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Feb. 25	UCG Council Nominees: The United Church of God, an International Association, has announced the names of nominees for four soon-to-be-vacated seats on its 12-member council. On March 8, 1998, at the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders, to be held in Louisville, Ky., elders will elect or, as the case may be, re-elect four council members. All incumbents are eligible for re-election and have been nominated. The council members whose terms are expiring are Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough, Burk McNair and Leon Walker. Of the three international slots on the council, only Leon Walker's term is expiring. Nominees are: Meakin, John; Meeker, Joel; Seiglie, Mario; and Walker, Leon. Of the nine remaining seats, those of Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough and Burk McNair are expiring. Nominees for these three seats are: Andrews, Steve; Cole, C. Wayne; Dean, Aaron; Kilough, Clyde; Kubik, Victor; McCullough, Leslie; McNair, H. Burk; Orchard, Brian; Pinelli, Richard; Sargent, Gregory; Thompson, Richard; and Wilson, Dean.

Feb. 25

UCG Council Nominees: The United Church of God, an International Association, has announced the names of nominees for four soon-to-be-vacated seats on its 12-member council. On March 8, 1998, at the annual meeting of the General Conference of Elders, to be held in Louisville, Ky., elders will elect or, as the case may be, re-elect four council members. All incumbents are eligible for re-election and have been nominated.

The council members whose terms are expiring are Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough, Burk McNair and Leon Walker.

Of the three international slots on the council, only Leon Walker's term is expiring. Nominees are: Meakin, John; Meeker, Joel; Seiglie, Mario; and Walker, Leon.

Of the nine remaining seats, those of Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough and Burk McNair are expiring. Nominees for these three seats are: Andrews, Steve; Cole, C. Wayne; Dean, Aaron; Kilough, Clyde; Kubik, Victor; McCullough, Leslie; McNair, H. Burk; Orchard, Brian; Pinelli, Richard; Sargent, Gregory; Thompson, Richard; and Wilson, Dean.

Feb. 22, '98	David Hulme, president of the United Church of God, was recently relieved of his position. The twelve-man Council of Elders of the United Church of God, an International Association, the elected board of the General Conference of Elders, voted overwhelmingly to remove the organization's first president, in a meeting held Jan. 20, in Monrovia, Calif., adjacent to Arcadia, Calif., where the UCG's home office is temporarily located prior to its move to Cincinnati, Ohio, later this year. The council's removal of Mr. Hulme was the culmination of a long struggle between the president and a the majority of the council.Robert Dick, chairman of the General Conference of Elders and the Council, Mr. Hulme's responsibilities until a new president is appointed.

Feb.
22, '98

David Hulme, president of the United Church of God, was recently relieved of his position. The twelve-man Council of Elders of the United Church of God, an International Association, the elected board of the General Conference of Elders, voted overwhelmingly to remove the organization's first president, in a meeting held Jan. 20, in Monrovia, Calif., adjacent to Arcadia, Calif., where the UCG's home office is temporarily located prior to its move to Cincinnati, Ohio, later this year. The council's removal of Mr. Hulme was the culmination of a long struggle between the president and a the majority of the council.Robert Dick, chairman of the General Conference of Elders and the Council, Mr. Hulme's responsibilities until a new president is appointed.

Dec. 21, '97	The Church of God International is sorting through a difficult situation with founder Garner Ted Armstrong that has been playing out for more than two years. Within the last month, CGI leaders have asked Mr. Armstrong to retire, rather than have his ministerial credentials revoked for sexual misconduct. Mr. Armstrong has chosen instead to fight back and has set up his own Web site to present his side of the situation. Mr. Armstrong told In Transition in May 1995 that the CGI board was empowered to remove him if necessary, as outlined in the CGI's constitution and bylaws. Two years ago, Mr. Armstrong resigned from the board of directors of the Church of God International, following charges by a Tyler woman that he sexually assaulted her. Suerae Robertson, a masseuse operating out of her Tyler home, on Nov. 22, 1995, filed the suit in Texas' 114th District Court in Tyler. Mr. Armstrong wrote a letter to CGI members at that time. CGI leaders learned of the woman's allegations about the time of the Feast of Tabernacles 1995. In the aftermath of the revelation, Ronald Dart resigned from the CGI and began a separate ministry. In Transition carried the following updates: GTA and CGI file responses to suit CGI grapples with leadership woes CGI revamps church after conference CGI back in lawsuit CGI not part of lawsuit after all CGI holds leadership conference in Texas CGI operation stabilizes after year

Dec.
21, '97

The Church of God International is sorting through a difficult situation with founder Garner Ted Armstrong that has been playing out for more than two years.

Within the last month, CGI leaders have asked Mr. Armstrong to retire, rather than have his ministerial credentials revoked for sexual misconduct. Mr. Armstrong has chosen instead to fight back and has set up his own Web site to present his side of the situation.

Mr. Armstrong told In Transition in May 1995 that the CGI board was empowered to remove him if necessary, as outlined in the CGI's constitution and bylaws.

Two years ago, Mr. Armstrong resigned from the board of directors of the Church of God International, following charges by a Tyler woman that he sexually assaulted her. Suerae Robertson, a masseuse operating out of her Tyler home, on Nov. 22, 1995, filed the suit in Texas' 114th District Court in Tyler. Mr. Armstrong wrote a letter to CGI members at that time.

CGI leaders learned of the woman's allegations about the time of the Feast of Tabernacles 1995. In the aftermath of the revelation, Ronald Dart resigned from the CGI and began a separate ministry.

In Transition carried the following updates:

GTA and CGI file responses to suit
CGI grapples with leadership woes
CGI revamps church after conference
CGI back in lawsuit
CGI not part of lawsuit after all
CGI holds leadership conference in Texas
CGI operation stabilizes after year

Nov. 21	The United Church of God, an International Association, continues to grapple with issues of governance, openness and finances, first publicly addressed in In Transition's final issue, Jan. 31, 1997. The article, "UCG elders say constitution, not blown budget, the issue," remains a good overview of the issues that cloud the group's future. The present 12-man UCG governing board, called the Council of Elders, seems deadlocked, without a necessary two-thirds majority (eight votes) to decisively address problems and move ahead. In the spring of 1998, four council members' terms expire: Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough, Burk McNair and Leon Walker. How the General Conference (UCG elders) will evaluate these men for re-election or consider new talent remains controversial. Voting records are kept from the General Conference and efforts to develop a nomination process are not given serious consideration. Perhaps UCG elders and other members should take a second look at a survey developed by In Transition in October 1995 to help determine the beliefs and administrative style of those willing to serve on the Council of Elders.

Nov.
21

The United Church of God, an International Association, continues to grapple with issues of governance, openness and finances, first publicly addressed in In Transition's final issue, Jan. 31, 1997. The article, "UCG elders say constitution, not blown budget, the issue," remains a good overview of the issues that cloud the group's future.

The present 12-man UCG governing board, called the Council of Elders, seems deadlocked, without a necessary two-thirds majority (eight votes) to decisively address problems and move ahead. In the spring of 1998, four council members' terms expire: Victor Kubik, Leslie McCullough, Burk McNair and Leon Walker. How the General Conference (UCG elders) will evaluate these men for re-election or consider new talent remains controversial. Voting records are kept from the General Conference and efforts to develop a nomination process are not given serious consideration.

Perhaps UCG elders and other members should take a second look at a survey developed by In Transition in October 1995 to help determine the beliefs and administrative style of those willing to serve on the Council of Elders.

Sept. 14	What was going on in the churches of God this month a year ago or this month two years ago? One year ago In Transition was about to print its Sept. 16, 1996, issue which carried news of the start of what turned out to be the final year of Ambassador University. Two years ago this month, In Transition's Sept. 22 issue contained a draft of the United Church of God's bylaws, despite the strongest possible objections from the UCG home office and several of the council of elders.

Sept.
14

What was going on in the churches of God this month a year ago or this month two years ago?

One year ago In Transition was about to print its Sept. 16, 1996, issue which carried news of the start of what turned out to be the final year of Ambassador University.

Two years ago this month, In Transition's Sept. 22 issue contained a draft of the United Church of God's bylaws, despite the strongest possible objections from the UCG home office and several of the council of elders.

Aug. 26	The Council of Elders of the United Church of God, an International Association, began a four-day face-to-face meeting on Sunday, Aug. 24, 1997, in Phoenix, Ariz. The opening day's agenda covered minor business items, decisions regarding the 1998 annual general conference meeting, review of the hymnal project, approval of several doctrinal statements and a question-answer session with the area elders and wives. A report form UCG elder Clyde Kilough covers the early meetings. The August meeting is the first attended by Leslie L. McCullough, who replaces Doug Horchak, who resigned earlier this year citing the need to spend more time with his family.

Aug.
26

The Council of Elders of the United Church of God, an International Association, began a four-day face-to-face meeting on Sunday, Aug. 24, 1997, in Phoenix, Ariz.

The opening day's agenda covered minor business items, decisions regarding the 1998 annual general conference meeting, review of the hymnal project, approval of several doctrinal statements and a question-answer session with the area elders and wives.

A report form UCG elder Clyde Kilough covers the early meetings.

The August meeting is the first attended by Leslie L. McCullough, who replaces Doug Horchak, who resigned earlier this year citing the need to spend more time with his family.

Aug. 20	What was going on in the Church of God two years ago this month? In Transition was about to mail its Aug. 25, 1995, issue--the fifth issue produced. On the front page the lead story was Joseph W. Tkach's appearance at the opening of Ambassador University, during which time he told students and faculty "God was not finished with him yet." Mr. Tkach died slightly more than a month later. Also on the front page was the start of an article titled, "Did WCG leaders have doctrinal agenda." This article was one of the most popular articles we ever ran. Another fascinating section of the Aug. 25, 1995, issue was a set of articles commission by IT on the "proper form" of New Testament church government. One perspective was from the Global Church of God's Roderick C. Meredith. The other was from Ronald Dart, then with the Church of God International and now with Christian Educational Ministries (CEM).

Aug.
20

What was going on in the Church of God two years ago this month?

In Transition was about to mail its Aug. 25, 1995, issue--the fifth issue produced. On the front page the lead story was Joseph W. Tkach's appearance at the opening of Ambassador University, during which time he told students and faculty "God was not finished with him yet." Mr. Tkach died slightly more than a month later.

Also on the front page was the start of an article titled, "Did WCG leaders have doctrinal agenda." This article was one of the most popular articles we ever ran.

Another fascinating section of the Aug. 25, 1995, issue was a set of articles commission by IT on the "proper form" of New Testament church government. One perspective was from the Global Church of God's Roderick C. Meredith. The other was from Ronald Dart, then with the Church of God International and now with Christian Educational Ministries (CEM).

Aug. 12	In recent days we've posted most of the first four issues: two in May 1995, and one each in June and July. In the May 26 issue, among other items you may find of interest, the Global Church of God bylaws are posted. In the June issue you may find an article about Ambassador University's then-unclear future of interest. In case you missed it, AU closed this past May. In the July issue you may want to browse the article which highlights the winds of doctrinal change that reached the historically conservative WCG stronghold of the United Kingdom. The WCG retired Leslie L. McCullough, who subsequently joined the United Church of God and recently became the latest member of the UCG council of elders. There's also a nostalgic piece in the issue on the 40-year anniversary of Garner Ted Armstrong's radio-TV career as an evangelist.

Aug.
12

In recent days we've posted most of the first four issues: two in May 1995, and one each in June and July.

In the May 26 issue, among other items you may find of interest, the Global Church of God bylaws are posted.

In the June issue you may find an article about Ambassador University's then-unclear future of interest. In case you missed it, AU closed this past May.

In the July issue you may want to browse the article which highlights the winds of doctrinal change that reached the historically conservative WCG stronghold of the United Kingdom. The WCG retired Leslie L. McCullough, who subsequently joined the United Church of God and recently became the latest member of the UCG council of elders. There's also a nostalgic piece in the issue on the 40-year anniversary of Garner Ted Armstrong's radio-TV career as an evangelist.

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