"If you are returning to the Lord with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the Lord and serve Him only, and He will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines." — 1 Samuel 7:3 Reflection Examine Your Hearts As we approach the General Assembly beginning June 22, this is not only a time to gather, discuss, or decide. It is also a time to pause before God and ask whether our hearts are prepared for the responsi

For generations women carried ministries, mentored younger members, and sustained congregations through difficult seasons. Today many longtime female leaders are quietly being replaced or sidelined. This transition raises important questions about institutional memory, leadership stability, and the future of church governance.