Justice is a prerequisite to confidence.
Confidence is a prerequisite to unity.
Think about it as you peruse this issue of Adventist Today, which is dedicated to these qualities in the life and mission of the church. Our cover article by Barry Casey addresses one important element in the preservation of unity in the church, under the rubric of conflict resolution. We believe our readers will appreciate Barry's recognized expertise in such matters. Next, with his inside awareness of such matters, David Newman, editor of Ministry, laments instances in which the church has suffered because integrity, justice, confidence, and unity in the church have been compromised, and tactfully suggests remedial measures. Third in this trilogy is a white paper by Doug Hackleman documenting a recent instance in which a lack of integrity and justice in the Southeastern California Conference has subjected confidence and unity to unnecessary stress and strain.