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AG News
Hosted by Assemblies of God USA · EN
AG News is the official news source of the Assemblies of God USA. Each season we'll bring you incredible stories of what God is doing across our Fellowship.
The Assemblies of God was founded in 1914. Today there are close to 13,000 churches in the U.S. with nearly 3 million members and adherents. There are more than 69 million Assemblies of God members worldwide, making the Assemblies of God the world's largest Pentecostal denomination.
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Seek, Save, Send — How AG U.S. Missions is Reaching America – U.S. Missions
Mar 1100:38:04Tap to summarizeIn today's episode we learn how the Assemblies of God is working to seek, save, and send people in America. Hosts: Sara & Ethan Forhetz Guest: Amy Flattery, U.S. Missions Director of Operations Welcome to AG News Podcast Season 2. We are sharing incredible stories about what God is doing in and through the Assemblies of God. Full Episode available on Facebook and YouTube. [Assemblies of God: AG News Podcast Season 2 // Seek, Save, Send — How AG U.S. Missions is Reaching America – U.S. Missions] Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Getting to Know About U.S. Missions 05:15 The Seven Core Ministries in U.S. Missions 05:54 Adult & Teen Challenge https://usmissions.ag.org/ministries/teenchallenge 07:03 Chaplaincy Ministries https://usmissions.ag.org/ministries/chaplaincy 07:52 Reference Article: https://news.ag.org/en/articles/news/2019/04/a-mission-greater-than-the-sacrifice 08:05 Chi Alpha https://usmissions.ag.org/ministries/chialpha 08:53 Church Mobilization https://usmissions.ag.org/ministries/churchmobilization 09:45 Gospel Outreach https://usmissions.ag.org/Ministries/Gospel-Outreach 10:30 Intercultural Ministries https://usmissions.ag.org/ministries/intercultural 11:45 Youth Alive https://usmissions.ag.org/ministries/youthalive 13:12 Testimonies 15:32 Mission Ready Conference 21:35 Unreached Places in the U.S. 24:00 30 Days of Prayer - Let's Pray Booklet https://usmissions.ag.org/en/Article-Resources/Downloads/Lets-Pray-Booklet-2024 24:34 The Mindset of Being a U.S. Christian Missionary 28:26 2026 World Cup & U.S. Missions' Preparation https://usmissions.ag.org/MissionCup 31:37 Tent Revivals 33:17 Getting Involved in U.S. Missions https://usmissions.ag.org/Contact 37:40 Closing Show notes For more information on U.S. Missions, check out the following website https://usmissions.ag.org/. To get involved, contact the ministries at https://usmissions.ag.org/Contact
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A Damascus Experience — From Drug Addict to Pastor – Darrell Yarbrough
Mar 400:35:10Tap to summarizeIn today's episode we see a road to Damascus moment and real Saul to Paul example as we hear the powerful conversion story of Terry Theus. Hosts: Sara & Ethan Forhetz Guest: Darrell Yarbrough & Terry Theus Welcome to AG News Podcast Season 2. We are sharing incredible stories about what God is doing in and through the Assemblies of God. Full Episode available on Facebook and YouTube. [Assemblies of God: AG News Podcast Season 2 // A Damascus Experience — From Drug Addict to Pastor – Darrell Yarbrough] Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Darrell & Terry 05:02 Celebrate Recovery Program & Terry's Story 18:10 From Addiction to Church Pastor Realization 23:13 The Need for Programs like Celebrate Recovery 31:41 Seeing the Full Circle of Someone's Life 33:18 Closing Show notesFull article: Church's Impressive Growth Has Link to Celebrate Recovery Ministry Celebrate Recovery: https://celebraterecovery.com/
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Equipping Students for Ministry — In the Church and Beyond – Raul Sanchez
Feb 2500:35:02Tap to summarizeIn today's episode we meet Raul Sanzchez, superintendent of Central Pacific Ministry Network, and learn about Teen Ship, a program he's developed to help youth grow in the ministry. Hosts: Sara & Ethan Forhetz Guest: Raul Sanchez, superintendent of the Central Pacific Ministry Network Welcome to AG News Podcast Season 2. We are sharing incredible stories about what God is doing in and through the Assemblies of God. Full Episode available on Facebook and YouTube. [Assemblies of God: AG News Podcast Season 2// Equipping Students for Ministry — In the Church and Beyond – Raul Sanchez] Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Meeting Raul Sanchez & Teen-Ship 04:09 Bridging the Generational Gap 07:25 Youth Growing in Biblical Knowledge & Revivals 16:38 The Layperson's Role 18:55 BIT4YA - Biblical Intensives in Theology for Young Adults and College Students 22:08 The Value of Mission Trips with Teenagers 25:45 A Biblically Perspective Program 34:25 Closing Show notesFull Article: Central Pacific Ministry Network Launches Teen Internship Program to Close Generational Gap in Ministry Former Northwest University President, Joseph Castleberry, retired as of August 2025. For more information, check out the following article here https://news.ag.org/en/articles/news/2025/08/northwest-university-names-new-president Teenship: https://ctsag.org/teenship Center for Theological Studies (which includes BIT4YA as one of its programs: https://ctsag.org/
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218 Miles for Missions — A Teen's Journey of Audacious Faith – Grason Wallace
Feb 1800:33:45Tap to summarizeIn today's episode we meet Grason Wallace, a student who completed a 218 mile journey across southern Alabama to raise thousands of dollars for missions. Hosts: Sara & Ethan Forhetz Guest: Grason Wallace Welcome to AG News Podcast Season 2. We are sharing incredible stories about what God is doing in and through the Assemblies of God. Full Episode available on Facebook and YouTube. [Assemblies of God: AG News Podcast Season 2 // 218 Miles for Missions — A Teen's Journey of Audacious Faith – Grason Wallace] Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Grason Wallace 06:55 The Faith Journey & Meeting Youth Pastor Tyler Sawyer 12:15 One & One Thousand Challenge 20:23 The Practicality of the Challenge 23:50 Two Accidents & Fourteen Surgeries 28:00 Advice for Getting Involved 31:00 Closing Show notes Full article: Teen Walks Across Alabama for Speed the Light Speed the Light is a student-initiated, volunteer, charitable program. It began in 1944 after Ralph Harris, then head of the National Youth Ministries department, prayed for a way to give Assemblies of God students the opportunity to help missionaries in their work. Nearly 80 years later, STL is one of the most effective youth mission's ministries in existence. Since its beginning, over $395 million has been raised for missionary equipment around the world. STL is still helping to disciple students to live a life of generosity as they become personally responsible for the mission of God by helping our missionaries make Jesus known throughout the world. For more information, check out https://stl.ag.org/.
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How One Man Uses Circus Clowning to Share God's Love – Randy Christensen
Feb 1100:33:30Tap to summarizeIn today's episode we see how God uses all gifts for his kingdom. Join us as we meet Randy Christensen to learn how he's sharing Jesus in children's and family ministry through the unique art of circus clowning. Hosts: Sara & Ethan Forhetz Guest: Randy Christensen Welcome to AG News Podcast Season 2. We are sharing incredible stories about what God is doing in and through the Assemblies of God. Check out the full Episode available on Facebook and YouTube. Timestamps 00:00 Meeting Randy & A Unique Way of Ministry 08:06 The Receptivity from Children & Integrating the Gospel 13:48 The Vastness of Clown Ministry & Surrendering to God's Plan 23:32 The Future in Ministry 27:56 Utilizing Your Unique Giftings for the Kingdom 33:14 Closing [Assemblies of God: AG News Podcast Season 2// How One Man Uses Circus Clowning to Share God's Love – Randy Christensen] Show notes Full article: He Went to College to Become a Lead Pastor, but then God Proved to Have a Sense of Humor Randy Christensen's website - www.qualityprograms.net
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From Atheist to On-Air Minister — Radio Latino Reaching the Hispanic Community – Fabian Sanchez
Feb 400:32:47Tap to summarizeIn today's episode, we meet Fabian Sanchez—a veteran whose journey of faith has been nothing short of remarkable. Once an atheist, then a Mormon, later following Islam, Fabian ultimately gave his life to Christ. Today, he's a U.S. Missionary with Intercultural Ministries and serving God wholeheartedly through his local Spanish-speaking Christian radio station, Radio Latino. Hosts: Sara & Ethan Forhetz Guest: Fabian Sanchez, U.S. Missionary with Intercultural Ministries Welcome to Season 2 of the AG News Podcast! We're sharing incredible stories of what God is doing in and through the Assemblies of God. Full Episode available on Facebook and YouTube. [Assemblies of God: AG News Podcast Season 2 // From Atheist to On-Air Minister — Radio Latino Reaching the Hispanic Community – Fabian Sanchez] Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Fabian Sanchez 10:23 Getting Involved with U.S. Missions 20:10 The Hispanic Community in Kentucky 25:19 The Need for U.S. Missionaries 29:57 Engaging the Lost in the Hispanic Community 31:10 Closing Show notes Full article: Kentucky Ministry Network's Hispanic Initiative Making "FM Waves" Across the State
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When the Sirens Fade — Ministering to People After the Crisis - Chuck Kish
Jan 2800:37:46Tap to summarize*Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of responding to emergency situations that include suicide, car fires, various deaths, and more and the care for people involved in these situations.* In today's episode we meet chaplain Chuck Kish from Bethel Assembly of God church in Pennsylvania and his unique way of ministering to everyday people who are often the first to arrive on the scene and respond to emergency situations. Hosts: Sara & Ethan Forhetz Guest: Chaplain Chuck Kish Welcome to AG News Podcast Season 2. We are sharing incredible stories about what God is doing in and through the Assemblies of God. Full Episode available on Facebook and YouTube. [Assemblies of God: AG News Podcast // When the Sirens Fade — Ministering to People After the Crisis - Chuck Kish] Timestamps 00:50 Introduction - Meeting Chaplain Chuck Kish & Caring for You 03:20 Responding to the Unimaginable & Being Obedient to the Call 14:11 The Response from this Ministry 22:04 Watching God Step In 33:10 Closing Show Notes Chuck Kish contact: PastorChuck@BethelCarlisle.com Caring for You Booklet - Back Quote "Your destiny is not determined by those who leave you, but rather by those who stay. Whether God, family, or friends are at your side, you are not alone. There are people you will meet in the future who are going to need you, and you will need them. Press on. You life matters!" Full Article 1: <a title= "Help for the Invisible Heroes and Heroines of Tragedy" href= "https://news.ag.org/en/articles/news/2024/08...
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AG World Missions: Walking with others On the Way
Mar 5, 202500:45:12Tap to summarizeWhat is God doing in the Buddhist and Hindu world? We're joined by Eurasia Regional Director, Joe, as he tells us about his journey and involvement in missions. Today you'll be encouraged, enlightened, and challenged in taking this Gospel to the ends of the Earth. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Joe 06:44 Adapting to America 32 years later 13:54 Building Relationships in another country 20:18 The New Assignment - Coming back to America 25:05 Meeting friends from the Buddha & Hindu community 31:52 Stories of more Muslims, Buddhist, and Hindu's coming to the faith 42:55 Ending Prayer Resources Subscribe to AG News: news.ag.org AGWM On the Way Campaign On The Way website Watch on YouTube Watch now [Assemblies of God USA - AG News Podcast// AG World Missions: Walk with others On the Way]
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Miles for a Cause: Turning Marathons into Missions - Lisa Harper
Feb 19, 202500:44:21Tap to summarizeLisa Harper, founder of Marathon Mission, has not only found joy and purpose in running, but has helped hundreds of people raise tens of thousands of dollars for faith-based and compassionate causes. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Lisa Harper 04:16 Running as a Ministry 10:55 Running for a Prize 16:49 We All Start Somewhere 30:46 Combining Your Unique Talents & Passions to Serve the Lord 38:17 Starting Your Own Personal Health Journey 42:16 Ending Prayer Resources Full Article: Pastor's Wife Turns Running into a Mission of Ministry and Compassion Marathon Mission: Website Subscribe to AG News: news.ag.org AGWM On the Way Campaign On The Way website Watch on YouTube: Watch now [Assemblies of God USA - AG News Podcast// Miles for a Cause: Turning Marathons Into Missions]
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The Gospel In Sign: Transforming Lives in the Deaf Community - Brenda Flores
Feb 12, 202500:35:31Tap to summarizeToday we are joined by Brenda Flores to hear her incredible story and passion for ministering to the deaf community. Brenda's dedication has led her to learn sign language in multiple languages and get involved with the Florida Multicultural District to expand ministry efforts for the deaf community. Her heart for this often-overlooked group is inspiring, and her story will challenge and encourage you. Don't miss this powerful and eye-opening episode! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Brenda Flores 05:24 The Ministry of Signing 09:48 Sending Missionaries to the Deaf Community 14:12 Understanding the Deaf Community & Getting Involved 20:52 School of Ministry - Equipping Churches 30:17 Ending Prayer Resources Full Article: Florida Multicultural District's Integrative Approach to Equipping the Deaf Community Florida Multicultural School of Ministry: Website Subscribe to AG News: news.ag.org AGWM On the Way Campaign On The Way website Watch on YouTube: Watch now [Assemblies of God USA - AG News Podcast// The Gospel in Sign: Transforming Lives in the Deaf Community]
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