Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, 1998 yearbook

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1998
YEARBOOK
CONSERVATIVE
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THE BIBLE --WebelievetheBible, consistingofthe
Old and New Testament, to be the only inspired, iner-
rant, infallible, authoritative Word ofGod written.
THE TRINITY -- We believe that there is one God,
eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and
Holy Ghost.
THE LORD JESUS CHRIST - We believe in the
deity ofChrist, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life,
in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death
through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in
His ascension to the right hand ofthe Father, and in
His personal return in power and glory.
REDEMPTION--Webelievethatforsalvationoflost
and sinful man regeneration by the Holy Spirit is ab-
solutely essential.
THE HOLY SPIRIT -- We believe in the present ministry ofthe Holy Spirit by
Whose indwelling powerand fullness the Christian is enabledto live a godly life
in this present evil world.
THE RESURRECTION --We believe inthe resurrection ofboththe saved and
the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection oflife, and they that are lost
unto the resurrection ofdamnation.
SPIRITUALUNITY--Webelieveinthe spiritualunityofallbelieversinChrist.
THE SOVEREIGNTYOFCHRIST
Head ofthe Church.
Lord ofthe Conscience.
THE UNITYOFCHRIST'SCHURCH
Redeemed by His death.
Empowered by His life.
THELIBERTYOFCHRIST'SCHURCH
In the fear ofGod.
In the limits ofLove.
THEURGENCYOFCHRIST'SCHURCH
To evangelize the world.
To edify the Believer.
--TO GODALONE BE THE GLORY --
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The
CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
DIRECTORY
ofthe
Officers, Representatives, Committees,
Associations, Ministers and Churches
REPORTS
for the
Year Ending December 31,1997
The YEARBOOKispublishedannually. Please sendcorrections andchanges of
informationfor the 1999 edition to the CCCC Office, 7582 Currell Blvd., Suite
MN
#108, St. Paul, 55125. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail:
[email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
From the Conference President 4
Officers 5
Organizational Chart 6
BoardofDirectors 8
Committee Members 9
Area Representatives and Regional Fellowships Map 14
Area Representatives 15
Regional Fellowships 17
CONFERENCE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
Ordained Ministers 22
Ordained Ministers (Associate Members) 39
Licensed Ministers 41
Licensed Ministers (Associate Members) 45
Commissioned Christian Workers 46
Commissioned Christian Workers (Associate Members) 47
Conference Care 48
Lay Preachers 48
Lay Members fromNon-MemberChurches 49
Members Serving Overseas 50
Missionaries U.S./Canada 51
Armed Forces Chaplains 52
CONFERENCE REPORTS
Reports from MemberChurches 53
Totals 91
Giving fromNon-MemberChurches 91
Giving from Regional Fellowships 91
1997 Auditor's Report 92
1998 Budget 103
Conference Benefactors 104
CONFERENCE STATEMENTS/DOCUMENTS
Constitution and By-Laws 107
The Nature ofour Fellowship 119
Code ofEthics for Ministers 120
Code ofEthics forChurches 121
Statement Regarding the Charismatic Movement 122
Divorce and the Ministry 123
Homosexuals and the Christian Fellowship 127
Statement on Abortion 128
Statement on Pornography andObscenity 130
Statement on Ministerial Standing ofWomen 132
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Annual Meetings 133
Conference Services Offered 134
1998 Yearbook order form 135
FORESEE Publications Insidebackcover
From the
Conference President
This is anexciting yearforourConserva-
tiveCongregationalChristianConference.
Wewillbe gatheringto celebrateour50th
yearas aConferencethis summer. Whata
privilegetoparticipateinaneventlikethis
andcelebratethemanygraciousblessings
ofGod.
Inthepast50years,therehavebeenmany
changes. Someofyouwillrememberwhen
we held our Annual Meetings in member
churches who also provided all the hous-
ing and cooked our meals. During that
time we enjoyed the leadership ofpresi-
dents, vice-presidents, recording secretar-
ies, treasurers and board members, many
of whom are now with the Lord. The
changes in leadership overthe years have
brought us new ideas and guidance, re-
minding me that God has sovereignly led
us in the way He has chosen forus.
I believe the Lord has blessed our Conference because we have continued to be
bound together by the basic truths in God's Word which honor Him. The essen-
tials have remained unchanged. Praise the Lord!
As a Conference ofchurches, we continue to serve the Lord in communities all
over this country, to support our churches through regional fellowships, and to
support missionaries around the world. Through our churches, we continue to
reach the unreached.
Intheyearstocome, Iamsurewewill facemorechanges; butbyGod'sgrace,the
thingsthatuniteus - thebasic elements ofourfaith -will remainunchanged. The
Lordprovidesthepeople He chooses forthetimeHechooses asHe andHistruth
remain unchanged.
Iurgeyoutojoinus inMinnesotathis summertohelpuscelebratethe 50years of
blessing we have received from the Lord. We will unite our hearts as delegates,
pastors and visitors from our churches all over America (and some from around
theworld) inworship andpraisetothe GodWho has calledustobe His servants.
Clarence J. Schultz, Jr.
CONFERENCE OFFICERS
President 1996-99 Term
Rev. Clarence J. Schultz [phone]
5934 8th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
Vice-President 1996-99 Term
Rev. Edward A. Whitman [phone]
59 Province Rd
Harrington NH 03825
Conference Minister 1997-2000 Term
Rev. Clifford R. Christensen [phone]
457 Mary Street
MN
Maplewood, 55119
Controller 1997-2000 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 1997-98 Term
Rev. Tay Kersey [phone]
8450 Eastwood Rd
MN
Moundsview, 55112
Past Conference Presidents
1948-1949 Dr. H. Ellis Lininger 1969-1972 Rev. Wayne Hamilton
1949-1950 Rev. Fred Williams 1972-1975 Rev A. Barry Jones
1950-1953 Rev. ArthurA. Luther 1975-1978 Dr. James H. Blackstone,Jr
1953-1956 Rev. Edward G. Smith 1978-1981 Rev Georges. Buhl
1956-1959 Rev Alfred Abrahamson 1981-1984 Rev Bruce R. Brown
1959-1960 Rev George Kirgiss 1984-1986 Rev Lynn E. Scovil
1960-1961 Dr. Henry Pol 1986-1987 Dr. Graeme C. Smith
1961-1964 Dr. Lloyd E Dean 1987-1990 Rev Jay L. Warren
1964-1967 Rev Samuel T Hemberger 1990-1993 Mr. William V. Nygren
1967-1969 Dr. Raymond C. Ortlund 1993-1996 Rev Donald A. Ehler
CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
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ORGANIZATION CHART
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1995-1998 Term
Rev. David Ballou
NY
330 Willow Tree Rd., Milton, 12547 [phone]
Dr. Gary Evans
4072 Clifton Ridge, Highland, MI 48357 [phone]
Miss Lillian Palmberg
325 Kempton St. #157, SpringValley, CA 91977 [phone]
Rev. Gary Wood
245 5th Ave. W., Dickinson, ND 58601 [phone]
1996-1999 Term
Rev. Donald Myers
115 W. Fifth St., Greenville, OH 45331 [phone]
Rev. John McPherson
MA
2757 Horton St., N. Dighton, 02764 [phone]
Mr. Gene Gregerson
Box 384, LaPointe, WI 54850 [phone]
Rev. Jerry Malone
WA
724 W. 17th., Spokane, 99203 [phone]
1997-2000 Term
Mr. Don Bishel [phone]
7299 Road 29, Madera, CA 93637
Mr. Mike Glower [phone]
217 Meadowlark Lane, Sandwich, IL 60548
Rev. Douglas Livingston [phone]
314 Church St., Hartford, WI 53027
ChaplainMarcGauthier
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