In this issue

Ambassador Center

Four Ambassador Center students received their bachelor of arts degrees at Azusa Pacific University’s commencement exercises May 5.

The graduates and their fields of study are Eric Alvarez, Spanish; Steve Ramos, Christian ministries; Alexandra T. Snyder, international business; and Rhonda West, English. Page 3.

Conference

Nearly 400 people from the North Central, Central and Mid-South districts attended a regional conference in St. Louis, May 4 to 6, according to Dave Fiedler, superintendent of the North Central district.

The conference was a time of worship, fellowship and networking with members from a wide section of Mid-America. Page 4.

All who believe in Jesus Christ will be saved (Acts 16:31), writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach in this month’s Personal.

But what does it mean to believe in Jesus Christ? Page 6.

Believing the gospel

Many of us Christians are afraid of the gospel, writes J. Michael Feazell in Believing the Gospel. We are afraid of the gospel because it is too good. Page 8.

Men's ministry

The Atlanta, Georgia, men’s ministry was host for its third annual men’s revival, MENistry 2001—One in Christ, April 27 to 29.

Men from North Carolina and Georgia met in the mountains of north Georgia for a weekend of fun, fellowship and revival.

Guest speaker was Curtis May, director of the Office of Reconciliation Ministries (ORM). Page 11.

Statement of Beliefs

The Worldwide Church of God has released an updated Statement of Beliefs.

"The Spirit of God leads the church into all truth (John 16:13). Accordingly this Statement of Beliefs is not a closed creed. The Worldwide Church of God constantly renews its commitment to truth and deeper understanding and responds to God’s guidance in its beliefs and practices." Page 12.

Youth ministry

Teen Discovery Weekends took place in Arkansas and Georgia, March 30 to April 1. The Dallas, Texas, Central church had its monthly youth service and teens in Buffalo, New York, took part in World Vision’s 30-hour famine. Pages 18 & 19.

Christian Beliefs

Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" writes Michael Morrison in his Basic Christian Beliefs column about Jesus Christ.

The Christian faith centers on Jesus Christ. We need to understand what kind of person he is. Page 20.

Financial Report

The process of selling the headquarters property plods along, writes controller Ron Kelly. The close of escrow looks like September or October.

Church finances are near projections, down 11.5 percent compared to last year. Page 27.