In this issue, we are giving you an opportunity to get better acquainted with your church leaders. Walter Wright, our union president, has invited each of your conference presidents to share a personal story of God's grace, since this is a major theme of our union.

We've also invited Don Schneider, president of the church in North America, and Jan Paulsen, president of the world church, to share with you as well.

We trust you will enjoy reading their stories of grace.