Active in the ministry of Jesus Christ for more than five decades, Victor Kubik is a long-time pastor and Christian writer. Together with his wife, Beverly, he has served in pastoral and administrative roles in churches and regions in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa. He regularly contributes to Church publications and does a weekly podcast. He and his wife have also run a philanthropic mission since 1999. 

He was named president of the United Church of God in May 2013 by the Church’s 12-man Council of Elders, and served in that role for nine years.

Michelle Macedo is from Patos de Minas, Brazil. She was born in the church and is currently 22 years old. She is an ABC graduate and a law student, is passionate about different languages and cultures and speaks English and Spanish, as well as Portuguese. Michelle believes that her ability to speak other languages is a gift from God, she is grateful and wants to use it in any way she can to help and serve others. As an only child, she loves meeting new people and having new experiences.