On April 15, Dr. Timothy M. Hill, the General
Overseer of the Church of God, was notified by the White House that he had been appointed by President Donald J. Trump to
serve on the President’s Interfaith Advisory Council. This council, made up of
some 20 or so faith-based leaders from across the country, will serve as an
advisory board to President Trump concerning religious and faith issues as our
nation comes out from under the “shut down/stay-at-home” orders in the coming
weeks and months.
Different advisory councils have been appointed by
the President to address specific areas of our economic, business, and faith
communities. According to the President’s earlier comments, the advisory
councils will help him decide when – and how – different portions of the
country can start down a path towards normal following the coronavirus
pandemic.
When informed of his appointment, Hill stated, “I
am highly honored to be appointed to this advisory position by the President of
the United States. This is not about politics but is simply about getting our
country restarted, especially in regards to our faith community. The Church of
the Lord Jesus Christ has stepped forward in a powerful way finding new ways to
keep spreading gospel hope. So, I am glad that churches will be well
represented within the White House and I look forward to specifically
representing the Church of God and our Pentecostal heritage.”
It is expected that the Interfaith Advisory
Council will meet electronically within the next several days.