The world needs godly leadership at all levels, relief from suffering and knowledge of the path to true love, joy and peace. We must seek wisdom, sow peace and develop a genuine love of God and the truth. Intellectual assent to the truth is not enough. Let us stir up God's holy spirit with our batteries recharged from the Feast and move forward to make our calling and election sure.

Donald Ward

Elder, United Church of God

Before his retirement in 2021, Dr. Donald Ward pastored churches in Texas and Louisiana, and taught at Ambassador Bible College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has also served as chairman of the Council of Elders of the United Church of God. He holds a BS degree; a BA in theology; a MS degree; a doctor’s degree in education from East Texas State University; and has completed 18 hours of graduate theology from SMU.