Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, 1999 yearbook

140 Pages·1998·5.2 MB·English

1999
EARBOOK
CONSERVATIVE
CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN
CONFERENCE
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THE BIBLE --Webelievethe Bible, 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 enabled to live a godly life
in this present evil world.
THE RESURRECTION -- Webelieve in the resurrection ofboththe saved and
the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost
unto the resurrection ofdamnation.
SPIRITUALUNITY --Webelieve inthe spiritualunityofallbelievers inChrist.
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 -
YEARBOOK
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The
CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
DIRECTORY
ofthe
Officers, Representatives, Committees,
Associations, Ministers andChurches
REPORTS
for the
Year Ending December 31,1998
The YEARBOOKispublishedannually and is sent to each member Church, cre-
dentialed member, Individual Lay Member, and Conference Benefactor
Please send corrections and changes ofinformationfor the 2000 edition to the
Conference Office at the address below.
Additional copies are available, at $7.50 per copy plus postage. Contact the
Conference Office at the address below ifyou are interested in more copies.
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7582 Currell Blvd, Suite #108, St. Paul, 55125
Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]; E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www,ccccusa,org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP
From the Conference President 4
Officers 5
Organizational Chart 6
Board ofDirectors 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
Armed Forces Reserve Chaplains 52
CONFERENCE REPORTS
Reports from MemberChurches 53
Totals 91
GivingfromNon-MemberChurches 91
Giving from Regional Fellowships 91
1998 Auditor's Report 92
1999 Budget 103
Conference Benefactors 104
CONFERENCE STATEMENTS/DOCUMENTS
Constitution and By-Laws 106
The Nature ofour Fellowship 118
Code ofEthics forMinisters 119
Code ofEthics forChurches 120
Statement on Ministerial Standing ofWomen 121
Statement Regarding the Charismatic Movement 122
Divorce and the Ministry 123
Homosexuals and the Christian Fellowship 127
Statement on Abortion 128
Statement on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide 130
Statement on Pornography and Obscenity 133
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Annual Meetings 135
Conference Services Offered 136
FORESEE Publications Insideback cover
From the
Conference President
Jesus said, "Whoever serves me must
followme, andwhereIam, myservant
also willbe. MyFatherwillhonorthe
one who serves me" (John 12:26).
A
true servant ofChrist is an obedient
follower. One who follows the Lord
staysclosetoseethecoursesetforhim
- not lagging behind orrunning ahead
ofhis Master. In doing so, he does not
goastray; andwhentheLordbeginsto
work, he is available. He is rightthere
andbecomesaparticipantinthatwhich
the Lord is doing. He is always where
his Master is, and his rewards include
eternallifethatbeginsnowandcontin-
ues into eternity. In addition, Jesus
promised that the Father will honor
thosewho servebyfollowing.
It is interesting that our Conference, which has experienced 50 years of
servingtheLord, istheoldestofthecontinuingCongregationalmovements
inourcountryatthepresenttime. IntheyearsIhavebeeninvolved,wehave
beenchallengedrepeatedlytobe sensitivetothe leadingofourLordandto
serve Him in the unique ministries to which we have been called. What a
privilegeto follow andservethe Kingofkings andLordoflords.
Now, we approach the millennium. While we do not know what the years
aheadwillbring, we do needto be preparedto servethe Lord- to be avail-
abletoHim. Someare sayingthattherewillbemanywonderful opportuni-
ties given to the church to serve with the anticipated problems that could
come. Again, we need to take up the challenge to "serve by following",
staying close to our Lord so that we don't miss any ofthe action. Let's be
servants who follow our Lord faithfully.
Clarence J. Schultz, Jr.
CONFERENCE OFFICERS
President 1996-99 Term
Rev. Clarence J. Schultz [phone]
1195 ManningAve N
MN
Lake Elmo 55042
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
MaplewoodMN 55119
Controller 1997-2000 Term
Mr. Leslie Pierce [phone]
5220 E. 105th St. S.
Tulsa OK 74137
Recording Secretary 1998-2001 Term
Rev. Peter Murdy [phone]
PO Box 953
Eastford CT 06242
Treasurer 1998-2001 Term
Rev. Tay Kersey [phone]
8450 Eastw^ood Rd
MN
Moundsview 55 12
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. Blackstonejr
1953-1956 Rev. Edward G. Smith 1978-1981 Rev George S. 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 R 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. DonaldA. Ehler
CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1996-1999Term
Rev. Donald Myers
115 W. Fifth St., Greenville OH 45331 [phone]
Rev. John Eklund
MA
207 Main St, Kingston 02364 [phone]
Mr. Gene Gregerson
Box 384, LaPointe WI 54850 [phone]
Rev. Jerry Malone
WA
724 W. 17thAve, Spokane 99203 [phone]
1997-2000Term
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
CMR 438, Box 2836, APOAE 0911
1998-2001 Term
Rev. Mark Alvis [phone]
4802 Morning Cyn Rd, Oceanside CA 92056
Rev. Craig Cramblet [phone]
2175 Marquette Ave, Muskegon MI 49442
Rev. Edward Gospodinsky [phone]
163 CenterAve, Plymouth PA 18651
Mrs. Karen Sloat [phone]
710 CooperAve, Ste 200, Glenwood Springs Co 81601