This year’s Cornerstone Conference Annual Conference was a meaningful and memorable weekend marked by worship, connection, and...