In This Issue

Conference

Two hundred thirty-eight workers in the harvest gathered for a regional conference in Chicago, writes Doug Johannsen.

The next regional conference for ministers and members will take place in Portland, Oregon, April 30 to May 2. Page 3.

Pastor General

In 2003, we announced in the WN that the Worldwide Church of God would formally consider the role of women in the church, writes Joseph Tkach. In this issue of the WN, we are publishing an introduction to the topic. Page 6.

Financial report

Donation income for March came in almost exactly the same as March 2003—right at $1.5 million, writes WCG controller Ronald Kelly.

When we add in other sources of income, the totals for March show a 6 percent increase. Page 9.

Apologetics

We cannot prove to a skeptic, beyond all shadow of doubt, that God exists, writes John Halford. But that does not mean that we have no evidence. Page 10.

Window on the World

Once again the government of Haiti has collapsed, writes Barbara Edwards. This is Haiti’s bicentennial year, but there is not much to celebrate. Page 14.

Lessons From the Bible

Things are not always as they appear, writes J. Michael Feazell. That was certainly the case with Jesus. Page 17.

Youth ministry

A disciplemaking youth ministry cooperates with the Holy Spirit in equipping by skillfully and persistently presenting the gospel through the teaching of Scripture, writes Ted Johnston. Page 23.

Bible Study

In Romans 9 to 11, Paul deals with Israel’s role in God’s plan, writes Michael Morrison. Does the new covenant mean that God no longer has a special interest in the Jewish people? Page 25.

Ministry team

The WN interviewed Richard and Diane Gross of Spencerport, New York, about a growing ministry that Jesus has given them. Page 27.

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