WV Ministries of the Church of God

08/31/2026

🎙️ EPISODE 8 IS LIVE! 🎙️

"The Long Haul of Ministry"

Ministry is a marathon—and today our panel gets real about what it takes to go the distance.

They're sharing their most draining seasons, the warning signs of burnout they've learned to recognize, and the rhythms and habits that have kept them standing when everything in them wanted to quit.

We're talking about:

✨ Separating your identity from your role as a pastor
✨ What a truly healthy church looks like over 5-10 years
✨ Staying encouraged when growth feels slow or invisible
✨ Building relationships that speak truth into your hardest seasons
✨ Balancing faithfulness with the pressure for results
✨ What they wish they could tell their younger selves

If you're in the middle of the journey and feeling the weight of it—this episode is for you. You are not alone, and finishing well is still possible. 🔥

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 https://www.wvchog.org/wvchogpod

Know a pastor who needs this encouragement today? Share this episode with them! 👇

08/28/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE MONDAY!

Anyone can start strong in ministry. The real question is—can you sustain it?

Through the draining seasons. The invisible growth. The pressure for results. The slow accumulation of weight that no one warns you about when you first answer the call.

This Monday on the WV CHOG POD, our panel gets honest about what it actually takes to go the distance in ministry.

Episode 8 - "The Long Haul of Ministry"

✨ How do you recognize burnout before it's too late?
✨ How do you separate your identity from your role?
✨ How do you stay faithful when results feel invisible?

This is the conversation every pastor needs—but few are willing to have.

Monday! Don't miss it. 🎧 https://www.wvchog.org/wvchogpod

08/27/2026

⏰ Don't miss it — early registration ends soon!

The 2026 Women's Fall Prayer Retreat at Cedar Lakes is just around the corner (September 25–26), and we'd love for you to be there.

💵 Early Registration: $40.00 💵 Late/Online Registration: $50.00

Save when you register early! A weekend of worship, rest, fellowship, and a hands-on Prayer Journal workshop is waiting for you — plus guest speaker Jennie Lawrence and The Marketplace.

Gather your friends, your small group, your church sisters — and come away together.

👉 Register today. https://www.wvchog.org/cwcprayerretreat

08/25/2026

Are you ready to connect with students from summer camp and share what God has been up to in your life? We have just the right event for you to get reconnected!

WV State Youth Convention is just around the corner! Join us and invite a friend to experience what God has for each one of us!

WV SYC is designed for 6th-12th grade students. At WV SYC teens will find opportunities to connect with Jesus and grow in their faith journey!

Prepare your heart and mind for what God has in store for you this fall at WV SYC 2026! ✝️

Here is the link to get those students registered!

https://west-virginia-ministries-438384.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3760493

P.S. Hotel info to come after you register! 🏨

Save the Dates! 📅 📆

Nov 13, 2026 6pm - November 15, 2026 1pm
Registration : 6pm

LOCATION:
The Ministry Center of Point Pleasant First Church of God
2409 Jefferson Ave
Point Pleasant, WV 25550

Pricing: 💰
Student
Early Bird until 9/13 $100
$125 after Sep 13
Adult
$75
Support Sponsor
$100
Impact Sponsor
$500
Visionary Sponsor
$1,000

08/20/2026

Whether you've been preaching for decades or you're just stepping into the pulpit for the first time — there's always room to sharpen the craft. 🎤

At Super Saturday on October 3, we're getting practical: sermon prep, structure, delivery, and the everyday habits that help God's Word land with clarity and power.

Join us at Cross Point Church of God in Beckley, WV. Free training, free lunch, register today! 📲 https://www.wvchog.org/supersaturday

08/19/2026

Ladies, Ever feel like life just won't slow down? 💛

This September, give yourself permission to pause. Join women from across West Virginia at Cedar Lakes for a weekend built just for you — no agenda but rest, prayer, and drawing closer to God.

Here's what's in store:

🎤 Inspiring praise and worship with guest speaker Jennie Lawrence 🕊️ A meaningful Service of Remembrance, honoring the women who've gone before us 📓 A hands-on Prayer Journal workshop — create and personalize a journal to take home 🛍️ The Marketplace — handmade goods, treasures, and fellowship 💝 Opportunities to give toward Almost Home Ministries and the CWC Scholarship Fund

September 25–26 | Cedar Lakes Lodging and meals arranged separately through Cedar Lakes.

Register today — your soul will thank you. https://www.wvchog.org/cwcprayerretreat

08/14/2026

🌿 Step away. Breathe. Draw near to God. 🌿

Mark your calendars, ladies! The 2026 Women's Fall Prayer Retreat is coming to beautiful Cedar Lakes, September 25–26.

This is a weekend set apart — for prayer, for reflection, for renewal. Whether you're running on empty or simply longing to go deeper with God, this retreat offers space to slow down and reconnect.

✨ Guest speaker Jennie Lawrence ✨ Prayer Journal workshop ✨ The Marketplace ✨ A Service of Remembrance ✨ And so much more

📍 Cedar Lakes | 📅 September 25–26, 2026 💵 Early Registration: $40 | Late/Online: $50

Come for the fellowship. Stay for the peace. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.wvchog.org/cwcprayerretreat

08/13/2026

📺 Ten seconds. That's all we need from you.

Go to https://www.youtube.com/ and hit subscribe.

We are working toward being able to livestream services, conferences, and events — but we need to grow our subscriber base to get there.

Podcast episodes. Training videos. Livestreams coming soon.

Subscribe today and help us build something that serves the Church of God in West Virginia for years to come.

👉 https://www.youtube.com/

08/12/2026

What if discipleship wasn't just another program on the calendar — but the heartbeat of everything your church does? 💛

At Super Saturday on October 3, we're talking practical ways to move beyond one-off events and build a culture where following Jesus and growing in faith becomes part of everyday life for your church.

Join us at Cross Point Church of God in Beckley, WV. Free training, free lunch, register today! 📲 https://www.wvchog.org/supersaturday

08/11/2026