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linktr.ee/cogsocnjtemple It is the vision of the Church of God and Saints of Christ - New Jersey Temple to equip, empower and encourage individuals to “Grow in Christ: from Religion to Relationship.”

To do this we will:

• Come together to experience and celebrate the love, grace and forgiveness of God expressed to us through Jesus Christ our Lord.

• Be a place of refug

e, hope and redemption for people from all walks of life

• Strengthen and build personal character and integrity through the teaching, preaching and practical application of God’s Word, the Bible

• Help individuals discover, define and maximize their spiritual gifts so that they can live productive and purposeful lives in God

• Be a place of honesty and integrity that transforms lives and helps individuals become what God created them to be in every area of their life

• Promote and support education and economic prosperity

• Provide tools that will equip and prepare individuals to be productive in all aspects of their lives.

• Encourage each believer to become an integral part of New Jersey Temple’s Ministry.

05/30/2026

WHERE DID OUR REST GO? 🌿

Today we wrestled with a question many of us are asking:

Where did our rest go?

We are more connected than ever, yet more exhausted than ever. We are busy, distracted, overwhelmed, and running from one thing to the next. But God reminds us in Jeremiah 6:16 that rest is still available.

“Stand… See… Ask… Walk… and ye shall find rest for your souls.”

The old path still works.

✅ Stop long enough to hear God.
✅ Take an honest look at what is stealing your peace.
✅ Return to the spiritual habits that once strengthened you.
✅ Walk in obedience, even when it feels difficult.

Before this week is over, ask yourself:

1️⃣ What is stealing my peace?
2️⃣ What old path have I let slip?
3️⃣ What do I need to return to so I can hear God’s voice again?

Remember:

You do not have to steal what God already gave you. Rest is a gift.

04/26/2026

Peace and blessings.
The Joshua Generation is now available.

On August 4, 2018, Prelate Bishop Robert Henry Stallings Sr. stood before the full Assembly of the Church of God and Saints of Christ in Wheeling, West Virginia and declared the Joshua Generation. He named his successor. He charged the church to follow. And then, shortly thereafter, he went home to glory.

I was on the pulpit. I had a recorder running. What was spoken that day was not rumor. It was not interpretation. It was recorded.
This book is that record.

"As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." Joshua 1:5

Written by Evangelist James A. Cook, General Secretary of the Church of God and Saints of Christ and Pastor of the New Jersey Temple.

Four ways to get it:
Print edition $19.99
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Record Bundle $29.99
Includes the digital book, full book and chapter audio overviews, the official Succession Timeline, and the complete Chapter Study Guide.
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The generation Bishop Stallings declared is still here. Keep your eye on the ball. And we have work to do.

Evangelist James A. Cook
General Secretary, Church of God and Saints of Christ

04/25/2026

ALL HAIL, SAINTS OF CHRIST 🙌🏽

We kicked off our new series:
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE GARDEN 🌱

Week 1: THE GARDENER — He Came to Take It Back

Mary thought He was the gardener…
But she wasn’t wrong.

Jesus rose in a garden to restore what Adam lost in a garden.

What was lost:
Dominion
Position
Purpose

What was restored:
Authority
Identity
Access

💥 You are not just surviving
💥 You are called to steward
💥 You are called to reign in life

The Gardener is back.
Now tend what He gave you.

Preached by Evangelist James Cook

02/06/2026

😂📖 PASTOR TECH — DIGITAL SHEPHERD ACTIVATED!

They said, “Pastors just preach…”
Nobody told them we also troubleshoot Wi-Fi, run livestreams, manage websites, fix cameras, AND preach the Gospel 😅

Holding the Bible in one hand…
Holding the mic in the other…
Running the livestream with my elbow.

Welcome to modern ministry.

Because today’s shepherd doesn’t just say “Turn in your Bibles…”
We also say “Can y’all hear me online?”

📖 Word loaded
🎤 Mic checked
📡 Wi-Fi prayed over

Still preaching. Still teaching. Still reaching.

Saints — the Gospel has Wi-Fi now!

😂🙏

02/05/2026

Ahead of the Famine – Week 2
Store It While It’s Good
Genesis 41:47–49 (NKJV)

Thursday is Family Focus.

Tonight, have one honest conversation with someone in your household.
Encourage them. Speak life over them.

Remind them:
👉 Rejection is not their worth.
👉 Delay is not their destiny.

Joseph didn’t just store grain....he stored hope for a generation.

And so do we.

We don’t only store money.
We store faith.
We store courage.
We store love.
We store vision.

Use this season to deposit encouragement into your home.
A few words today can change someone’s tomorrow.

🗣️ Declaration:
My house will be filled with hope.
My words will build, not break.
I am storing what matters while it’s good.

02/04/2026

🟤 Ahead of the Famine – Week 2
🗓 Wednesday Encouragement

Family
Preparation is not fear. It’s faith with foresight.
Don’t wait until the stress shows up.
If God is prompting you to start something…start.
Plan. Save. Store. Sow.
Because later is built on what you do now.

📖 Genesis 41:47–49
Joseph gathered so much grain during the good season that it became immeasurable.
Let that be you….overflowing with what you stored in faith.

02/03/2026

Ahead of the Famine – Week 2: Store It While It’s Good

📖 Genesis 41:47–49

Joseph didn’t wait for trouble to prepare.
He didn’t wait for lack to start storing.
He moved while abundance was flowing.

The Bible says the land produced abundantly — and Joseph gathered, organized, and stored until it became immeasurable.

Here’s the lesson:

Good seasons are not for comfort.
Good seasons are for construction.

What does construction mean?
It means building systems, strengthening habits, organizing resources, sharpening skills, and preparing spiritually, financially, and mentally for what’s ahead. Construction is doing the quiet work now so you don’t panic later.

Don’t waste your plentiful years scrolling, spending, or stalling.

Use this season to:
✅ Review your budget
✅ Update your résumé
✅ Rework your schedule
✅ Refocus your goals
✅ Deepen your prayer life
✅ Study God’s Word more intentionally
✅ Apply what you’ve already learned
✅ Strengthen your faith and discipline

Grow while it’s good. Build while it’s peaceful. Prepare while doors are open.

Small steps lead to big preparation.

If God has you in a season of increase, clarity, or opportunity — don’t just enjoy it. Build with it.

Type READY if you’re choosing preparation over procrastination.

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