Ermias Choliye is field strategy coordinator for the Horn of Africa and pastor of a Nazarene church in eastern Africa. He and his wife, Mulu, a former teacher, are the parents of three sons.

How did you come to faith?
When I was 10 years old, I attended a youth camp meeting at a church.

Religious background?
My grandparents-both sets-were the first converts to Christianity in that village. My parents were raised in the Christian faith as was I.

A popular revolt riveted the attention of the world on Egypt early this year. In less than a week the outlook of that nation changed dramatically. The raw power of an angry and discontented crowd was displayed as masses of protestors took over police stations in major cities, emptying them of everything that symbolized their authority to maintain law and order in that land.

In nearly every crisis—be it social, political, spiritual, or of some other nature—a power struggle is involved, and in most cases this takes place in spite of attempts to prevent it.

The recent trip to Japan by General Superintendent J. K. Warrick was a significant event. The Church of the Nazarene in Japan has a long history, pioneering educational ministry in a nation where the pursuit of excellence is important.