Andrews University and other Seventh-day Adventist learning centers strive to prepare their diverse student populations for "generous service" to humanity—to "go into all the world" as ambassadors of the Kingdom of Grace.

These ambassadors of grace are encouraged by a collaborative effort of administration, faculty and staff to embrace lifestyle practices in harmony with biblical principles that use our resources responsibly, bring joy and health, and promote just and civil policies.

It is not difficult to distinguish these ambassadors from traditional, cultural, historical or nominal Christians. No matter where you place them on the liberal, conservative or orthodox scale, they have one thing in common. Revelation states, "They were bought from earth, lived without compromise, virgin-fresh before God. Wherever the Lamb went, they followed. They were bought from humankind, firstfruits of the harvest for God and the Lamb. Not a false word in their mouths. A perfect offering (Revelation 14:2–5 MSG). They are, without exception, authentic, faithful, Spirit-led disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The world's ambassadors understand that their personal and professional lives must rightly represent their home government at all times, without exception. As official representatives, their prime directive is to advance their nation's global interests. Jesus long ago prayed, "I'm not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world any more than I do" (John 17:15, 16 NIV).

True ambassadors of grace consistently project a "heavenly citizenship." Their conversations, relationships, activities and personal choices reflect their allegiance to the King of Heaven. As good guests, they are sensitive to their host culture, without compromising principle or ceasing to be representatives of the Kingdom of Grace. Following the example of Jesus, they join Paul who said, "I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some" (I Corinthians 9:22 NIV).

Ambassadors of grace are wise not to become entangled by political debates, indebtedness and allegiances. They represent the Kingdom of Grace to the world without forming alliances with it. They are informed on world issues and events and use their influence as salt and light in the highest places without becoming dependent on the power of government to enforce kingdom agendas. They are active in social issues according to God's mandate in Isaiah 58, and are known for their practical works of universal kindness; however, their primary mission of love is to call people's attention back to their Creator and allegiance only to Him as described in the messages of the Three Angels of Revelation 14.

As these ambassadors of grace depart from the campus of Andrews University and affiliated campuses, they joyfully set forth with Christ's commission and promise, "God authorized and commanded Me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I'll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:19, 20 MSG).

Cynthia and J.W. Warren co-founded Spring Hope Ministries to celebrate and promote the joys and benefits of the Adventist lifestyle. They have three adult children and reside in Berrien Springs, Michigan.