By Carl Stagner Before Sandi Patty was a household name in the Church of God, there was Ron Patty. Of course, you can’t mention Ron Patty and not mention Carolyn Patty; though often providing piano accompaniment, she was by no means behind the scenes. Known in most circles for his soaring tenor voice, Ron Patty’s […]

By Carl Stagner “Thank you for this kind gesture. It feels like a hug.” The medical worker’s comment of sincere appreciation on social media was one of many examples of how the local medical community felt following the recent efforts of New Beginnings Church of God in Meadville, Pennsylvania. With social distancing and isolation continuing […]

By Carl Stagner On the third and fourth Sundays of January this year, churches across the denominational spectrum are placing special emphasis on the imago dei—on the precious and sacred nature of everyone made in the image of God. National Sanctity of Human Life Day began in the United States in 1984 when then President […]