Check out the latest Prez Release: "Tsunamis of Evil Are Nothing New"

I recently heard a phrase used to describe our current global experience that caught my attention. The statement was made that we live in a tsunami of evil that leaves hopelessness in its wake. It is hard to avoid some version of that tsunami regardless of the part of the globe in which you find yourself.

By nature, I am somewhat of a cynic. I can easily see dark shadows even where good vibes predominate. But because I am prone to pessimism, I have disciplined myself to regard alternative perspectives on the issue or event that is, all too often, seen only through my cynical lenses. One of the alternatives to the tsunamic of evil motif is to acknowledge that we are not the first to face such tsunamis; other eras of human history have also had such dark episodes. Insurmountable, overwhelming, and unjust human structures, which strangle the life from people with an oversized reach, are not new. Read the rest.  

Want young leaders to take part in denominational life? Invite them. Read President Klaus' insightful bog post on Intrust magazine's website

"As a seminary president, I go to a lot of denominational meetings. Usually the average age is somewhere north of "mature," but recently I attended a church meeting in the Midwest and was pleasantly surprised at the number of younger pastoral leaders - and even seminarians - who were present. So I asked around. What was drawing younger leaders to a denominational gathering?" Read the rest.

Following the Prez... 

Dr. Klaus will be at the following events:

• June 18-20: Speaking at a plenary session for Open Bible Missionary Summit, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• June 22-23: Attending ATS on Global Partnerships, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• June 28-July 3: Teaching at Michigan District AG Summer Camp Meeting, Lost Valley, Mich.