In This Issue

Women

Many of the practices, events and laws in the Old Testament might seem strange to us, writes Pastor General Joseph Tkach. However, the Old Testament is part of the Bible, and in our survey of what the Bible says about the relationship between men and women and God, we need to examine what this part of Scripture says. Page 6.

Church Administration

Commissioned ministry leaders lead the individual ministry segments in our congregations, writes John Stonecypher. Together these ministry leaders form a ministry leadership team led by the senior pastor. For this team to work together in harmony, it is crucial that the ministry team have regular meetings. Page 12.

Window on the World

Before he returned to heaven, Jesus said to his disciples: “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

This wasn’t just a random list of places, writes John Halford. Jesus was defining the church’s mission for those first disciples, and for all who were to follow in their footsteps. Page 14.

Latin America

As we observe what the Holy Spirit is doing in our churches in Latin America, we see that a number of them are experiencing a transformation, writes Charles Fleming. Page 16.

Youth camps

One hundred two campers from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and Texas attended a Spiritual Enrichment Program (SEP) camp in Washington. The goal was to teach the campers what real life in Jesus is all about. Page 18.

One hundred thirty-one campers gathered in Central Illinois for the Heartland SEP camp with a theme of “Get Real,” where the campers were taught to consider what is truly real. Page 20.

Youth ministry

The Rushville, New York, Community Bible Church routinely ministers to as many as 70 mostly non-Christian teens at their Friday night Teen Hang, writes Ted Johnston. Page 22.

Financial report

By the time you read this, all 389 of our U.S. congregations will be operating under the new financial model, writes controller Ronald Kelly. Page 24.

Bible Study

In Romans 15, Paul completes his discussion of how Christians who are strong in the faith should help those whose faith is weak, writes Michael Morrison. Page 25.

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