Author: Daniel Russo

Daniel Russo is a lifelong New Yorker and currently resides in Albany, New York. He currently works as the Manager of Business Operations at Parent to Parent of NYS. He previously worked at the Empire Center for Public Policy managing their operations. Daniel obtained an undergraduate degree in American History from the State University of New York at Albany in 2013. He then received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy in 2017. He is a second generation member of the Church of God and was baptized in 2009. While he enjoys traveling and meeting brethren in various groups, his home congregation of 25+ years is an independent Westchester, New York congregation. Daniel founded the Church of God Network in October 2018 after developing the initial concept during the 2017 Feast of Tabernacles.
14 Jan 2026

Congregation Map Update: New European Congregations Added!

We’re excited to share that the Church of God Network Congregation Map has been updated with a number of new congregations across Europe! This update reflects our ongoing commitment to improving connection, visibility, and fellowship among brethren worldwide. Even more encouraging—additional European congregations are coming soon. We’re currently finalizing contact details, and once those are […]

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01 Jan 2026

Year 6 COG Development Program Highlights

This month marks the 6th anniversary of CGN’s COG Development Program! Launched to help members in developing countries start businesses or further their education, the Development Program provides micro-grants that allow recipients to purchase equipment, pay for educational expenses, or cover training costs. We work through the local ministry to identify and vet qualified applicants. Here […]

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18 Dec 2025

New Local Contacts!

We’re excited to announce that we now have local contacts in: Vancouver Island – Canada Hot Springs – Arkansas Whether you’re new to the area or just looking to connect, these local contacts are ready to help you plug in with the Church of God community nearby! Find your state or country on our website […]

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16 Dec 2025

New Ephesians 4 Project Grantee!

A few weeks ago, we shared an upcoming women’s retreat hosted by Jeana Anderson at the beautiful Shepherd of the Ozarks Retreat Center in North Central Arkansas. We’re excited to share an update—they are now a grantee! Through Church of God Network’s Ephesians 4 Project, we have awarded a grant to help subsidize the cost […]

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15 Dec 2025

5 Year Anniversary of Within Your Gates Program!

As we mark another year of the Within Your Gates program, we pause to give thanks for the ways God has worked through His people in 2025. This program exists to respond to needs—large and small—and to encourage acts of service that reflect Christ’s love within our Church family. Responding in Times of Need This […]

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18 Nov 2025

Within Your Gates: Myanmar Brethren Update

We wanted to share an important prayer update about our brethren in Myanmar and to ask the whole community to join us in prayer for the situation. Recent reports coming out of the region remain difficult, and we are doing everything we can to stay informed and look into whether there are ways we can […]

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17 Nov 2025

New COG Development Program Grantee: Douglas Kachilima

Meet our latest COG Development Grant recipient — Douglas Kachilima! Douglas attends United Church of God in Zimbabwe and plans to use his grant to cultivate a hectare of corn — an effort that will help him build sustainable income for his family and community. The funds will cover land preparation, purchasing corn seeds, fertilizers, […]

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