ADVENTIST

lE\1)1-V: V WEEKLY NEWS AND INSPIRATION FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS JULY 1,:* --,-.,:'

The Day in the Dome page 2 • Devotional page 5 • Session Proceedings page 8 • President's Sermon page 12

Myla Ferrer and Julie and Cyd Tabingo wore costumes from Egypt, Cyprus, and Lebanon in the Mission Pageant that drew more than 40,000 on Saturday night. The Day I N e DmDome

As church Robert Mendenhall, general manager for KJCR FM at Southwestern Adventist College in Keene, Texas, said: "My days were long and leaders laid JULY 14 , SABBATH extremely busy." Mendenhall produced daily broadcasts for the Adventist Radio Network. The reports were anchored by ARN manager Paula plans and Webber and Lee McIntyre, general manager of KSGN FM in Riverside, California. The reports s the business portion of the fifty- aired on 12 ARN stations in North America. mapped strate- fifth General Conference session "I got up about 6:15 a.m. and worked until drew to a close Friday, July 13, the about 9:00 p.m. at night," Mendenhall said. final benediction marked the end of "We endeavored to bring to our listeners the three Aan exciting, historic session that will be long aspects of the General Conference that were go- gies, one thing remembered by the Adventist Church's 6 million ing simultaneously—the business sessions, social members. and cultural aspects, and worship services. was evident During the past eight days the nearly 2,500 "The most challenging part of the job was delegates elected new presidents for the General paying attention to important details of the ses- Conference and North American, Southern Asia, sion while keeping an overview of the whole —people will and South Pacific divisions; voted down the or- program," he said. "Our people monitored ev- dination of women pastors; set in motion a 20 erything that happened on the session floor. At percent staff reduction at the world headquarters; the same time, we gathered interviews and as- make the dif- made revisions to the constitution and bylaws; sembled soundbites for our reports. By far the gave a vote of confidence to the continuation of hardest thing for us was to boil down eight hours the General Conference Church Ministries De- of debate into a two-minute [news] piece." ference. partment; approved a new division in the Soviet Rhea Harvey, associate sales and marketing Union and three new union missions in Africa and director for the Review and Herald Publishing Inter-America; adopted a new Global Strategy Association, and Richard Robinson, assistant plan; and approved significant changes to the vice president for marketing at Pacific Press Pub- Church Manual. lishing Association, both put in 12-hour days As the historic event climaxed on Sabbath, July while operating the General Conference session 14, with the new president's sermon and the mis- Adventist Book Center (ABC). The ABC was a sion pageant, it became clear to me that the suc- joint venture between the Adventist Church's two cess of the session had come through the untiring publishing houses in North America. efforts of hundreds of people. From the important With 6,500 square feet of floor space, the ABC actions voted at the business session to the col- carried hundreds of books, tracts, and church orful exhibit booths, from the festive musicals ministries materials. and pageants to the sequestered committees and Approximately 25 people staffed the operation caucuses, people made the difference. The trans- as cashiers, shelf stockers, and office help. Daily lators, security guards, camera operators, editors, revenue averaged between $45,000 and $50,000. delegates, and musicians blended their talents to It's expected that the total revenue for the session present a spectacular event that will remain will double that for the 1985 General Conference etched in the minds of delegates, visitors, and session in New Orleans. When I interviewed guests. Harvey and Robinson on Friday, it was easy to In an effort to better understand the multifac- tell that they were extremely busy. Large crowds By Carlos Medley eted production, I interviewed six participants swamped the store, making it nearly impossible News editor and posed the question "How did your week to maneuver in the aisles. Adventist Review go?" "We've had long days and short nights," said

2 (930) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 here," Robinson said. "Even security we found that 74 percent had normal Harvey. "When the crowd was light we guards came in to make purchases from cholesterol level (between 120 and 200), could take lunch, but if not, we did with- us." 20 percent were borderline (between 200 out it. We had to do everything, includ- The dedication of the ABC workers and 239), and 5 percent were in the el- ing passing out pamphlets and assisting evidently captured the attention of the evated range (239 and above)," Kahka- customers. Nominating Committee. Three employ- nen commented. "We found it very difficult to finish a ees received calls during the session: "Our biggest challenge was to explain task that we started," Harvey continued. "You may have an open case of books ready to stock a shelf when a customer asks you a question. Before you finish assisting the customer, three others have questions for you." When asked what challenges they faced during the week, Robinson ex- plained: "It's gratifying to help custom- ers find books that are not available in their country. Also, we run into people whose national currency isn't worth very much in North America." "It really touches me to see the rev- erence for literature that our members in Eastern Europe have," Harvey said. Peter Bath (at the mike), a delegate-at-large from Ohio, plunged into the debates because he believed "You and I may not think twice about "one person can make a difference." spending $10 to fill up our gas tanks. However, many of our members live on Jose Campos, marketing director for El to people from different countries and meager budgets. One customer from Ro- Centinela magazine, became associate cultures how they can modify their mania came in and spent $1.35 for a General Conference publishing director; diet," Kahkanen noted. "They are very small book. That represents one week's Martin Ytreberg, PPPA financial vice concerned about their cholesterol. We salary for him. Some of these stories president, became an associate General found very few people on medication to about Eastern Europe have really Conference treasurer; and Elsworth help reduce cholesterol." touched our workers. We've decided to Hetke, PPPA Operations vice president, According to Kahkanen, one of the start special projects to send literature to became British Columbia Conference things Adventists can do to reduce cho- some countries." president. lesterol is to reduce their intake of "We believe we made a real witness Dr. Martti Kahkanen, a physician at cheese. Kettering Medical Center's After serving on the General Confer- Center for Health Promo- ence Nominating Committee, Harold tion, spent his week giving Harker was very thankful when Sabbath cholesterol tests to visitors. came. Harker, president of the Trans- KMC and the Adventist Tasman Union Conference (South Pa- Hospital Association co- cific Division), spent more than 80 hours sponsored the exhibit. sequestered in Nominating Committee As of Thursday, July 12, meetings and caucuses. The 220- Kahkanen's team of work- member committee deliberated for seven ers had performed some days as they chose personnel to fill some 1,300 cholesterol tests. 100 positions at the world headquarters "We worked daily from and 10 divisions. 9:00 a.m. to 6;00 p.m. an- "This was a very busy committee," swering people's ques- Harker said. "We were verifying the tions," Kahkanen said. needs, issues, and talents of the world "They wanted to know field. Through the play and counterplay Adventist Radio Network reporter Bill Hall interviews John Wilk- their cholesterol level, what of different speeches, we saw the hand of ens, president of the Review and Herald Publishing Association. it means to their health, and the Lord working in choosing person- ARN released daily newscasts from Indianapolis to Adventist col- how can they lower it. nel." lege radio stations. "In testing our audience, Committee members experienced a

The Adventist Review (ISSN 0161-1119) is published 40 times a year, each Thursday except the first Thursday of each month, plus 5 extra issues during the second week of July 1990—total 45 issues. Copyright (0) 1990 Review and Heraldw Publishing Association, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Second-class postage paid at Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Postmaster send address changes to Adventist Review, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Editorial office fax number (301) 680-6638.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (931) 3 surprising turn of events when the initial the documents are in English. This all the signs needed for the program. chairman, Robert S. Folkenberg, be- means that foreign delegates must rely on "More than 600 people showcased came General Conference president. Not English-speaking church leaders to ar- their colorful native costumes and dis- only did Folkenberg have to switch roles, ticulate the issues. They don't have an played 202 flags representing countries but the committee was forced to make opportunity to review documents for within the church's 10 divisions," Ran- adjustments also. themselves." zolin said. "In addition, the pageant in- "Suddenly our chairman was now Bath has recommended that the Gen- cluded a multimedia program using playing the role of an adviser," Harker eral Conference Committee develop video narration and coordinated vi- said. "He had to learn quickly about the guidelines for the session so that English gnettes depicting several biblical scenes many issues facing the General Confer- is not the only language in which docu- such as Peter preaching to Cornelius and ence and offer advice. ments are presented. He also believes David playing his harp." "It was truly gratifying to see God that agenda items should be given to del- Narrated by Lena Nozizwe and Dan working through the process," he ex- egates further ahead so they can have Matthews, cohosts of Christian Lifestyle plained. "The committee in action made more time for study and reflection. Magazine, the program was accompa- everyone conscious of the fact that this is "A daily agenda should be published nied by an orchestra and choir. The truly an international church. We had to so that delegates know what items should world divisions showcased special min- work through translators and different be acted upon each day," he said. "I istries in their fields and displayed arti- customs. Some dele- appreciated the op- facts and costumes that gave the audi- gates wanted no dis- portunity that dele- ence a flavor of their countries. cussion once the bal- gates had to help Hundreds of workers performed thou- loting started. Others each other." sands of tasks, each in his or her own felt the need of intense Commenting on way, contributing to the success of the discussion when the the debate on wom- fifty-fifth world church session. This ballot was trimmed to en's ordination and was a session that celebrated the Harvest two or three names." the Church Manual 90 victories of the past quinquennium Explaining his most amendment that al- and set the stage for the 1990s. As church difficult challenge in lows some licensed leaders laid plans and mapped strategies, the committee, Harker and commissioned one thing was evident—people will said, "Not being fa- ministers to perform make the difference. miliar with every part marriages, Bath of the world, it was noted, "As the de- difficult to weigh the bate developed, it assessments and needs Throughout the session delegates heard was not just a debate of some areas. The prayers offered in other languages. Birdie on women's ordina- staffing cuts also made Poddar, of India, prayed in her mother tion. The church re- it difficult. Deciding tongue. ally came to grips who must go is a difficult choice." with what it means to be a world General paper of the He added, "I appreciated how quickly church." Seventh-day Adventist Church Folkenberg has shifted roles in such a He added: "The defeat of the ordina- Editor VVr.liarn G. inlinsson short period of time. He has grown im- Associate Editor Roy Adams tion of women was not surprising, but Associate Editor Myron K. Widmer mensely through the week." now the world church [in approving the News Editor Carlos Medley Peter Bath, provost at Kettering Col- Church Manual amendment] recognizes Assistant Editor Eugene F. Durand lege of Medical Arts, participated as a North America's great need to affirm Assistant Editor Kit Watts Editorial Assistant Jackie Ordelheide delegate-at-large for the North American women in ministry." Administrative Secretory Corinne Russ Division. This was his first opportunity Leo Ranzolin also had a very busy Editorial Secretary Chitra Barnabas serving in such a role. Even though he and surprising week. He started out as a Art Director Stephen Hall was not appointed to any committee, General Conference associate secretary Designer Bryan Gray Design Assistant Gert W. Busch Bath learned much about the governance and ended as a vice president. His week Director of Marketing Gilbert E. Anderson process of the church from the floor. culminated two years of planning for the Ad Sales Melynie Johnson Subscriber Services Larry Bunnell "At first I was awestruck with the mission pageant, which closed the Gen- PHOTO CREDITS enormity of the delegation, but I decided eral Conference session Saturday Unless otherwise indicated, all pictures in the Bulletin are by Review photographers Joel D. Springer and Meylan Thoresen. to get involved," Bath said. "I learned evening. How to Subscribe Subscription prices: US$33.97 for 40 issues. rather quickly that one person can make The pageant, titled Reaching the Un- US$44.47 for 52 issues. To place your order, send your name, address, and payment to your a world of difference. As people are reached, focused on the objectives of the local Adventist Book Center or Adventist Review Subscription Desk, given voice in the process, changes are church's Global Strategy thrust. Ranzo- Box 1119, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Single copy, US$1.75. Prices made. lin and his staff coordinated and re- subject to change without notice. "There has been frustration for for- hearsed the participants, procured equip- Vol. 167, No. 35. eign delegates," Bath explained. "All ment, coordinated the music, and made 4 (932) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 In the Saving Grace of Calvary

Devotional esus answered them: 'The hour has come for may be likened to a great pendulum that swings down the Son of Man to be glorified. . . . Yet, and then swings up. The downswing begins with the what should I say — "Father, save me from Incarnation and bottoms out with the rejection of the message this hour"? No, this is just the reason why One who came to His own and His own received Him j I came to this hour.' . . . 'Now is the judg- not. Until He said with tears "Oh, Jerusalem, your ment of this world. Now will the Prince of this house is left unto you desolate." presented world be driven out. And when I am lifted up But the upswing begins with His passion and from the earth, I shall draw all men to myself' " death. Notice how often He says the Son of man (John 12:23-32, Anchor).* must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent Friday evening, in the wilderness (John 3:14). The upswing really Christ's Mission begins in Gethsemane. There is a change in di- The atonement, Christ lifted up on a cross, is rection here. "I go to My Father." Suffering, July 13, 1990. the cluster truth —the centerpiece —of redemption. The light that streams from Calvary illumines all of salvation history. "The mystery of the cross explains all other myster- ies" (The Great Controversy, p. 652). We can see Him better here, the height and depth of His love, His wrath against sin (which is really the temperature of His love), and the price that He is willing to pay to rid the universe of the accursed thing—sin. Calvary is the appoint- ment that Jesus must keep. Glorifi- cation and death on the cross are syn- onymous. He must be glorified. He In old-fashioned revival style, Charles E. Bradford calls upon listeners to must be lifted up. And this is the repent and be baptized while Wintley Phipps (left) sings -Near the Cross." hour. "What should I say — `Father, save me from this hour'? No, this is just the death, resurrection, ascension are all one contin- reason why I came to this hour." uous saving action—indivisible, indissoluble. Taylor Bunch used to tell the story of a "It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen wounded soldier during the First World War who again, who is even at the right hand of God, who was told by his physician that he could live but a also maketh intercession for us" (Rom. 8:34). few hours. He turned his head to the wall and after "Christ crucified for our sins, Christ risen from a few moments of silence was heard to say, as if the dead, Christ ascended on high, is the science in answer to his own thoughts, "Well, that is of salvation that we are to learn and to teach" what I came over here for." (Testimonies, vol. 8, p. 287). Since Genesis 3:15, since eternity past, Jesus has understood His mission. He was already on Universal Proclamation collision course with the powers of darkness. He The great transaction, the ratification of the scorned detente with Satan and chose war—strug- covenant, is not to be done in a corner, but in the By Charles E. gle, conflict—up to the end. most public manner in the sight of all. Isaiah saw Bradford the Suffering Servant, Messiah, "exalted and ex- President The Pendulum tolled, and . . . very high" (Isa. 52:13). The cross North American Division The career of Jesus of Nazareth, as John sees it, is planted between heaven and earth. It is to be a

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (933) 5 powerful and visible witness. "On that cross he discarded the cosmic powers and authorities like a garment; he made a pub- lic spectacle of them and led them as captives in his trium- phal procession" (Col. 2:15, NEB). Every reference to His being lifted up is a reference to His crucifixion. He must be lifted up so that we will know He is Messiah. It is all in fulfillment From Palou, President Etpison and his wife, Yuchang, came to Indianapolis to see their church in action. Right: Dr. of prophecy. "When ye have Samson Kisseka, prime minister of Uganda, and his wife greet church members on Friday evening. July 13. lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye upon the cross cried out, 'It is finished,' but after the Spirit. . . . Sin was charged know that I am he" (John 8:28). a shout of triumph rung through every to His account on our behalf" (Questions He calls Himself the I Am; the One world, and through heaven itself. The on Doctrines, p. 672). who existed before Abraham; the active great contest that had been so long in Think of it. These sins of ours were agent in Creation and redemption; the progress in this world was now decided, laid on Him. Text after text underscores One who carries out the will of His Fa- and Christ was conqueror" (Patriarchs it. All were laid on Him—our iniquity, ther; the One in whom there is life orig- and Prophets, pp. 69, 70). our transgressions, our lapses, our fail- inal, unborrowed, underived; the only Jesus must bare His breast to receive ures. And they were also punished in One who can say "I Am that I Am," the stroke of death so that Satan's king- Him. He becomes a man so that He can which is to say "I am the one who causes dom can be brought down. He encircles take our punishment. There can be no things to be." And even those evil men the tw,in pillars of sin and death. It is setting aside of justice. Sin must be pun- who participated in His crucifixion pro- through death that He destroys him who ished. This too was worked out on Cal- claim Him, though inadvertently, to be "had the power of death, that is, the vary. And then our sins were put away by who He said He was. "JESUS OF NAZ- devil" (Heb. 2:14). Him. He removes them. He takes them ARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS" Satan, the strongman, is disarmed so from us. He covers them in the depths of (John 19:19) was what they put over His effectively that he can no longer hold his the sea. He blots them out as a thick head. In Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, it captives. He can no longer accuse God's cloud. He separates them as far from us gave a trilingual and universal procla- elect or waylay the angels as they come as east is from west. mation. from the heavenly courts "and before But there is more. He charges all of it them accuse Christ's brethren" (The De- to His account on our behalf. He was Christ Conquers sire of Ages, p. 761). "treated as we deserve, that we might be "Now will the Prince of this world be treated as He deserves. He was con- driven out." The hour that brings glori- The Cross, a Powerful Magnet demned for our sins, in which He had no fication to Jesus also brings expulsion to "And 1, when I am lifted up from the share, that we might be justified by His Satan. He is cast out. His head is bruised; earth, will draw all men to Myself" righteousness, in which we had no share. his doom is sealed; his activities are lim- (John 12:32, RSV). The cross becomes He suffered the death which was ours, ited. "As Christ in His expiring agony a magnet more powerful than all His mir- that we might receive the life which was acles. It is invested with sav- His" (The Desire of Ages, p. 25). ing power. Ellen White puts it so well: "The world will not Effective Salvation be converted by the gift of Calvary means more than covering sin tongues, or by the working of and declaring people righteous. This is miracles, but by preaching not just a clever theory to save humanity, Christ crucified" (Testimo- nor is it a general amnesty. It is much nies to Ministers, p. 424). more. It is, as our title says, "saving The account has been set- grace." Effective salvation. We do not tled at Calvary. There is re- start out simply with a clean slate, but we demption full and free start out with all of His righteousness through His blood. "Our sins placed to our account. All of those in- were laid on Christ, punished exhaustible supplies of heaven await our in Christ, put away by Christ, demand and reception. Calvary is simply in order that His righteous- the beginning of the upswing of the pen- The first members of the Pygmy tribe ever to attend a GC session ness might be imputed to us, dulum's arc. Closely connected here is are Atali Issa Angalikiana (left) and Ulari Lukambo. who walk not after the flesh, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the

6 (934) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 opening up of meaningful communica- called exciting" (Our Firm Foundation, tion with heaven. vol. 1, p. 429). Seventh-day Adventists would agree Albert Schweitzer, great theologian, with Martin Luther when he said, medical missionary, musician, human- "There are some who would dispense itarian, engaged in a study that he called with the doctrine of the cross; but a cross- the "quest for the historical Jesus." less Christianity will be a mutilated, im- Schweitzer came to the conclusion that potent gospel, robbed of all efficacy, Jesus died a broken man, disappointed shorn of all glory" (Our Firm Founda- that the kingdom that He proclaimed tion, vol. 1, p. 427). was not set up in His day, "mangled on D. L. Moody used to say again and the wheels of history." Other scholars again: "It was the blood that did it." Let remark that the cross was an unfortunate there be no diminishing of the atonement mix-up at city hall. They picture Jesus or the necessity for the atonement among as a pathetic figure—a victim, a mis- us. I have some acquaintance of the var- guided martyr. But this is not the Christ ious theories of the atonement. They are that we serve. He was not mangled on all too small. They are all inadequate. the wheel of history. He took the wheel Christ was our example. His death ap- of history and became its Lord. With peals to us, awakens our sympathies. But one hand He cares for the past; with the in my case more is needed. What can other He guides the future and assures wash away my sins? Nothing but the the outcome. By His own mighty arm blood of Jesus. He gains the victory (Ps. 98:1). He re- Seventh-day Adventists believe that moves the throne of the usurper and death was necessary. The death of the Sec- replaces it with His own cross. With one ond Adam, representative man. The time arm He encircles the throne of God, and has come for Seventh-thy Adventists to lift with the other, fallen humanity. And by Him up higher and higher. This is to be our that atonement He makes peace and rec- theme. And when dealing with such a onciliation. theme, "it is sin to be calm and unimpas- This Man Jesus does thorough work. He removes the usurper's throne from its place of prominence, placed there by lies and misrep- resentation of the character of God, and places above it His cross. Feeble lips of clay can never adequately explain this sci- ence of salva- tion. But all of us experience it in our hearts. We can only kneel in wonder, adora- tion, and awe. Youthful musicians perform as the Sabbath rest begins Friday evening, July 13. And those who bow here have sioned. The scenes of Calvary call for the "reached the highest place to which man deepest emotion. Upon this subject you can attain" (The Acts of the Apostles, p. will be excusable if you manifest enthusi- 210). asm" (Testimonies, vol. 2, p. 213). Dor- othy Sayers once said, "If this is dull, then • From The Gospel According to John I-XII (Anchor Bible), translated by Raymond E. Brown. Copyright 0 what, in Heaven's name, is worthy to be 1966 by Doubleday & Company, Inc.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 SESSION PROCEEDINGS

to know that for this church to vote for the women to perform all the labors of ministry Thirteenth business meeting while it denies their ordination is similar to Fifty-fifth General Conference session, July 12, 1990, 2:00 p.m. having the benefits of a common-law wife with- out giving her the dignity of a marriage license. B. H. STICKLE: I have placed in the hands M. H. STEVENSON: [Announced the spe- adoption of this motion. of the secretary of the Church Manual Com- cial music.] FAY BLIX: I am grateful that all of us do mittee a proposed editorial change to the rec- J. CARBAJAL: [Presented special music.] agree that we are both men and women saved ommendation. IRIS STOBER: Welcome back to the after- in Jesus Christ. I wish that I could vote un- K. J. MITTLEIDER: C. D. Watson has noon session. It is very interesting to see the equivocally for the amendment this afternoon. shared the amendment with me, and it may democratic process here in our church. I do wish to register my support, but I want you clarify the situation. H. HENNING: [Gave the opening prayer in German.] GC SNAPSHOT K. J. MITTLEIDER: This afternoon we are going to pick right up where we left off this morning. Let me review where I understand we are. We are on item 308 [a revision of "The Marriage Ceremony" in the Church Manual] . There are 30 persons who want to speak. F. W. WERNICK: This amendment will fur- ther erode the importance and sacredness of ordination to the gospel ministry. I cannot vote for the amendment at this time. R. M. FLOWERS: The observation I want to make is that the experience of premarital guid- ance is perhaps more significant to the rela- tionship of the couple than the solemnizing of the wedding vows themselves. It's a very sig- nificant part of the bonding process, and not to allow unordained pastors to participate in the whole process is to deny not only them the full joy of working with the couple, but the couples themselves of having these individuals, with whom they have bonded so closely, share with them in their special service. It is confusing to couples why their pastor who has helped them in their preparation for marriage cannot solem- nize their union, as well. If we find it necessary to withhold ordination from some of our pas- tors, let us not also withhold from them the privilege of conducting the wedding ceremony. I support the recommendation that is before us. C. SCRIVEN: I suggest to this group today that we keep in mind the fact that it is wrong to pay lip service to equality while endorsing a policy of discrimination. B. J. CHRISTENSEN: I would now like to plead with the leaders of the world church, with the leaders from divisions outside North Amer- ica, and with the delegates who represent many constituencies from around the world—please, consider our needs, as we have considered your needs as you implored us to do in the past. Please do not turn the clock back 14 years. It will create havoc among the ministry in North America. L. HARMS: We are dealing with the imple- mentation of the gospel commission, not a fun- damental belief of doctrine. Christian growth and spiritual understanding are like a plant—too little water, death; too much fertilizer, burnout. But there is a balance. My parting challenge and prayerful request to us here is to plead for the Holy Spirit to compel us to start that healing process now and permit qualified pastors full Members of the Groupa Alfa. musicians from Bolivia, charm the audience with their lively songs and recognition in the gospel ministry through the colorful dress.

8 (936) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 SESSION PROCEEDINGS

C. D. WATSON: I support this proposal be- amendment. It is needed to implement the sec- the Eastern Africa Division. I have been lis- cause it is presenting the matter in a positive ond part of the Cohutta recommendation, which tening to debate not only in this gathering here rather than negative way. We are eliminating has already been agreed to by Annual Council. but also outside regarding the role of women the words "unordained ministers" and insert- But it is needed symbolically, as well. If we are and particularly their function within the ing instead "licensed and commissioned min- not ready to ordain women around the world, let church. I support this amendment. isters," which is exactly what we need. The full us at least not handicap women in the North S. MFUNE: I speak in favor of the amend- text of the recommended amendment is to ap- America Division who have been called by God ment. In 1985 I came to New Orleans as a prove that "selected licensed or commissioned to exercise pastoral functions. delegate. Somebody pointed out to me that we ministers who have been ordained as local el- GAYLE EVERIDGE: I was elected to serve from Africa are delaying the issue of women's ders may perform the marriage ceremony." on the Southeastern California Conference ex- ordination. Five years ago I came through the [The amendment was moved, seconded, and ecutive committee, representing those persons United States and I found that there was more voted.] under 30. During the course of this business confusion on that issue there than in Africa. B. H. STICKLE: I want to mention that this session I've been watching a number of young R. RUPP: We are to take up Global Strategy. issue of the functions of an individual is not people to see what their response is to this issue. We need the support of the church as a merely a North American Division problem. I see this motion as a small step in the right whole—the laity and the ministry. The matter R. AHNBERG: It was my privilege to be direction of allowing the Holy Spirit to work of performing marriages doesn't affect those married to the lady who as Aunt Sue traveled all through those He chooses, regardless of gender. men and women who are sharing with us full- over the world and was active not only in chil- ELIZABETH ANDERSON: If our desire is time ministry. On behalf of our mothers and dren's ministry but also in Community Services to see the second coming of Christ as soon as sisters, our wives and daughters, may we never work. Even though she was not ordained, she possible, I believe that our interest should focus become a church with a silent majority. Let's had a tremendous impact on people's lives. She on evangelizing the entire world so that that vote for this recommendation. was asked by the General Conference to pursue prophecy might be fulfilled. I am proud and K. J. MITTLEIDER: There has been a re- her many ways of inspiring people. I am in blessed to belong to a division whose principles quest that our Ministerial Association secretary favor of the motion. recognize the democratic principles of the di- say a few words on this subject. Then I would T. E. BECRAFT: I believe the impression verse necessities of its members and the equal- like to have Neal C. Wilson's perspective. was given that the adoption of this motion ity of opportunity in service to God. This pro- W. F. BRESEE: The Ministerial Association would cause serious problems throughout our motes progress in the cause of God. I speak in has tried to stay rather carefully neutral. In field. I believe that in our particular field we are favor of the amendment. Ministry we have tried to argue both pro and unanimously for unity. But we have concerns H. OTTSCHOFFSKY: I am supporting the con. We have stayed neutral for two reasons. when the emphasis is placed on uniformity suggestion from the General Conference Com- First, we have not found a direct "Thus saith the throughout the world field. I personally would mittee. This recommendation is important for Lord." Second, we presume we will be in- support this amendment. not only the North American Division but the volved in implementing what is decided here. I L. A. HADLEY: I rise to speak in favor of the Euro-Africa Division. For our service to Christ still maintain that stance on women's ordina- motion. I was one of those who voted yesterday we need the benefits of all our members, in- tion, but on allowing our lady ministers to bap- in support of the recommendation not to ordain cluding women. tize and perform weddings, I do not take a women. It was a painful thing for me to do. Yet M. MUTINGA: I am a lay representative for neutral stand. I am convinced that this ought to in the interest of unity and harmony among the world church, I chose what I considered to be GC SNAPSHOT the lesser of two evils. I would now like to appeal to the delegates from all over the world to reciprocate with a charity that some of us extended to you yesterday. BETTY A. RAYL: I really think that part of the problem is that our brothers and sisters from around the world really don't understand the situation here in North America. Perhaps that's been our problem—we haven't been able to get the message across. We have special cultural needs just as they do. R. ZAMORA: Here in North America we have some unique and complex problems. I think that the important thing we are doing here is the enhancement of the work of God in the world. I think what we're facing here at this General Conference session are cultural prob- lems that exist in all the world divisions. The larger issue concerns not only whether this church is going to be able to maintain its unity in theology but also whether we're going to impose cultures upon cultures. In this country there's been a great movement that has imposed a number of changes on the church. We are appealing to the other divisions to understand where we are so that this change in the Church Manual will help us do the work that we have to do here. Prime Minister Samson Kisseka (seated left) observes the proceedings as delegates wait in line to PATRICIA B. MUTCH: I speak for the discuss changes in the Church Manual which would permit women pastors to perform marriages.

AUENTSTREVWWAM 937 9 SESSION PROCEEDINGS / ACTIONS

be allowed. The issue of worldwide unity in the GC SNAPSHOT few days. God bless you all. [Applause.] church is at this moment a greater issue than the K. J. MITTLEIDER: There is one other item ordination of women to the ministry. that I would like to get on the agenda, as I don't North America has sent to the world field its believe it will be controversial at all. It is a sons and its daughters and its dollars for gen- clarification. eration after generation because the world field C. D. WATSON: "The clerk is elected for a has had a need. Dear brothers and sisters, you term of one year." [See the section on the now have an opportunity to reciprocate. The church clerk in the Church Manual, page 65.] North American Division has a great need, and Some people took that literally and understood its members are asking you, not out of obliga- it to mean that it was only for one year, but to tion because of what they have done for you, but clarify it we have stated: "Like all other church out of the depths of their need, to encourage officers, the church clerk is elected for one year; women in pastoral ministry. Some of you feel, but because of the important and specialized understandably, that this whole thing of allow- functions of this office, it is wise to choose one ing unordained persons to perform marriages Delegate Fay Blix makes a point about the Church who can be reelected to repeated terms of ser- and baptize is a belittling of ordination. I do not Manual item number 308. vice to provide continuity in record keeping and see it that way, because no one is being en- reporting. In large churches an assistant clerk may be elected." Then further down: "If for couraged to baptize or marry without ordina- In 1984 the study on the ordination of women any reason the clerk must be absent from any tion. There must be an ordination as a local to the gospel ministry was initiated. And in meeting, arrangements should be made." Here elder. So please don't conclude that we are 1984 two of the conferences in North America we are trying to use inclusive language in this throwing out ordination. indicated that they felt called to affirm women gender reference, as we had been instructed. I I plead with my North American friends to in the encouragement we had given to them by move, Mr. Chairman, that we make these ad- accept no ministerial ordination [of women] for inviting them to serve in the capacity that would justments in the the sake of the needs and the problems of the later be known as commissioned ministers. Church Manual. [The motion was seconded and voted.] world church, but on the other hand, I ask the These conferences sought to authorize them to KAREN WIEDERMANN: [Benediction.] world church to give also and allow a little more carry out the same functions as that accorded to significant functioning of ministry where it is so men. The North American Division has not K. J. MITTLEIDER, desperately needed in North America. Can't we been willful in trying to embarrass the world Chairman R. L. DALE, both give a little—meet in the middle and go out church or trying to go its own way. Secretary from Indianapolis united and get on with the D. A. ROTH and C. D. WATSON, K. J. MITTLEIDER: The chair is ready to finishing of the work? Proceedings Editors give you the total vote. Those opposed to the K. J. MITTLEIDER: Thank you. Now, Elder motion: 494. Those in favor: 776. The motion Wilson, we look to you as you make a statement carries. prior to our vote. Session actions I would like to have G. Ralph Thompson NEAL C. WILSON: For 20 years I have lived bring us a special item. Fifty-fifth General Conference in the midst of this particular storm. And I respectfully share with you some of the process G. RALPH THOMPSON: It is my privilege session, July 12, 1990, 2:00 p.m. that we have gone through, because I do not to bring to the attention of our delegates the want the inference that what has happened has presence of one person who has meant very been without wide counsel or without approval. much to the Seventh-day Adventist Church The Marriage Ceremony— One of the lessons that we need to learn: Don't worldwide. He has been a very distinguished Church Manual Amendment embark on making slight accommodations leader of the church, one who has spent many without carefully looking down the road and years in division and world leadership. He is Voted, To amend Church Manual, page 59, seeing where that may ultimately lead. We are present with us, and he is one who has been The Marriage Ceremony, to read as follows: known throughout the church for dynamic lead- told by the Lord's messenger many times that The Marriage Ceremony. —In the marriage ership and the tremendous impact that he has just little points, little variances, little accom- ceremony the charge, vows, and declaration of made on our denomination. modations, can imperceptibly create a great marriage are given only by an ordained minister gulf. I wish that each of you would vote with the W. R. BEACH: It is a very great pleasure for except in those areas where division committees full conviction of your own conscience and me to stand before you. My rust attendance at have taken action to approve that selected li- heart. Please do not think that we are trying in a General Conference session was in 1926 in censed or commissioned ministers who have any way to dissuade you. Milwaukee. Years have gone by, but our faith been ordained as local elders may perform the We have tried our best over a period of time and hope stand as firm as the sacred hills and the marriage ceremony (see page 121). Either an to do something that would use every talent that mountains evermore. My wife and I have had ordained minister, licensed or commissioned there seems to be in the church and the gifts that a very pleasant life serving the cause of God. I minister, or a local elder may officiate in de- the Holy Spirit gives to individuals. In 1976 we have enjoyed every moment of it. So my prayer livering the sermonette, offering the prayer, or made some provision for licensed ministers. for you today is "Blessed Lord, take our hand, in giving the blessing. In some countries or The next step was to make provision for women hold us firm, let us stand, lead us on to the states a minister must be legally appointed and training for the ministry, and we encouraged Promised Land." Thank you. [Applause.] registered in order to conduct the marriage ser- that. All this was done at Annual Council, with G. RALPH THOMPSON: Another one of my vice. In many lands the minister may perform representation from the world church. The next predecessors is also in the audience, C. 0. the ceremony in the church, but the marriage step we took was to authorize women to be Franz. contract is legally signed by the district regis- ordained as local church elders in North Amer- C. 0. FRANZ: My wife and I have greatly trar, who usually sits in the vestry and listens to ica. In 1984 the Annual Council, with the full appreciated the privilege of being here with our the approved form of marriage declaration. In approval of those in attendance representing the brothers and sisters from the world field. We are still other lands, the minister cannot perform the various divisions, voted to extend to those di- so happy that we can see the movings of the ceremony at all, for it is recognized as a state visions that felt it would be helpful the privilege Holy Spirit. We pray that God will bless you as responsibility and is looked upon as a civil con- of the ordination of women to local eldership. you continue your deliberations during the next tract. In such cases our members usually retire

10 (938) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 SESSION PROCEEDINGS / ACTIONS

to the home or place of worship, where a special keep a correct record of all such meetings. If for Adventist minister marry an Adventist and a service is conducted by a minister, to seek the any reason the clerk must be absent from any non-Adventist? There is strong difference of blessing of the Lord upon the couple. (See also meeting, arrangements should be made for the opinion on this. The problem is that any time a pages 150, 151, 173-176.) assistant to be present to take the minutes of the minister marries Adventist and non-Adventist, proceedings. These minutes should be recorded he is saying "It really doesn't make any dif- The Church Clerk—An Important in the Church Record book, giving the time and ference—the church does not take any stand Amendment date of meeting, number attending, and a report against this." Mr. Chairman, this action is sim- Office—Church Manual of all actions taken. The clerk should also make ply an extension of fundamental belief 22, Voted, To amend Church Manual, page 65, a list of any committees appointed at such meet- which states, "For the Christian a marriage An Important Office, to read as follows: ings, giving to the chairman a list of the mem- commitment is to God as well as to the spouse, bers of each committee, together with its terms and should be entered into only between part- An Important Office. —The clerk of the of reference and an outline of work it is asked ners who share a common faith." The church church has one of the important church offices, to do. The Church Record book may be secured still discourages interfaith marriages. Thus, it is upon the proper administration of which much from the Adventist Book Center, or in some out of place for the pastor to perform such a of the efficient functioning of the church de- countries, from the publishing house. wedding. pends. Like all other church officers, the church This Church Record book [no change]. C. D. WATSON: Mr. Chairman, I would like clerk is elected for one year; but because of the to move that we accept the recommendation, important and specialized functions of this of- Adjourned. which comes from the Church Manual Com- fice, it is wise to choose one who can be re- mittee. [Motion was seconded.] elected to repeated terms of service to provide KENNETH J. MITTLEIDER, Chairman continuity in record keeping and reporting. In ROBERT L. DALE AND MAURICE T. R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: The chair would large churches an assistant clerk may be BATTLE, Secretaries also like to mention that this particular item was elected. The clerk serves as the secretary of all FRED G. THOMAS, Actions Editor voted by the Annual Council. We have several the business meetings of the church, and should ROWENA J. MOORE, Recording Secretary who would like to speak to this item. H. M. WRIGHT: I move that we refer this recommendation back to committee for study on the use of the right Scripture references [Amos 3:3 introduced the recommendation]. Fourteenth business meeting [Motion was seconded.] R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: All those in favor of Fifty-fifth General Conference session, July 13, 1990, 9:00 a.m. referring this amendment back to committee, please manifest by the uplifted hand. Those opposed, the same sign. It is carried. Let us go TED N. C. WILSON: [Announced the open- long time ago. G. Ralph Thompson will intro- to item 320 [revision of Religious Liberty As- ing of the session.] duce the item to us. sociation in the Local Church, Church Manual, J. N. PAGE: [Gave the opening prayer.] G. RALPH THOMPSON: At every General p. 186]. R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: Yesterday J. V. Conference session we have those who have C. D. WATSON: This comes from the Public Stevens was at the procedures microphone, and decided to retire. D. A. Delafield, who has been Affairs and Religious Liberty Department of the we promised him time. the coordinator of retirees' affairs, will intro- General Conference and includes a change of J. V. STEVENS: I think this General Con- duce those who have given years of service. nomenclature. I move we accept the recom- ference session has become a milestone in our D. A. DELAFIELD: We pause now to honor mendation. [Motion was seconded and voted.] history. I think it will prove to be more so as the 11 General Conference workers retiring from This next item was referred to us from the days proceed. [The speaker shared suggestions active service at the world headquarters of the previous General Conference session [see Gen- for procedures during future sessions.] church. [Honored were C. E. Bradford, G. J. eral Conference the Highest Authority, Church R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: We do not have any Christo, W. T. Clark, J. H. Harris, F. L. Jones, Manual, p. 39]. The paragraphs recommended agenda item before us at this moment, yet I see J. S. Laughlin, Enoch Oliveira, R. W. Olson, a number of individuals who wish to speak. R. L. Pelton, D. A. Roth, and J. R. Spangler.] (Continued on page 23) M. J. BOUTILIER: I have a concern about R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: I would like to turn the number of missing delegates. Perhaps that to item 318 [revision of Reporting to the GC SNAPSHOT is because they are thinking that the meeting Church, Church Manual, p. 128]. will start at 9:30. As we look around, about 80 C. D. WATSON: Mr. Chairman, I would like percent of the seats are empty. to move that these amendments be incorporated R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: We want to deal into the Church Manual. [Motion was seconded with the Constitution and Bylaws, and we and voted.] would like to finish the Church Manual agenda. R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: Item 319 [a revision I hope that we can do both this morning. of Courtship and Marriage, Church Manual, p. C. D. WATSON: [Moved Church Manual 151]. items 311 (Public Prayer revision, p. 78), 313 C. D. WATSON: Mr. Chairman, I would like (Announcing the Communion Service revision, W. F. Bresee to speak to this item. p. 79), 315 (Work of the Nominating Commit- W. F. BRESEE: The principal issue is tee revision, p. 126), 316 (Work of the Nom- whether Adventist ministers should marry Ad- inating Committee revision, pp. 126, 127), and ventists with non-Adventists. In the old Manual 317 (Nominating Committee to Interview Pro- we used the word believers, but we have found spective Officers revision, p. 128). Seconded that that word is ambiguous. and voted.] We have tried to explain why marriage be- R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: Now we are going tween an Adventist and a non-Adventist tends On July 13 General Conference retirees were hon- to pause for an item that had been scheduled a not to be an ideal situation. Should then an ored, including Dorothy and Frank L. Jones.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (939) 11 We Shall Behold Him

Devotional elegates, church leaders, visitors Valley to the Garden of Gethsemane was to pray. from around the world, Indianapolis Ellen White said: "Read and study carefully friends, and those of you watching on the prayer that Christ offered just before His trial, message television, it is my privilege to wish recorded in the seventeenth chapter of John. Fol- youD a very happy Sabbath today. low its teachings, and you will be brought into As you know, I had no plans to preach here unity. Our only hope of reaching heaven is to be presented today. It is amazing how one's priorities can one with Christ, and then, in and through Christ, change when you hear from the Nominating we shall be one with one another" (The Upward Committee. Look, p. 141). Sabbath I wish to spend the first few moments sharing I was probably in the ninth grade. My father with you my genuine appreciation for the ministry was a pastor. I had found Fool's Hill and was and life of Neal C. Wilson. I cannot fill the shoes having fun climbing it. Understandably, it greatly morning, of Neal Wilson, and I will not try. Elder Wilson's concerned my parents. One morning during that grasp of the world work is legendary. He carried the time of waywardness I got up early in the morning load of four or five men, and he has led this church and saw a light in my father's study. Curious as July 14, 1990. during a time of significant advancement through to who would be up that early in the morning, I the 1000 Days of Reaping and Harvest 90. went to the door and was about to open it when During his administration, Adventist additions I heard my father's voice praying. This was no to the church have reached 1,500 people a day, silent prayer—I could hear him pouring out his the work has opened and expanded in the Soviet heart to the Lord for me. Hearing my father lift Union, a major restatement of our fundamental me up to God in prayer changed my life. beliefs was concluded and published, minority participation in the work of the church expanded Jesus Prayed for Us dramatically, an Adventist World Radio station The last thing Jesus did before He entered the was established on Guam, and the church devel- Garden of Gethsemane was to pray for us. oped a Global Strategy reaching to the year 2000. Turn to that prayer in John, chapter 17. We find I have asked Elder Wilson to continue to use his there in the first portion of His prayer that He ambassadorial skills in behalf of the church. We prayed for Himself, in the second portion of His will continue to benefit from his considerable prayer He prayed for His disciples, and finally in talents and abilities. verses 20-26 Jesus prayed for us: "My prayer is He has held the many diverse elements of this not for them alone [the disciples]. I pray also for church in one family. I am sure you would like those who will believe in me through their mes- to stand with me and say "Thank you, Neal, for sage" (verse 20).* That is us! all you have done for God's church. God bless In Jesus' last words in prayer before He walks you and Elinor." the path to the cross, what does He say? Continue This morning I do not plan a speech outlining with verse 21: "That all of them may be one, an agenda for the next five years. This is some- Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May thing we will work out together as a church. I they also be in us so that the world may believe invite you to worship with me as I share deeply that you have sent me." held convictions about this church I love. Jesus prays for us—His church—in 1990 in Have you ever noticed that people are very that prayer: interested in knowing the last words of a dying He doesn't pray that we will all look the same. person? When people know that they are nearing He doesn't pray that we all speak the same death, their words are particularly important. language. By Robert S. The last words of Jesus are very important. Es- He doesn't pray that we all think the same. Folkenberg pecially the last words that He spoke in prayer. The He prays that we may be one—unified—just as President, General Conference last thing He did before He crossed over the Kidron He and the Father are one. Why does He make it the

12 (940) ADVENTIST REVIEW. JULY 19. 1990 subject of His last and longest prayer? He make disciples of all nations, baptizing doors of service and leadership to the gives us the reason in the last part of verse them in the name of the Father and of the young. If we give them a piece of the pie, 21: "That the world may believe that you Son and of the Holy Spirit." they will stay for dinner. have sent me." Why will the world believe It is built on His saints clothed in His I am grateful to the church for giving in Jesus? Because His people are one with Spirit guided by the prophetic vision and me opportunity for service when I was each other as Jesus is one with God. Our counsel of His messenger. young. I am a fourth-generation Advent- unity is a testimony to the power of Jesus! ist, a child of missionary parents, and It is expressed in love and goodwill for Explore New Methods solidly committed to all of the teachings each other. Our unity is evangelism! Church security founded on Christ is of our church. Unity, not for ourselves, but to move this able to explore new methods. Ellen White I affirm the principle in our church of church into action in the world. said: "There must be no fixed rules; our sola scriptura and believe in the guiding This past week we spent many hours work is a progressive work, and there must light of the Spirit of Prophecy. As we discussing the role of women in our be room left for methods to be improved grow into the future we must not destroy church. I am glad that our church has upon. But under the guidance of the Holy our roots. The stronger the root system, affirmed women and the contribution Spirit, unity must and will be preserved" the larger the tree can safely grow. We that they make to the church. The doors (Evangelism, p. 105). must not allow the pressure of a changing are open to all as our unity impels us We have an outstanding system of society to weaken our commitment to the toward the kingdom. church government, but even the best of fundamental pillars of our church, nor Ellen White said: "The most convinc- organizations needs periodic self- should we allow ourselves to trap our ing argument we can give to the world of evaluation. Over time an organization future in the thought mode of the nine- Christ's mission is to be found in perfect tends to be motivated less and less by its teenth century. We must communicate unity. . . . In proportion to our unity with original sense of mission and becomes our doctrines to people of the nineties, Christ will be our power to save souls" increasingly bureaucratic. The preserva- and so there will be new ways of ex- (Our High Calling, p. 170). tion of the structure gradually overtakes pressing them without changing the prin- The church of the 1990s, nearly 6.5 mission as its predominant concern, like ciples on which they are based. The 27 million strong, faces different issues than firemen so busy polishing the fire engine fundamental beliefs of our church, ham- the church of the 1960s, with a mem- that they don't have time to respond to mered out on the anvil of Scripture, are bership of 1.25 million. A rapidly ex- the fire alarm. We must focus on the strong enough to stand the scrutiny of panding church that anticipates reaching mission, not the machinery. Christian thought. 11.5 million by the year 2000 is very When leaders project a clear vision to Our unique identity and doctrine must different from the church of our parents. the church, fewer people will feel that not be a barrier to the people, but a bridge How can we answer this prayer of they must go outside of the church to to them. They must feel there is room for Jesus—that this church, so large, so di- fulfill their dream. When leaders build them in this church. We want a church verse, so global, can be one? confidence in our church by openness, that is open to people so that our evan- I know one thing for sure. I can't make honesty, integrity, and involvement of gelism will be successful. Our unity and this church one. I want to open my heart to all groups, the resources that presently oneness must result in witness. you. I know that I am incapable of this task flow out of the church will then flow I learned recently of a guest who was in my own strength. My assurance is in through the church to accomplish our unfamiliar with the Seventh-day Adventist knowing that Jesus is the leader of this mission. The members' trust in the lead- beliefs and practices, but who was eager to church. As we read in Ephesians 5:23, ership is indispensable. learn more. After attendance at church for "Christ is the head of the church, his body, I would like to say a word for the several weeks, she decided that she would of which he is the Savior." I also gain young people of this church. The early come to a potluck after church. Knowing strength in knowing that I am dependent on leadership of our church was young. that most Seventh-day Adventists were the body of Christ, His church. Most of your parents would think that at vegetarians, she searched until she found a The unity of this church is found in 49 I am young for a General Conference recipe for a meatless lasagna. She came to being a part of the body of Christ. When president. But James White was 44 years the potluck and placed her dish on the we focus on each other, our differences old when he took office in 1865. J. N. table, only to be criticized severely by a become apparent and disunity is inevi- Andrews was 38 when he was elected, church member because her dish had table. But when we look to Jesus, He and George I. Butler was 37 when he was cheese in it. Needless to say, she didn't draws us to each other. called to the presidency. Uriah Smith return to church. Our church is built on Jesus Christ. became editor of the Review and Herald Some members feel free to criticize It is built on His word. As Ellen White at 23, and God chose as His special mes- the conduct of a fellow sinner, forgetting said, "I commend to you this Book!" senger a 17-year-old girl. This church that only the sinless Son of God has the It is built on His message—an end- began as a church of young people. If we right to judge the conduct of another. time judgment-hour message that we are don't continue to share this church with Jesus dealt very directly with church to proclaim to the world. our young people, we may not have a members who brought sinners to Him, It is built on His mission, given to us church to give to them. Let us close the asking about their punishment. He said, in Matthew 28:19, 20: "Therefore go and back door of the church by opening the "Let him who is without sin cast the first

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (941) 13 stone." He meant that pointing out sin is pants and said, "I don't know what you partition between different nationalities. a job for Jesus, the sinless one. And Jesus are doing in this seminar, but I get off at On the contrary, seek to break it down eliminated sin, not with stones, but with three o'clock. Can I join you?" He didn't wherever it exists. We should endeavor loving acceptance. know any details about the seminar; he to bring all into the harmony that there is When we try to judge others, ignoring just knew that he liked what he saw. in Jesus, laboring for the one object—the the commands of Matthew 18, we ap- Shouldn't the church be like that? People salvation of our fellowmen" (The Up- propriate a prerogative God reserves to may not always understand everything ward Look, p. 281). Himself—which is a description of blas- that the church is about, but they will like A carpenter came to a farmhouse and phemy! The true possession of the Holy what they see. "By this shall all men asked for work. The farmer thought for a Spirit brings conviction of sin—my sin, know that ye are my disciples, if ye have moment and said, "Yes, there is some- not the sin of others. My prayer for our love one to another" (John 13:35, KJV). thing that you could do for me today. Do church is that we might be one without This love and unity results in evange- you see that creek over there between my rancor or criticism. lism—evangelism that is not mandatory, neighbor's house and mine?" "Yes!" re- Elder Bradford has said that in the but is inevitable. The natural result of a plied the carpenter. "Well, it wasn't there church "we shoot our wounded." It is true heart filled with love and assurance in a few weeks ago, but my neighbor went that sometimes when people are at their Christ will result in a desire to share it up to his pond in the upper pasture, took weakest, rather than giving them a helping with someone else. That is good news! his plow, and dug that creek to separate hand, we ask them why they are limping. People will be attracted to the church like us." We can be so right and so destructive at the a moth to light. It seems that these farmer neighbors same time. When rightness is used to ac- This unity is not uniformity. If God who had been friends for many years had cuse others, we have destroyed the mean- wanted a church of uniformity, He would gotten into an argument over the own- ing of what it is to be right. The summation not have made flowers of different colors ership of a stray cow. From that small of the law and the prophets is " 'Love the and birds of different songs. Ellen White argument many unkind things were said, Lord your God with all your heart and with calls for "unity in diversity. Our minds and the creek demonstrated how these all your soul and with all your mind.' . . . do not all run in the same channel, and two longtime friends had been separated And . . . 'love your neighbor as yourself' " we have not all been given the same by their argument. (Matt. 22:37-39). work. God has given to every man his The farmer told the carpenter, "I want We should fulfill the dream of Liisa work according to his several ability" you to take the lumber from that pile over Hawes from Canadian Union College, (The SDA Bible Commentary, Ellen G. there and build a fence between our who wrote in the Adventist Review in White Comments, vol. 5, p. 1148). houses so I won't have to look at his January of last year about her dream for creek, his house, or him." the church. "A dream unfolds like an Building Bridges "Well," the carpenter said, "I think arctic crocus within my heart, a dream We have all been inspired by the dra- I could do that." rooted in the power of Jesus to transform matic changes that have transformed After a long day of work the carpenter churchly men and women into disciples Eastern Europe in the past two years. was finished. When the farmer returned known by their love. It is reflected in a Who could forget the stirring image of from a trip into town, what he saw as- love that values and puts to use the con- the Berlin Wall being torn down with tonished him. His pile of lumber had tributions of 'rebellious' youth and 'con- picks and sledgehammers? Nations been transformed—not into a fence—but servative' saints." don't want walls between them. People into a beautiful bridge across the creek! She goes on to say, "I see congrega- don't want walls between them. Fam- As he was about to question the car- tions in worship, with the bag lady seated ilies don't want walls between them. penter, his neighbor came across the next to the well-dressed dentist. Cultural groups don't want walls be- newly built bridge and said, "You are "I see the children's song about 'Red tween them. But Satan is the master too good. I am sorry for how I have and Yellow, Black and White, all are wall builder. behaved over this silly cow. You take the precious in His sight' guiding tiny tots as Satan built a wall around the Garden of cow; I want you to have it." And so the well as members of the board. Eden. Satan builds walls between peo- two renewed their friendship. "I see the paraplegic wheeling onto ple. Satan builds walls between cultures. As the carpenter began packing his the platform to lift our hearts in praise. Satan builds walls between races and lan- tools, the fanner said, "No, I want you "My dream, in short, is one of toler- guage groups. The existence of a unified to stay. There are other projects that I ance and of compassion in action." Seventh-day Adventist Church is a have for you." The carpenter paused and A man was leading a seminar on how worldwide testimony to the kingdom of said, "No, I really can't stay. You see, to build community. It took place in a God that breaks down walls. As Paul I have more bridges to build." large hotel. The people gathered for the says in Ephesians 2:14: "For he himself Brothers and sisters, we have bridges seminar to develop a sense of unity and is our peace, who has made the two one to build—bridges between races, lan- community. The seminar was moving and has destroyed the barrier, the divid- guages, and ideas. The bridges we build along successfully and was about half ing wall of hostility." between each other are the highways to completed when a bellhop in the hotel Ellen White said: "I warn you, breth- our heavenly home. came up to one of the seminar partici- ren and sisters, not to build up a wall of We must not relax smugly in our own 14 (942) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 small homogeneous cultural group, our ence session has been "We Shall Behold attracted ever greater crowds, the na- private ghetto of people like us, assum- Him." Not only shall we behold Him, tional cabinet finally intervened, and 972 ing that we are the family of God. We are but We have beheld Him: precious souls were baptized. not the family of God unless we are We behold Him on the streets of New building bridges to all people of all na- We Beheld Him York City with Juanita Kretschmar as tions in the same way that our Lord did We beheld Him in the 1830s when she leads volunteers in ministry to the when He built a bridge from heaven to William Miller saw Him in the prophe- urban millions of New York City. earth. Our Global Strategy can be a prac- cies of Daniel. We behold Him in the ministry of tical demonstration of what it means to We beheld Him in 1844 when the an- Craig Dossman, who, in the inner city of live like the family of God. Our Lord gel told a teenaged girl to look again and Los Angeles, began an early service for prayed "that all of them may be one." It look a little higher. the homeless, giving them breakfast and is the will of Jesus that walls come down We beheld Him in 1874 when scholar- worship. and bridges go up. evangelist J. N. Andrews carried the We behold Him in the administrations Our task is an urgent one. I had an three angels' messages beyond Ameri- of Samson Kisekka of Uganda and Ngi- experience once that illustrated to me this can shores. ratkel Etpison of Papua New Guinea, and sense of urgency. We beheld Him in 1888 when Ellen other Adventist government leaders. When I was in the San Blas Islands in White, along with Pastors Jones and We behold Him in the small groups Panama, a friend of mine told me that he Waggoner, held up before us "the ministries of Don James, whose church would teach me to dive. He told me to matchless charms of Christ." doubled its membership in 18 months. place a large coral rock on my chest and We beheld Him in the lives of H.M.S. We behold Him at work in the Soviet hold my nose, relaxing so I would not use Richards and William Fagal as they used Union, where church leaders who once up extra air. When I reached the appro- mass media to reach the world. languished in prison are now being asked priate depth I would swim around. Well, Not only have we beheld Him in our to return to those prisons, not as con- I figured that I could do this. The water history; we are beholding Him today: victs, but as teachers of scriptural values was very clear, and I could see the bot- We behold Him at work in Papua and morals. tom from the boat. I took a deep breath New Guinea, where six young men We have beheld Him in our past. and rolled off the boat. I also mistakenly were forbidden by their parents and the We behold Him in our present. closed my eyes and didn't realize how far village fathers to carry through on their And yes, we shall behold Him in the down I was going. When my feet hit the decision to be baptized as Seventh-day clouds of glory— bottom, I looked at my depth gauge. It Adventists. When they insisted on fol- one nation, read 135 feet! I looked up at the dim light lowing their consciences they were tied one people, above me and I discovered a sense of up and their bare feet were pressed on rich and poor, strong and weak, joined urgency! hot stoves. "You may kill us," they together in the arms of our Saviour and The world is drowning in a deepening said, "but we must follow Jesus!" The Lord. well of secularism, materialism, and hu- next day they were hung on leafless I pray for that day when we shall be- manism. There is not much air left, and trees in the blazing sun until their bodies hold Him face-to-face — time is short. About 1,800 population were blistered. Still they would not re- When with John we will see a new groups of 1 million each around the world lent. Finally they were strung up like heaven and a new earth, are without an Adventist presence. More pigs on long poles and carried to the We will see the New Jerusalem com- than 900 million Muslims are relatively Adventist village and told never to re- ing down out of heaven from God, untouched by Christianity. And then there turn home. But they had found a new We will hear Jesus from His throne is China with its population of 1 billion home. say, "Now the dwelling of God is with people. Every day thousands die without We behold Him in Iran, a Global Strat- men," knowing of the bridge of love that Jesus egy target area, where ADRA workers We will feel the touch of His hand as He built to this earth. May we have a sense of recently received visas to enter that wipes every tear from our eyes, urgency for our task. Let us be done with earthquake-torn country. At first the vi- We will experience no more death or our Laodicean lukewarm commitment to sas were granted for 24 hours, then 48 mourning or crying or pain, for the old evangelism and love. Let us be done with hours, then for 30 days, to feed the hun- order of things has passed away. just going through the motions. gry, clothe the naked, and shelter the Let us rise to action as we behold Him, The day before yesterday my wife met homeless. And now we are even discuss- joined together in unity— with some women in a prayer group. She ing the possibility of having a full-time Empowered by the past, found women gathered from all over the station there. Emboldened by the present, world, praying for the power of the Spirit We behold Him on the tiny Caribbean Inspired by the future promise. to be manifest in our meetings. She met island of St. Vincent, where Roosevelt Praise God, brothers and sisters, behold with them for four hours and came away Daniels' crusade this April attracted such Him! impressed with the power of prayer. There large crowds that other churches were is power in prayer. We need more prayer! alarmed and the police ordered the meet *Unless otherwise noted, Bible texts in this article are Our theme for this General Confer- ings closed. The outpouring of publicity from the New International Version.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (943) 15 1,.7,MMnaliaMhVO.1:ffiBILg 11 1 11101‘ PA F~1 U.S.S.R. Division North American Division

A parade of the

nations in which

Seventh-day

Adventists work Trans-European Division

provided a

fascinating finale

for the fifty-fifth

South American Division world session.

Hundreds of

participants

marched across

the stage and

down the aisles South Pacific Division on the main floor

of the Hoosier

Dome, a spotlight

catching the colors

of the costumes

and flags.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (945) 17 Report presented at the General Conference session. government-owned. Radio ministry is being conducted from 40 production stu- dios in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway (several of them owned by local churches), which air 186 hours of pro- Communication grams weekly. Radio is having such suc- cess, in fact, that Ray Dabrowski and his By Shirley Burton Trans-European Division communica- Director tion team organized the Association of Department Adventist Broadcasters (Europe) for 400 producers, editors, and technicians in 1988. They are currently preparing a nommunication staffers on every tion near Forli, Italy, and on leased time practical radio guide for Christian broad- k..-dcontinent and many islands have from Sines, Portugal. From Abidjan, casters in the Trans-European Division witnessed unprecedented opportunity for Cote d'Ivoire, manager Daniel Grisier that will be shared with the Euro-Africa communication ministry during the past leases seven hours weekly on Africa 1 Division. quinquennium. (Gabon) for French and English pro- Beginning in November 1988, It Is Because of world support in financial gramming, and he has scripts ready to be Written began airing on Europe's satel- giving five years ago, we were able to taped in Swahili, as well as investigating lite Super Channel. More than 1,000 begin broadcasting from Adventist Portuguese broadcasting. Tulio Hay- viewers have responded, and baptisms World Radio-Asia (KSDA) in March lock, associate director of Communica- have been reported in Denmark. 1987. Listenership has risen monthly and tion, has coordinated the ministry from Most Trans-European countries have reached beyond the Asian target. Mail the General Conference. successful press relations, and posters has now been received, in Guam or at For the first time in the history of the are used freely in advertising public one of its programming centers, from church, Seventh-day Adventists in Kiev, meetings even in Eastern Europe. Polish 113 countries and from every continent Ukraine, advertised with 400 large two- television produced a 24-minute docu- of the world. Every week the Adventist color posters a Sabbath rally with the mentary on Seventh-day Adventists in message in as many as 40 formats is church's world president in the city's Pakistan, which aired April 29, 1990. broadcast a combined 224 hours in 18 cultural hall. In Tyumen and No- Loma Linda's heart team made media languages. No other ministry of the vosibirsk, Siberia, they repeated the ad- history in Harare, Zimbabwe, and church has so consistently reached the vertising, but this time for American and Nairobi, Kenya. The effort with the me- masses for which it was intended—and Soviet ministers. And Moscow televi- dia and governments was coordinated by the potential Asian audience of 3 billion sion almost weekly documented the un- Saleem A. Farag. Daily print and broad- people increases daily. usual growth of vegetable gardens at the cast media were complimentary of the Allen Steele manages KSDA, where a Adventist seminary near Zaokski. Adventist Church. BBC conducted a live dedicated team of 21 full-time, part- In South America, Assad Bechara and interview with Dr. Farag for 15 minutes. time, and student volunteers are dedi- his team used 9- by 27-foot billboards Dr. Farag and the heart team, led by Dr. cated to this ministry. Because a devel- without charge from owner companies Joan Coggin, were invited to meet the oper wants our land, which now sits in for a 15-day exposure of an annual em- presidents of Zimbabwe and Kenya. Be- the middle of his land, for condominiums phasis such as Mother's Day. Compli- cause of this widespread publicity, the and golf courses, KSDA may be relo- mentary 30-second spots were aired dur- governments of Malawi and Ethiopia cated to another site on Guam at the de- ing the same period through Brazil's have now requested the services of the veloper's expense and with an overage of largest TV network, Globo. Accompa- heart team. $7 million cash for AWR's operations nying brochures and radio spots to em- It was also in the Eastern Africa Di- endowment. phasize these annual events for youth vision where Zablon Ayonga (successor Thanks to you and the Lord's blessing, ministry were used in many nations. to Kenneth Bushnell) was able to deliver radio is working—and just as success- Support was received from other mass daily Annual Council (1989) releases to fully, considering differences in power media—such as radio, the secular press, Nairobi, Kenya, print and broadcast me- and broadcast hours—for our three other and maxi-posters—for the national and dia. Malawi presidential interest in Mal- stations. Our 40-kilowatt AWR-Latin continental evangelistic crusades, pro- amulo Hospital, honor given its chief America station near Alejuela, Costa viding a unified logo and message medical officer as alumnus of the year Rica, where David Gregory is throughout the South American Divi- from Loma Linda University, and the manager, broadcasts 184 hours weekly sion. hospital's cooperation in field testing a in Spanish and Papiamento and has re- Media broke open to Adventist adver- drug for filaria brought wire service in- ceived mail from 57 countries. AWR- tising across Eastern Europe—especially terest to Adventist medical work. Europe, managed by Gregory Hodgson, with broadcast announcements of evan- The Carter Report Evangelistic Cam- airs 63 hours of broadcasting in gelistic meetings in Poland, Yugoslavia, paign in Harare had front-page coverage 17 languages from our 2.5-kilowatt sta- and Hungary, where stations are in the local media for three weeks. 18 (946) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 Airport receptions and news confer- Portugal have provided new opportunities tions to write a regular newspaper col- ences for former GC president Neal C. for both broadcast and print news of the umn are increasing, as are the local Wilson in Kampala, Uganda; Kingston church. Division-wide Seventh-day Ad- church communication secretaries who and Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, Ba- ventist image research led to recent prop- are adapting and submitting articles sug- hamas; Mexico City; Bujumbura, Bu- ositions that will be among the Commu- gested by the Communication Depart- rundi; Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; Lusaka, nication Department priorities during the ment. In association with NAD youth Zambia; Gaborone, Botswana; next quinquennium. directors in the Church Ministries De- Yaounde, Cameroon; Bucharest, Roma- In North America, where Owen A. partment, the Communication Depart- nia; Warsaw, Poland; Moscow and Kiev, Troy, Jr., leads the team, a marketing ment has been working to enter a float in U.S.S.R.; Brasilia, Manaus, and Rio de project to determine the most effective the annual Tournament of Roses Parade Janeiro, Brazil; Bangalore, Madras, ways to reach various categories of people next New Year's Day. New Delhi, and Poona, India; Djakarta, was diligently pursued. Results from the Despite the inability of the Middle Indonesia; Katmandu, Nepal; Nairobi, demographic studies, focus groups, and East Union to use mass media to any Kenya; Jananarive, Madagascar; and other tests guided in the development of great extent in undergirding their out- Papua New Guinea were fairly easy to television spots that were test marketed in reaches, Svein Johansen and his team arrange because of continuing contacts Spokane, Washington, and in Detroit, were the first to pass their Harvest 90 by communication directors in those lo- Michigan. All Adventist churches coop- goal. They look forward to achieving in cations. erated to prepare these cities for public their other fields some of what they were Nearly full-page features on Seventh- evangelistic meetings. able to do in Cairo, Egypt, during the day Adventist health work helped the Bringing together a number of broad- health promotion leading to Five-Day South Pacific Division (SPD) and Ray cast ministries, NAD established the Ad- Plan to Stop Smoking seminars. Coombe's team offset the negative pub- ventist Broadcasters' Association. Both the Southern Union Mission and licity brought about by the baby- Numbers of pastors accepting invita- South African Union anticipate broader snatching dingo case of a former min- isterial family. The division entered into Australia's bicentenary celebration by distributing 500,000 "Happy Birth- day" brochures. They also presented copies of Seventh-day Adventists Be- lieve . . . to all major media outlets and town libraries. SPD's Focus on Living, a magazine- format lifestyle-emphasis production, is broadcast in 38 of Australia's 42 viewing areas and will soon be aired in New ~ir Air Zealand, as well. Highest per capita coverage of Adventist World Radio (AWR) broadcast eight hall-hour news programs from Indianapolis in English, Seventh-day Adventists by newspapers Spanish, and Mandarin (Chinese). Working together were David Gregory (left), general manager of in the Africa-Indian Ocean Division, AWR/Latin America based in Costa Rica, and Allen Steele, general manager of AWR/Asia in Guam. where Jack Mahon has led the team, un- doubtedly has been in Mauritius, where the island's seven papers all carry Ad- ventist news. A front-page story of Neal Wilson's visit to Madagascar was a first for that country. Adventist youth efforts to ban alcohol publicity in Italy drew national media attention, as did their successful efforts to get the 65,000 needed signatures to make it happen, according to John Graz, Euro-Africa Division communication di- rector. Official recognition of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (with the Roman Catholic, Waldensian, and Pen- tecostal churches) by the Italian govern- ment has resulted in Adventist media From key vantage points. cameramen from the Adventist Media Center focused on events in the Hoosier mention almost daily for the past six Dome. These enlarged images appeared on two huge screens and on monitors throughout the convention months. Former socialist countries and center.

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (947) 19 sharing of the message through media in North Mexican Union and in Haiti. the years to come. The GC Communication Department Southern Asia through David Poddar also hosts tours through the General Con- and his team attracted attention with the ference complex, highlighting, not just a move of division headquarters and building, but the services provided to all through health ministries. divisions. The tours include the North Almost all of Ray James's team mem- American Division, Risk Management bers in the Far Eastern Division are also Services, ADRA, Home Study Interna- speakers who must prepare a daily broad- tional, and the Ellen G. White Estate, cast for Adventist World Radio. And one which are also housed with the General team member is also on national televi- Conference. During the past 12 months, sion in the Philippines. Thus, while print guests—both Adventists and nonmem- coverage receives less emphasis than it bers —have averaged 575 monthly. might, communicators are reaching out During the major portion of this quin- to vast numbers on radio, heading the quennium, Robert W. Nixon provided follow-up ministries through local leadership to the world Communication church Bible schools, and upgrading cor- Department program, and Victor Cooper respondence lessons. The church and was liaison person for Adventist schools Adventist assistance to stop smoking and hospitals, coordinated the commu- have received media mention in connec- nication program with the Adventist tion with Singapore's new anti-smoking Theological Seminary, represented the laws. church with national organizations, and New radio ministries are springing up met with national media to place features The 3ABN broadcasts the evening GC session pro- in Inter-America, where Leslie Mc- on Adventist ministries. During the past grams across North America by satellite. Millan heads the team. Low-power sta- 18 months Richard Bendall has assumed tions are operating in Haiti, Guadaloupe, those duties—except that Betty Cooney past five years for videos produced for Costa Rica, Martinique, and Puerto has promoted Adventist programming as North American Division and General Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Gua- she had opportunity during her regular Conference departments, the Adventist temala. A station in the Dominican Re- visits with the media as communication Review, division reports, and Adventist public got the highest ratio of listeners director for the Greater New York Con- Development and Relief Agency Inter- for a midday two-hour time slot. ference. national. The transmitter for AWR-Latin Amer- Among other functions of this General During the entire quinquennium I ica, on the campus of Central American Conference department is that of Studio have served as the news director, pro- Adventist University, was upgraded Services, headed by David Brillhart, as- viding releases for both print and broad- from 5 kilowatts to 40 kilowatts, and new sistant director. He and his creative staff cast to the church and secular media. studio facilities were constructed in the have won 19 industry awards during the Eighteen months ago I was asked to add the responsibility of department direc- tor. All of us around the world-381 di- rectors, associates, assistants, and sec- retaries in our offices—thank you for the privilege of adding our part to Global Strategy. While we believe in print min- istries, we also are convinced that the greatest days are just ahead for broadcast outreaches. With Paul we ask, "How, then, can they call on the one they have not be- lieved in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?" (Rom. 10:14, NIV). But we also believe that the great- est communicators of all are the individ- ual members of God's church who day by day mingle with the people, giving For the first time ever programs from a General Conference session were beamed live by satellite to personal representation of the Word. "down links" at several Adventist centers, with the help of a crew of cameramen and technicians. God bless you each one! 20 (948) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 Report presented at the General Conference session. Other divisions and attached fields: With chaplains already effectively min- istering in virtually every division, ACM Adventist looks forward to serving other fields as well in the coming years.

Chaplaincy Challenges Faced by ACM Among the challenges ACM will en- By C. E. Bracebridge Director counter as it becomes more international Ministries are the following: • Interpretation of chaplaincy to church leaders and members. nuring the 1985 General Conference Bracebridge conducted educational sem- • Coordination of chaplaincy work. Lisession in New Orleans, Adventist inars and organizational meetings. Each world field needs a minister or min- Chaplaincy Ministries (ACM) was es- Far Eastern: In consultation with John isters designated as coordinator(s) for tablished as an umbrella agency to foster Lee and Larry Colbum, Randy Roberts of chaplaincy to be the liaison with ACM development of Adventist chaplaincies Loma Linda University Medical Center leaders at the General Conference. as an organized and recognized ministry conducted a seminar for our chaplains. • Organization of chapters to meet within the world church. This includes Trans-European and Euro-Africa: needs of chaplains within such special- the National Service Organization and its Working with Jim Huzzey, Jerry Connell ized fields as corrections, health care, military relations. Services provided by from Michigan State University SDA campus, etc. ACM include: Campus Chaplaincy consulted twice • Standards for chaplaincy. With the • Communication, including publica- with church leaders about establishing organization of chaplains as profession- tion of The Adventist Chaplain. campus ministries. In conjunction with als comes the need to establish standards • Recruitment, screening, and place- Orville Woolford, Karel van Oossanen, for various levels of endorsement. Such ment assistance for prospective chap- and Herbert Stoeger, ACM associate di- standards must be set on a division by lains in health care, military, correc- rector Martin Feldbush conducted sem- division basis. tions, veterans affairs, workplace, and inars and organizational meetings. Feld- • Educational opportunities, espe- educational institutions. bush and Bracebridge also visited our cially for chaplains in countries in which • Educational seminars. hospital in Berlin, presenting a seminar recognized clinical pastoral training is • Ecclesiastical endorsement and/or for chaplains and West Berlin pastors. not available. reendorsement for chaplains. Africa-Indian Ocean: In association • Career guidance and counseling with P. K. Asareh, C. A. Mensah, and Related Ministries and support for chaplains with personal Jacob Nortey, ACM associate director Military Relations and/or professional needs. Martin Feldbush consulted with church ACM is also responsible for working • Representation of the church in var- leaders about several chaplaincies and with ministers who specialize in other ious professional and ecclesiastical or- conducted seminars for our chaplains pastoral-care ministries, such as pastoral ganizations. and laypersons in Ghana. counseling, clinical pastoral education North America: ACM staff work supervision, spiritual formation, and ac- The International Outreach with our chaplains and church leaders on ademic education in these fields. ACM has an international outreach a regular basis, delivering the services Additionally, ACM's duties include that has extended to several divisions. listed above. Organized ACM chapters operating the National Service Organi- South America: Working with Edwin function for chaplains in corrections, zation, which provides spiritual support Mayer, division ACM director, C. E. health care, and the military. services for Adventists in the military and counsels with international church leaders concerning such military-related matters as Sabbathkeeping, noncomba- tancy, and other conscience issues. While North America today has the most highly developed chaplaincy pro- gram, other world church divisions are on the move! Exciting things are happening in Europe, Africa, the Far Fast, South Amer- ica, Inter-America, Asia, the Pacific, and other places. Hundreds of men and women serve as chaplains, dedicated to ministry and meeting the challenges of spreading Military chaplains met with Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries leaders during the session. the gospel in these fmal days.

10.101 91 FEATURE Video Broadcast Puts GC Session On Line

his year's General Conference session long-distance runners, stalk the Nominating Com- has a delightful new feature that's mittee chambers, pop up in elevators, or sample the grabbing the attention of many dele- vegetarian cuisine at local restaurants. gates and guests. Meanwhile commentators from the Adventist TOn Line Edition, a nightly video production that Review prepare copy for their 70-second com- highlights news and features, provides a flavor of mentaries. the festive atmosphere under the Hoosier Dome. "Because of our tight budget, we brought to- On Line, a joint production of the Adventist gether a crew of people that had never worked Review and the General Conference Communi- together before," Brillhart says. "This has made cation Department, is shown nightly at the Hoo- a very exciting environment." sier Dome as a part of the International Festival By 4:00 p.m. crunch time begins as the corre- of Mission. The 10-minute production is also spondents begin writing their copy and technicians uplinked on satellite by the Three Angels Broad- begin editing their footage down to short, snappy casting Network and is broadcast over the cable reports. All of the day's clips must be ready before network. Webber tapes her anchor segments at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Paula Webber, managing director of After this taping, Brillhart does the fmal editing. Adventist Radio Network, each 10-minute produc- The newscast is to be aired by 8:00 p.m. tion is the culmination of the combined efforts of "On Line is a result of a dream we had for nearly 20 camera persons, correspondents, techni- several years," Johnsson says. "We believe the cians, editors, and commentators. David Brillhart, program is helpful and makes a statement that the General Conference studio services director,' pro- church is current. I'm very pleased with the high duces the program, and Adventist Review editor level of the production. This program is the William G. Johnsson serves as news editor. launching pad for a quarterly video production, Every day at 8:30 a.m. crew members meet to- Adventist Review On Line Edition." gether to receive assignments and get briefings on Owing to many requests, the On Line nightly newscast videos are By Carlos Medley late-breaking news. Afterward the four video crews available on one 90-minute tape for $15. Order from: News Editor scatter far and wide as they capture fresh footage Adventist Review 12501 Old Columbia Pike Adventist Review and soundbites. Crew members may chase down Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600.

Preparing a clip for On Line Edition, a video crew tapes Stephanie Siomber, Paula Webber compares notes with Colin Meade before taping begins for On a child singer who is blind. Line Edition.

22 (950) AlIVFNTIRT RFVItW AID V 1Q ism SESSION PROCEEDINGS

(Continued from page 11) R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: That is correct. recommendation was moved, seconded, and All right, are we ready to vote? All those in voted.] We have decided to hold item 312 [The give the background of Ellen White's thinking on favor of referring this back to the Church Man- Communion Service revision, Church Manual, the subject, indicating that the assembled General ual Committee, please raise your hand. Those pp. 78-82] until last. Some of us suspect there Conference is the highest authority in the denom- opposed, the same sign. We will take a count. may be a little bit of discussion, and so we ination. I move to accept the changes that are While we are waiting, I would be glad to would like to hold that item until other essential recommended here by the Church Manual Com- recognize you at the procedures microphone. items of business are out of the way. mittee. [Motion was seconded and voted.] V. RETZER: Do I understand correctly that Now we are going to look at item 213, the The next item comes to us from the Minis- this is being referred back in order to restudy the Constitution and Bylaws Committee recom- terial Association [see Divorce and Remar- whole question of divorce and remarriage? mendations, again. riage—Our Position, Church Manual, pp. 174- R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: No, it is really, in F. G. THOMAS: You have received the 176]. It is correcting some misunderstandings essence, to study the suggestions that are made changes intended from the Constitution and By- that have occurred because of the previous here in this particular item. laws Committee, and we are ready to consider wording. I move that we accept these recom- J. CLEMENTS: When we consider this mat- these items. The first three articles—I, II, and mendations that have come to us from the ter, I wish we would do it with a lot of sensi- III—were completed earlier in the session. Church Manual Committee. [Motion was sec- tivity to the problems that ministers have to face We are going now to Article IV. I might also onded. Discussion ensued.] when it comes to divorce and remarriage, that say that there was an action taken by the Con- I suggest, Mr. we would seek wise coun- stitution and Bylaws Committee that members Chairman, that we GC SNAPSHOT sel from pastors and even of that committee should come up to the podium take two separate family members—wives, here so that they could respond to some of the votes and that we deal husbands, and children questions. first with the para- —who are often affected R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: I would also like to graph in which the by this difficult situation. suggest that we have no amendments to our change is an editorial C. D. WATSON: First, Constitution and Bylaws from the floor. Sug- one. The Manual for- the matter of procedure. gestions should be filtered through the commit- merly stated that the This will go back to the tee and not come directly from the floor. Church Manual Commit- person whom an adul- M. MING: Please, explain what you just said. terous spouse (who tee. The committee will R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: I am suggesting that "has not the moral study it during the next five amendments or other suggestions to the Con- right to marry another years, and it will come stitution should be referred to the Committee on while the innocent back to the next General the Constitution and Bylaws. It is a standing spouse still lives and Conference session. Sec- committee, just like the Nominating Commit- remains unmarried ond, the Church Manual tee. We don't make nominations from the floor. and chaste") marries Pyong D. Chun describes the work in Korea Committee does not ini- They go through the Nominating Committee. I should also be disfel- during the Far Eastern Division report. tiate changes. It considers am suggesting that the same procedure be fol- lowshiped. The per- changes. Changes begin at lowed with the Constitution. son he or she marries may not be a member, and the grass roots and come through the various so the recommendation is to stipulate that if he organizations and ultimately to the Church C. B. ROCK: Robert's Rules of Order says or she marries a member, that member will be Manual Committee. that amendments to the Bylaws and Constitu- disfellowshiped. I would also like to point out R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: Thank you for that tion are so interwoven from one article to an- that these two paragraphs are taken from several explanation. Now I would like to report the other and have such substantive and enduring pages in the Church Manual that go into great totals as counted. Those in favor of referral, meaning for the organization that it is unwise to detail on the problem of divorce and remar- 416. Those opposing referral, 189. Therefore, amend the report of the committee unless the riage. Please recognize that this is only one it is referred back to the Church Manual Com- amendment for modification falls between what section, but if it pleases the chair, I would like mittee. Let us turn to item 314 [revision of the present provision is and what the committee to move that — Home and School Association, Church Man- recommendation is. R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: We do have an ual, p. 109]. In other words, if the Bylaw says that 20 amendment before us. I think we need to rec- C. D. WATSON: This item was referred to us percent of a certain segment shall be repre- ognize that first. I'd like to have the delegate by the Education Department. We will ask G. sented and the committee recommends that it be from the South African Union restate his H. Akers, who brought this document to the 40 percent, Robert's says that any amendment amendment. Church Manual Committee from the Education should fall within the 20-40 percent range—that H. F. STEENBERG: I withdraw my motion Department, to explain it for you. any amendment is proper if it neither raises the to amend. I move to refer the whole paragraph G. H. AKERS: Many of our Home and modification nor falls below the present state- 6 back to committee for in-depth study. [Motion School Associations meet quarterly or trienni- ment of the Constitution and Bylaws. was seconded.] ally. This new text makes provision for that to M. MING: Robert's has no effect on this R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: We have a motion be legitimate. The second change is that the delegation. This delegation adopted the rules that we refer this back to the committee. It can church Home and School Association is no that would govern its behavior based on that be discussed if you desire. longer elected by the church board. Nomina- which was printed and distributed to the dele- S. A. LE MERT: I would like to speak in tions are made by the church nominating com- gation. At this point it is unjust and unwise to favor of sending this back to the committee. mittee and referred to the school board, so this invoke Robert's Rules of Order. There are so many unanswered dilemmas that transfers the Home and School Association The standing committee that addresses these this gets us into. Please, let's give this further from the jurisdiction of the church board to that matters is a committee that stands for only the study. of the school board. Also, there will be annual duration of this conference. Thus, if the amend- M. A. FINLEY: If we refer this back to the reports to the conference education office re- ments are not acted upon now, there is no pro- committee, does that mean that we operate with garding the new leadership. These are the three cess that permits delegates to suggest changes the current Church Manual policy for the next essential changes. to the Constitution and Bylaws. five years? R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: Thank you. [The R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: No, that is not really

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (951) 23 SESSION PROCEEDINGS / ACTIONS

quite correct. There is a General Conference to call question on the entire Constitution. We a statement before the Nominating Committee Constitution and Bylaws Committee that is a have had brothers and sisters good and true who gives its partial report. standing committee and operates during the en- have worked for five years to produce this doc- R. S. FOLKENBERG: Serving on a Nomi- tire quinquennium. ument. nating Committee during a General Conference M. MING: We have read the Constitution. R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: You are moving, in session is not only physically exhausting—it's We have researched the item that you have just essence, the previous question, which is the emotionally exhausting as well. You consider addressed. The committee that presented the entire document and would also include the that the group is, with the very push of a button, proposal that we have now acted upon was the amendments that have been suggested. [The affecting the lives of so many people. And I am result of an action taken at the 1985 General motion was seconded and voted.] thankful that the committee considered this nu- Conference session. That committee died after P. BATH: [Made a recommendation for the merous times each day as they voted their con- it presented its report. expediting of session business, which was victions. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee for passed on to the appropriate General Confer- I now invite to the podium the chairman of the this session has no life when this session ter- ence committee by the chairman.] Nominating Committee, D. B. Hills, who has minates. R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: If you are in favor done a fine job of keeping everything operating R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: I agree wholeheart- of the resolution that has been presented to us decently and in order. It's a difficult task, but edly with you. You are correct in what you have by P. Bath, please indicate that by the uplifted he has done very well, and I appreciate it. said. But there will be a new committee during hand. [The motion was voted.] D. B. HILLS: The General Conference Nom- the time that we are not in session. That com- At this point I would like to suggest that the inating Committee has completed the work that mittee will bring its suggestions to the standing Nominating Committee be given preference. has been assigned to it, which will be reflected committee of the 1995 session. First of all, we need to call the General Con- in this report. The Nominating Committee is J. D. MC KINNEY: What you are asking us ference Corporation legal meeting so that we very appreciative of the presence of the General to do is not to propose any amendments at this can proceed. Conference president. time. Is that correct? D. E. ROBINSON: We are prepared to re- B. REAVES: The Nominating Committee R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: Yes. They should ceive the report of the Nominating Committee. submits the following partial report. [Full report instead be proposed to the standing committee. B. REAVES: The Nominating Committee of the Nominating Committee can be found on J. D. MC KINNEY: Then I move that the submits the following partial report. Recom- page 31 of this Bulletin.] chair entertain amendments to the Constitution mended to elect the following persons to occupy L. HARMS: [Benediction.] at this time, since we have been unable to do the positions indicated on the General Confer- anything since 1985. If we do not propose any ence Corporation board of directors: K. H. R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS, Chairman changes now, we won't be able to do so until Bahr, H. W. Baptiste, M. A. Bediako, W. E. M. C. VAN PUTTEN, Secretary 1995. Carson, G. T. Carter, G. H. Crumley, R. S. J. W. BOTHE, D. A. ROTH, and R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: I personally would Folkenberg, D. F. Gilbert, W. L. Johns, A. C. C. D. WATSON, Proceedings Editors rule that we should proceed as we had originally McClure, R. E. Osborn, Rowena R. Rick, D. intended—that we should make all our sugges- E. Robinson, F. G. Thomas, G. Ralph Thomp- Session actions tions through the standing committee and not on son. I move that we accept this recommenda- the floor here. Otherwise, we're saying that the tion. [The motion was seconded and voted.] Fifty-fifth General Conference entire delegation constitutes the Constitution D. E. ROBINSON: That is the only item of session, July 13, 1990, 9:00 a.m. and Bylaws Committee. business for the General Conference Corpora- J. D. MC KINNEY: I think we can work with tion. [Corporation was adjourned.] Public Prayer— some amendments in the context that was pre- R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: I am going to call on Church Manual Amendment sented by C. B. Rock. In other words, not make the president of the General Conference to make any amendments outside of the suggested Voted, To amend Church Manual, page 78, changes. Public Prayer, to read as follows: R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: That may be pos- GC SNAPSHOT Public Prayer. — "Christ impressed upon His sible. However, there are other delegates who disciples the idea that their prayers should be oppose that. short, expressing just what they wanted, and no J. D. MC KINNEY: I think we should put this more. . . . One or two minutes is long enough to a vote. for any ordinary prayer" (Testimonies, vol. 2, R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS: The only thing I can p. 581). do in this case is to ask the delegation the route "When you pray, be brief, come right to the to go with this. We will ask whether they should point. Do not preach the Lord a sermon in your go as I have suggested. I hope that is clear for long prayers" (ibid., vol. 5, p. 201). everyone. If you are in favor of referring "Let those who pray and those who speak amendments to the Constitution to the Consti- pronounce their words properly and speak in tution and Bylaws Committee, please, manifest clear, distinct, even tones. Prayer, if properly that by the uplifted hand. Opposed, the same. offered, is a power for good. It is one of the [Motion was voted.] means used by the Lord to communicate to the Therefore, the chair rules that there be no people the precious treasures of truth. But amendments from the floor, as we have a stand- prayer is not what it should be, because of the ing committee through which these should defective voices of those who utter it. Satan come. We can have suggestions, but they need rejoices when the prayers offered to God are to go to the standing committee. almost inaudible. Let God's people learn how N. H. STATES: We have had a great deal of to speak and pray in a way that will properly discussion. We have been kind and Christian in represent the great truths they possess. Let the listening to the discussions about these things. One of the Middle East Division delegates sported testimonies borne and the prayers offered be But now it is time that we, the majority, also a mustache that could be seen from the back of the clear and distinct. Thus God will be glorified" have a chance to have a say. And I would like mammoth Hoosier Dome. (ibid., vol. 6, p. 382).

24 (952) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 SESSION ACTIONS

Announcing the Communion Service— the conference/mission. (Also see page 58, gious Liberty Association, and every church Church Manual Revision Work of Church Elder Is Local.) member is a member of the association. The pastor or the local elder is the chairman of the Voted, To revise Church Manual, page 79, Reporting to the Church— association in each local church. Announcing the Communion Service, to read as Church Manual Amendment The religious liberty leader shall be elected at follows: the annual church election and shall work in Announcing the Communion Service. —In Voted, To amend Church Manual, page 128, close cooperation with the pastor or district most churches this service is conducted on the Reporting to the Church, to read as follows: leader in all phases of his work. next to the last Sabbath of the quarter. On the Reporting to the Church. —This report is ren- He should be of positive spiritual influence, Sabbath preceding the Communion service, men- dered to the church as a whole and not to the able to meet the general public, interested in tion should be made of the importance of the church board. The board has no jurisdiction in public affairs, apt at correspondence, and con- forthcoming Communion. All members are urged these matters. The report of this committee may cerned with the preservation of the liberty of the to prepare their hearts and to make sure that mat- be presented at the Sabbath service or at a spe- people of God to do the Master's service. He ters are right with one another. Then when they cially called business meeting of the church. will keep in touch with the Public Affairs and come to the table of the Lord the following week When the nominating com- the service can be of greater blessing to them. The mittee is ready to render its GC SNAPSHOT church clerk, deacons, and deaconesses should report, the minister or elder attempt to notify those who were not present when should give the chairman of the announcement was made. the nominating committee op- portunity to make appropriate Work of the Nominating Committee— remarks to the church. A copy Church Manual Amendment of the report should be placed in the hands of members, or it Voted, To amend Church Manual, page 126, should be read aloud by the Work of the Nominating Committee, to read as secretary of the nominating follows: committee. The chairman Work of the Nominating Committee. —As should announce that the re- soon as possible after its election, the nomi- port will be voted on the fol- nating committee should be called together by lowing week or two weeks the one chosen to act as chairman. With earnest later. prayer for guidance the committee should begin its work of preparing a list of names to submit Courtship and to the church for officers and assistants com- Marriage—Church Four longtime educators received the Award of Excellence, and two the prising members in good and regular standing Medallion of Distinction in ceremonies on July 12. Here Robert Folk- on the roll of the church making the appoint- Manual Amendment ments. These will be placed in nomination for enberg congratulates Ruben Chambi 01 Peru. Behind them (left to right) Voted, To refer to the are: George Akers, Garland G. Millet, Nevil Gorski, and Edmundo Alva. office and presented to the church at a Sabbath Church Manual Committee service or at a specially called business meeting Church Manual, page 151, paragraphs 4 and 5, Religious Liberty director of the conference/ of the church. In making their selections, the Courtship and Marriage, which reads as fol- mission or union where appropriate and carry committee may counsel with others who are lows: out the suggestions that come to him through well informed. This committee does not nom- "Can two walk together, except they be proper channels; advise concerning matters af- inate either the pastor or the assistant pastor. agreed?" (Amos 3:3). Differences concerning fecting religious liberty in his area; promote the These appointments are made by the executive the worship of God, Sabbathkeeping, recre- circulation of religious liberty magazines ap- committee of the conference. ation, association, use of financial resources, proved by the division committee for promotion and training of children often lead to discour- by the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty De- Work of the Nominating Committee— agement and finally to complete loss of Chris- partment, such as Liberty: A Magazine of Re- Church Manual Amendment Directive tian experience. For these reasons, the Seventh- ligious Freedom, Conscience and Liberty, and Voted, To amend Church Manual, pages 126, day Adventist Church discourages marriage other appropriate religious liberty literature; 127, Work of the Nominating Committee, by between a Seventh-day Adventist and non- and organize and stimulate religious liberty replacing the words Religious Liberty secretary Seventh-day Adventist. Seventh-day Adventist meetings, programs, and enterprises as circum- with Religious Liberty leader. ministers are not to perform such weddings. stances require. Marriage "was designed to be a blessing to Nominating Committee to Consult mankind. And it is a blessing wherever the General Conference the Highest Prospective Officers— marriage covenant is entered into intelligently, Authority—Church Manual Amendment in the fear of God, and with due consideration Voted, To amend Church Manual, page 39, Church Manual Amendment for its responsibilities" (Messages to Young General Conference the Highest Authority, to Voted, To amend Church Manual, page, 128, People, p. 434). read as follows: Nominating Committee to Interview Prospec- tive Officers, to read as follows: Department of Public Affairs and General Conference the Highest Authority Nominating Committee to Consult Prospec- Religious Liberty— The General Conference in session, and the tive Officers. —Having nominated for the var- Church Manual Amendment Executive Committee between sessions, is the ious offices persons who are faithful, loyal highest organization in the administration of the members of the local church,* the appropriate Voted, To amend Church Manual, page 186, church's worldwide work, and is authorized by members of the nominating committee should Religious Liberty Association in the Local its constitution to create subordinate organiza- inform them of their nomination to office and Church, to read as follows: tions to promote specific interests in various secure their consent to serve. Religious Liberty Association in the Local sections of the world; it is therefore understood *My exception to this shall be by approval of Church. —Each church is organized as a Reli- that all subordinate organizations and institu-

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (953) 25 SESSION ACTIONS

Lions throughout the world will recognize the mittee Church Manual, pages 174,175, No. 6, teachers to develop a positive relationship in General Conference as the highest authority, Divorce and Remarriage, Our Position, which their work for the children. under God, among Seventh-day Adventists. reads as follows: 5. To support the church school in its effort When differences arise in or between organi- 6. When a divorce is secured by either to more fully harmonize the principles of Chris- zations and institutions, appeal to the next spouse, or when both mutually secure a divorce tian education in philosophy, content, and higher organization is proper till it reaches the on any ground other than that of "unfaithful- methodology. General Conference in session, or the Executive ness to the marriage vow," the party or parties 6. To strengthen the relationship between Committee at the Annual Council. During the securing the divorce shall come under the cen- home and school by promoting such activities as: interim between these sessions the Executive sure of the church except as provided later in a. Providing suggestions for curriculum im- Committee shall constitute the body of final this paragraph. In the event that either spouse provement. authority on all questions where a difference of who is a church member remarries—unless in b. Encouraging frequent communication viewpoint may develop. The committee's de- the meantime the other party has remarried, between home and school. cision may be reviewed at a session of the Gen- committed adultery or fornication, or died— the c. Encouraging parents to visit the school. eral Conference or at an Annual Council of the one remarrying shall be disfellowshiped from d. Encouraging wafflers to visit the homes Executive Committee. the church. The member whom he or she mar- of students. "I have often been instructed by the Lord ries, shall also be disfellowshiped. e. Appointing room mothers and fathers. that no man's judgment should be surren- It is recognized that sometimes there may be f. Providing volunteer services as requested dered to the judgment of any other one man. conditions in which it is not possible nor safe for by the school. Never should the mind of one man or the husband and wife to continue to live together. In 7. To work toward the goal of enrolling ev- minds of a few men be regarded as sufficient many such cases the custody of the children, the ery child of the church in the church school. An in wisdom and power to control the work and adjustment of property rights, or even personal earnest endeavor should be made to provide to say what plans shall be followed. But protection may make necessary a change in mar- ways for disadvantaged children to attend when, in a General Conference, the judgment riage status. In such cases it may be permissible church school so that no Adventist child will of the brethren assembled from all parts of the to secure what is known in some countries as a miss the opportunity of an Adventist education. field is exercised, private independence and legal separation. However, in some civil juris- Membership. —Members of the church and pa- private judgment must not be stubbornly dictions such a separation can be secured only by trons of the school are members of the associa- maintained, but surrendered. Never should a divorce, which under these circumstances would tion. laborer regard as a virtue the persistent main- not be condemned. But such a separation or di- Officers. —The officers of this association, tenance of his position of independence, con- vorce, in which "unfaithfulness to the marriage who shall be church members, shall consist of trary to the decision of the general body. vow" is not involved, does not give either one the a leader, assistant leader, secretary-treasurer, "At times when a small group of men entrusted scriptural right to remarry, unless in the meantime librarian, and the church educational secretary. with the general management of the work have, in the other party has remarried, committed adultery These are nominated by the church nominating the name of the General Conference, sought to or fornication, or been removed by death. Should committee, appointed by the church school carry out unwise plans and to restrict God's work, a member who has been thus divorced remarry, board, and annually reported to the conference. I have said that I could no longer regard the voice he or she, if a member, shall be disfellowshiped; and the one whom he or she marries shall also be Leader and Assistant Leader. —The leader of of the General Conference, represented by these the Home and School Association should be a disfellowshiped from the church. few men, as the voice of God. But this is not saying person with experience and success in training that the decisions of a General Conference com- children and whose mind is open to new ideas, posed of an assembly of duly appointed, represen- The Home and School Association who is apt to teach, and who believes in the tative men from all parts of the field should not be —Church Manual Revision importance of Christian education. respected. God has ordained that the iepresentatives Church Manual, page 109, Secretary-Treasurer. —The secretary- of His church from all parts of the earth, when Voted, To revise treasurer is to keep the records of the association assembled in a General Conference, shall have au- Home and School Association, to read as fol- and to report to the superintendent of education thority. The error that some are in danger of com- lows: of the conference at the beginning and close of mitting is in giving to the mind and judgment of one the year. man, or of a small group of men, the full measure THE HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION of authority and influence that God has vested in His Purpose. —The purpose of the association is Association funds are to be channeled church in the judgment and voice of the General twofold: through the church treasurer and kept as a sep- Conference assembled to plan for the prosperity and 1. To provide parent education. arate account. advancement of His work. 2. To unite the home, the school, and the "When this power, which God has placed in church in their endeavors to provide Seventh-day General Conference Constitution and the church, is accredited wholly to one man, Adventist Christian education for the children. Bylaws—Amendments and he is invested with the authority to be judg- Objectives-1. To educate parents in coop- Voted, To amend the General Conference ment for other minds, then the true Bible order eration with the church and school in their work Constitution and Bylaws to read as follows: is changed. Satan's efforts upon such a man's of fostering the development of the whole mind would be most subtle and sometimes well- child— "the harmonious development of the CONSTITUTION nigh overpowering, for the enemy would hope physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers" that through his mind he could affect many (Education, p. 13). ARTICLE I—NAME others. Let us give to the highest organized 2. To promote cooperation between parents authority in the church that which we are prone and teachers in the educational process. This organization shall be known as the Gen- to give to one man or a small group of men" 3. To give guidance for establishing in the eral Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. (Testimonies, vol. 9, pp. 260, 261). home an atmosphere of love and discipline in which Seventh-day Adventist Christian values ARTICLE II—PURPOSE Divorce and Remarriage—Our can be instilled in children through Bible study, The purpose of the General Conference is to Position—Church Manual Amendment prayer, family worship, and the example of the teach all nations the everlasting gospel of our parents. Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and the com- Voted, To refer to the Church Manual Com- 4. To provide an opportunity for parents and mandments of God.

26 (954) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 SESSION ACTIONS

ARTICLE III—MEMBERSHIP sultation with the organizations concerned. and associate directors of the General Conference Sec. 1. The membership of the General Con- Sec. 6. Regular delegates shall be allotted on Auditing Service, directors of division auditing ference shall consist of: the following basis: services, a secretary and associate secretaries of a. All union conferences and union mis- a. Each union conference and union mis- the Ministerial Association, a director and asso- sions that have been or shall be properly orga- sion shall be entitled to one delegate other than ciate directors of each duly organized General nized and accepted by vote of the General Con- its president (who is a delegate-at-large), with- Conference department; namely, Church Minis- ference in session. out regard to membership; and an additional tries, Communication, Education, Health and b. All conferences and missions and delegate for each conference and mission in its Temperance, Public Affairs and Religious Lib- unions of churches directly attached to the Gen- territory without regard to membership. erty, Publishing; a director of Archives and Sta- eral Conference, and all conferences and mis- b. Each union of churches shall be entitled tistics, a director of Adventist Chaplaincy Min- sions and unions of churches directly attached to one delegate, without regard to membership. istries, a director and associate directors of Trust to a division, that have been or shall be properly c. Each conference and mission directly Services; division Ministerial Association secre- organized. attached to a division or to the General Con- taries, division departmental directors, division ference shall be entitled to one delegate, with- directors of Trust Services, and, for divisions in ARTICLE IV— out regard to membership. which special circumstances require it, any other GENERAL CONFERENCE SESSIONS d. Each union conference, union mission, departmental or service directors, upon the re- Sec. 1. The General Conference shall hold union of churches, and attached conference and quest of the division executive committee, and the quinquennial sessions at such time and place as mission described in Sections 6(a), 6(b), and approval of the General Conference Executive the Executive Committee shall designate and 6(c) shall be entitled to additional delegates Committee. announce by a notice published in the Adventist based upon its proportion of the world church b. Other persons, not to exceed 80 in num- Review in three consecutive issues at least four membership. The total delegates under this pro- ber, to serve as members of the Executive Com- months before the date for the opening of the vision shall not exceed 1,200. mittee, at least 30 of whom shall be laypersons session. In case special world conditions make Sec. 7. Delegates-at-large shall represent the from all the divisions. it imperative to postpone the calling of the ses- General Conference, its divisions, and its or- sion, the Executive Committee, in regular or ganizations and shall be appointed on the fol- ARTICLE VI—EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE special council, shall have authority to make lowing basis: Sec. 1. The Executive Committee of the such postponement, not to exceed two years, a. All members of the Executive Com- General Conference shall consist of: giving notice to all constituent organizations. mittee. a. Those elected as provided by Article V Sec. 2. The Executive Committee may call b. Four delegates from each division, except the director and associate directors of the special sessions of the General Conference at such without regard to membership, and one addi- General Conference Auditing Service and di- time and place as it considers proper, by means of tional delegate for each 100,000, or major frac- rectors of division auditing services. a notice as provided for in Section 1, and the tion thereof, of the division membership, such b. Presidents of union conferences; pres- transactions of such special sessions shall have the delegates to be appointed by the division ex- idents of union missions; past presidents of the same force as those of the regular sessions. ecutive committee and their credentials to be General Conference holding credentials from Sec. 3. The election of officers, and the vot- ratified by the General Conference in session. the General Conference; the manager of Ad- ing on all matters of business shall be by viva- At least 50 percent of these delegates shall be ventist World Radio—Asia; the president of voce vote, or as designated by the chairman, laypersons, pastors, teachers, and nonadminis- Andrews University; the director and associate unless otherwise requested by a majority of the trative employees. directors of Biblical Research Institute; the delegates present. c. Those representatives of the church's president of Christian Record Services; the ex- Sec. 4. The delegates to a General Confer- general and division institutions and other en- ecutive director of General Conference Risk ence session shall be designated as follows: tities, and those general workers, field secre- Management Services; the director of Geo- a. Regular delegates. taries, laypersons, and pastors who are selected science Research Institute; the president of b. Delegates-at-large. by the Executive Committees of the General Home Study International; the president of Sec. 5. Regular delegates shall represent the Conference and its divisions, the credentials for Loma Linda University; the president of Oak- General Conference's member union confer- whom are to be ratified by the General Con- wood College; the president of Pacific Press ences, union missions, member conferences, ference in session. The number of these dele- Publishing Association; the director of Philan- missions, and unions of churches as defined in gates shall not exceed 20 percent of the total thropic Service for Institutions; the president of Article HI, Section 1, and shall be appointed number of both regular delegates and other Seventh-day Adventist Radio, Television and with the objective that at least 25 percent be lay delegates-at-large herein provided for. Film Center; the president of Review and Her- delegates as follows: Sec. 8. Credentials to sessions shall be is- ald Publishing Association; the president/exec- a. Delegates representing union confer- sued by the General Conference to those ap- utive director of Adventist Development and ences shall be appointed by the respective unions. pointed as provided for in harmony with the Relief Agency International; the executive sec- b. Delegates representing union missions provisions of this article. retary of Adventist-Laymen's Services and In- and unions of churches having division affiliation Sec. 9. Calculations for all delegate allot- dustries; the director of General Conference shall be appointed by the respective division ex- ments as provided for in this article shall be Personnel Administration; the editor and asso- ecutive committees in consultation with the or- based upon the membership as of December 31 ciate editors of Adventist Review; the president, ganizations concerned. of the second year preceding the General Con- secretary, undersecretary, and associate secre- c. Delegates representing conferences and ference session. taries of Ellen G. White Estate; the speaker of missions attached to a division but not to any Ayer Hoy y Mariana; the speaker of Breath of union conference or mission shall be appointed by ARTICLE V —ELECTION Life; the speaker of Faith for Today; the speaker the respective division executive committee in Sec. 1. The following shall be elected at each of It Is Written; the speaker of Voice of Proph- consultation with the organizations concerned. regular session of the General Conference: ecy; and the speaker of La Voz de la Esperanza. d. Delegates representing union confer- a. A president, vice presidents, a secretary, ences and union missions, conferences and mis- an undersecretary, associate secretaries, division ARTICLE WI—OFFICERS sions and unions of churches attached to the Gen- secretaries, a treasurer, an undertreasurer, asso- AND THEIR DUTIES eral Conference but not to any division shall be ciate treasurers, division treasurers, general field Sec. I. The officers of the General Confer- appointed by the Executive Committee in con- secretaries, division field secretaries, a director ence shall be a president, vice presidents, a

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (955) 27 SESSION ACTIONS

secretary, an undersecretary, associate secre- ARTICLE X —BYLAWS recommendations to the session: taries, a treasurer, an undertreasurer, and as- At any regular or special session of the Gen- a. Constitution and Bylaws Committee sociate treasurers. eral Conference the delegates may enact, b. Plans Committee Sec. 2. President: The president or his des- amend, or repeal bylaws. Such actions may c. Nominating Committee ignee shall preside at the sessions of the General embrace any provision not inconsistent with the Sec. 2. a. The membership of the Nominat- Conference, act as chairman of the Executive constitution. ing Committee shall consist of the following: Committee, and serve in the general interests of (1) Each division and each attached the General Conference, as the Executive Com- ARTICLE XI—AMENDMENTS union shall be entitled to membership on the mittee may advise, and perform such other du- This constitution or its bylaws may be Nominating Committee based upon its propor- ties as usually pertain to such office. amended by a two-thirds vote of the delegates tion of the world membership as of December Sec. 3. Vice presidents: Each vice president present and voting at any session, provided that, 31 of the second year preceding the session. The shall assist the president in the general admin- if it is proposed to amend the constitution at a total under this provision is not to exceed 200 istrative work of the General Conference or special session of the General Conference, no- provided, however, that each division shall preside over a division territory. tice of such purpose shall be given in the call for have at least eight members and each attached Sec. 4. Secretary, undersecretary, and associ- that special session. union shall have at least one member. ate secretaries: It shall be the duty of the secretary (2) Each of the following General Con- to keep the minutes of the proceedings of the BYLAWS ference institutions shall be entitled to one General Conference sessions and meetings of the member on the Nominating Committee: Ad- Executive Committee, to maintain correspon- ARTICLE I— ventist World Radio—Asia, Andrews Univer- dence with church organizations, and to perform TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATION sity, Christian Record Services, Home Study such other duties as usually pertain to such office. Sec. 1. The General Conference normally International, Loma Linda University, Oak- The undersecretary and associate secretaries shall shall conduct its worldwide work through its wood College, Pacific Press Publishing Asso- assist the secretary in this work. divisions, each division to operate within a ciation, Review and Herald Publishing Asso- Sec. 5. Treasurer, undertreasurer, and asso- specified territory in harmony with General ciation, and Seventh-day Adventist Radio, ciate treasurers: It shall be the duty of the trea- Conference policies. Television and Film Center. surer to receive all funds of the General Con- b. The members of the Nominating Com- Sec. 2. a. The duly organized divisions are: ference and disburse them in harmony with the mittee shall be chosen as follows: Africa-Indian Ocean Division, Eastern Africa Di- actions of the Executive Committee, to render (1) Each division delegation, each at- vision, Euro-Africa Division, Far Eastern Divi- such financial statements at regular intervals as tached union delegation, and each General Con- sion, Inter-American Division, North American may be desired by the president or by the Ex- ference institutional delegation shall act as a Division, South American Division, South Pa- ecutive Committee, and to perform such other unit in selecting the members to which it is cific Division, Southern Asia Division, Trans- duties as usually pertain to such office. The entitled. Other delegates-at-large will join the European Division, the Union of Soviet Socialist undertreasurer and associate treasurers shall as- delegations from the divisions in which they are Republics Division. The boundaries of these di- sist the treasurer in this work. or were last employed or now reside. visions shall be subject to adjustment only at ses- (2) The election of the above represen- sions of the General Conference or at annual ARTICLE VIII—TERM OF OFFICE tatives on the Nominating Committee shall be councils of the Executive Committee. Sec. 1. All officers of the General Confer- by the method of voting considered by each b. The duly organized attached unions are: ence and those members of the Executive Com- delegation to be most convenient and efficient, Middle East Union Mission, South African Union mittee provided for by Article V, Section 1(a), taking into consideration the size of the dele- Conference, Southern Union Mission (Africa). shall hold office from the time of election until gation and other circumstances. c. China. the next ensuing regular session, or until their c. Each division delegation shall select its successors are elected and appear to enter upon Sec. 3. If a territorial adjustment is made at representatives on the Nominating Committee their duties. an Annual Council, it shall be made only pro- to represent as far as possible the various geo- Sec. 2. Members of the Executive Commit- vided each division and other territory affected graphical areas, organizational segments, and tee provided for by Article V, Section 1(b), is represented at the council by at least one of types of activity of the division. shall serve from the time of their election until its officers, or in the case of an unorganized d. Those chosen as members of the Nom- the next ensuing regular session. territory by a senior church leader from that inating Committee must be duly accredited del- territory. An exception to the requirement of egates in attendance at the General Conference ARTICLE IX—CORPORATIONS such representation shall be made in a condition session. AND AGENTS of emergency. In such a case, the Executive e. Delegates elected under the provisions of Sec. 1. Corporations may be authorized by Committee shall make whatever adjustments Article V. Section 1(a) of the constitution shall not the General Conference in session or by the are necessary for the conduct of the work in the be members of the Nominating Committee. Executive Committee. territories affected. f. No delegate shall nominate more than one Sec. 2. The General Conference Corporation Sec. 4. Union conferences and union missions, person for election to the Nominating Committee. is a legal entity formed to hold title to General together with all other organizations and institu- g. The Nominating Committee shall elect Conference assets, to serve the General Con- tions within a division's territory, shall be respon- its own chairman and secretary under the tempo- ference in carrying out its purposes, and to sible to that division's executive committee, or in rary chairmanship of the president of the General receive gifts and legacies for the General Con- the case of General Conference institutions and Conference whose term is expiring. ference unincorporated. fields without divisional affiliation, to the General h. The Nominating Committee shall limit Sec. 3. At each regular session of the Gen- Conference Executive Committee. its nominations to those positions for which bud- eral Conference, the delegates shall elect the getary provision has been made. trustees of corporate bodies connected with this ARTICLE II—STANDING COMMITTEES i. In order to expedite the work of the Nom- organization that may be required by the stat- Sec. 1. At each regular session of the General inating Committee, the representatives from each utory laws governing each corporate body. Conference, such standing committees as may be division shall be allowed a reasonable amount of Sec. 4. The Executive Committee shall ap- found necessary, including the following, shall be time to meet and consider the personnel needs of point or employ agents and other persons as elected to consider items of business that may be their respective divisions and to make recommen- necessary to execute its work effectively. referred to them and to bring in their reports and dations to the full Nominating Committee. De-

28 (956) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 SESSION ACTIONS

cisions of these groups shall not be binding on the ARTICLE VII—DIVISION TREASURERS the director/secretary and associates in any de- Nominating Committee as a whole, but shall be Sec. 1. A treasurer shall be elected for each partment, association, or service in carrying the submitted as recommendations that will be con- division, to be designated "division treasurer." work of the General Conference office, usually sidered. The Nominating Committee shall also Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the division trea- in one or more special procedures or functions. recommend that the following North American surers to receive and disburse the funds of the These special assignments shall be carried on Division officers serve the General Conference as General Conference made available for their ter- largely in the office and serve to expedite the listed below: ritories, under the direction of their respective work of the departmental staff. Field appoint- NAD secretary to serve as General Confer- division executive committees, and to perform ments for departmental assistants shall be of a ence associate secretary such other duties as usually pertain to this office. very limited nature and shall normally be con- NAD treasurer to serve as General Confer- Sec. 3. Division executive committees may fined to the North American Division. ence associate treasurer appoint an undertreasurer, associate treasurers, and assistant treasurers as may be required to ARTICLE XI—DIVISION DEPARTMENTS ARTICLE III—VICE PRESIDENTS carry on the work. —DIRECTORS/ SECRETARIES, Sec. 1. General vice presidents shall be ASSOCIATES, AND ASSISTANTS elected to assist the president with the general ARTICLE VIII—DIVISION AUDITORS Sec. 1. Division departmental, association, administrative work of the General Conference. In addition to the director of the division au- and service directors/secretaries shall be elected In addition, a vice president shall be elected to diting service, who is elected at the General by the General Conference for the respective serve as president of each division of the Gen- Conference session, division executive com- divisions and shall serve under the direction of eral Conference. mittees may appoint associate and assistant au- their respective division executive committees. Sec. 2. The general vice presidents and the ditors as may be required to carry on the work. Sec. 2. Division executive committees shall president of the North American Division shall appoint associate and assistant directors/secre- in the absence of the president chair meetings of ARTICLE IX—GENERAL AND taries that may be needed to serve in special the Executive Committee. DIVISION FIELD SECRETARIES capacities, to work under the direction of their Sec. 3. The vice presidents elected for the Sec. 1. The term general field secretary shall respective directors/secretaries. divisions shall serve as chairmen of the division be used to designate general field leaders executive committees operating in their respec- elected in addition to the officers to serve in ARTICLE XII —DIRECTOR OF ARCHIVES tive territories and shall have charge of the work carrying the field responsibilities of the General AND STATISTICS in those territories under the direction of the Conference. At each regular session the General Confer- division executive committees and shall be des- Sec. 2. The general field secretaries shall ence shall elect a director of Archives and Sta- ignated within their respective division territo- work under the direction of the Executive Com- tistics whose duties shall be to administer the ries as presidents of the divisions over which mittee and the president, and be assigned either General Conference Archives and to compile they preside. to field service or to special projects or respon- and report the statistics of the world work, and sibilities that are approved by the Executive who shall serve under the direction of the Ex- ARTICLE IV—UNDERSECRETARY Committee. ecutive Committee. AND ASSOCIATE SECRETARIES Sec. 3. The term division field secretary An undersecretary and associate secretaries shall be used to designate field leaders assigned ARTICLE XIII— EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall be elected to share with the secretary the to a division. They may be elected as necessary Sec. 1. a. During the intervals between ses- responsibilities of his office. They shall per- to serve in the divisions under the direction of sions of the General Conference, the Executive form such duties connected with the Secre- their respective division executive committees. Committee is delegated the authority to act on tariat as may be assigned to them by the sec- behalf of the General Conference in session retary. ARTICLE X —DEPARTMENTS — including the authority to elect or remove, for DIRECTORS/SECRETARIES, cause, officers, directors, and associate direc- ARTICLE V —DIVISION SECRETARIES ASSOCIATES AND ASSISTANTS tors of departments/associations/services and Sec. 1. A secretary shall be elected for each Sec. 1. The departmental, association, and committee members and to fill for the current division, to be designated "division secre- service directors/secretaries and associates term any vacancies that may occur in its of- tary." elected by the General Conference shall work fices, boards, committees, or agents by death, Sec. 2. Division secretaries shall work under under the direction of the Executive Commit- resignation, or otherwise. the direction of their respective division exec- tee, or in the case of departmental, association, b. The Executive Committee shall also utive committees. It shall be their duty to keep or service directors/secretaries in divisions un- have power to grant or to withdraw credentials the minutes of the division executive committee der the direction of their respective division or licenses and to approve committees and em- meetings, to collect information and make such executive committees, and shall occupy an ad- ploy personnel that may be necessary to execute reports as may be required, and to do such other visory relation to the field. its work effectively. work as usually pertains to this office. Sec. 2. The term associate director/secretary c. The Executive Committee shall have Sec. 3. Division executive committees may shall be used to designate those individuals that power to effect the retirement, before the ex- appoint associate and assistant secretaries as may be elected to associate with the director/sec- piration of the term for which they have been may be required to carry on the work. retary of any General Conference department, elected, of persons elected under Article V, association, or service in carrying the responsi- Section 1(a), of the constitution who may de- ARTICLE VI —UNDERTREASURER AND bilities of the office. Such persons shall have the velop a health condition that prevents them ASSOCIATE TREASURERS requisite experience, background, and expertise from properly discharging their duties. An undertreasurer and associate treasurers to facilitate the work of the department in carrying d. The removal from office by the Exec- shall be elected to share with the treasurer the out the functions assigned to it not only at head- utive Committee of any person elected under work of his office. They shall perform such quarters but also throughout the world field. Cer- Article V, Section 1(a), of the constitution or its duties connected with the treasury as may be tain specialized activities may be largely accom- withdrawal of credentials or licenses shall be by assigned to them by the treasurer or by the plished without extensive field activity. a two-thirds vote of the members present and Executive Committee. They may be authorized Sec. 3. The term assistant directorlsecretary voting at any regular meeting. by the Executive Committee to sign checks un- shall be used to designate those persons that are e. The Executive Committee shall have the der the instruction of the treasurer. appointed by the Executive Committee to assist power to remove, for cause, members from the

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (957) 29 SESSION ACTIONS

Executive Committee or any committee for which tive committee, including the chairman, shall ference which, because of the character of their it is responsible by a two-thirds vote of the mem- constitute a quorum for the transaction of busi- work, have more than local influence and re- bers present and voting at any regular meeting. ness. When the chairman is unable to be sponsibility, as may be arranged by joint coun- Sec. 2. a. A meeting of the Executive Com- present, the secretary may convene such a meet- sel of the Executive Committee and the board mittee, known as the Annual Council, shall be ing at division headquarters and shall serve as of management of each institution. held annually for the purpose of considering chairman unless otherwise determined by the budget requests and making appropriations, and president. Minority meetings of fewer than five ARTICLE XVIII —DIVISION for the transaction of other business and the members of the division executive committee RETIREMENT PLANS adoption of policies that may be necessary in the may be held for the transaction of necessary Sec. 1. Divisions shall adopt a plan for the operation of the worldwide work. routine business, but actions taken at such meet- support of retired and/or disabled employees and b. A meeting of the Executive Committee, ings shall not be final until the minutes of such for dependent spouses and dependents of such known as the Spring Meeting, shall be held an- meetings have been approved in a meeting with employees in harmony with the principles set nually for the purpose of receiving the audited a quorum present. forth in the General Conference Working Policy. financial reports of the General Conference and Sec. 2. Such plans shall be funded by con- for transacting regular Exeuctive Committee busi- ARTICLE XV —AUDITORS AND AUDITS tributions from participating organizations as ness as provided in the General Conference Work- The Executive Committee shall have the ac- agreed upon by the respective division execu- ing Policy relating to Spring Meetings. counts of the General Conference and of its tive committees. Sec. 3. A majority of the full membership of legal corporations audited at least once each the Executive Committee, including the presi- calendar year, and the auditor shall report the ARTICLE XIX — APPROPRIATIONS dent or a general vice president, is empowered results of these audits to the Executive Com- Sec. 1. The Executive Committee shall make to transact denominational business of any na- mittee annually. The auditor shall report also to its appropriations to the world field at Annual ture at any time and place. the General Conference at its regular sessions. Councils. These appropriations are to be based Sec. 4. Any 15 members of the Executive The General Conference Auditing Service shall on budget requests from the fields. Committee, including an officer of the General also be responsible for auditing the accounts of Sec. 2. Appropriations shall be made subject Conference, shall, after due notice to available divisions and, through the respective division to the receipt of the full amount of funds esti- members, constitute a quorum of the Executive auditing services, the accounts of the division mated in the General Conference budget. In Committee and shall be empowered to transact institutions, union conferences, union mis- case of a shortage, the distribution shall be on business that is in harmony with the general sions, conferences, missions, other institutions, a pro rata basis to all the interests represented plans outlined by the Executive Committee at and special funds. While the General Confer- in the budget. the designated place of meeting of the Execu- ence Auditing Service shall be under the general Sec. 3. Appropriations for major projects tive Committee as hereinafter provided. direction of the Executive Committee, this pro- shall be held in trust for the purpose for which Sec. 5. All meetings of the Executive Com- vision shall not interfere with the independent the appropriation was designated. In case the mittee shall be held at the General Conference professional judgment of the Auditing Service. project is abandoned, the funds shall revert to headquarters, or at another place that may be the General Conference. Other funds appropri- voted by the Executive Committee. ARTICLE XVI —REMUNERATION ated to divisions shall be administered by the Sec. 6. Meetings of the Executive Commit- AND EXPENSES respective division executive committees. tee may be called at any time by the ranking Sec. 1. The Executive Committee shall ap- Sec. 4. All funds raised in divisions, except officer of the General Conference who may be point annually a minimum of eight persons not the regular funds belonging to the General Con- present at headquarters, and this officer, or any in its employ who, with officers of the General ference, as indicated under Article XVII of the member of the committee appointed by him, Conference and not less than seven presidents Bylaws, may be used for the advancement of shall act as chairman of the meeting. of union conferences, shall constitute a com- the work in the fields in which they were raised mittee to review the remuneration, related al- and are to be administered by the respective ARTICLE XIV —DIVISION lowances, and expenses of employees. division executive committees. EXECUTIVE COMMIT-TEES Sec. 2. The Executive Committee shall have Sec. 5. General Conference funds in all the Sec. 1. In each division, a division executive power to make necessary adjustments from time world shall be made available to meet the an- committee shall be constituted as hereinafter to time in the remuneration of employees. nual appropriations of the General Conference. provided for the transaction of business per- taining to the division. ARTICLE XVII—FUNDS ARTICLE XX —FINANCE Sec. 2. The members of a division executive Sec. 1. The funds of the General Conference Sec. 1. To provide a working fund for reg- committee shall be the president, the secretary, shall be as follows: ular operations and to protect against a possible the treasurer, and the field secretaries of the a. A tithe of the tithe receipts of the union financial emergency or depression, the General division; the presidents of union conferences; conferences and union missions, unions of Conference shall maintain an amount of work- the presidents of union missions; the division churches, and of the local conferences and mis- ing capital as defined and specified in the Work- departmental, Ministerial Association, and ser- sions not included in union conferences and ing Policy. vice directors/secretaries; and any other mem- union missions. Sec. 2. The Executive Committee, acting ber of the General Conference Executive Com- b. Regular mission offerings. through its legal agency, the General Confer- mittee present. Other members may also be c. Special gifts and proceeds from the ma- ence Corporation, shall have power to make appointed by the division executive committee. turities of planned giving. annuity contracts; but all moneys obtained in Sec. 3. The actions taken by division exec- d. A percentage of the tithe of the local this way shall be invested in securities and not utive committees pertaining to the administra- conferences and missions of attached unions as be made available for appropriations until the tion of affairs in division territories shall be determined by the General Conference Execu- annuity contracts have matured. considered final, provided they are in harmony tive Committee or, in the case of North Amer- Sec. 3. The tithes and mission offerings re- with the plans and policy of the General Con- ica, the General Conference Executive Com- ceived by the General Conference shall be ap- ference as set forth in one Constitution and mittee meeting with the conference presidents. propriated for the work of the Seventh-day Ad- Bylaws, and with its Executive Committee ac- e. Appropriations from publishing houses, ventist denomination. It shall not be within the tions at Annual Councils. health-care institutions and other institutions prerogative, therefore, of the Executive Com- Sec. 4. Five members of a division execu- that are under the control of the General Con- mittee, the treasury, nor of any agent or agency

30 (958) ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 SESSION ACTIONS

of the denomination, to lend these funds to mentary rules to reflect the sophistication re- Church Ministries Department Director, J. private individuals, to endorse notes, sign quired by this body's proceedings. Lynn Martell bonds or other securities, or in any other way to 3. The dissemination of supporting agenda Communication Department Director, Owen divert the funds of the General Conference from documents with sufficient time for preparation A. Troy their intended purpose. of the delegates in the field giving the support- Board of Higher Education Executive Secre- Sec. 4. The basis for computing goals and ing rationale behind them. (Financial docu- tary, Gordon Madgwick per capita funds shall be the average of the ments should be distributed prior to their pre- K-12 Board Executive Secretary, Gilbert L. membership of the four consecutive quarters sentation.) Plubell ending on September 30 of the preceding year 4. The study of other concerns as expressed Health and Temperance Department Direc- as published in the General Conference official by members of the General Conference Com- tor, Stoy E. Proctor statistical reports. mittee from the divisions. Ministerial Association Secretary, William 5. The publishing of a daily agenda and no- C. Scales, Jr. ARTICLE XXI —INDEMNIFICATION tification of actions to be taken. Office of Human Relations Director, Rosa T. The General Conference shall indemnify any Banks person who is serving or has served as a member Nominating Committee Report No. 7 Publishing Director, Robert S. Smith of the Executive Committee or officer of the South American Division Africa-Indian Ocean Division General Conference (and his/her executor, ad- Field Secretaries: International Health Food Association Direc- ministrator, and heirs) against all reasonable Enrique Becerra tor and ADRA Director, David R. Syme expenses (including, but not limited to, judg- Floriano X. dos Santos ments, costs, and legal fees) actually and nec- Trust Services Director, Marenus S. De Paula Church Ministries Department Director, essarily incurred by him/her in connection with Far Eastern Division Henrique Berg the defense of any litigation, action, suit, or Education Department Director, Shozo Tabu- Communication Department and Public Af- proceeding, civil, criminal, or administrative, chi fairs and Religious Liberty Department Direc- to which he/she may have been a party by rea- Health and Temperance Department Direc- tor, Assad Bechara son of being or having been a member of the tor, Kathleen H. Kuntaraf Health and Temperance Department Direc- Executive Committee or officer of the General International Health Food Association Direc- tor, Tito Rodriguez Conference, except he/she shall have no right to tor, Masao Uruma reimbursement for matters in which he/she has South Pacific Division been adjudged liable to the General Conference General Conference Field Secretary and Spirit of Prophecy Di- for negligence or misconduct in the perfor- Auditing Service Director, David D. Dennis rector, Arthur J. Ferch mance of his/her duties. Associate Directors: Church Ministries Department Director, This right of indemnification shall be in ad- 0. Richard Caldwell Bryan Craig dition to, and not exclusive of, all other rights H. Robert Gadd Ministerial Association Secretary, P.E.M. to which such member of the Executive Com- Eric A. Korff Roennfeldt mittee or officer may be entitled. Wayne Vail Southern Asia Division Area Directors: Auditor, I. Nagabhushana ARTICLE XXII —DISSOLUTION Coenraad J. Haupt Church Ministries Department Director, C. In the event of the dissolution of the General Daniel E. Herzel C. Nathaniel Conference Corporation, any funds remain- Philip R. Just Communication Department Director, P. D. ing after all claims have been satisfied shall Richard Salsbery Kujur be transferred to any tax-exempt religious or- Church Ministries Department Associate Education Department Director, K. Jesurath- ganization recommended by not less than a Directors: nam two-thirds majority of the Executive Com- Malcolm J. Allen Health Department Director, V. Thansiama mittee and approved by a resolution of not Donald E. Crane Ministerial Association Director, John M. less than three fourths of the members of the Karen Flowers Fowler board of Trustees of the General Conference Ronald M. Flowers Publishing Department Director, T. R. Gill Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists. The Ng Gran Theow Trust Services Director, Johnson Koilpillai dissolution process shall be in harmony with Charles S. Griffin Trans-European Division the procedural requirements of all federal and M. E. Joiner Church Ministries Department Director, state laws applicable to unincorporated reli- Calvin Smith James M. Huzzey gious associations or religious corporations. Virginia Smith Michael H. Stevenson Procedural Rules for General Health and Temperance Department Associ- Election of General Conference Conference Business Sessions ate Director, Thomas R. Neslund Executive Committee Members— Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Depart- Voted, To request the General Conference Article V, Sec. 1(b) ment Associate Directors: Committee to give study to and bring recom- Roland R. Hegstad Voted, To refer to the General Conference mendations to the Annual Council for Orders of Committee the election of the 80 members of Gary M. Ross the Day, which will serve as guidelines to gov- the Executive Committee provided for in the Mitchell A. Tyner ern the operation of the General Conference in General Conference Constitution, Article V, Publishing Department Associate Director, session. They should include but not be limited Section 1(b). Rudi H. Henning to the following: Adjourned. 1. The dissemination of literature for the North American Division session, which should not be limited to En- Secretary, Harold Baptiste R. J. KLOOSTERHUIS, Chairman glish but should include other major language Treasurer, George H. Crumley M. C. VAN PUTTEN, Secretary groups. Field Secretaries, Robert L. Dale FRED G. THOMAS, Actions Editor 2. The reviewing and expanding of parlia- Manuel Vasquez JUNE FRANKLIN, Recording Secretary

ADVENTIST REVIEW, JULY 19, 1990 (959) 31

and other gems from the past including BEST STORIES FROM THE BEST BOOK*

ELLEN WHITE J. EDSON WIIITE by Ernest Lloyd Quistt Storks ipbook

ur Savior IheeLPig5441 u23:9O691. DRIES "What happened to your hand?" N He loves you and me! " r building stories from yesteryear

ELLEN MA"HIS

Featuring: CHRIST OUR SAVIOR, by Ellen G. White (The Desire of Ages for Young Readers)

0 CHRIST OUR SAVIOR (Ellen White) The Desire of Ages for young readers Message explains the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. that Ellen White sought to place in every home. 160 pages, US$7.95, Cdn$9.95 96 pages, US$3.95, Cdn$4.95 * 0 BEST STORIES FROM THE BEST BOOK U. Edson White) Bible characters 0 THE CONSECRATED WAY (A. T. Jones) Discover the atoning sacrifice of from the Old and New Testaments come alive for the whole family. Indudes Christ and His all-powerful mediatorial work as our High Priest, in this beginning reader section for children. Parallels stories of Patriarchs and righteousness by faith classic. 96 pages, US$3.95, Cdn$4.95 Prophets. 160 pages, US$7.95, Cdn$9.95 0 FILEN (Paul Ricchiuti) A personal inspiring glimpse of Ellen White's life on the American frontier. 160 pages, US$7.95, Cdn$9.95 0 THE STORY OF JOSEPH (J. Edson White) Children will be inspired by Joseph's life of faith in this dassic reprint. 64 pages, US$4.95, Cdn$6.20 0 STUDIES IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (E. A. Sutherland) Adventism's leading pioneer educator outlines the principles of god's true plan of education. 0 SCRAPBOOK STORIES (Collected by Ellen White) Stories selected from Ellen 160 pages, US$6.95, Cdn$8.70 White's scrapbook. 96 pages, US$5.95, Cdn$7.45 0 GOD'S BEAUTIFUL FARM (Ira Gish and Harry Christman) The .411 story of Madison College and it's founder E. A. Sutherland, who was ALSO AVAILABLE . . . 4111. led of God as he estabhshed an educational institution that served as ❑ CHRIST AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS (E. J. Waggoner) Ar. a role model to secular and religious leaders throughout the world. Waggoner's book that goes to the heart of the 1888 message of .11 192 pages, US$7.95, Cdn$9.95 Righteousness by Faith. 96 pages, US$3.95, Cdn$4.95 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER 0 WHY JESUS WAITS (Herbert E. Douglass) How the Sanctuary UPWARD P.O. Box 9009, Nampa, Idaho 83652 WAY

'The cover painting "What Happened to Your Hand?" from CHRIST OUR SAVIOR available in posters, prints, and postcards.