As members and ministers we have not always conducted ourselves in a Godly manner in our roles, relationships and responsibilities. Carnality is reflected in these three things. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" Matt. 5:3. Being poor in spirit is the beginning of the Christian calling. It is a recognition of need and humility to go about addressing that need. Many have lost sight of their need. Pride blinds one's eyes and blocks God. It prevents one from seeing or admitting one's true needs. Pride prevents the fulfilling of our Christian calling and pride cannot come back in.

Rick Beam

(1950-2024)

Rick Beam was born and grew up in northeast Mississippi. He graduated from Ambassador College Big Sandy, Texas, in 1972, and was ordained into the ministry in 1975. From 1978 until his death in 2024, he pastored congregations in the south, west and midwest. His final pastorate was for the United Church of God congregations in Rome, (Georgia), Gadsden (Alabama) and Chattanooga (Tennessee).