Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, 1996 yearbook

126 Pages·1995·3.9 MB·English

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CONSERVATIVE
CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN
CONFERENCE
THE BIBLE — We believe the Bible, con-
sisting of the Old and New Testament, to be
the only inspired, inerrant, infallible,
authoritative Word of God written.
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THETRINITY Webelievethatthereisone
God, eternallyexistent in threepersons: Father,
Son, and Holy Ghost.
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST — We believe
in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in
Hissinless life, in Hismiracles, in Hisvicarious
andatoningdeath through Hisshed blood, in
His bodily resurrection, in Hisascension tothe
right hand ofthe Father, and in His personal
return in power and glory.
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REDEMPTION We believe that for salvation of lost and sinful man
regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
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THEHOLYSPIRIT Webelieve inthepresent ministryoftheHolySpirit
by Whose indwelling power and fullness the Christian is enabled to live
a godly life in this present evil world.
THERESURRECTION — We believein theresurrectionofboth thesav-
ed and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they
that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
SPIRITUAL UNITY We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers
in Christ.
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF CHRIST
Head of the Church.
Lord of the Conscience.
THE UNITY OF CHRIST'S CHURCH
Redeemed by His death.
Empowered by His life.
THE LIBERTY OF CHRIST'S CHURCH
In the fear of God.
In the limits of Love.
THE URGENCY OF CHRIST'S CHURCH
To evangelize the world.
To edify the Believer.
TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY
YEARBOOK
1996
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The
CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
DIRECTORY
of the
Officers, Representatives, Committees,
Associations, Ministers and Churches
REPORTS
for the
Year Ending December 31, 1995
The YEARBOOKispublishedannually. Pleasesend corrections and changes of
informationforthe 1997edition to the CCCConference Office, 7582 Currell
MN
Blvd., Suite m08, St. Paul, 55125. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
From the Conference President 4
Officers 5
Organizational Chart 6
Board of Directors 8
Committee Members 9
Area Representatives and Regional Fellowships Map 11
Area Representatives 12
Regional Fellowships 14
CONFERENCE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
Ordained Ministers 19
Ordained Ministers (Associate Members) 33
Licensed Ministers 34
Licensed Ministers (Associate Members) 37
Commissioned Christian Workers 38
Commissioned Christian Workers (Associate Members) 39
Conference Care 40
Lay Preachers 40
Lay Members from Non-Member Churches 41
Missionaries Overseas 42
Missionaries U.S./Canada 43
Armed Forces Chaplains 45
CONFERENCE REPORTS
Reports from Member Churches 46
Totals 77
Giving from Non-Member Churches 78
Giving from Regional Fellowships 78
1995 Auditor's Report 79
1996 Budget 87
Conference Benefactors 88
CONFERENCE STATEMENTS/DOCUMENTS
Constitution and By-Laws 91
The Nature of our Fellowship 102
Code of Ethics for Ministers 103
Code of Ethics for Churches 104
Statement Regarding the Charismatic Movement 106
Divorce and the Ministry 107
Homosexuals and the Christian Fellowship 112
Statement on Abortion 113
Statement on Pornography and Obscenity 115
Statement on Ministerial Standing of Women 118
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Annual Meetings 119
Conference Services Offered 120
1996 Yearbook order form Insert
FORESEE Publications Inside back cover
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From the
Conference President
There are innumerable things for
which we could and should give
thanks to God. But, there are three
notable gifts mentioned by Paul in
his letters to the Corinthians, in
which He used this particular
exclamation, "Thanks be to God.
In the first, he gave thanks to God
for the gift ofvictory over death.
"But thanks be to God, which
giveth us the victory through our
Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor. 15:57).
Christ conquered death forever
when He died for our sins and rose
again.
In the second, he gave thanks to God for the gift ofvictory in life. "Now
thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and
maketh manifest the savour ofHis knowledge by us in every place" (2 Cor.
2:14). By the indwelling presence ofthe Spirit ofChrist, we are enabled to
triumph over circumstances and "show forth the praises ofHim who hath
called us out ofdarkness into His marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9).
But the greatest gift ofall is Christ Himself! "Thanks be unto God for his
unspeakable gift" (2 Cor. 9:15). The value ofthis gift is beyond language
to describe; it is "unspeakable and full ofglory" (1 Peter 1:8). Thanks be
unto God!
Again, may this yearbook serve as a valuable tool ofinformation and a
ready reference to the work ofour Conference, reminding us to pray for one
another. Let us support and encourage one another, as we share together
our heartfelt "thanks to God."
Donald A. Ehler
CONFERENCE OFFICERS
President 1993-96 Term
Rev. Donald A. Ehler [phone]
620 High Ave. Box 389
Hillsboro, WI 54634
Vice-President 1993-96 Term
Rev. Clarence J. Schultz [phone]
5934 8th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
Conference Minister 1994-97 Term
Rev. Clifford R. Christensen [phone]
457 Mary Street
Maplewood, MN 55119
Controller 1994-97 Term
Mr. Leslie Pierce [phone]
5220 E. 105th St. S.
Tulsa, OK 74137
Recording Secretary ... 1995-98 Term
Rev. Larry E. Scovil [phone]
317 W. 40th St.
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Treasurer 1995-97 Term
Mr. John D. Nygren . [phone]
579 Sterling St.
Maplewood, MN 55119
Past Conference Presidents
1948-1949Dr. H. EllisLininger 1969-1972Rev. WayneHamilton
1949-1950Rev. FredWilliams 1972-1975 Rev. A. BarryJones
1950-1953 Rev. ArthurA. Luther 1975-1978 Dr. JamesH. Blackstone,Jr
1953-1956 Rev. EdwardG. Smith 1978-1981 Rev. GeorgeS. Buhl
1956-1959 Rev. AlfredAbrahamson 1981-1984 Rev. BruceR. Brown
1959-1960Rev. GeorgeKirgiss 1984-1986 Rev. LynnE. Scovil
1960-1961 Dr. Henry Pol 1986-1987 Dr. GraemeC. Smith
1961-1964Dr. Lloyd F. Dean 1987-1990 Rev. Jay L. Warren
1964-1968 Rev. Samuel T. Hemberger 1990-1993 Mr. William V. Nygren
1968-1969 Dr. RaymondC. Ortlund
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1993-1996Term
Rev. Gary A. Gardell
P.O. Box 1030, Priest River, ID 83856 [phone]
Rev. David B. Gilbert
3625 Church St. Box 127, Altamahaw, NC 27202 [phone]
Rev. Nicholas G. Granitsas
68 Eustis St., Revere, MA 02151 [phone]
Mr. Edward D. Wheaton
314 Farview Dr., N. Aurora, IL 60542 [phone]
1994-1997Term
Mr. Rich Burkhalter
1155 Dune Meadow Dr., Porter, IN 46304 [phone]
Rev. Max Vague
809 Alberta Ave., Oceanside, CA 92054 [phone]
Rev. Larry Wentzel
405 W. State St., N. Aurora, IL 60542 [phone]
Mr. David A. Williams
3616 Bellaire Drive N. Fort Worth, TX 76109 [phone]
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1995-1998Term
Rev. David Ballou
330 Willow Tree Rd., Milton, NY 12547 [phone]
Rev. Gary Evans
4072 Clifton Ridge, Highland, MI 48357 [phone]
Miss Lillian Palmberg
325 Kempton St. #157, Spring Valley, CA 91977 [phone]
Rev. Gary Wood
245 5th Ave. W. Dickinson, ND 58601 [phone]
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