When Dr. Clinton Wahlen joined the staff of the Biblical Research Institute, he was immediately asked to take on the BRI newsletter as editor. The BRI newsletter was first published in January 2003, and Dr. Wahlen became its second editor.

To put together a newsletter with relevant articles for pastors and scholars is a lot of work, especially because it is not the only assignment a BRI associate director carries. In addition to the newsletter he is involved in many other responsibilities and has to wear multiple hats.

Dr. Wahlen has put much time, effort, and dedication into the publication of the newsletter. Although it is the BRI newsletter, representing the entire Institute, he took a special interest in it. You could say it was his “baby.” He updated the design, helped the newsletter would reach a wider audience, and spoke about it during Bible conferences and at other meetings. BRI is very grateful for his well-done assignment. Thank you very much, Clinton.

Now that Elias Brasil de Souza has joined BRI, there will be another shift of responsibilities. Dr. Wahlen is coordinating the Third International Bible Conference, which will take place in June of this year in Israel, and will also be involved as editor of a book on biblical anthropology and other projects. So our new associate director will become the new editor of the Newsletter. As we thank Dr. Wahlen again for his great contribution as editor, we welcome Dr. de Souza as the new man in charge. May the Lord richly bless both of our brothers as they serve the church in their new responsibilities, and may God bless the church through their ministry.