Pastors or designated associate pastors from about a dozen churches around Kootenai County, Idaho, gathered in Coeur d’Alene to seek the direction of Jesus Christ.

Glen Weber, Worldwide Church of God pastor in Coeur d’Alene, facilitated the event. Page 3.

As important as the conception and birth of Jesus are to our faith, that is not the primary focus we carry into the world, writes Joseph Tkach in this month’s Personal.

When Paul preached in Corinth, he preached a much more provocative message: Christ crucified (1 Cor. 1:23). Page 6.

Did it really happen? asks J. Michael Feazell in "Spread the Word: He’s Alive."

Because if Jesus Christ really died on a Roman cross and was raised again to life, it changes everything. Page 8.

Yong Chin Gee and Wong Mein Kong returned home to Malaysia Feb. 19 from a trip to Indonesia during which they conducted meetings with several pastors who desire to become part of our fellowship.

They have no denominational affiliation and represent scattered members over a number of Indonesian islands.

"We are pleased and privileged to have opened a dialogue with these pastors," Mr. Yong said. Page 15.

The latest Discovery Weekends took place in Prescott, Arizona; Estes Park, Colorado; and Bellefontaine, Ohio. Teens in Phoenix, Arizona; and Minneapolis, Minnesota, took part in World Vision’s 30-hour famine. Utica, New York, teens had a praise and worship service and lock-in. Pages 17 to 19.

Curtis May, director of the church’s Office of Reconciliation Ministries, participated in a training session for church leaders, missionaries, church planters and African Enterprise board members from 15 countries Feb. 12 to 17 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Mr. May is a member of the U.S. board of African Enterprise. Page 20.

February mail income was $1.48 million, down 14 percent from last year, reports controller Ron Kelly.

Our combined mail and seasonal offering income for the first two months of the year stands at $3 million. Page 24.