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Though the college had started with virtually no
money, its success was even too rapid. We added Imperial
Schools and other operations which were not directly
needed for THE GREAT COMMISSION. The college grew into
three campuses--two in the U.S. and one in England.
Later we were forced to close Imperial Schools and
other nonessential operations. After the three college
campuses had supplied the needed graduates to help in the
Work, the campuses in England and Texas were closed.
After many years of personally desiring to build the
Auditorium as a "house for God," God finally allowed me to
see that project completed. Again, building this
beautiful structure and dedicating it to "The Great God," was
not without opposition and struggle. It seems that God
has never permitted his servants to do anything that was
easy and without opposition.
But since the Auditorium has been completed, and the
AICF (Ambassador International Cultural Foundation)
started, a great deal of excellent recognition and
publicity have come to the Work of God. The Foundation has
proved to be ideal--a superb vehicle--for me to fulfill my
God-given commission around the world. I have often felt
like saying to those who had so little faith, that I have
had to work just as hard as though I were doing it on my
own, even though I knew I needed--and had--the guidance
and help of God. But God has helped me always to "keep my
eye on the ball"--to hew to the line--never deviating from
the main goal. And the Work of God has prospered.
Ted, I have said many times that I will change any
time when it can be shown me that I should change. I have
briefly stated in this letter whatever we do must be done
to the purpose of fulfilling Christ's Great Commission and
it must be done in the manner that best suits our needs at
that particular time.
At this time the greatest need for us is to do the
Work of God more powerfully. All our efforts must now be
channeled into building and strengthening the Church. The
Church must be the dominant, clearly visible organization.
Accordingly, I am authorizing you to take steps to
move the undergraduate functions of Ambassador College to
the presently vacated campus in Big Sandy, Texas. There
we have adequate facilities to maintain a fine college
dedicated to serve the Church. I now feel this move to be
necessary for the best interests of THE GREAT COMMISSION.
It is vital, however, that we avoid the urge to begin any
expansion and building programs in Texas. The thrust must
be to utilize the existing physical facilities and maintain
an institution with excellence in academic standards and
moral character.