In a moment clearly defined by God, Beth Stephens accepted the call into ministry when she was twenty years of age. While at a women’s retreat with her church, she heard the audible voice of God. The Lord confirmed His plans for Beth the next day through another minister, and within a matter of weeks Beth was invited to preach her first sermon.

Church Education Ministries is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Boyd as the National Youth Ministries Director and Assistant Director of Church Education Ministries. This appointment becomes effective March 1, 2008. Charles, Laura, Austin, Michaela, and Ansleigh will move to Oklahoma City in June, 2008.

Eddie James was born in Phoenix, AZ. He accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior at the age of 8 and began music ministry at age 9. With spiritual roots in the "Church of God in Christ" (COGIC) denomination, God has established Eddie as a leader of music and ministry in the nation and around the world.