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.
27 May 2026
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Ephesians 4 Project Grant Awarded to Support SL2SL Summer Camp

Church of God Network is excited to award an Ephesians 4 Project grant to support the Searchlight to Spotlight (SL2SL) Summer Camp, a five-day, four-night youth development program taking place July 7–11, 2026 in Georgia. Serving approximately 80 campers ages 7–17, SL2SL provides a God-centered environment focused on Bible-based instruction, mentorship, worship, and community-building through […]

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25 May 2026
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CGN Visits the Carolinas!

We had a great time fellowshipping with brethren in the Carolinas over Pentecost weekend! Special thanks to Church of the Great God for their warmth and hospitality. Hope to see you all again soon!

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19 May 2026
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Another COG Member Faces Religious Discrimination

We’re sharing another religious discrimination case involving a fellow sister in Christ—this time a member of the United Church of God who was reportedly fired after refusing to work on the Sabbath. According to the complaint, she had requested Saturdays off for religious reasons during her initial interview, and that request was honored for several months […]

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18 May 2026
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COG Members Suffer Total Loss from House Fire

We wanted to share an opportunity to support Mark and Jodie Pape (COG Members) after a house fire on May 7 resulted in the total loss of their home. Thankfully, Mark, who is wheelchair bound, was able to get out safely. Jodie, who is currently recovering from hip replacement surgery, was also not injured. They […]

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27 Apr 2026
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Educational Grant Awarded to Support Graduate Studies in Ghana

Church of God Network is pleased to announce a recent grant award to Sampson Asare, a member of the United Church of God in Ghana. Sampson is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies at the University of Education, Winneba. His academic work is focused on improving teaching, learning, and […]

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09 Apr 2026
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Grantee Update: From Vision to Reality

A few weeks ago, we introduced you to John Mensah—a skilled electrician from Ghana with a vision to serve his community through an electrical supply and service shop. With the help of the COG Development Program, John set out to build something meaningful: a business grounded in honest work, practical service, and long-term impact—with the […]

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