While the timeless truths of the gospel remain the same, the culture around us continues to move through transitions and change. While God never changes and His word remains constant, how we do ministry effectively will constantly be adjusted to help carry out of missional mandates from Christ.

This issue looks at churches dealing with various levels of change in the following stories and photos: Jammin' at the Jail: Nashville, TN; Impact in a Changing Community: Fort Worth, TX; On Leading and Learning: Interview with Tom Nees; Growing Christian Community: Lincoln, CA; California Wildfires: Nazarene Disaster Relief; Marketplace Chaplaincy: Kansas City, MO; Teaching Church Conference: Tulsa, OK and Multi-Congregational Sponsors: Winnipeg, Manitoba.