In This Issue

Property sale

The WCG announced the sale of the lower portion of the Ambassador campus May 14 to Ambassador Acquisition Partners, LLC, comprised of Harvest Rock Church and Maranatha High School.

The transaction includes the Ambassador Auditorium, Hall of Administration, physical education complex, student center and Grove Terrace men’s dormitory. Page 3.

Pastor General

Is the movie of life really pointless? writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. The gospel says it is not—there is in fact a grand purpose—and a triumphant conclusion. Page 6.

Denomination

The WCG has 11 district superintendents in the United States, writes Dan Rogers.

The district superintendents are integral members of the Church Administration team, but rather than working out of our Pasadena office, they work out of offices in their homes in the districts they serve. Page 8.

Book review

In a new feature starting with this issue, Terry Akers reviews the C.S. Lewis book Mere Christianity, which he calls a splendid introduction to Christian theology and doctrine. Page 11.

Bible Study

In Romans 9 and 10, Paul describes a theological problem: Most Jews are rejecting the gospel, writes Michael Morrison.

In chapter 11, Paul affirms that God has a surprising plan for the people of Israel. Page 12.

Youth ministry

In his youth ministry equipping column, Jeb Egbert looks at creating a biblical group image in a youth group. Page 16.

Children's ministry

Ted Johnston begins a children’s ministry column to provide encouragement, instruction, ideas and other resources for parents and children’s ministry workers. Page 18.

Financial report

For the second month in a row, we have positive income statistics to report, writes controller Ronald Kelly. Page 24.

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