Behind the Work

The Bible tells us: “Lift up your heads,” “Lift up your eyes,” and “Set your affection on things above.” We need elevated vision of a positive future to endure in doing God’s Work.

The 2025-26 Philadelphia Church of God ministerial conference just concluded. Learn what the ministry learned—and how they will apply it to strengthen God’s Church and God’s Work.

God’s Work needs doers—those who practice proactive service, sharing God’s love with the brethren. This fulfills the second commission of the Church.

The late Herbert W. Armstrong led God’s Work through an “austere year” in 1963—a year of measured, controlled growth that didn’t plunge the Work into debt. We all can take lessons from this austere year—how to measure ourselves for past and present growth while setting reasonable goals for future growth.

Today is the 16-year anniversary of Swans in Flight moving to the Herbert W. Armstrong College campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. This majestic sculpture bears great significance to supporters of God’s Work.

God’s Work is all about family—both now and forever!

God is the Father of lights. He expects you to be a lightbringer. Learn how.

God gave the Prophet Jeremiah a mysterious commission involving the throne of David. This spectacular story is remarkably told by our new music-and-dance show Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland.

God uses war thinking: You’re either for Him, or against Him. Learn from a biblical hero how to take a stand for God and push His Work forward.

God expects us to go to battle spiritually each day. Learn from the Philadelphia Church of God vs. Worldwide Church of God court case how to achieve total victory.

God has clearly shown where He is working in this end time. He will force all rebels to drink this bitter cup of reality.

Why purchase land in north Edmond, Oklahoma, and even more land farther north? What does this have to do with God’s Work?

Can you hear Him?

My God is God—and yours isn’t! That was the message of the Prophet Elijah—and the message of God’s Elijah Work today.

Unlock the secret to high morale as you wage spiritual war each day.

It isn’t as hard as you think.

King Solomon built the most beautiful building of all time, yet it is nothing compared to the physical and spiritual building being done by God’s Work today!

God’s Work provides an abundance of material to assist in your spiritual education. Time to feast!

Follow the directive of Mr. Flurry in the latest coworker letter: Review Mr. Armstrong’s “Part of the Lay Member” in his masterpiece, Mystery of the Ages.

The Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium is beaming a marvelous message of hope for all mankind!

The “Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered Exhibit” at Armstrong Auditorium features two clay seal impressions that don’t actually come from the time period of David and Solomon. However, these two artifacts are hugely relevant to those doing God’s Work today.

In 1979, the state of California unconstitutionally seized control of the Worldwide Church of God. What happened next is an awe-inspiring miracle and a marvelous example for supporters of God’s Work today.

Herbert W. Armstrong learned relaxed faith through harrowing experiences in God’s Work. This kind of strong faith is vitally necessary in doing the Work today. Let Mr. Armstrong’s example be a turning point in your life!

God’s Church preaches the same gospel that Jesus Christ taught: the good news of the coming Kingdom of God. We can learn a lot about God’s Kingdom by studying the parables of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ told relatable stories called parables—not to help the masses understand the truth about the Kingdom of God, but to obscure it. Why?

Herbert W. Armstrong positively impacted millions of people worldwide until his death in 1986. Even today, his legacy and work live on.

Coming off the latest Singles Winter Weekend, listen as 2023 singles coordinator Parker Campbell recounts the event and lessons learned from the job.

Singles in God’s Church can do big things for God—bigger than the rest of us.

Could you score more ‘points’ each day if you seized opportunities?

God’s Work in Jerusalem is making history!

God needs laborers to do His Work!

Two very encouraging parables in the Bible show us how to profitably serve in God’s Work.

Satan resists God’s Work with all his might. Learn how to infuriate your fiercest foe.

Learn the one simple way to identify where Jesus Christ is working today.

We all must do this as we support God’s Work.

The Imperial Academy Code of Conduct helps God’s young people focus their lives on serving God’s Work.

General Michael Flynn visited the campus last week and held several speaking engagements. In his public lecture, he repeatedly stressed a simple solution to America in crisis: Repurpose your life.

We all start out going the wrong direction in life—until God jolts us onto the right track. What will it take for you to run in God’s direction?

What is the origin of modern education? Why has it failed to solve world problems? We’ll expose the rotten fruits of false education founded on the wrong foundation.

We all want to stay active and productive. We push the pace—but we must also pace the push. Learn the vital importance of God’s health laws to His Work.

God needs supporters of His Work who are dynamically alive! Learn how to be the opposite of the Sardis era of God’s Church, which was spiritually dead.

Utopia is already here on Earth. Soon, the whole world will see it.

God’s youth camp starts today! Learn the vital purpose of Summer Educational Program in God’s Work.

In the Bible, God frequently uses military terms to describe the Christian life. Learn how God’s Work is organized as a spiritual military operation.

Every 18 months, the Philadelphia Church of God holds a ministerial conference in Edmond, Oklahoma. Learn why this event is so important to God.

Jesus Christ’s marvelous miracle of the fishes and loaves teaches us a lot about God’s Work.

God’s Work is in the midst of five massive projects this summer. Learn how to help!

Back in 1955, Herbert W. Armstrong warned of a dire threat to God’s Work: TELEVISION. Learn how this exciting new invention actually hurt the work—and how it is a much bigger problem for us today.

Everyone thought Noah was crazy—until the Flood came.

God’s college and academy teach true education—the kind of education that will save the world.

Learn from Celtic Throne tour manager David Vejil the ins and outs of planning and executing a world-class music and dance season.

Members of the Philadelphia Church of God have just received the 2023 Feast Planner. Here is a look ahead to the most joyous occasion of the year.

The Prophet Jeremiah was always at the center of controversy. People hated his message and wanted to stop him by any means necessary. It is the same for those trying to complete God’s Work in this end time.

Hezekiah and Isaiah withstood the mighty Assyrian Empire. How? We can learn from their example as we do God’s Work.

Two miracle babies, forever linked, help to identify God’s Work today.

Your life is a business. This is the time of year for taking inventory. How you manage resources in this life will impact you in the next life!

The enemies of God attack viciously all the time. Occasionally, they must suffer a counterstrike.

And hard is best.

God’s Work is full of clubs. Learn how these clubs benefit all mankind.

This Presidents’ Day, let us consider the ongoing war between George Washington and Barack Obama—and which man is right.

King David rebounded from some horrifying sins to serve God mightily. He is an excellent example for us as we support God’s Work.

Vladimir Putin is a major sign of Jesus Christ’s Second Coming—and so is the man who warns about Putin fulfilling Bible prophecy.

The deadly spirit of compromise infected the Worldwide Church of God after Herbert W. Armstrong died, to the point that most of the brethren just casually accepted the cancellation of Mr. Armstrong’s greatest book.

Herbert W. Armstrong wanted to deliver Mystery of the Ages to the largest audience possible, but he died before that could happen—and his successors discarded the book entirely. Today, Gerald Flurry and the Philadelphia Church of God are finishing the job.

On this day 37 years ago, Herbert W. Armstrong died. Here is a recap of his life’s work and why you should care.

A spiritually filthy cabal of rebels seized control of God’s Church after Herbert W. Armstrong died in 1986. God foretold it all thousands of years ago.

Herbert W. Armstrong expounded on the seven major mysteries of life, and by his teachings turned many away from sin. His rebellious successors tore down this remarkable legacy.

Those who destroyed the Worldwide Church of God always decried the evils of one-man rule, accusing Herbert W. Armstrong of being a tyrant. But once they took over, they used the exact same government structure, in service of Satan instead of Christ, to oppress the brethren and hoard the money.

Rebellious Worldwide Church of God leaders destroyed the work that God did through Herbert W. Armstrong. We will continue to expose them for it.

The disciples of Jesus Christ heard, saw and touched the Son of God—a God Being made flesh. While Christ isn’t here on Earth as a human today, you can still enjoy close interaction with God the Father and Christ the Son. You can also help others do the same. Learn how.

Jesus Christ came to Earth to do God’s Work. What exactly does that mean?

Prof. Yosef Garfinkel visited campus last week. He has proved the existence of King David as a powerful Jewish king in the 10th century B.C., yet he has faced furious opposition. What is the real reason why so many scholars instinctively reject any proof of the Bible?

Mr. Armstrong wrote that your part in God’s Work is just as important as his. How can this be?

The Feast of Tabernacles is the most joyous event of the year for God’s people. The history of this festival dates back to before the creation of mankind!

The 24th season of the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation concert series commenced last Thursday. Some concertgoers probably have a lot of questions about this truly unique series and everything else associated with it. Here are some answers.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the grand opening of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology.

God’s Work has occasionally been accused of wading into politics. But God’s warning message is not political! We only talk about politics in the context of God’s view—in the context of Bible prophecy.

For decades, God has blessed His Church with waterfalls of new truth.

Liberal arts colleges are often scoffed at. Learn how liberal arts education—done God’s way—is actually the best foundation for a successful life.

God calls us to a life of service. Learn how your service can be the most effective.

There is a way of happiness—forever. Learn where to find it.

Teenagers in the Philadelphia Church of God are experiencing fun without side effects here at Summer Educational Program. Ask questions. Prove God. Choose life.

Faith is so often misunderstood. But you can understand it. You can have it. And as a result, God’s Work will benefit.

Learn how God’s Work unites families through a youth camp—fulfilling Bible prophecy in the process.

It is easy to get excited about money or entertainment. But God offers something immeasurably better.

Only one message in the entire world can make you a generally well-educated expert in all important things. What is that message? Where can you find it?

Are humans merely the highest form of animal? This belief is becoming more and more common. Learn how this destructive belief obscures the vision of your incredible potential.

It’s back—Celtic Throne begins a third summer tour tonight! This powerful Irish dance show is God’s way of life in action.

The Jews thought of the Samaritans as dogs, but Christ saw them as future Gods.

True education is much more expansive and all-encompassing than you may realize.

Learn what God thinks about children—and how God’s Work tries to help them

No other message discusses family from God’s perspective.

Only a message from God could literally save lives.

Are you willing to make any sacrifice to move God’s Work forward? If so, God will repay you a hundred times over.

The proper focus will revolutionize your life.

To deliver God’s message to the largest audience possible, we must run and fight—spiritually.

God needs people who will step up and say “Here am I; send me!”

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