In This Issue

Pastor General

Our doctrinal team continues the process of examining what the Bible says about whether women may serve in the office of elder, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. Page 5.

Denomination

Leadership in the Worldwide Church of God rests on a foundation of several biblical leadership principles, writes Dan Rogers, “where all the leadership gifts in the church are honored and used in ways that foster interdependence.” Page 8.

Window on the World

This is a hard article to write. It’s much easier to tug at your heartstrings about the poverty-stricken places where some of our brethren live, writes John Halford. But what do I say about Scandinavia? It’s idyllic. Page 12.

Regional Snapshot

New opportunities are facing the Worldwide Church of God, writes James Henderson. In Africa, independent unaffiliated churches are growing at an unprecedented rate. Page 14.

Children's ministry

The over-arching purpose of children’s ministry is to help children come to Jesus and then mature as his followers, writes Ted Johnston. This mission is pursued through a four-part disciplemaking strategy. Page 18.

Discipleship

The WCG is introducing its pastors to a new discipleship curriculum for individual and small group study, writes Dan Rogers. Church Administration believes that members will find the four-volume study inspirational. Page 20.

Lessons From the Bible

The Bible tells us that Jesus was made like his fellow humans in every way (Hebrews 2:17). In this passage we find that like many of us, Jesus’ family was ready to have him committed, writes Mike Feazell. Page 22.

Financial Report

Regular mail income for May was $1.362 million, writes controller Ronald Kelly. This brings our income for January through May to $6.41 million. Page 24.

Bible Study

In Romans, Paul has presented the gospel—from our need for divine rescue to the future Jesus offers us, writes Michael Morrison. Page 25.

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