Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1990

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M I N U T E Sof theONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIRSTSYNODof theREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHOF NORTH AMERICAUniversity of KansasLawrence, KansasJuly 14-20,1990CHURCH HEADQUARTERSMr. Louis D. Hutmire, Treasurer7408 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208(412)731-1177

1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEROBERT HENNINGModerator of Synod—1990SATURDAY, JULY 14,1990,7:30 P.M.The One Hundred Sixty First Synod of the Reformed PresbyterChurch of North America met pursuant to adjournment in theauditorium of Margaret Hashinger Hall on the campus of KansasUniversity, Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, July 14,1990, at 7:30 p.m.The Retiring Moderator, Melville W. Martin, led the Synod iWorship of God. Bill Weir led the Synod in singing Psalm 89A andRichard Hutcheson led in prayer. Synod sang together Psalm 86B andPsalm 139A & C Stanzas 1-4,13. Robert McMillan read from God'sWord, 1 Peter 2:11-25 and Melville Martin preached God's Word onthe theme "Love the Brotherhood of Believers." He then led in prayerconstituting the Synod.The roll was made up and is as follows for all the meetings

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHAchilles, Marvin, SyracuseXXXXXXXXEXXXAdams, Greg, WestminsterXXXXX XXEXXXXXAdjemian, Christian, PerthXXXXXXXXXXXXXAyers, Aubrey, OttawaXXXXXXXXXBackensto, Bruce R., Ridgefield Park XXXXXXXXXXXXXXBaumgartner, Jack, Second Indianapolis XXXXXXXXEXXXXXBeard, Philip R., LawrenceX XX XXXXBirdsall, Ingrid, Pacific Coast deacon delegate XXXXXXXXXXXXXXBlackwood, Roy, Jr., Second IndianapolisBlackwood, William A.Boyle, Samuel E.Braum, James D., DenisonBuck, Francis, Los AngelesCarson, Douglas, College HillCarson, James D., Los AngelesCarson, Norman M., College HillCasolare, Charles J., HaysCadoth, Robert, Finance Comm.Chao, CharlesComin, Douglas, First Beaver FallsCoon, David C, White LakeCopeland, Lloyd, DenisonCopeland, Stanley R., U.S. ArmyCowley, Anthony A., Elkins ParkCulley, Kevin, Midwest deacon delegateDeBolt, George, OgemawDuffield, A. Wayne, New AlexandriaEdgar, William J., BroomallElliott, D. HowardFaris, Harold, ShawneeFields, Webster, LisbonFinley, Paul W., WaltonFinley, Robert, SpartaGanz, Richard L., OttawaGladfelter, Larry, Atlantic deacon delegateGood, Ronald V., WashingtonGraham, Ronald, MinneolaHanington, Harold B., Rose PointHemphill, Bruce, Elkins ParkHemphill, E. RaymondHemphill, Robert L., SelmaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEEEEEEEEEEXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

4 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEHemphill, Robert M., Geneva XXXXXXXXXXXXXXHenning, Robert A., WinchesterXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHindman, J. Edward, DenisonXEXXXXXXXXXXXXHouse, Dight, HaysXXXXXXXXXXXXHughes, Jon, SouthfieldXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHurd, Kenneth, Superior-BeulahXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHuston, F.W., WinchesterXXXXXX XXXHuston, Joseph, TopekaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHutcheson, T. Richard, TopekaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXHutmire, Louis D., Covenant Fellowship XXXXXXXXXXXXXXJohnston, Rich, Second Indianapolis XXXXXXXXXXXJoseph, Ralph E., Superior-Beulah XXXXXXXXXXXXXXJoseph, Raymond P., SouthfieldXXXXXXXXXXXXXKeddie, GordonJ., Grace XXXXXXXXXXX XXKiehl, Daniel S., ShawneeXXXXXXXXXXXXXLathom, Jack, Alleghenies deacon delegate XXXXXXXXXXXXXXLeach, Jonathan B.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXLong, David W., West LafayetteXXXXXXXXXXXXXXLowe, DuncanXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMagill, Keith R., Southside Indianapolis XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMann, Max, QuinterXXXXXXXXXXXXMann, Robert, Colorado SpringsXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMartin,J. Bruce, Hebron XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMartin, Melville W.XXXXX XX XX XXMartin, Paul M., PhoenixXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMartin, Philip W., PhoenixXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMathews, Carl,alt., Lawrence XXX XXXMcBumey, Charles R., White Lake XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcBumey, Donald, EndwellXXXXXXXXXXXMcBumey, Kenneth A., AlmonteXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcBumey, R.W.,alt., Quinter XMcBumey, Wendell F., Bloomington XMcCracken, D. Raymond,Coldenham NewburghXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcCracken,J. Paul, Colorado Springs XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcCracken, Robert B., Manchester XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcCracken, Timothy, FresnoXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcCrory, Robert, SterlingXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcElroy, June E.XXXXXXXX XXXXXMcFarland, Glenn E.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcFarland, Robert H., TopekaXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMcMahon, James, GreeleyXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHMcMillan, John, EndwellMcMillan, RobertMetzger, Harry, WestminsterMiller, Albert, ManchesterMilligan, Harold, HebronMilroy, Jerrold S.Mitchel, WaldoMoore, Kelly, EastvaleMore, Robert, Jr.Morton, Jack, Finance Comm.Morton, James, AlmonteMorton, Raymond E., SpartaO'Neill, Jerry F., ColumbusParnell, Bmce, Stillwater M.C.Pennington, James C.Perkins, Paul, SeattlePihl, William H., Rochester FellowshipPiper, Donald, SeattlePockras, Philip, Belle CenterPosvar, Ron, San DiegoPmtow, Dennis J., SterlingReid, TomRoberts, William, BloomingtonRobson, Edward A., SyracuseRussell, Hartley, WaltonSchisler, Edmund, ColumbusSchmidtberger, Robert, SharonSchutz, Frank C, AlleghenySiebring, Marcia, Finance Comm.Smith, Kenneth G., Covenant FellowshipSpear, Wayne R.Stegall, Ronald H.Stewart, Bruce C, North HillsSwartz, Walter William, OswegoTweed, John H., North HillsTweed, Robert B., LawrenceVanOsdol, Randall, TrinityVanCamp, Sidney W., AuroraWatt, Jonathan, CambridgeWeir, William, AlleghenyWhite, John H.Wilsey, Martin, WestminsterXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEEEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX EEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

6 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEWilson, Don, Covenant Fellowship XXXXXXXXXXXXXXWood, Everett, St. Lawrence deacon delegate XXXXXXXXXXXXXXWright, Christopher, CambridgeXXXXXXXXXXXXXXWright, J. RenwickXXXXXXXXXXXXXXWright, James M, OrlandoXXXXXXXXXXXXXXWright, R. Paul, ShawneeXXXXXXXXXXXXXXElder delegates without certificates were seated. Elders presentwho were not delegates were granted the privileges of the floor for allthe meetings of Synod.The following teaching elders were introduced as delegates toSynod for the firsttime: Anthony Cowley, Ray Morton and BruceParnell.The following ruling elders were introduced as delegates to Synodfor the first time: Marvin Achilles, George DeBolt, Robert Finley,Richard Johnston, Albert Miller and Paul Perkins.The following deacons were introduced as delegates to Synod forthe first time: Ingrid Birdsall, Kevin Culley, Jack Lathom andEverett Wood.The following officers were elected for this meeting of Synod:Robert A. Henning, Moderator; J. Bruce Martin, Clerk; Ron Graham,Assistant Clerk.The former clerk, Paul M. Martin, was given a standing ovation forhis work as clerk over the past 14 years.A memorial service was held for servants of the church who hadpassed away during the past year. The following were recognized:Teaching Elders Alvin W. Smith, Paul D. McCracken, and LesterKilpatrick; Ruling Elder Gilford Alexander, from the Greeley Congregation;Pastors' wives Mary Gault, wife of John Knox Gault,Eleanor Hutcheson, wife of T. Richard Hutcheson, and AlbertaSterrett, wife of Charles Sterrett. C. C. Christou from the GreekEvangelical Church in Cyprus was also recognized. Memorials wereread for the teaching elders and are included in the appendix. SamBoyle led in the memorial prayer.The report of the Clerk of Synod was taken up. Items 1-4 were

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHadopted. In keeping with item #4 Mr. Spear was recognized by anovation from the court. The report as a whole was adopted and is asfollows:REPORT OF THE CLERK OF SYNODThe Clerk of the 1989 Synod reports that he has, to the best of hisknowledge, carried out the duties assigned to him by the Synod andresponded to a variety of correspondence that has been addressed to him.Some of this correspondence has been delayed for some time. This was dueto the fact that I serve not only as the Clerk of Synod but also as a pastorof a congregation, and because my computer was stolen when the Phoenixchurch building was burglarized in Febmary and I was not able to replaceit for some time.The 1989 Minutes of Synod and Yearbook was edited by the managingeditors of Crown and Covenant Publications in consultation with theClerk. I apologize for the picture of the Moderator which was included inthe 1989 Minutes, as it was not of the quality desired. There were someomissions in the 1989 Minutes which need to be recorded here. TheCommittee on Vow #8 is Charles McBumey, Chairman; John McMillan,William Edgar, Kenneth Smith, Robert Tweed and Darrell Parnell. TheCommittee on Understanding the Times is Keith Magill, Chairman; PhilipBeard, Bennett Broadway, Christian Adjemian, and Stanley Copeland.M. L. McFarland was appointed Chairman of the Temperance Committee.These omissions are the fault of the Clerk and not of the editors.Some people declined to serve the appointments made by the Synod.Where it was necessary appointments were made by the Moderator andClerk. I was not able to solicit a person to serve as the Chairman of theTemperance Committee.Letters were sent to all Boards and Committee Chairmen remindingthem that Reports for Synod are to be in the hands of the Clerk by April 15for inclusion in the Digest. The Docket for the 1990 Synod has beenprepared and is included in the Digest. The Digest has been reproduced andmailed out by the office of the Board of Education and Publication.The "Synopsis of Rules of Synod" has been included in the Digest. Apage has been assigned in the Docket for all reports, though some do notnow have a printed report. You may insert these when you receive themat Synod. A time has been set on the agenda for each report. If you havea report for Synod that has not been assigned a time, please inform theClerk so that a time may be assigned for the report.Mr. Wayne Spear prepared an index of Policy Statements of Synod

8 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE1974-1988. It was forwarded to me and I will recommend that it bepublished with the 1990 Minutes of Synod.Recommendations1. That the order of business and hours of meeting stated in the Docket beaccepted as the agenda for this meeting of Synod.2. That the following be referred to the Nominating Committee:a. Committee on Time and Place for the 1993 meeting of Synod;b. Those to whom letters of remembrance should be sent (1974 Minutes,p. 60);c. Those to be elected to fillvacancies on Synod's boards and permanentcommittees.3. That the index of Policy Statements of Synod 1974-1988 be publishedin the Appendix.4. That the Synod express its thanks to Mr. Spear for this work.Respectfully submitted,Paul M. Martin, ClerkThe report of the Arrangements Committee was taken up. HaroldMilligan was recognized by an ovation for his work on transportationfor the Committee. Item 1 was referred to the Nominating Committee.Item 2 was adopted. The Arrangements Committee will be in chargeof dispensing the funds for Bibles for Eastern European countries.The report as a whole was adopted and is as follows:COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTSThe Committee on Arrangements has worked closely this year withSynod's Committee on Priorities in planning the conference atmospherewhich is being fostered at this year's meeting.The committee has met twice in Lawrence and consulted as needed bytelephone. We are indebted to the University of Kansas and Judy Linhartfor their help in arranging the details for this meeting.Besides handling registration, room assignments and attending totravel needs, we have arranged for the Sabbath evening worship serviceand the devotional services based on the idea of how the gifts we possessin the body of Christ may be used in the realworld. The devotional servicesare listed elsewhere in the docket.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9Recommendations1. The terms of Ralph Joseph, appointed last year to replace a member whoresigned, and Kelly Moore expire at this meeting of Synod and DanCopeland and John Huston have submitted their resignations from thecommittee; their successors should be appointed.2. That fiftypercent of the Sabbath evening offering be given for thepurchase of Bibles for Eastern European countries.Respectfully submitted,Kelly MooreJohn HustonDaniel CopelandRalph Joseph, chairmanFollowing the announcements Synod adjourned at 10:00 p.m.,being led in prayer by Ray Hemphill. Synod closed the evening bysinging Psalm 118C, Stanzas 16-17.MONDAY, JULY 16,1990,8:30 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment in the auditorium of MargaretHashinger Hall on the campus of Kansas University, Lawrence,Kansas on Monday, July 16,1990, at 8:30 a.m.The court was constituted in prayer by the Moderator. The rocalled.Chaplain Jonathan Leach led Synod in worship. Ed Schisler leSynod in the singing of Psalm 47A. Jonathan Leach read 1 Corinthians12:1-11 and preached from God's Word on the theme "The Use ofGifts in the Military." Chaplain Stanley Copeland led in prayer.The minutes were read and adopted.Paper 90-1 from Ohio-Illinois Presbytery concerning changesthe Directory for Worship was referred to a special committee to beappointed by the Moderator to report back and to make recommendationsto the 1990 Synod.

10 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPaper 90-2 from Presbytery of the Alleghenies concerning theestablishment of a "Kingdom-planters Fund" was referred to theHome Mission Board to make recommendation to the 1990 Synod.Paper 90-3 from Marvin Achilles concerning the suspension ofCarter Rowe by St. Lawrence Presbytery was referred to the JudicialCommittee.Paper 90-4 from four members of the Phoenix Congregationthrough the Pacific Coast Presbytery concerning the appeal of adecision of Presbytery was referred to the Judicial Committee.Paper 90-5 from the Session of the First Beaver Falls Congregationprotesting a portion of the 1989 abortion protest was referred back tothe writers for transfer through the Presbytery.The Moderator announced the committees assigned to him for hisappointment. They are as follows:COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE MODERATORNOMINATING COMMITTEE JUDICIAL COMMITTEEJames Wright, Ch.William Edgar, Ch.Robert McCrackenDouglas CominPaul Martin (2 years)Richard GanzKen McBumey (2 years)Jack BaumgartnerMax MannNorman CarsonHartley RussellGreg AdamsRESOLUTION OF THANKS PRESBYTERY REVIEWGlenn McFarlandJames CarsonJon HughesChristian AdjemianChristopher WrightWilliam WeirAnthony CowleyCOMMITTEES TO REVIEW RECORDS OF PRESBYTERIESALLEGHENIES ATLANTICRobert L. HemphillFrancis BuckWalter SchwartzRandy Van OsdolSidney Van CampDight House

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11IOWA MIDWESTRay JosephGeorge DeBoltF.W. HustonOHIO-ILLINOIS PACIFIC COASTKelly MooreWebster FieldsDouglas CarsonST. LAWRENCE JAPAN COMMISSIONBruce StewartRobert M. HemphillHarold FarisHarold HarringtonTim McCrackenAlbert MillerHarry MetzgerWilliam BlackwoodCharles McBurneyFrank SchutzDonald McBumeyRobert FinleyCOMMITTEE TO DEAL WITH PAPER 90-1Harold HarringtonWayne SpearJoseph HustonThe following fraternal delegates were introduced to the court:John W. Stoghill from the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Churchand Larry D. Baar from the Christian Reformed Church.Following the announcements the court was recessed in prayerEd Robson at 9:45 a.m.MONDAY, JULY 16,1989,1:30 P.M.Synod reconvened at 1:30 p.m. and was led in prayer by JamesBraum.The roll was called.Howard Elliott presented a bouquet of flowers in behalf of tWinchester Congregation in honor of their pastor, Robert A. Henning,being elected Moderator.The minutes of the morning meeting were read and approved.

12 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe report of the Alleghenies Presbytery was read. The recommendationwas referred to the Committee on Finance. It was moved,seconded and passed that paragraph five, line 50 on page 1 and lines1-15 on page 2 regarding the Presbytery actions in regard to thematter involving Vow #8 be referred to Synod's Judicial Committee.The report was received.The report of the Atlantic Presbytery was presented, highlightswere noted and the report was received. The reports of the Iowa,Midwest, Ohio-Illinois, and Pacific Coast Presbyteries were read andreceived.The report of the St. Lawrence Presbytery was read.Synod took a fifteen-minute break at 2:50 p.m.The report of the St. Lawrence Presbytery was again taken up.Items 1 and 3 were referred to the Board of Pension Trustees. Item 2was referred both to the Board of Trustees of Synod and the Board ofPension Trustees for their study and response. Christian Adjemianand Richard Ganz addressed the Synod on behalf of Ottawa TheologicalHall and the faculty publication, The Sovereign. The report as a wholewas received.The report of the Japan Commission was read and received.The Presbytery and Commission reports are as follows:PRESBYTERY OF THE ALLEGHENIESThe Presbytery of the Alleghenies would respectfully report that Godblessing has been evident and richduring the past year, and to Him we givecontinual praise and honor. Statistically, in the Presbytery, we have seenan increase of 41 over last year, and of those joining our congregations, 44were received by profession of faith, 19 being Covenant children.No doubt our greatest joy during the year was the organization of theTrinity Reformed Presbyterian Church, a new congregation in theWashington, D.C., area. The mission church there, through the blessing ofGod, and the capable leadership of Randy VanOsdol, gained sufficientstrength so that on Febmary 17, 1990, Presbytery's Church ExtensionCommission officially organized this congregation with a charter mem-

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13bership of 37 adults and 22 children (59 total). At that same meeting, fouelders were chosen, and three deacons, all of whom where ordained andinstalled, and the congregation called Rev. VanOsdol to be their pastor.We encourage you to give thanks for this new church, and to continue topray for its growth and usefulness in God's service. We note God'sparticular blessing in moving them from 28 members at the beginning of1989 to 61 at present.There have been other clear indications of God's blessing upon us. TheNew Covenant Reformed Fellowship at State College (whose name hasnow been changed to "Grace Presbyterian, a congregation of the ReformedPresbyterian Church of North America") were feeling cramped in their"house church," and now are negotiating toward the purchase a churchbuilding near the University to expand their work. Covenant Fellowshipin Wilkinsburg has seen exceptional growth this year, having received 45new members during 1989 (a net gain of 36), and they too have beencleared to purchase the church building where they have been meeting.Another encouraging providence has been the fact that a number of thecongregations that had been receiving aid have been able to reduce theiraskings, thus freeing up additional monies for work in new areas. Onedirect result of this is that the Church Extension Committee of Presbyteryhas hired Peter Smith, recent graduate of the Seminary, for the summer, asa church-planting trainee to gain experience and expertise in this particularfield of ministry, and to explore the demographics of an area north ofPittsburgh (the Cranberry area), as apossible site for church planting work.There is a growing concern for evangelism in our congregations. Anevidence of this was seen at North Hills congregation, as earlier this yearthey undertook a massive telephone campaign, making about 14,000 callsto invite people in their community to come and worship with them.Results have been evident, and they continue to follow up on numerousnew contacts made through this endeavor. Allegheny congregation isoperating a "Food Share" program, resulting in contact being establishedand help provided to approximately 70 families beyond their presentchurch group. College Hill continues to carry on an active EvangelismExplosion program, and is reporting new conversions. We also give thanksfor new officers elected in several of our congregations, a fact that givespromise of a healthy future.With respect to the ordination of two deacons in the congregation atState College who assented to Vow #8 with the Session permitting anexception to the words "alcoholic beverages and," Synod's directive bythe Judicial Committee of the 1989 Synod was communicated to them byPresbytery. This directive stated "that the Deacons continue to follow theaction of Presbytery in asking them to abide by Vow #8 until the question

14 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEis resolved by Synod." The response to Presbytery was, in part, as fol"They acknowledge this to be the counsel of the church and are committed,in their day to day practical exercise of Christian behavior, to seek thepeace of the church not only in this matter until it is settled, but in all thingsat all times. Nevertheless, they are not able to accede temporarily to a vow,which in its very nature is a permanent obligation, and which, they believe,is an unscriptural requirement." Presbytery discussed the matter at length,and recognizing the difficult circumstances in which we findourselves asa denomination at this point in time over this issue, voted to take thefollowing action: "to accept this statement as presented, until the unsetdednature of adherence to Vow #8 is decided by Synod. It was agreed that thisaction was not to set a precedent for any future actions."We presently have two congregations without pastors, Rimersburg andCollege Hill. Dan Kiehl has gone to the Shawnee congregation, and DeanSmith has accepted a position at Geneva College, as head of the BibleDepartment. Geneva congregation called Willard McMillan, who hasaccepted, and will be serving there. The credentials of Duncan Lowe havebeen received from Atlantic Presbytery and he has been added to our roll.We acknowledge the death of Lester Kilpatrick, a faithful servant of Christwhose labors in the Church and on behalf of the Reformation TranslationFellowship will long be remembered. Tony Cowley graduated fromSeminary this spring and has accepted the call to Elkins Park congregation.Rob Dalbey, who was under the care of the Presbytery, has taken hismembership into the PCA church.There are presently seven (7) students under our care: Andrews Amoh,Keith Kusbit and Peter Smith, all of whom have completed their seminarywork; Tom Houston, who has completed his second year; John Kisder, andAndy McCracken, who have completed one year at the Seminary; andGerald Bowyer, who is still in his firstyear. We thank God for these youngmen, and pray that God would guide each one of them to His specialcalling. Andrews Amoh should receive special prayer because of his visastatus, and the political unrest in his native country of Ghana. At the presenttime he is pursuing graduate study in the University of Pittsburgh.Our Summer Camp at LAMBEC will be held from August 4-10,1990,with special speaker, Grady Spires. We warmly welcome any of you to joinus.Our 14 congregations need the prayers of the whole church, for we seenot only advancement on many fronts,but also much evidence of thepower of the enemy, and we are convinced of the truth that "without Christ,we can do nothing." Pray that the differences within congregations can behandled Biblically, and that a common Vision may be shared by all. Praythat efforts to reachthe lost may become abundantly fruitful, through the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 15powerful working of the Holy Spirit in our midst. Ask God to stir up withinus a new flood of intercessory prayer.We remember the words of Zechariah:" 'Not by might, nor by power,but by My Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty" (Zech. 4:6). He alone can makeour congregations prosper! Join us therefore with prayers of thanksgivingand intercession, that God's name might be lifted up, and His Gospelproclaimed with power and effectiveness.RecommendationThat our seminary graduates, attending Synod, be permitted to participatein Synod's travel fund.Respectfully submitted,Kelly Moore, ClerkREPORT OF THE ATLANTIC PRESBYTERYThe Atlantic Presbytery is thankful to God that each of its six congregationshas a pastor in conjunction with its session to oversee the congregationallife and ministry. Tony Cowley is the pastor-elect of the ElkinsPark congregation. Mr. Cowley is to be installed as pastor on June 9,1990.He returns to Philadelphia to minister, having grown up there. The sessionwas further strengthened this year with the installation of the Rev. BruceHemphill as a ruling elder. Please pray that the Lord will provide strengthand open doors of ministry. Our other Philadelphia congregation, Broomall,continues to provide a model of growth and blessing as they provideleadership and generous financial support of the presbytery and itsprojects. God has blessed the work of Bruce Backensto among theRidgefield Park congregation as it ministers to its neighbors just across theriver fromthe "Big Apple." On the first Lord's Day of each month they areinvolved in intensive door-to-door visitation in the neighborhood aroundthe church building. On Wednesday nights they have two Bible studies indifferent areas. They thankfully report that the Lord continues to send themnew members and a steady stream of visitors. The Coldenham-Newburghcongregation continues its ministry to eastern Orange County. The EastColdenham School disaster provided an opportunity for outreach. Pleasecontinue to pray for them as they renovate their auditorium—quite anundertaking. The White Lake congregation is thankful for the addition ofsome new families this year —men included. Please continue to pray thatGod would establish these families in the Lord as they undertake the fullresponsibilities of ministry. The Cambridge congregation and its families

16 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEcontinue to grow, even though undergoing a refining process. Please praythat the Lord will strengthen and give wisdom to its leadership as theyminister for the advancement of Christ's kingdom.We have had five meetings since we reported last: two of them inconjunction with the meeting of Synod 1989; one on August 12,1989, atWhite Lake, N.Y.; another on September 22, 1989, at Ridgefield Park,N.J., to install Bruce R. Backensto as pastor, and our annual springmeeting, April 12-13, 1990, at Cambridge, Mass. It was at our annualmeeting that we approved a Bible study to be held in the Middletown, N. Y.,area (western Orange County), in addition to other matters which includedcertifying Christopher Wright as eligible to preach. Tony Cowley wasexamined by presbytery in view of his declared intent to accept the callupon him by the Elkins Park congregation to be their pastor. His examinationfor ordination was unanimously sustained.We have six Ministers Without Charge: G.W. Price; William Cornell,who has labored so diligently at Elkins Park; Jonathan Leach, whocontinues to find a fruitful ministry as an Army Chaplain at Fort HoodTexas; Bruce Hemphill, pursuing doctoral studies at Westminster Seminaryand serving on the Elkins Park session; Philip Coon, who now livesin Gettysburg, Pa.; and Brian Randazzo. We have three Students UnderCare: Donald Cassell, finishinglicensure work and planning to return tohis native Liberia; Brian Sietsema, who plans to return to the Boston areaand work with the Cambridge session; and Michael Lydon, who isfinishing his undergraduate work.We continue to provide oversight and support for the White LakeCovenanter Camp. This year they are undertaking the project of buildinga new infirmary (handicapped accessible). Please pray that the Lord willprovide the needed funds to complete this concern. Mr. Michael Tabon isin charge of the summer-long programs for youth across the nation. Mr.David Robson is the 1990 Family Camp president. The dates for FamilyCamp are August 10-18 and our main speaker is the Rev. James Alexander.In addition, we support the Center for Urban Theological Studies (CUTS)in Philadelphia. William Edgar and Tony Cowley serve as our representativeson this vital ministry of equipping pastors.Our Moderator is David Coon. Our Clerk is Bruce R. Backensto. OurTravel Agent will be appointed at Synod. Our representative on the HomeMission Board is Jonathan Watt. Our representative on the GenevaCollege Board of Corporators is George Jackson. Our Deacon delegate tothis meeting of Synod will be selected by the Ad Interim Commission. Therest of our officers are listed in the Minutes of Synod. Our Travel Fund is

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 17paid in full and all our members are accounted for.Respectfully submitted,Bruce R. Backensto, ClerkREPORT OF THE IOWA PRESBYTERYThe Iowa Presbytery respectfully reports that she has approximately225 souls under her care comprised in two congregations and one missionchurch. As apresbytery, we are thankful for God's care during the past yearand we pray for the coming year that His blessings will surpass theprevious year.Our presbytery has met three timesduring the past year. In March weheld our regular meeting. In April we held a special meeting at Marion todiscuss Marion's future with Rev. Marcus McCullough of the RPC ofIreland, who we brought over to Marion to consider its revitalization. InJuly we held a Pro Renata meeting to consider the future of the IowaPresbytery and the wishes of our congregations respecting any possiblerealignment by the Synod of the presbyteries.We have seen evidences of God's blessing upon us this past year: a)some improvement in the Iowa farm economy with an accompanyingincrease in giving within our congregations; b) Mr. Jim Megchelsen wastaken under care as a Student of Theology and is attending WestminsterSeminary in California; c) Strong elders to provide leadership in ourcongregations.One area of continued concern is the decline of the Marion work.Without the dramatic working of the Holy Spirit, we can see no hope forthe congregation's future. The coming year will see some difficult choicesfor the presbytery in this matter, and we earnestly seek your prayers in thisregard.We have one minister without a pastorate: William Blackwood. Theofficers of the presbytery are listed with our roster. Our representativetoGeneva College's Boardof Corporators is Mr. Robert Megchelsen. RobertSchmidtberger is our Home Mission Representative and our travel agent.The Iowa Presbytery's family camp will be held August 12-16 atCrooked Creek Christian Camp near Washington, Iowa.Respectfully submitted,Robert Schmidtberger

18 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEREPORT OF MIDWEST PRESBYTERYDear Fathers and Brothers,Midwest Presbytery respectfullyreports to you concerning our activitiesand God's gracious care of us over the past year.Besides our meeting at Synod this year, we have held our annualmeeting, October 25-26, 1989, in Westminster Colorado and a specialmeeting in Topeka to examine R. Bruce Parnell for ordination to theGospel ministry.We have sixteen congregations on our roll. Of these, the Clarinda andQuinter Congregations are without installed teaching elders. The ClarindaCongregation has been without an installed teaching elder since the end of1988, and Tom Reid resigned the Quinter pastorate effective November30, 1989. Mr. Reid's credentials were transferred to the Ohio-IllinoisPresbytery at his request in April of 1990 since he returned to his formerposition in the library at RTS in Jackson, Miss. We rejoice with theShawnee Congregation in the installation of Dan Kiehl as their new pastoron February 7, 1990.At our meeting during Synod 1989, Stan Copeland's ministerialcredentials were received so that, with Joe Paul, we now have twochaplains on our roll and one missionary family in Japan, Gene and RuthSpear. David Burke is now a member of the PCA and his credentials havebeen turned over to the Heartland Presbytery of the PCA.Some of our congregations are still experiencing financialdifficulties.Presbytery has given direction to the Aurora Congregation in an attemptto help the situation to stabilize and to enable the congregation to have auseful witness in that city. Through the help of the Home Mission Board,Presbytery is giving financial support to both the Aurora and ColoradoSprings Congregations. The Superior-Beulah Congregation is being financiallyassisted by the Presbytery. Although the Hays Congregation isnot receiving outside financialaid, it has sought and is receiving Presbytery' sprayer support and counsel for its financial difficulties.The Quinter Congregation was a focus of great concern at the annualmeeting of the Presbytery. At that time it was considered to be a very realpossibility that this work, which has been used by God in the lives of manyaround the world, would have to be closed. A commission was formed todeal with matters concerning this congregation. Bob Mann, a provisionalelder from Colorado Springs, spent a great deal of time counseling withindividuals and families in the congregation and the leadership of DennisPrutow, Provisional Moderator of the Session, has been very helpful. Anew family in the area, convinced of reformed doctrine, has been wor-

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 19shipping with the congregation and has greatly encouraged her. We areencouraged by these recent activities and are able to report that the QuinterSession is taking hold of the situation and that new lines of communicationare being opened up.An item for great rejoicing is the development of the work in Stillwater,Oklahoma. During the past year, many families have joined the group thathas met faithfully for the past few years and the Presbytery has appointeda commission to oversee the development of this work. On July 11,1990,the Stillwater Fellowship was established as a mission church and BmceParnell was ordained to the Gospel ministry and appointed stated supplyfor the Stillwater mission church.Midwest Presbytery acknowledged a need for renewal in many of ourcongregations and decided to replace the annual Men's Retreat with aseminar on renewal. This was held in Sterling on May 4 and 5 with Dr. RichGanz as the speaker/leader. Please pray that God would lead us faithfullyin serving Him and that He would be pleased to bring tme renewal to ourPresbytery.Two conferences are sponsored annually by Midwest Presbytery.Horse Creek Conference for young people was held June 18-22. Thisconference has been growing in popularity especially in the eastern part ofthe Presbytery. The Horn Creek Conference in the Colorado Rockies hasbeen an attraction nationwide. This year's Horn Creek is to be held August11-18. Presbytery has taken a vital step toward the protection and developmentof Camp Curry with the construction of a caretaker's house, whichwas dedicated on June 24 of this year. We thank God for the provision offunds for this house and for the more regular care being given to the camp.We have been pleased with the progress of the theological studentsunder our care. Since Bmce Parnell was recently ordained to the Gospelministry, Wade Mann is currently our only theological student. Wade hasrecently completed his middler year at RPTS and we anticipate certifyinghim to preach during our meeting here at Synod. Pray with us that God willraise up other men to prepare for the work of the teaching elder.Besides the officers listed with our roster, our representative to theGeneva College Board of Corporators is Ralph Joseph, our Home MissionBoard Representative is Marty Wilsey, our Deacon Delegate is KevinCulley, our travel agent is Ron Graham and Presbytery appointed DightHouse at Synod's request to the Committee on Presbytery Realignment.All our members are accounted for and our travel fund is paid in full.Respectfully submitted,J. Bmce Martin, Clerk

20 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEREPORT OF OHIO-ILLINOIS PRESBYTERYThe Stated Clerk of the Ohio-Illinois Presbytery would respectfullyreport to the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of NorthAmerica the Lord's bountiful and signal blessings to us during the pastyear.Since the last meeting of the Synod, the Presbytery has met once toinstall Raymond E. Morton as pastor of the Sparta congregation, once ina pro re nata meeting for the purpose of changing the time for the annualmeeting, and once for the annual spring meeting on April 18-21, 1990.Rev. Keith Magill, pastor of the Southside Indianapolis congregation, waselected Moderator, Rev. Raymond P. Joseph was re-elected Clerk, andRev. Tom Reid elected Assistant Clerk.The spring meeting of presby tery was a "double-header," convening intwo locations: 1) West Lafayette, Indiana, from Wednesday to Friday, and,2) Vemon Hills, Illinois, on Friday and Saturday. The highlight on Fridayevening was the organization of the new Westminster Reformed PresbyterianChurch of Vemon Hills, Illinois. Rev. Hairy Metzger was electedand installed as pastor of the new Westminster RPC. Two mling elderswere elected, ordained, and installed, and a third was elected and installed.We give profound thanks to God for His mercies in bringing about thisrenewal of the Chicago congregation of the Reformed Presbyterian(Covenanter) Church of North America. This was the result of many yearsof dedicated and persistent effort on the part of the Chicago Commission,the Presbytery, the mission church pastor, Rev. Harry Metzger, and thosefrom the original Chicago congregation who had faithfully continued withCovenanter worship services. Ruby Sinclair was among those present atthe service of organization.Currently the Ohio-Illinois Presbytery is comprised of fifteen congregations.Twelve congregations have settled pastors; Covenant Fellowshipof Indianapolis is being served by stated supply, Rev. GarlandKincaid; and Hetherton by stated supply, Rev. Milton Harrington.Ogemaw does not have an installed pastor.The presbytery experienced a gain of 91 members and a loss of 40members, fora net gain of 51 members during 1989: Total members, 1073;Total communicant members, 764; Baptized not professing members,309; Attendance at Sabbath worship services, 862, an increase of 25worshiping on the Sabbath. We give thanks to God that for the thirdconsecutive year He has blessed the Presbytery with a net gain of over 50members.Stanley Copeland was transferred to the Midwest Presbytery at hisrequest at the 1989 Synod meeting of Presbytery; Brian Randazzo was

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 21transferred to the Atlantic Presbytery at his request on March 7,1990. TomReid has been received from Midwest Presbytery, and Edward Pitts hasbeen received from Pacific Coast Presbytery. David Craig has beenreceived from Southeast Presbytery, Evangelical Presbyterian Church; heis currendy working in insurance in the Columbus, Indiana, area. Paul E.Faris, Donald W. Felker, Godfrey Franklin, Milton Harrington, GarlandKincaid, M.L. McFarland, R. Paul Mathews, Robert W. Morrow, DavidPeachy, and Marshall Pierson are ministers on the roll of presbytery. Theministerial credentials of Robert R. Fullerton are with the Presbytery of theAlleghenies.God is raising up men in our Presby tery; we are praying for His wisdomin ascertaining their ministry gifts, and guiding their preparations. Currentlythere are six men under care as students of theology: Jack Baumgardner,Ed Blackwood, Rich Johnston, John McFarland, Fikre Menbere, andBarry York. Surely we are not amiss when we believe that our SovereignGod is building a base for future ministry expansion in His Kingdom.Three men of the presbytery have had ministry experience in Ethiopia,including Fikre Menbere from Ethiopia, Ray Morton and Bob Hemphill.Ed Blackwood and Barry York were licensed by the Ohio-IllinoisPresbytery to preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ at the SpringMeeting of Presbytery on April 20,1990, having passed oral and writtenexaminations. Fikre Menbere delivered a Specimen of Improvementsermon, passed oral and written examinations, and was advanced to thesecond year of seminary.One paper was passed on to Synod with our approval: O-I Paper 90-3,proposing a revision of the Directory for Worship. In addition, a constructiveproposal came from the Bloomington session for remedying theirpersistent decline; this "Bloomington Proposal" was approved by Presbytery.After the organization of the Westminster Reformed PresbyterianChurch of Vemon Hills, Illinois, presbytery's attention to new workscontinues, with a special commitment to the southern part of the presbytery.Encouraging plans were presented for the goal of a southern presbytery bythe year 2000, and for new churches in Kokomo, Indiana; Jackson,Mississippi; Atlanta, Georgia; and Central Florida.We continue to look to the Lord of the harvest, that He would send HisSpirit to give more of His power and show more of His purpose as we lookto the future.Respectfully submitted,Raymond P. Joseph, Stated Clerk

22 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEREPORT OF THE PACIFIC COAST PRESBYTERYThe Pacific Coast Presbytery has five congregations under its care:Seattle, Washington; Fresno, Los Angeles and San Diego, California; andPhoenix, Arizona. Four of these have settled pastors. There are fiveordained teaching elders in the Presbytery who are not in the pastorate:Charles Chao, Philip Martin, Glenn McFarland, Robert McMillan andDonald Weilersbacher. J. Edward Pitts has been transferred to the Ohio-Illinois Presbytery.Fresno: The Fresno congregation reports the following areas of encouragement:They grew in awareness and motivation from the winterquarter adult Bible School program called "The People and MinistrySeries," in which representatives from a variety of our city's Christianministries spoke. A change in their midweek practice of one group meetingto seven small groups meeting for Bible study and prayer is, they feel, achange in the rightdirection. They are thankful for a few new people inregular attendance. A much needed class for their high school/college agegroup has borne some fruitin an area that had been lacking, and with themidweek program have come new activities for junior high girls andjuniorboys.In other ways the Fresno Congregation needs encouragement. In 1989and in the firstpart of 1990, it seems they have faced repeated tragedy.Most pointedly it has come in the accidental and untimely deaths of threewho are closely related to people in the group. The Congregation alsoseems to be closely related to many with broken worlds and lives; pray thatthey would not view that field of ministry as hopeless. And perhaps one ofthe greatest needs for prayer comes from the eldership. The pastor andelders request your prayers concerning the actual doing of a meaningfulplan of overseeing care. They admit procrastination and seek God'sstrengthening hand.Los Angeles: In his pastor's report, James Carson called 1989 "amomentous year in many ways" for the people of the Los AngelesCongregation. The election of a new elder and a deacon (and since thenanother elder has been elected as well), births, a marriage, reception of newmembers and the remodeling of the sanctuary, all have made the year a fullone. The ministry in Spanish has grown into its own classes on the Lord'sDay both morning and evening. And another round of EvangelismExplosion classes were held in the spring of 1989.The Los Angeles group continues to need insight for ministering as across cultural group. Particularly with the growth of the ministry inSpanish, the language barrier can prevent the desired interaction.Phoenix: In the 1989 report to the Congregation, the Phoenix Session

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 23characterized the year as "the calm which follows the storm" in manyways. As they looked toward 1990, they encouraged the congregation to"mend (their) nets." The Session has tried to avoid multiplying meetings,committees and other activities so that the members of the congregationwill be able to preserve family time and not be too thinly spread. Some newfamilies are being ministered to. Phoenix's youth group, the "Arrowheads"(see Psalm 127), seems to be thriving. Covenant Christian School isholding its own, but the load falls on fewer shoulders. In all, there is a goodspirit of moving ahead.Phoenix needs your prayers in regard to finances. Numerical loss ofmembers, in combination with some other factors, has seriously strainedtheir budget.Seattle: Pastor Donald Piper, reflecting on the Ireland exchangecompleted in 1989, said,"... my heart was in both places." 1989 has shownthe Lord's grace on the group in Seattle, as they received seven communicantmembers by profession of faith (there has been at least one othersince) and baptized three infant children of the congregation. The eldersand deacons have continued a program of visitation in the homes ofmembers and adherents, from which all have benefited. And the deaconswere happy to report that "For the firsttime in a number of years we haveraised ... the budgeted offerings."Pray for Seattle,"... that with one heart and mouth (they) may glorifythe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 15:6).San Diego: San Diego faced the difficult set-back in April 1989, whenfamily needs called Pastor Pitts back to Mississippi. To date, they havecontacted more than twelve pastors, only now finding some even able tocandidate. Their spirits have remained good considering the more-thanyear-longsearch. In the meantime, the Lord has provided good preaching,and they have maintained a good average attendance in worship and BibleSchool. A second elder has been elected, and they shine in their giving. Thecongregation continues to be active in the fightagainst abortion and gayrights laws, while Satan continues to oppose their efforts.Pray for San Diego, that the Lord would raise up a teaching elder tocomplement the ministry already going on there.The Ad Interim Commission: This Commission of the Pacific CoastPresbytery has shouldered an enormous load of very difficult work. Theyhave handled this load very well, by God's grace, bringing about a goodresult in all cases. With the beginning of 1990, and with some change inmembership, they still bear planning responsibility for the new work inOrange County. Pray for the work for their involvement.The Presbytery's representative on the Geneva College Board ofCorporators is Tim McCracken; our Home Mission Board representative

24 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEis Donald Piper, our Deacon Delegate is Ingrid Birdsall; and our travelagent is Tim McCracken.The Pacific Coast Presbytery will not be holding a summer conferencethis year. Our next summer conference will be in 1991.The Pacific Coast Presbytery plans to meet concurrently with thepresbyteries/classes of the Reformed Churches of Southern California inFebruary of 1991.The Pacific Coast Presbytery is forwarding appeals from four membersof the Phoenix Reformed Presbyterian Congregation to this Synod forconsideration.REPORT OF THE ST. LAWRENCE PRESBYTERYThe St. Lawrence Presbytery has had four meetings since our last reporto Synod, two at Geneva College on June 10 and 12,1989, one at Walton,New York on October 10,1989, and one at Endwell, New York on March13,1990.The Presbytery has ten congregations, all of which have pastors orstated supplies except Lochiel. Outreach Bible studies are being held inthree locations, with the hope of eventually establishing new congregationsin Kingston, Ontario, Watertown, New York, and Arnprior, Ontario.Growth in the Ottawa and Perth congregations has prompted a searchfor larger places for worship. The Ottawa congregation began worshipingin the Seventh Day Adventist Church building on the first of April.The Presbytery has continued its pattern of growth in 1989 with a gainof 31 members for a total of 573. In Canada the average attendance hasincreased from 54 in 1979 to 183 in 1989.Ottawa Theological Hall is completing its eighth year of training menfor the ministry. A large number of individuals have been involved inclasses taught at O.T.H. either for credit or as auditors through the years.Five Reformed Presbyterians are currently enrolled as regular students.We rejoice in a significant milestone being reached this past year when Dr.Christian Adjemian, who was converted through the Ottawa ministry andis a graduate of O.T.H., began teaching Greek at O.T.H. At the March 1meeting of the Board Dr. Richard Ganz was elected President of O.T.H.,after serving several years as Acting President.We have four students under care of Presbytery. Iain G. Speirs, DonaldMillar, and Matthew Hadwen are attending Ottawa Theological Hall, andAndrew Schep will be completing his work at the Reformed PresbyterianTheological Seminary in Pittsburgh this year. Iain Speirs is the founder and

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 25president of Christians For Life Canada, a division of Christian ActionCouncil International.The Syracuse congregation hosted a one-day retreat for pastors andwives in September. Dr. Kenneth Smith was the speaker at St. LawrenceCamp at Echo Lake, Parham, Ontario, and Rev. Walter Swartz was theSpeaker at the White Lake Camp, sponsored jointly with the AtlanticPresbytery.The officers of Presbytery are Walter W. Swartz, Moderator; KennethMcBumey, Clerk; Paul W. Finley, Treasurer, William H. Pihl, Moderatorof the Ad Interim Commission; Edward A. Robson, Moderator of theChurch Extension Commission; Paul Finley, Representative to the Boardof Corporators of Geneva College; Douglas Chamberlain, representativeon the Board of Home Missions; and Edward A. Robson, Chairman of theStudent Oversight Committee.Congregational Treasurer's Reports and Auditor's Reports have notbeen received by the Clerk.At the October 10,1989, meeting of the Presbytery, three motions werepassed for the consideration of Synod which are as follows:1. That pastors have the option to take a lump sum payment from thepension plan at retirement.2. That Synod instruct the Board of Tmstees to deposit with the Boardof Pensions $500,000 from appreciated stocks for two years to meet theneeds of the pension program.3. That Synod provide remuneration for the secretary of the PensionBoard.Presbytery request that Dr. Christian Adjemian be heard on behalf ofOttawa Theological Hall.Respectfully submitted,Kenneth A. McBurneyREPORT OF THE JAPAN COMMISSIONThe Japan Commission respectfully reports that since the last meetinof Synod the Commission has consisted of six ministers (Leach, Masunaga,Spear, Sterrett, Takiura and Youn) and three ruling elders (Enmoto,Kojima, and Nitta). Elder Hagiwara served once as delegate of HigashiSuma. As observers, Licentiate Shigeki Komuro attended all meetings andElder Kato of Kasumigaoka attended twice. Mr. Spear returned fromfurlough in March, 1990. Mr. Miwa is continuing his study in Korea.

26 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THELicentiate Shigeki Komuro left on June 20, 1990, for study at theReformed Presbyterian Seminary in the U.S.We rejoice and give thanks that a new congregation has been organizedunder the Commission's oversight. The congregation at Mukunoso wasorganized on Febmary 25,1990. There are now four organized ongregations(Higashi Suma, Kasumigaoka, Keiyaku, and Mukunoso) and one missionstation (Kita Suzurandai) under the Commission's oversight. Outreachwork has also been done in Gakuentoshi.Pastor Youn was re-appointed as stated supply for KasumigaokaChurch for a two-year term beginning January 1990.During the Leaches' furlough, meetings were continued in Gakuentoshiby Mr. Youn and Miss Orlena Lynn. Since the Leaches' return, they havemoved into a house in the Hontamon area of Kobe. At present anarrangement is being made for Mr. Leach to work with the session ofHigashi Suma Church in outreach work. One of his responsibilities will beto be in charge of the monthly worship service at the Sakai Medical Clinic.During the past year the Commission has been working on a translationof the Directory for Worship into Japanese. Mr. Komuro has done the mainwork of the translating, and at each meeting the Commission as a wholehas examined and made necessary revisions in wording.There has been great concern over the Japanese government's involvementin religious ceremonies connected with the new emperor. Aform received from the Japan Evangelical Association has been distributedto the congregations for the purpose of protesting against him.The Commission was also responsible for overseeing the followingactivities:1. The annual Young People's Conference was held August 7-9 at theHyogo Prefecture Ureshinodai Career Education Center. The speaker wasProf. Takashi B aino of Osaka Prefectural University. The theme was studyof Romans 12 on "Christian Devotion and the Practice of Love."2. The Fall All Church Conference was held Sept. 23,1989, at the KobeReformed Seminary. Pastor Junji Yamazaki of Koshien Reformed Churchspoke on "Becoming One Church in the Lord."3. The Christmas Psalm Program was held December 16,1989, at theFukai Culture Center. The program was "The Life of Christ in the Psalms."4. Mr. Komuro was in charge of Young People's Prayer Fellowship onthe firstSabbath of every month.5. Elder Nitta continues to be in charge of publishing and distributingthe bi-monthly "Prayer Wheel" which consists of current prayer requestsfrom each congregation and mission station.6. Pastor Takiura was a fraternal delegate to the Synod of the ReformedChurch of Japan.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 277. The monthly worship service at the Sakai Medical Clinic hascontinued under the Gakuentoshi Committee.8. Under the new constitution of the Covenanter Bookstore the Commissionhas been asked to elect Japanese representatives to the Board ofDirectors. Elder Enomoto was elected to a three-year term.9. Under Mr. Takiura's direction, contributions have been made to theReformation Translation Fellowship in Taiwan.The officers of the Commission are: Shigeru Takiura, Moderator;Hirokazu Enomoto and William J. Sterrett, Clerks; Yoshio Nitta, Treasurer;Kiyoshi Kojima. Minutes of the sessions were examined and found to bein order. The statistical report has been forwarded to the stated clerk.Respectfully submitted,William J. Sterrett, ClerkSynod sang together Psalm 48B. The Moderator read Colossians1:3-14 to direct Synod in praying for the Presbyteries and the JapanCommission. The members of Synod joined in small groups to pray,then sang Psalm 143B, Stanza 4. Charles Casolare closed this time byleading the Synod in prayer.Paper 90-5 was returned to Synod from the First Beaver FallsSession through the Alleghenies Presbytery protesting an action inSynod's 1989 Abortion Protest. The Presbytery brought in the followingrecommendation for disposing with this paper which Synod adopted:That Synod concur with the letter written to the First Beaver FallsSession from Jack Whiteand be more sensitive to the local congregationin future events of this nature.Following the giving of announcements, Synod recessed at 4:30being led in prayer by the Moderator.MONDAY, JULY 16,1990,7:00 P.M.Synod reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in prayer led by William WeThe roll was noted.The minutes of the afternoon meeting were read and appro

28 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEAbe W. Ediger was introduced to the court as a fraternal delegatefrom the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.The report of the Home Mission Board was taken up. Item 1 wasreferred to the Committee on Finance. Item 2 was referred to theNominating Committee. The report as a whole was approved and is asfollows:REPORT OF THE HOME MISSION BOARDSynod's Board of Home Missions continues to seek to be a Board thatencourages the work of church planting throughout North America. Tofacilitate the establishment of new RPCNA congregations, we seek toprovide four things—counsel, encouragement, resources, and training—to each presbytery.The Synod of 1989 embraced the work of church planting in anew waywhen they adopted the goal that at least seven new mission churches wouldbe underway by 1994—"Seven more by Ninety-four." We continue toassist the Presbyteries as they carry out the goal they adopted that "Synodmake church planting a high priority."In addition to the regular spring and fall business meetings of the Board,a special seminar was planned for each pastor at work in one of our newfields. About 25 leaders were invited to a seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa,presented by the Fuller Institute on Church Growth. We also invited asguests of the Board, the seminary seniors and some others closely relatedto the planting of new churches across the RPCNA. We are happy to reportthat the new work leaders, Home Mission Board members, and othersresponded well to this seminar. In addition, two full evenings were spentin joint discussion with the Home Mission Board and the RPCNAparticipants discussing ways in which our denomination might makechurch planting more of a high priority. Earnest prayer was held as weencouraged one another to exceed our goal of seven more missionchurches by 1994.Our Board is becoming more and more aware of the desire of Presby teriesto receive counsel on the gifts and abilities necessary in selecting andcalling a church planter. Presbyteries are also seeking more of the seminartype of training for men working in the new field. Resources are beingsought that would enable prudent use of property that would enhance thelocal ministry. We seek by our distribution of funds, training materials andseminars to be an encouragement to the entire denomination to pray andsupport the work of church planting. The following seminars are presently

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 29supported, offering partial expense allowance for those who attend:Evangelism Explosion, The Fuller Institute of Evangelism and ChurchGrowth, and other NAPARC Church extension growth seminars. We haverecendy become aware of a church planting seminar presented by the PCAwhich we highly recommend. The PCA manual for church building isentitled Laying a Firm Foundation (350 pages). The Board also seeks totrain its own members by encouraging them to participate in seminars andworkshops relatedto home missions, church extension, evangelism, andchurch revitalization.In addition, we offer other resources for use. In printed form is theChurch Extension Notebook, which is a personal account of several of ournew work areas. A videotape series is also available: "Life Style Evangehsm"by Joseph Aldrich. A slide presentation of the "RPCNA Today" isnow updated and available from the Board.Recommendations1. That Synod grant the Board the amount of $39,400 to encourage churchplanting as a high priority.2. That the Synod elect one member at-large to serve in the class of 1993.In consultation with the women' s Synodical, we nominate two persons:Marjorie Cox and Eileen Falk.(For information: Two presbyteries have made their appointments tocomplete the class of 1993. Iowa: Bob Schmidtberger; St. Lawrence:Doug Chamberlain.)Present Board members:Dean Smith, PresidentKeith Magill, V. PresidentBob McFarland, SecretaryLou Hutmire, TreasurerDon PiperBob SchmidtbergerMrs. Elizabeth MaineDoug ChamberlainJonathan WattMarty WilseyThe report of the Foreign Mission Board was taken up. TheModerator gave the chair over to the former Moderator, MelvilleMartin for this report. Miss Orlena Lynn was presented to the Synod.Miss Lynn served in the Kentucky Mission, went to the Orient to workin China, then served from 1951 to 1990 in Japan. Synod recognizedMiss Lynn's many years of service to the church with a standingovation. Item 1 was referred to the Nominating Committee. Items 2and 3 were adopted. Item 4 was referred to the Committee on Finance.Item 5 was referred back to the Board to bring the matter back in light

30 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEof the discussion that had been held.The Moderator again took the chair.The report of the Reformation Translation Fellowship was takenup. Item 1 was adopted. In keeping with this recommendation, Dr.Chao addressed the Synod. The report as a whole was received and isprinted in the Appendix.The report of the Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commissionon Chaplains and Military Personnel was taken up. Item 1 wasreferred to the Nominating Committee. Item 2 was referred to theCommittee on Finance. The report as a whole was approved and is asfollows:REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN AND REFORMEDJOINT COMMISSION ON CHAPLAINS ANDMILITARY PERSONNELYour Commission continues to assist with the oversight given to ourchaplains and military personnel. Presently we have three active servicechaplains (Capt. Stanley Copeland, army; Capt. Jonathan Leach, army; Lt.Joseph Paul, navy) and two reserve chaplains (Capt. William Pihl, army;1 Lt. Kelly Moore, army). We also have three law enforcement chaplains(Wi'ham Blackwood, Doug Comin, Ronald Good).The Synod is reminded that we are the endorsing agent for not onlymilitary chaplains, but also for civil air patrol, the V.A. hospitals, lawenforcement agencies, etc. We would encourage pastors to consider thesehigh-profile and crisis-related areas as possible outreach ministries.The Joint Commission held its annual meeting on February 28 andMarch 1 in Atlanta. Ronald Good was ourrepresentative to these meetings.When the Joint Commission was created in 1979, it represented 21 activedutychaplains from three reformed groups. This year we are overseeing66 active-duty and reserve chaplains, including one fulltime V.A. hospitalchaplain. We now number five reformed groups as a part of the JointCommission. The RPCNA became a member in 1987.Our chaplains continue to serve with distinction and are providingoutstanding care for their military personnel and their dependents. Pleaseuphold these people in prayer; they are the voices and legs of Christ to themilitary.Chaplains are definitely included in the current military cut-back.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 31Some will be non-select for continuation, passed over for promotion,if eUgible for retirement, asked to consider this step. PLEASE EN­COURAGE OUR CONGREGATIONS TO UPLIFT OUR PRESENTCHAPLAINS IN PRAYER AS THE ARMED SERVICES CONSIDERMANPOWER REDUCTIONS IN THE COMING YEAR.Ongoing contact with our chaplains is accomplished through WilliamB. Leonard, Executive Director of the the Joint Commission, as well asthrough letters, telephone and personal contact from our Commissionmembers.We would remind those presbyteries, under whose care these men are,to keep up their contact through their respective clerks of presbytery, andthat each presbytery take the appropriate steps necessary to call menserving in the military chaplaincy as ORDAINED MEN ON THE MIS­SION FIELD.Pray for those who serve as chaplains in the armed services andotherwise. They are in uniform because they cherish the freedom on whichour country was founded, but also because they know the greater freedomthat only Christ can give.Recommendations1. That Sidney VanCamp be re-elected to the Class of 1993.2. That the Commission be granted $ 1,000 for use by the Joint Commissionfor the coming year. (Dues are $225 x 3 active-duty chaplains, plusadministrative costs.)Respectfully submitted,Robert M. CopelandRonald V. GoodSidney VanCampSynod was led in prayer for world missions by Roy Blackwood.Following the announcements, Synod sang together Psalm 96Aand adjourned at 9:00 p.m. in prayer led by William Roberts.TUESDAY, JULY 17,1990,8:30 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment in the auditorium of Margaret Hashinger Hall on the campus of Kansas University, Lawrence,Kansas on Tuesday, July 17,1990 at 8:30 a.m.

32 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe court was constituted in prayer by Webster Fields. The rollwas noted.Ray McCracken led Synod in worship. Donald McBurney ledSynod in the singing of Psalm 66A. Mr. McCracken led in prayer, thenread 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 and preached from God's Word on thetheme, "The Use of Gifts in Meeting Family Needs." Following aseason of silent prayer for our several families, Mr. McCracken led inprayer. The devotional service was concluded with the singing ofPsalm 85B.The minutes were read and approved.Paper 90-6 from Midwest Presbytery concerning the make-up ofthe Board of Seminary Trustees was referred to the Board of SeminaryTrustees.Paper 90-7 from two members of the court concerning an agendafor future synods in dealing with concerns on manhood and womanhoodwas referred to the Committee on the Role and Service of Women inthe Church.Paper 90-8 from five members of the court concerning the adoptionof the Danvers Statement on Manhood and Womanhood as afaithful summary of Biblical teaching was referred to the Committeeon the Role and Service of Women in the Church.Paper90-9from Bruce Hemphill transferred by Atlantic Presbyteryconcerning the denomination's stand on exclusive psalmody wasreferred to the Committee that is studying Paper 90-1.Paper 90-10 from Atlantic Presbytery is a paper prepared byChristopher Wright on foundational principles for church plantingand was referred to the Home Mission Board.Paper 90-11 from Atlantic Presbytery concerning the establishmentof fraternal relations with the American Presbyterian Church wasreferred to the Interchurch Committee.Paper 90-12 from three members of the court concerning the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 33establishment of fraternal relations with the Reformed PresbyterianChurch of the Americas was referred to the Interchurch Committee.The report of the Stated Clerk was presented by the Stated ClerkLouis D. Hutmire. The report as a whole was approved and is asfollows:THE REPORT OF THE STATED CLERKDecember 31, 1989Listed below are the statistics of the Reformed Presbyterian Church oNorth America. These statistics are compiled from reports submitted byclerks of congregations through their presbytery clerks.MEMBERSHIPCommunicant MembersBaptized MembersTotal Members12/31/883,7371,4375,17412/31/893,8031.4735,276Increases:By baptismBy profession of faithFrom other R.P. CongregationsFrom other denominationsOtherTotal Increase1789214863J252015885779511432Decreases:DeathsTo other R.P. CongregationsTo other denominationsFinal removalOtherBaptized children makingpublic profession4714915564f£46060539799462133060

34 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THECongregationsMission ChurchesPreaching StationsMen under care of presbyteriesLicensed to preachLicensed to receive a callRuling EldersDeaconsMissionariesSabbath School, avg. attend.Sabbath Worship, avg. attend.Young People's Soc. membersCONGREGATIONS12/31/88687221728124672,9254,04525312/31/896951234527823883,0114,124235CONGREGATIONAL FINANCES12/31/88 12/31/39Beginning Bah inces$766,853$722,800ReceiptsDisbursements:Pastors Salaries & Comp.R.P. Mission & MinistryOther R.P. WorksOtherTotal DisbursementsEnding Balances3,751,5811,549,929231,649272,4071,739,8663.793.851$724,5834,342,6701,696,742239,544259,2982.067.6244.263.208$802,262AllegheniesAtlanticIowaMidwestOhio-IllinoisPacific CoastSt. LawrenceJapan19883493332210124127MINISTERSOtherChurch1989 Pastors Work341033223101441301352131248360111311219Retired72912122Other3217933129

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35CONGREGATION ORGANIZEDHetherton, Michigan 01/26/89PREACHING STATION DISORGANIZEDYokoh, Japan 05/08/89MINISTERS INSTALLEDBruce R. Backensto Ridgefield Park 09/22/89Charles J. Casolare Hays 02/02/89Raymond E. Morton Sparta 11/17/89MINISTERS RECEIVED FROM OTHER DENOMINATIONSJohn Monger St. Lawrence 03/07/89Raymond E. Morton Ohio-Illinois 11/17/89Marshall Pierson Ohio-Illinois 04/07/89MINISTERS RELEASED FROM PASTORAL CHARGEJ. Edward PittsBrian RandazzoThomas ReidTimothy RussellCharles SterrettSan DiegoOgemawQuinterGeneva1st B. F.04/04/8910/19/8911/30/8909/06/8907/11/89MINISTER REMOVED FROM ROLLDavid Burke 10/26/89DEATH OF TEACHING ELDERSAlvin W. Smith 07/25/89Paul D. McCracken 09/05/89DEATH OF RULING ELDERSWalter McClay Elkins Park 12/12/89Gilford Alexander Greeley 10/05/89William C. Jamieson Lochiel 09/10/89

36 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPeter SmithBruce ParnellEdwin BlackwoodBarry YorkAnthony CowleyBruce ParnellShigeki KomuroKeith KusbitPeter SmithClifford GlovierELIGIBLE TO PREACHAllegheniesMidwestOhio-IllinoisOhio-IllinoisELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A CALLAllegheniesMidwestJapanAllegheniesAllegheniesSt. Lawrence05/10/8910/26/8909/16/8910/26/8903/13/8901/20/9001/20/90Andrews AmohGerald BowyerAnthony CowleyThomas HoustonKeith KusbitJohn M. KistlerAndrew McCrackenPeter SmithDonald CassellMichael LydonBrian SietsemaJames MegchelsenWade MannBruce ParnellJack BaumgardnerEdwin BlackwoodRichard JohnstonJohn McFarlandFikre MembereBarry YorkMathew HadwenDonald MillarAndrew SchepIain SpeirsShigeki KomuroTHEOLOGICAL STUDENTSAllegheniesAllegheniesAllegheniesAllegheniesAllegheniesAllegheniesAllegheniesAllegheniesAtlanticAtlanticAtlanticIowaMidwestMidwestOhio-Ill.Ohio-Ill.Ohio-IllinoisOhio-IllinoisOhio-IllinoisOhio-IllinoisSt. LawrenceSt. LawrenceSt. LawrenceSt. LawrenceJapan

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 37ADDENDADean R. Smith Released from College Hill 06/30/90Daniel Kiehl Released from Rimersburg 01/06/90Daniel Kiehl Installed Shawnee 02/07/90Anthony Cowley Ordained & Installedat Elkins Park 06/09/90David Craig Received from Other Denomination 04/20/90Trinity Mission Church Organized into aCongregation 02/17/90Westminster, Vemon Hills, 111. MissionChurch Organized into a Congregation 04/20/90Death of Teaching Elder—Lester Kilpatrick 04/02/90Respectfully submitted,Louis D. Hutmire, Stated ClerkThe report of the Trustees of Synod was taken up. Item 1 wasreferred to the Committee on Finance.Synod took a fifteen-minute break at 10:40 a.m.Synod continued consideration of the report of the Trustees ofSynod. Items 2-6 were referred to the Committee on Finance. Item 7was referred to the Nominating Committee. Item 8 was lost. Item 9was approved. Items 10 and 11 were referred to the NominatingCommittee with the instruction that these items be placed on theballot. The report as a whole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF SYNODThe Tmstees of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian ChurcNorth America have held three regularly called meetings since the lastmeeting of Synod. They have also had two specially called meetings by atelephone conference call for specific purposes.The members of the Trustees of Synod are:Class of 1990: Sam I. Chestnut, Steven McMahan, Robert Hemphill

3*1 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEClass of 1991: John T. Duke, Joseph Lamont, Jr., Louis HutmireClass of 1992: John P. Edgar, Marcia Siebring, Thomas FisherThe terms of Sam I. Chestnut, Steven McMahan and Robert L.Hemphill expire at this meeting of Synod and the Tmstees recommend thatall three be re-elected for another term.An Independent Accountant's Report on our financialstatements as ofDecember 31,1989 has been prepared by Deloitte & Touche and will bedistributed at this Synod. A Treasurer's Report will also be distributed atthis Synod which will include financialreports and budgets for eachdepartment of the denomination and will also list the investment portfolioof the denominational funds. Page 11 of the Deloitte & Touche reportshows that we had $7,616,311 on 12/31/89 as book value on investmentswhich had a market value of $9,333,259. The book value is up from$6,797,464 as of 12/31/88 (an increase of $818,847). A large portion ofthis increase was realized gains which were added to the fund balance ofeach department's endowments or funds functioning as endowments.This year the income on investments was $0.54877 per pooled unitcompared to $0,447 54 per pooled unit last year. As an example of what thismeans to a board, the Foreign Mission Board received $85,844.09 this yearcompared to $70,009.95 last year.Of our $9.3 million invested, $1.2 million is invested in mortgageswithin the denomination and in Christian organizations, so more is beingdone to invest our funds in Christian enterprises.In addition to General Investments, the Tmstees also manage theBuilding Loan Fund. This is a fund set up by Synod to help fund churchbuildings, remodeling, parsonages and housing for employees of Synod.This fund had assets of $617,209 as of December 31,1989. $363,534 isin loans receivable, so $253,675 was available for loan as of 12/31/89.The Trustees of Synod, through the Stewardship Committee, promoteand receive contributions for Synod's Reformed Presbyterian Mission &Ministry Program (RPM&M). The following chart shows what hashappened in the last few years:

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 39Budget:Contrib.Undes.Receipts:Congreg.W.S.M.F.BequestsOtherTotalUndes.Total Rec.1986$330,000.100.000.430,000.229,427.26,708.5.221.261,356.100.000.361.356.End Balance -68,644.1987$333,000.100.000.433,000.242,462.25,840.6.165.274,467.100.000.374.467.-58,533.1988$300,000.50.000.350,000.242,100.30,456.6.919.279,475.50.000.329.475.-20,525.1989 1990$330,000. $360,000.50.000. 50.000.380,000. 410,000.240,260.29,81323,767.14.428.308,268.50.000. 50.000.358.268.-21,732.Please note that our deficit has ranged from $21,732 to $68,644. Lastyear's deficit would have been greater except that we received a bequestfrom the Donald Funk Estate for $23,767 designated for Synod's Budget.Also note that contributions from congregations went from $242,462 in1987 to $240,260 in 1989 while, at the same time,the total amount to beraised keeps going up. Please encourage your congregation to contributemore to RPM&M and support the denominational programs.Another way to support the denominational programs is throughbequests and trusts. There are various forms of trusts through which youcan contribute money to the Church and at the same time have a taxdeduction and yet continue to receive income for life. For more information,contact the Trustees of Synod. Listed below are the bequests receivedin 1989:Edyth Allan FMB $110,000.00HMB 110,000.00Margaret Redpath FMB 1,618.24Seminary 1,618.24Anna M. Johnson FMB 819.61Ina J.P. Dudley Undesignated 431.33Kitchen & Patterson Fds. 521.15Reah Mathews 10,019.71Glenn A. Lemon 21,211.84Alvin W.Smith 815-68Cecil J.S. MacLaughlin 125,372.31

40 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThese funds, if designated, were credited to the department in 1989.Undesignated bequests will be seen in the report of Unrestricted UndesignatedFunds of Synod.Attached is a financialreport on the Unrestricted Undesignated Fundsof Synod. Funds were distributed in 1989 leaving the Fund overdrawn by$8,462.93 as of 12/31/89. As per procedure, the Trustees reviewed theFund and the projected income and disbursements proposed for 1990 attheir spring meeting. There were three requests before them. The PensionBoard requested $20,000 to help balance their 1989 budget. The Seminaryrequested $15,807 to cover their 1989 deficit and $25,512 to be used tobalance their 1990 budget. The Board of Education & Publication and thedenominational Treasurer's Office requested $20,000 to cover one-timemoving expenses. The other item on the books is the RPM&M 1989 deficitof $21,731.36. In looking at the 1990 projections, the Trustees noted thefollowing:1. An anticipated increase in income from the MacLaughlin Fund butthere are no pending bequests at this time.2. We are already committed by last year's Synod to pay $50,000 to theRPM&M Fund in 1990.3. It is on record that we pay one-half of the MacLaughlin Fund income,up to $50,000, to Geneva College.With these commitments, there is less than $20,000 available fordistribution. The Trustees feel that the $21,731.36 RPM&M deficit shouldbe paid firstas there are no other funds available to cover this deficit. Theyfurther recommend to Synod's Finance Committee that all the requests bedenied and that if, by the time of Synod, there are funds received orreasonably certain to be received during the year, grants be made on a proratabasis to the Pension Trustees and the Seminary for their 1989 deficitsof $14,238 and $15,807 respectively. The Trustees further recommenddenial of the Seminary's request to fund a projected 1990 deficit. Thisrecommendation is based on and is connected with the decision of the 1989Synod to approve only $90,000 from RPM&M for the Seminary in 1990.In light of the very uncertain availability of Unrestricted UndesignatedFunds, we discourage all boards from requesting such funds as a safeguardto cover budget deficits, either over budget expenses or under budgetincome. We encourage all boards to spend only available funds. We alsoask that future requests be delivered two weeks before our spring meetingand that a representative be available to meet in person or be contacted byphone during our meeting.A request came before the Trustees of Synod to purchase a computerto be used by the Clerk of Synod. This request was considered by the 1989

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 41Finance Committee of Synod but it was tabled until they heard fromSynod's Committee on Priorities. After getting an approval from theCommittee on Priorities, the Tmstees of Synod authorized the Board ofEducation & Publication to spend up to $3,000 from Synod's MiscellaneousFund to purchase a computer which is owned by Synod and is to beused by Synod's Clerk.Synod referred Paper 89-8 to the Trustees of Synod. This paper fromthe St. Lawrence Presbytery requested Synod to consider ways of providingremitted tuition at Geneva College for sons and daughters of activepastors in the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In contacting the College,the Tmstees of Synod found that Geneva College, unaware of Synod'spaper, has updated their policy. Instead of $200.00 per year grant forRPCNA students and $150.00 per year to children of clergy, RPCNAstudents will receive a grant, starting with freshmen in September, 1990,of 15% of tuition. Therefore, the Trustees of Synod report this as an answerto Paper 89-8 and suggest to Synod that if they want to pursue this matterfurther, it should be referred to the Board of Trustees of Geneva College.Recommendation #13 of the 1989 Synod's Finance Committee referredthe matter of evaluating the Foreign Mission Board's MissionarySponsorship Program to the Tmstees of Synod. The Trustees reviewed theprogram, considering which congregations participated, funds receivedand the effect on contributions to RPM&M Statistics were too small andthe timehas been too short to draw any definite conclusions so the Tmsteeswould recommend that the Foreign Mission Board Missionary SponsorshipProgram continue for another year and the Tmstees will reevaluate itand report to Synod next year.The Trustees of Synod report that they have initiated the program,approved last year, of having congregational finances audited and reportedto presbyteries, who will include the results in their reports to Synod. Wetrust that the program will be helpful.Synod has a Long-Range Planning Committee on DenominationalHeadquarters (1989 Minutes, pp. 106-108). The Committee pursued thepossibility of expanding the Seminary Building to give adequate space tothe Seminary, Treasurer's Office and the Board of Education & Publication.An architect's report showed that it would cost a minimum of$350,000 to accomplish this. In the Fall of 1989, we became aware of ahouse on Penn Avenue adjacent to the Seminary property that was for sale.The Board of Education & Publication requested the Tmstees of Synod topurchase this house for the E&P and Tmstees offices. The Board of E&Pand the Trustees of Synod could purchase the building with a twenty-yearmortgage for about the same amount per year they are currently paying inrent to the Seminary. The Tmstees were concerned with what effect this

42 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEmove would have on the Seminary finances so the Trustees of Synodappointed a committee to consult with the Seminary. The Committee wasencouraged by the Seminary to pursue the purchase of this house foroffices, thus leaving the entire Seminary building for Seminary use.At a specially called telephone conference call meeting on January 27,1990, the Trustees of Synod agreed to purchase this house for officefacilities, the cost of purchasing, closing costs and installing an outsidedoor to the basement not to exceed $110,000. The maintenance and costswill be shared 60% for the Board of Education & Publication and 40% forthe Trustees of Synod. It was further estimated that it would cost about$23,000 as a one-time moving expense, which includes computer, photocopier,telephones, carpeting, air conditioning, etc. This $23,000 loan willbe paid back over the next five years through the E&P and DenominationalOffice budgets based on the amount each department spent. The purchasehas been made, the move is completed and we are thankful to the Lord forHis provision.The Tmstees of Synod continue to carry a blanket travel accident (notillness) insurance policy which covers anyone travelling on church businessfor Synod or Presbytery, including committee meetings. The policypays up to $15,000 for medical expenses in excess of your primarycoverage. Please contact the Denominational Treasurer's Office fordetails.Recommendations1. We recommend that the 1989 Treasurer's Report be received forinformation.2. We recommend that the Financial Statements for the Years EndedDecember 31, 1989 and 1988 and the Independent Accountant'sReport as prepared by Deloitte & Touche be accepted as distributed andprinted in the Minutes of Synod.3. We recommend that the Proposed 1991 budget for the UnallocatedDenominational Office Expense in the amount of be approved whichincludes the salary for the Denominational Treasurer.4. We recommend that in regards to Unrestricted Undesignated Funds ofSynod, $21,731.36 be paid for Synod's 1989 RPM&M.5. We recommend that, if by the time of Synod, there are funds receivedor reasonably certain to be received this year, grants be made on a proratabasis to the Pension Tmstees and the Seminary Board for their1989 deficits of $14,238 and $15,807, respectively.6. We recommend that the Seminary's request for funds for a 1990projected deficit be refused as the $90,000 from the 1990 RPM&M

AHHUITT AHDLIFE IHWHE61,350,04113,14461.371.1656 90,052195.392293.4441.077.74161.371.163CUSTOOM*61,371,09513,73261.384.1276 43,2491,318,32223.2561.364.62761.364.827TOTAlFVKSI87,616,311134.17641,34477,361205,579119,68756,866363,424S8.760.J1198,23045.333S 232,87924,6191,513,7141.814.668 23.2561.117.2381,841,095(3,968)3.991.2785.628.40568.760,311TRUSTEES OF THE SYHOD OF THE HEFOtNEDPHESSYTEHIAN CHUHCM OF MOUTH AHEHICASAIANCE SHEET. DECEHIEH 11. 1989UPEMMILE FUNDS, •- DPEHATIIK)UHHESTHICTEDASSETS HOTES UHDESIGHATED DESICHAIED '""•"EDCaah and tnveetaente1.2 * 45,965 f 796,638 639,312Aceounto and notca receivable134,176Contrlbutlona receivable 1«741,344 IBSAccrued Investment Incoae recelveble>0,300•equeata receivable203,312Deferred student aid recelveble119,607(Net of ellowance for uncollectible36,666accounts of 132,500) 1363,424t 46.032S39.497Inventorlea 143.333Building leena recelveble 311.615.260Property and equipment -not 1,4 S SO,000 S 47,596Other essete24,(19TOTAlLIAIILITtES, DEFEMEO HESTIICTEOS0.00072.415AMOUHTS AHD FUHD SALAHCESDeferred restrictedAccounts payable end eccrued te expenses 1.5S39.497Pension Fund balances contributions (deficits)! payablePeyeble Unraatrtcted: to denoatnatlon*related1,742,665(3,968)oraanlxetlena Deeieneted1,5Revocable undesignated truata 1(3.968> 1.742.665Total •eatrlctedS to.032liabilities11.815.280 S39.497Tstel fund balances (deficits)TOTALSee Independent ecceuntante' review report end notes to financial ateteaanta.FtOrfiTYAW E0UIPHEH1FIMD198.230S96.230698,23098. MOS98.230EHDOWMSHT64,005,24064.005.260.S 13,91213.9823.991.278J.991.278S4.00S.260HOHEXPEHDMLE FtimS

TOTAlFUHDS86,797,46461,39232,01990,927307,747 94,22359,042196,16297,959«2.WW-W.6158 158,9551,414,950UAH.um.m1,605,35860,426TRUSTEES OF THE SYNOD OF THE REFORKEOPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICABALANCE SHFET. DECEMBER 31. 1988ASSETSCaah end InveataantaAccounta and notes recelvebleContributlona receivableAccrued Investaent Incoae recelvebleBequests recelvebleDeferred student eld recelveble(Net of ottouence for uncollectibleaccounta of 832,500)InventorleaBuilding iaana receivableProperty end eoulpaent - netOther easetsTOTALLIABILITIES, DEFERRED RESTRICTEDAMOUNTS AND FUND BALAHCF.EXPENDABLE FUNDS •• OPFRATIHCmil UNDESIGNATED UNRESTRICTED DESICNATED RESTRICTED1,21131.41,511,5Accounts peyeble end accrued eapcnaeaPeyeble to denoalnetlon-roletedorientistlonsRevoceble trustsrotsl MobilitiesDeferred restricted eaounts639,030 t 535,46970,66932,01939,13944,896 462,831 94,22359,042396,162H.TH883.926 61.743.485623.50023.50060,4268 36,086. n.nt1,707,399636,25910,723218t.?t?tee Fund Independent balances: sccountants' revleu report and notee to f Inenclel ateteaanta.Unrestricted:DesignatedUndesignatedTOTAL Total Restricted fund balancesW«-1*°PROPERTYNOHEXPENDAHLE FUNDSAND EOUIPKENTAHHUITY ANDFUHD ENDOWMENT LIFE INCONF C""ODlAN63,691,146 81,202,660 81,292,900697,9592L221 ts.w.ui697,95997.959S97.95915,4698 11,403 8 79,966138,333 61,276,397"•«

640UBPROPBtTTAND EQUIPWIfTFUND* 30.971(30,971)31,24297.9391 ll.lt>NONEXPENDABLEI 30S.33S3,0003.«79.743t3.»91.1781 308,26937,200208,404156.910 32,7081.1*0.0)7 33,468329,14124,8612,33857,37765,7527,90916,6451.478.716306,3333,0005.345.52713.828.403STATEMWT OF SUPPORT AND REVENUE, EXPOSES,CAPITAL ADDITIONS, ANT) CHANCES IN FUND 1ALAWCHFOR THE TEAM ENDED DIXRHSEK 31, 1999SUPPORT AND REVDWE:Contributions co Synod'* budgetOther contributionsBequestsInvaanaat IncoaeSalem of publications, etc.Tuition, fees and aaiiiKMCiNet RSin on InTestacnt transactionsRental IncoMOther tnconeTotalEXPENSES ISalarlee and wage*PenalonePresbyter* aidMaintenance and suppliesPottageFurniture ao4 eejulpaentPublication* and book*TravolFieldUtilitiesHospitalisationSocial Security(1U.5W) 14S.39S(212) 01,030)S0.426 1.707.399 4.4SSt 1ILMI

PROPBUTAND EQUlMDfTFUND» 23.60633.10634.88366.6821 97.939NOHDtPENDABLEFUNDS FUNDSi 290,89091,332640,233339,21349,732187,177337.7243.H1!It7 71.737353,721 33,615161,36478,59822,8304,4793,56366,14368,87280,230 25,32632,83414,04726,431 8,60016,214 45,000156,1371.990.013 23.606I 373,0333.000373.0333,000(11.214)3.114.904 4.293.39213.479.743 15.343.127STATBfWT OF SUPPORT AND REVWUE, EXPENSES,CAPITAL ADDITIONS. AND CHANCES IN FUND BALANCESFOR THE TEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 1988EXPENDABLE PONDS — OPERATINGUNDESIGNATEDtM*k$Y«ICTW>DESIGNATED RESTRICTEDSUPPORT AND REVENUEit 290,890Cbntrlbutlona to Synod's budget88,321Other Inveatueat contributions Incoae167,316 472,71994,366 264,649Sales of publications, etc.49,732Tuition, fees end essessaents187,177334,067 t 3.637Nat gain on Inveetarnt trsnsacelons36*.1131.7«!i!771,7573.MTSalaries Rental incoae tad nsges30,00033,613tats Other lona Incoae161,364303,72178,398Toul Presbytery aid873 21,9538163,6631,6351,928Maintenance end supplies13963,9843,71963,133Pnataao1,16124,163Furniture and equipment4,11628,71680,2303,75910,288Publications and books1,61726,431 6,903Travel20.000Pis Id22,16016,214 25,000133,977Utilities113.519 1.3M.JWHospitalizationSocial SecurityInauruneuProperty tame(90.003) 98,803Other board espouses(740) (34,143)Grants16,071(3,637)MncellaueousS.S73 1.087.131 NIL* 60.416Deproclstloa11.707.399m _TotalEXCESS (HPICIDCT) OF SUPPORT AND REVENUECAPITAL TRANSFERS Froa FUND TOW Sen ContributionsNet denljpiated OVn gain BALANCES Independent undesignated unrestricted EXPENSES ADDITIONS!BETWEEN lsvuutaent AT AT and BEFORI END accountants* BECWJUSC for FUNDS: endo—mt OF deal eeulpaent CAPITAL transactlossTEAR unated OF TZAR review to ADDITIONS, acquisitionsunrestrictedactivities report ITC. and notes 5 to Flnsnclal ststeaents.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 49TRUSTEES OF THE SYNOD OF THE REFORMEDPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICANOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESGeneral - The financial statenents of the Trustees of theSynod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America(the "Trustees"), a non-profit corporation organized inPennsylvania, have been prepared on the accrual basis ofaccounting.BaalS Ot Presentation - The Synod is the highest court inthe denomination known as the Reformed Presbyterian Churchof North America. The Trustees hold title to property andare responsible to the Synod for managing and reporting onthe financial condition of the denomination. The financialactivities are accomplished through various boards and committeesof the Synod. Congregations and domestic and foreignmissions are sanctioned by the Synod through suchboards and seven regional Presbyteries. The accompanyingfinancial statements include the assets, liabilities, fundbalances and financial activities of the Trustees and ofvarious boards and committees.Although sanctioned by the Synod, domestic congregationsand missions and foreign mission fields of the ReformedPresbyterian Church of North America do not have financialaccountability to the Trustees. Accordingly, the assets,liabilities, fund balances and financial activities of suchorganizations are not Included in the accompanying financialstatements, although the Trustees hold title to certainassets of active and inactive domestic missions andcongregations and in foreign mission fields. Periodically,certain of these assets, to which the Trustees hold title,are sold. Proceeds from the sale of such assets arerecorded at the time of disposition. Further, funds disbursedin support of domestic and foreign mission fieldsare charged to expense in the accompanying financial statements.See Funds independent - The accountants' accounts of the review Trustees report. are classified foraccounting purposes into funds, established according totheir nature and purpose. These accounts (or individualfunds) have been grouped in the accompanying financialstatements in accordance with certain characteristics -7- asexplained below.

50 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEExpendable funds - operating, consisting of thefollowing:Undesignated funds, representing expendableunrestricted funds which are available, atthe discretion of the Synod, for support ofany operations, functions or other matters.Designated funds, representing expendableunrestricted funds which have been designatedby the Synod, through the establishmentof various boards, for investment inand support of a particular purpose or program.Revenues earned from investment ofsuch funds also are designated for use.Restricted funds which have been designatedby donors, grantors or other outside partiesfor support of particular purposes.Property and equipment fund, representing thecarrying value of real estate, fixtures andequipment, substantially all of which are designatedby the Synod for use as a theologicalseminary.Nonexpendable funds, consisting of the following:Endowment funds (including term endowments)that are subject to restrictions of giftinstruments or of other means of conveyancerequiring in perpetuity, or until the occurrenceof some remote event, that the principalbe invested and only the income used.Annuity and life income funds that are subjectto agreements whereby assets are madeavailable to the Trustees on the conditionthat the Trustees be bound to pay to thedonor or other designated person or organizationa stipulated amount or the incomeearned on fund assets for a period of timespecified in the agreements. The balancesin such funds are reported as deferredrestricted amounts and any excesses ofincome over required disbursements are generallyreported as unrestricted income.See independent accountants' review report.Under the terms of certain agreements,denomination-related organizations have-8-

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 51directed the Trustees to reinvest incomeearned on fund assets to which they areotherwise entitled to receive. The totalamount of such income reinvested is reportedas payable to denomination-related organizations.Custodian funds that represent funds receivedby the Trustees from congregations. Presbyteries,other denomination-related organizationsand individuals which are invested forthe benefit of and are returnable uponrequest to such sources. Such funds arereported as either payable to denominationrelatedorganizations or as revocable trusts.Expendable Operating Restricted Resources - Operating fundswhich have been restricted by the donor, grantor or otheroutside party for particular operating purposes are deemedto be earned and reported as revenues of expendableoperating restricted funds to the extent the Trustees haveincurred expenditures in compliance with the specific restrictions.Amounts received but not yet earned are reportedas deferred restricted amounts.Property and Equipment - Land, buildings and improvements,and furniture, fixtures and equipment are carried at costor estimated fair value at the date of gift. Proceeds fromthe sale of fixed assets are transferred to expendableoperating unrestricted funds. Depreciation is providedover the estimated useful lives of the respective assets ona straight-line basis.Cash and Investments - The cash and investment amounts forall funds of the Trustees are commingled and are allocatedfor financial reporting purposes based on assets (otherthan cash and investments), liabilities and fund balance.Investments are recorded at the lower of cost (or fairmarket value at the date of gift) or market. Net realizedgain or loss on the disposition of investments is thedifference between the proceeds received and the averagecost of investments sold.Substantially all investments are pooled and allocation ofSeeincomeindependent(ordinarilyaccountants'incomereviewand gainsreport.and losses upon sale orother disposition of investments) to the various funds isaccomplished using the market value unit method. Substantiallyall ordinary income from investments of endowment -9-funds is restricted for support of particular purposes.These purposes are usually broad enough to be encompassedwithin one of the designated boards of the Synod.

52 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESee Independent accountants' review report.Tuition. Fees and A—Annm-nts and Miscel Innoous Expense -Certain amounts in the statement of support end revenue,expenses, capital additions, and changes ln fund balancesfor the years ended December 31, 1988 have been reclassifiedto conform to the 1989 presentation. The effect ofthe reclassification was to decrease tuition, fees andassessments revenue and to decrease miscellaneous expenseof the Unrestricted - Designated fund by approximately$32,000.other Contributions Matters received - Inventories during (principally early January religious froa congrega­publications)and are carried individuals at the are lower recorded of average as receivables cost or market. when suchamounts relate to the prior year's budget. Such contributionsare recorded as expendable operating funds, unrestricted.Advances made to eligible seminary students for payment oftuition, summer training fees and living expenses (deferredstudent aid receivable) are recorded as a deferred chargeand are amortized to expense, usually over a period of fiveyears from the date that the graduate seminarian beginsservice for the Synod. Repayment of advances must be madeonly if the student or graduate does not provide service tothe Synod. An allowance for uncollectible student aid hasbeen established for potentially uncollectible amounts.CASH AND INVESTMENTSThe market values of cash and investments by fund group areas followsFundatGroupDeoember 31, 1989 and 1988:1989198BExpendable funds - operating:Market Values -Unrestricted - undesignated $ 56,629 $ 47,827Unrestricted - designated 981,459678,713Restricted48,43344,433Nonexpendable funds:Endowment4,889,404 4,479,383Annuity and life income 1,673,108 1,473,758Custodian1.684.226 1.576.990Total$9.333.259 £ftiJ°l.l°1-10-

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 53General mortgagesreceivable 1,225,461 1,225,461 882,605 882,605Real estate 194,316 194,316 194,316 194,316Revocable trustcash fund 21.398 21.398 32.604 32.604Total S7.616.311 S9.333.259 S6.797.464 S8.301.104General mortgages receivable are due over periods from one tonineteen years and bear annual interest ranging from 5% to13%. The aggregate annual maturities of general mortgagesreceivable at December 31, 1989 are as follows:Year Ending imsunt1990 S 56,7311991 57,8961992 56,9671993 55,1271994 53,366After 1994 945.374See independent Total accountants' review report.Sl.225.461Cash and investments at December 31, 1989 and 1988 are comprisedof the following:12A2 12flflCarrying Market Carrying Market_Xalye _yaJLUS Value ValueCash in bank $ 152,705 $ 152,705 $ 121,607 $ 121,607Paine Nebber289,438 Cash 289,438 Fund 354,813 354,813U.S. Governmentobligations 306,349 312,262 306,347 315,549U. S. Governmentagency securitieCorporate common1,452,025 1,467,779 1,463,165 1,450,966stocks 2,205,366 3,897,188 1,627,754 3,208,962Corporate bonds 1,769,253 1,772,712 1,814,253 1,739,682-11-

54 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe general mortgages receivable at December 31, 1989 and1988 are due from the following groups:1989 1988Denomination - related organizationCongregations of the denominationMinisters of the denominationMembers of the denominationCommercialTotal The$ 478,00066,800353,53656,235270.890SI.225.461$400,00076,346249,52956,725100.005???2,«°5following summarizes the changes in relationships betweencarrying values and market values of cash and investments forthe years ended December 31, 1989 and 1988:UnrealizedCarrying MarketAppreciationValue Value 1989 12MDecember 31,1989 $7.616.311 S9.333.259 $1,716,948December 31,1988 S6.797.464 S8.301.104 1,503,640 $1,503,640January 1,1988 $5.737.119 S7.964.6152-227.496appreciation for the yearIncrease (decrease) in unrealizedS 213.308 S f723.856)Realized net gain for the year S 339.243 S 985.786During the years ended December 31, 1989 and 1988, the averageannual yield on investments excluding realized net gains(calculated by dividing total dividends, interest, and netrental income earned on investments during the year by theaverage of the beginning of the year and end of the yearcarrying value of investments, excluding cash in bank) was8.3% and 7.9%, respectively, and the annual total return(calculated by dividing total dividends, interest, netrental income and realized net gains earned on investmentsduring the year by the average of the beginning of the yearand end of the year carrying value of Investments, excludingSee cash independent bank) accountants' was 15.6% and review 23.7%, report. respectively.-12-

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 55BUILDING LOANS RECEIVABLESubstantially all of the building loans receivable atDecember 31, 1989 and 1988 hava been granted by the BuildingLoan Committee at interest ratas ranging from 1% to 12%for the purchase or construction of residences or churchbuildings. Such loans are generally made to either ministers,employees of the Synod, or congregations. At December31, 1989 and 1988 the compositionDecemberof the balances31receivable were due from:oaaa1988Congregations and denominationalboardsMinisters of the denominationEmployees of the SynodOtherTotal$229,170100,3935,39430.467S3Hl«

56 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE5. CHANGES IN DEFERRED RESTRICTED AMOUNTS AND IN PAYABLE TODENOMINATION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONSExpendableFunds Annuity and CustodianDeferred Life Income Funds Funds -Restricted Pnvablea PeftrTtjfl PayablesBalances at January1, 1988 $49,902 $116,260 $ 853,517 $1,157,803Additions:Investment inoome 7,586 461 85,652 51,050Net gains on investmenttransactions 2,338 21,832 144,077 172,728Contributions 11,100Deductions:Funds expended (83,636) (83,680)Transfer tounrestricted -designated (3.6571Balances atDecember 31,1988 56,169Additions:Investment income 6,673Net gains oninvestmenttransactions 1,249ContributionsDeductions:138,5534,02111,66645,000999,610101,93676,9851,309,00165,35592,61718,071Balances atFundsDecemberexpended31,(20,109) (3,848) (100,790) (100,217)Transfer1989to?3?,4?7 S1?5.??S SI.077.741 Sl.384.827PENSIONunrestrictedPLANS-designated (4.485)There are two pension plans (Plan "A" and Plan "B") whichwere adopted effective January 1, 1974 and together coverall ministers, missionaries and employees of the Synod.The provisions of Plan "B" were restated effectiveJanuary 1, 1984 and January 1, 1989.See independent accountants' review report.-14-

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 57Plan "A" - plan "A" is a non-contributory defined'benefitplan and covers basically •inisters, aissionarias andemployees of the Synod who were age 55 and over on January1, 1974, tha date of adoption of tha plan. Tha normalretirement benefit is a lifetime monthly benefit of $260for single employees and $290 for married employees. Amonthly benefit of $260 is continued to the survivor. Aminimum of 30 years of service Is required to be eligiblefor tha full normal retirement benefit. Total pensionexpense for the years ended Deoember 31, 1989 and 1988 was$115,217 and $122,524, respectively. This plan is selfadministeredand pension benefits, which are charged topension expenee, are substantially all paid from ordinaryinvestment income, proceeds of sales of certain investmentsor funds transferred from the Penelon Board.Current comprehensive actuarial reports and valuations arenot available for Plan "A". Accordingly, the informationnecessary to provide the disclosures required by Statementsof Financial Accounting Standards 87 and 88 has not beendetermined. Under Plan "A", the Trustees charge pensionbenefits to expense as incurred and credit investmentincome and net gain on investment transactions to revenue.Generally accepted accounting principles require that pensionexpense be determined using an acceptable actuarialcost method. Plan "A" was substantially curtailed as ofDecember 31, 1989 and 1988 as only one participant is stillactively employed by the Trustees and, as such, use of anacceptable actuarial cost method would have resulted lninsignificant expenses for the years then ended. Use ofactuarially determined costs as of the most recent valuation(January 1, 1987) for Plan "A" would have resulted inan increase in pension liability and a decrease in theunrestricted-designated fund balance of approximately$725,000. Investments with a cost of approximately$261,000 and market value of approximately $321,000 atDecember 31, 1989, included in the financial statements ofthe Trustees, are available to satisfy a portion of thePlan "A" pension liability. A 9% assumed rate of returnSee was independent used determining accountants' the review present report. value of accumulatedvested benefits. There are no nonvested accumulatedbenefits.Plan »B"-15-Plan "B" is a defined contribution plan and covers substantiallyall ministers, missionaries and employees of theSynod who are not covered under Plan "A". Total pensionexpense for the years ended December 31, 1989 and 1988 was

58 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE$67,595 and $38,840, respectively, which includes amortizationof past service cost over an average period ofapproximately 25 years, and is recorded under unrestricteddesignated.The Trustees' policy is to fund pension costsaccrued. Plan "B" is administered and the funds areinvested by the Pension Trustees of the Synod of theReformed Presbyterian Church of North America. The estimatedamount of vested benefits as of December 31, 1989 isless than the amount of the net assets of Plan "B".Comprehensive actuarial reports and valuations are notavailable for Plan "B". Accordingly, the informationnecessary to provide the disclosures required by Statementsof Financial Accounting standards 87 and 88 has not beendetermined. However, the final determination of suchamounts is not expected to have a material effect on theaccompanying financial statements.CONTINGENT ASSETSApproximately $469,000 of cash (based on December 31, 1989exchange rates) are held in blocked accounts in Cyprus.Additionally, the government of Cyprus has assessed taxes,including interest, of approximately $41,000 (based onDecember 31, 1989 exchange rates) applicable to theseassets. The Trustees are currently appealing the taxassessments. Because of the restrictions imposed on thesenet assets and the uncertainty with regard to theirrealization, they are not recorded by the Trustees untilfunds are received. Approximately $66,000 and $130,000were received in 1989 and 1988, respectively.See independent accountants' review report.-16-

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59The following resolution was made, seconded, amended and laidon the table until the report of the Geneva College Board of Corporatorsis taken up: 1) That Synod of 1990 recommend to the GenevaCollege Board of Corporators to grant remitted tuition to the childrenof active Reformed Presbyterian pastors and missionaries, that allpastors' and missionaries' children be treated the same way as facultychildren in terms of tuition charge at Geneva, beginning in Septemberof 1991; and 2) That the Synod of 1990 redress the inequity in thetreatment of Dr. Robert Tweed.The report of the Committee for Psalm Translation was taken up.The report as a whole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE PSALM TRANSLATION COMMITTEEDear Fathers and Brethren of the North American and Irish Synods, andof the Australian Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches:In 1986 Synod appointed "A Psalm Translation Committee, if possibleto include men appointed by the R.P. churches of Ireland and Australia, toestablish scripturally-based hermeneutical and exegetical principles forthe translation of Psalms to be sung, and commission said committee tomake a singable translation of the 150 chapters of the book of Psalms basedon a consistent use of those same principles; suggesting that they aim attranslating 15 Psalms per year for 10 years."Your Psalm Translation Committee is thankful to be able to makeanother good progress report.We are glad to report that last year the Irish Synod continued theirappointment of three men: H. J. Blair, J. McGregor, and N. Wilson; theAustralian Presbytery continued their appointment of L. Blakston andA. McEwen; and the North American Synod continued their appointmentof C. Copeland, J. Leach, and D. Lowe to do the work of the translation.The North American Synod also appointed D. Russell and N. Carson tobegin the work of prosody and the subcommittee on music, with R.Blackwood as Chairman to coordinate and facilitate the work.It has been another year of hard work but we are very happy to reportthat by the time the N.A. Synod convenes (14 July 1990) we will havereceived the first draft of 15 more Psalms. By God's grace all but one ofthe first thirty-eight chapters have been translated, and one man hasrequested—and received—approval to proceed with the translation of theentire 119th Psalm! Your committee sees it as a very important ministry.We do not know of any other (international) church body that has ever

60 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEundertaken to translate the entire book of Psalms for singing. Godus a mind to work together.In addition to this translation, the Prosodists have also promised to havethe firstchapter back for the translators to critique by the 14th of July. Weare encouraged.Please keep praying for us. Four members of this committee are stillinvolved in heavy graduate studies programs and other activities andresponsibilities are so demanding. Please send us your comments, suggestions,insights into words or chapters of the Psalms we are working on thisyear (39-55). Send them toour Chairman, Roy Blackwood, 1175 PrincetonPlace, ZionsviUe, IN 46077.We are particularly thankful that each of the three church bodiesinvolved have seen fitto appoint the same men to the committee. It helpsus in learning to know each other and to work together. Please keep prayingfor us in the years ahead.Respectfully submitted,From IrelandFrom AustraliaFrom North AmericaH. J. BlairJ. McGregorN. WilsonL. BlakstonA. McEwenC. CopelandJ. LeachD. LoweD. RussellN. CarsonR. Blackwood, ChairmanRecommendations1. That the Synods of Ireland and North America and the Presbytery ofAustralia reappoint the same men to this committee.2. That the North American Synod authorize the reimbursement ofexpenses.An order of the day was set to take up the report of the Committee

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 61on the Role and Service of Women on Wednesday afternoon aftreading of the minutes.Following the making of announcements, Synod recessed at12:15 p.m. in prayer by Ed Schisler.TUESDAY, JULY 17,1990,7:00 P.M.Synod reconvened at 7:00 p.m. singing Psalm 92A and being lprayer by Bruce Backensto.The roll was noted.The minutes of the morning meeting were read and approved.An order of the day was set to take up the report of the Coon Ministry to the Handicapped on Wednesday afternoon followingthe break.The report of the Committee on Realignment of Presbyteriestaken up. Item 1 was adopted. Item 2 was lost. Item 3 was adopted.The report as a whole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REALIGNMENTOF PRESBYTERIESDear Fathers and Brothers,The assignment given to this committee dealing with Paper 89-4 at the1989 Synod was two-fold:1. "To take the initiative to restructure the bounds of presbyteries insuch a way as to strengthen the Iowa churches."2. [THIS ITEM IS LOST] "That a policy be set in place which wouldautomatically take effect in the future if a presbytery is reduced to less thanfour fully-organized congregations to properly oversee and uphold thework of churches and to insure the health and vitality of all our churchesand presbyteries.Therefore we recommend:1. That the Synod expand the boundaries of Midwest Presbytery to includeall of the Iowa Presbytery.2. That Synod adopt and send down in overture the following proposed

62 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEaddition to the Directory for Church Government, Chapter 6 "ThePresbytery," paragraph 2:"When a presbytery is reduced to less than four fullyorganizedcongregations, this presbytery would be incorporatedinto another presbytery or presbyteries, asdetermined by the Synod at its next stated meeting."This addition would be inserted after sentence one of the Directory forChurch Government, Chapter 6 "The Presbytery," paragraph 2.3. That the committee be dismissed.Respectfully submitted,Ron GoodDight HouseTim McCrackenJim MortonTom ReidJim Wright, ChairmanScott Clark, a fraternal delegate from the Reformed Church in theU.S. was introduced to the court.The report of the Committee on Priorities and Administration wastaken up. Items 1 and 2 were adopted. Item 3 was referred to theCommittee on Finance. Item 4 was adopted. The report as a whole wasapproved and is as follows:REPORT TO SYNOD OF THE COMMITTEEON PRIORITIES AND ADMINISTRATIONDear Fathers and Brothers,The Synod appointed this committee in June, 1987 with the followingmandate:That in order to assist elders who are called to prayer and the full-orbedministry of God's Word that a committee composed of.. be appointed to study and recommend procedures whereby theadministrative details of the church can be handled in a more efficient andBiblically consistent manner.In addition to the firstassignment, the Synod has asked our committeeto consider some other items, including, but not limited to, the arrangementsfor a conference during Synod this year, preparation of a Statement

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 63of Purpose for the denomination, and the consideration of a job descriptionfor the Clerk of Synod.Since this committee was firstappointed, a number of changes havetaken place at Synod. Some were initiated by this committee; others wereworked out cooperatively with the officers of the Synod; and some wereinitiated by others. The list of changes would include:* a call to prayer by each elder for two unsaved persons;* an orientation breakfast for first-timedelegates;* identification of first-time delegates on name badges;* a report given, and recommended to be continued on an annual basison "Understanding the Times";* greater priority given to Presbytery reports, including some recommendedchanges in the content of the reports;* presbytery reports included in the Digest for Synod;* a new Moderator-appointed committee, beginning this year, to reporton the work of the presbyteries;* an evening session devoted to prayer;* Synod closing with a worship service; begun in 1989 and recommendedto be continued;* a recommendation, being carried out by the Seminary, for the use ofstudents as pages at Synod;With respect to the work of this year, we would call attention to thefollowing items:STATEMENT OF PURPOSEThe committee believes that the best approach is for the greatestnumber of persons to have significant input in the process. Accordingly,the committee sent out in the fall of 1989 a request that sessions send to thecommittee their desire relative to such a denominational statement.The response to this request was excellent, and a greater number ofsessions responded than we would have expected. A great deal of thoughthas been given by the elders of the church to this subject already. Thecommittee is in the process of evaluating these responses and expects tohave a preliminary report in the hands of the sessions in the fall of 1990.We will be asking that presbyteries evaluate the proposed statement attheir winter or spring meetings, and send the results to this committee; thecommittee would hope to have a finalreport ready for the Synod of 1991.Joseph Lamont and James Carson are the two members of the committeeconcentrating on this project.PRAYER FOR THE UNSAVEDFruit from such praying often is not seen immediately. During the year

64 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEone elder reported that he had been challenged by the recommendatwhenit was firstpresented in 1988 and had been praying for two persons.Both of those persons have since received Jesus Christ as their Savior, andbecome involved in the life of the congregation. The comment of the elderto the committee was: Keep up the challenge.CONFERENCE AT SYNODFrom the comments made in connection with a paper presented to theSynod of 1989, it was apparent that Synod a) wanted a conference;and b) did not want a conference to exceed by very much the establishedtime limits of Synod.Consequently, a conference idea has been included during this Synod,with the very helpful cooperation of the Committee on Arrangements. Theconference schedule is arranged by adding only three and one-half hoursto the regularly scheduled timeof Synod, and by incorporating part of theLord's Day afternoon. The conference is on the theme of "Gifts," and willinclude small group meetings, prayer times, devotional periods, and aworship time with Dr. John Gerstner as the special speaker. There is noadditional cost for the conference.The delegates to Synod will be able to assess the schedule and the valueof the conference by the time this reportis heard on the floor of Synod. Thecommittee would recommend that such a "conference flavor" be built intosucceeding Synod meetings by the Committee on Arrangements.Kenneth G. Smith and William Weir have been the two members of ourcommittee most deeply involved in planning this conference.ORIENTATION BREAKFASTThe firstorientation breakfast in 1989 was a success and several"veteran" delegates asked to be included. The committee discussedvarious options, but determined that this year the orientation breakfastwould include firsttime delegates, the person introducing them to the courtand the members of two committees: Arrangements and this committee.The plan is that this year the breakfast will be hosted by our committee withthe assistance of the Committee on Arrangements and that such a breakfastbe planned for the Synod of 1991 under the direction of the Committee onArrangements with the assistance of our committee, if desired.Synod approved last year the committee's recommendation that ahandbook for new delegates be prepared. The committee continues tosupport this concept, but no tangible progress has been made in the lastyear.CLERK OF SYNODOur committee was asked to consider the job description for the Clerk

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 65of Synod together with a recommended suitable honorarium for his labors.Computer This assignment resulted immediately in a consideration ofa lap-top computer and the committee gave its counsel to the Board ofTrustees of Synod, as follows: "That the Board of Trustees authorize theBoard of Education and Publication to purchase a lap-top computer at acost not to exceed $2,500, to be owned by the Synod and to be used by theClerk of Synod. It is to be purchased by the Board of Education andPublication to insure compatibility with their computers." The Board ofTrustees authorized the purchase, and Rev. Bruce Martin has had thepossession of this equipment since March and is prepared to use it forSynod this year.Job Description The committee is gathering material from the Boardof Education and Publication, Rev. Paul Martin, who has served as Clerkfor several years, and Rev. Bruce Martin, who was elected as AssistantClerk in 1989, and others. From the material gathered and from conversations,it is apparent that there exists no clear description of the duties of theClerk, although responsibilities have evolved over the years as needs havearisen.The committee expects to continue working on this matter and wouldexpect to present a job description for the Clerk of Synod at the 1991meeting of Synod.Honorarium Consideration of a suitable honorarium cannot be intelligendydiscussed until the job description is approved by Synod. However,in the absence of a job description this year, we would recommendthat the Clerk be paid an honorarium of $500 this year for his work. Thiswill be reconsidered in the light of an approved job description.Roy Blackwood and Edmund Schisler are the subcommittee to gatherand formulate this material.PRESENTATION OF PAPERS TO SYNODOur committee indicated that we expected to bring in a recommendationthis year with a potential change in our Directory for Church Governmentrelating to the presentation of papers. Further discussion indicatedthat we are not ready for that yet. Asa firststep, and without needingmajor changes by Synod, the committee is recommending and has been inconversation with the Clerks that a small change be implemented this year.The recommendation is that the Clerks will not present a paper to the courtimmediately at the time it has handed to the Clerk (except at the last callfor papers and items requiring immediate attention) to give time foradequate consideration as to the disposition of the paper. The Clerks maycall on the counsel of the parliamentarians and/or the writers of the paper

66 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEbefore presenting the paper and making a recommendation as to itsdisposition.REPORTS OF PRESBYTERIESConsiderable change has taken place in the last number of years onpresbytery reports. This year for the first timethe Moderator is to appointa "Presbytery Review Committee" with an assignment described in thereport of this committee last year (Minutes of Synod, 1989, p. 88). Synodwill be able to evaluate the effectiveness of such a committee. Therecommendation last year is that this be done on a continuing basis.WORSHIP AND PRAYEROthers have initiated and carried out the plans for an evening prayersession and for the worship service at the conclusion of Synod. We heartilycommend these changes and would hope that Synod would continue theirpractice.DISSOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEEIn addition to the original assignment given to our committee, Synodhas asked us to consider other matters. The temptation is that the committeebecome in effect a permanent committee on administration. There may beneed for such a committee and if so, it would need to be thought throughcarefully and a rotating membership established. Our committee is notready for that.In the meantime, the committee is resistingthe temptation to continueyear after year. Our approach has been to suggest changes, perhaps overseethem for a year, and then ask that others carry on, if Synod so desires. Withthat in mind, it would be the hope of this committee that we could makea finalreport to the Synod of 1991, including all items of business not yetcompleted by the committee. Items left over at that time can be assignedto other committees, if deemed important still to consider.The committee held two meetings during the year: one in Indianapolisin October and the other in Beaver Falls in January. In addition to thesemeetings attended by all members of the committee, much work has beendone by sub-committees.There is much work in progress by the committee and some has alreadybeen assigned to other committees. The recommendations follow.Recommendations1. That each teaching and ruling elder make a commitment to prayregularly for the coming year for at least two persons, by name, for theirsalvation; and for world-wide revival.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 672. That Synod's Committee on Arrangements be asked to sponsor anorientation breakfast for new delegates to the Synod of 1991; and thatthis be made a part of their assignment for succeeding years.3. That the Clerk of Synod be paid an honorarium of $500 for his work thisyear.4. That this committee be continued for the next year.Respectfully submitted,James Carson, ChairmanRoy BlackwoodJoseph LamontEdmund SchislerKenneth SmithWilliam WeirA partial report of the Judicial Committee was given. Synod wentinto executive session.Synod returned from executive session. The following motionswere approved in executive session in regard to Paper 90-4, completingSynod's disposition of this paper:1. That this report be delivered to the Congregation by the PacificCoast Presbytery Ad Interim Commission;2. After that, all members of the Phoenix Congregation and allmembers of the RPCNA should cease all discussion, all writing ofletters and appeals, and all listening to reviews and complaints aboutthe matters dealt with in this appeal upon pain of being charged withcontempt of the courts of the Church.3. That Paul Martin be heard in connection with item 3 of thereport.4. That the motions adopted and the last paragraph of thecommittee's report be printed in the Minutes of Synod. It is as follows:"We commend our brother Paul Martin to his fellow Presbyters andto his Congregation as a faithful minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.He is to be received without reservation and with love and gratitudefor his ministry."James Morton and Anthony Cowley recorded their dissent to theadoption of the second motion.Following the announcements, Synod adjourned at 9:00 p.m. and

68 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THERon Good led in the prayer of adjournment.WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,1990,8:30 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment in the auditorium of Margaret Hashinger Hall on the campus of Kansas University, Lawrence,Kansas on Wednesday, July 18,1990 at 8:30 a.m.The court was constituted in prayer by Joseph Huston.The roll was called.Paul Martin led Synod in worship. Christopher Wright led Syin the singing of Psalm 99C. Paul Martin read 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5and preached from God's Word on the theme, "The Use of Gifts in theMarketplace", and led in prayer. Synod concluded the devotionalservice with the singing of Psalm 87.The minutes of the morning session were read and approved.Synod's offering was taken and amounted to $585.95.The Committee on Finance gave a preliminary report.An order of the day was set to take up the report of the NaReform Association after the break on Thursday morning.The report of the Board of Education and Publication was taup. Item 1 was adopted. In keeping with the item, Jim Pennington andDrew Gordon addressed the court. Item 2 was referred to theNominating Committee. Item 3 was referred to the NominatingCommittee with the instruction thatit be placed on the ballot. Items4-7 were referred to the Committee on Finance. Synod expressedappreciation for the work of Jim Pennington and Drew and LynneGordon. The report as a whole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATIONAND PUBLICATIONThe board wants to thank the Lord for the privilege of servpast year in the areas of education, publication and youth ministries. We

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 69have had two regular board meetings since the last meeting of Synod. Weare pleased to report an excellent working relationship among the boardmembers and with our director, editors and staff.LONG-RANGE PLANNINGOne of the significant accomplishments of our board this past year wasto further clarify our purpose and vision as a board. This was accomplishedthrough the adoption of work done by a Long-Range Planning Committee.The Board has evaluated our areas of major responsibilities and establishedspecific objectives and procedures for the Covenanter Witness, Crown andCovenant Publications, and Youth Ministries. This work has helped ourstaff to prioritize their time and resources and become more efficient inmeeting the needs of the denomination.COVENANTER WITNESSThe Covenanter Witness continues to be the most demanding and timeconsuming ministry of our board. Since the Witness is such a vital link inour denomination's communication, dialogue, and unity, we feel this istime well spent. We have received good feedback on the mini-themeapproach to the magazine. Our readers survey, conducted last summer,gave us valuable input about the helpfulness of the Witness. It also encouragedus to know that the Witness is generally well read and wellreceived within the church. For the first time, 1990 marks the beginningof an eleven-issue production schedule for the Witness. This decision wasmade by the Board to help reduce expenses and to give the staff more timefor other important work.PUBLICATIONSThe Board has recendy shifted the focus of Crown and CovenantPublications away from curriculum development and new publicationsand is now focusing on a vast number of revisions and reprints of existingmaterials. We are especially working on updating our testimony materials.There are also numerous other materials, Bible studies, books, Psalmsinging aids and pamphlets in line for publication. The Board is currentlystruggling with having enough available funds from our Revolving Fundto financethese projects. We are pleased to report that in spite of Synod'sbudget constraints, we were able to manage our funds so that our CurrentAccount for 1989 ended in the black. However, to accomplish this someof our money from the Revolving Account had to be used. We areconsidering a number of options to alleviate this shortfall in the RevolvingFund.

70 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEYOUTH MINISTRIESWe are thankful for the support, encouragement and aid that we havebeen able to provide Presbyteries in the area of youth ministry. Last yearwas an exciting year with numerous opportunities for our young people tobe involved in various ministry experiences. Under Jim Pennington'sleadership, the Board is currently developing a leadership training programfor our youth that will culminate in a much improved experience for ourteenagers at the 1992 Carleton Conference. Our vision is to return theownership and leadership of the youth portion of that conference to ouryoung people.HOUSEFor the past fiveyears the E&P staff has been operating in a limitedamount of space within the Seminary. We are so thankful to the SeminaryBoard for their flexibility and sensitivity to our needs.We are also thankful to the Lord for opening up the opportunity for ourBoard and the Board of Synod's Trustees to purchase the house adjacentto the Seminary. This new facility gives us expanded room, keeps us closeto other denominational ministries and gives us opportunities for furtherexpansion in the future.We want the Synod to know that we continue to be very pleased withthe work and leadership of our director, Jim Pennington and our editors,Drew and Lynne Gordon. Under their direction the last three and a halfyears, the amount of work our Board does has expanded, our quality ofwork has increased and our vision and purpose has become more defined.At the end of this year, their three year terms expire and they will need tobe reelected by Synod. Our board heartily recommends this action.Recommendations1. That Synod hear from our director for 10 minutes and our managingeditors for 10 minutes.2. That the nominating committee consider Greg Adams, Patricia Boyle,and David Long for election to 2nd terms on the Board.3. That Synod elect Jim Pennington as Director of Publication and YouthMinistries and Drew and Lynne Gordon as Managing Editors for athree year term beginning in 1991.4. That Synod grant $126,910 to E&P from RPM&M.5. That Synod pay the expenses involved in moving the E&P Office andSynod's Trustees Office to a new location.6. That Synod provide $1,500 for the printing of Charles McBurney'sbiography of RP ministers or grantthe E&P Office permission to solicitfunds for the underwriting of this project.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 717. That Synod grant permission for deficit spending in the Revolving Fundto accommodate the upcoming reprinting of the Psalter.The report of the Board of Corporators of Geneva College wastaken up. The report of the Geneva College Board of Trustees to theBoard of Corporators was distributed to the Synod. Items 1 and 2 wereadopted. Item 3 was referred to the Nominating Committee.Synod took a fifteen-minute break at 10:30 a.m.Dr. Joseph McFarland addressed the court. The report of theGeneva College Board of Corporators was approved and is as followswith the report of the Board of Trustees to the Board of Corporators:REPORT OF THE GENEVA COLLEGE BOARDOF CORPORATORSThe Board of Corporators expresses its gratitude and praise to God forHis gracious direction, provision, and blessing in the life and witness ofGeneva.The Board held its regular annual meeting on July 17, 1990, on thecampus of the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.Dr. Joseph McFarland, president of Geneva College, addressed theBoard. Dr. McFarland reported that progress is being seen in the academic,spiritual, and financial areas of the college. It was noted that the confirmedenrollment of the incoming Freshman Class is up 20%.On May 31 -June 1,1990 there was a Joint Board Development Retreatwith the Board of Trustees held at the College. The theme for the retreatwas "Building Shared Understandings," and it is our conviction that thisretreat was a historic step in this direction. Dr. Christa Klein, served as afacilitator, and led the two boards in a discussion of such subjects asGeneva's living history, her publics or constituencies, servant leadershipat the College, and priorities for the future. Presentations of members fromboth boards were heard in small groups and plenary sessions. The presentationswere candid and were followed by lively and challenging discussion.Out of this retreat, there came the consensus that the Boards of Corporatorsand Trustees present to the next business meeting of each Board aresolution calling for the establishment of a join committee of the twoBoards to: 1) study the future direction, vision and goals of Geneva Collegeand, if necessary, 2) recommend changes necessary to implement these

72 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEgoals, including potential amendments in the Bylaws, and/or the mannerof governance of the College.The Corporators have adopted the above resolution and are in theprocess of establishing a joint committee of the two boards.The Corporators have also acted to thank Geneva College for theincrease in tuition remission granted to Reformed Presbyterian studentsbegun this last year and to instigate a study during the coming year todetermine what additional financialaid might be made available to RPstudents in the future and to reportto the 1991 Synod.The following persons were elected by the Board of Corporators to theBoard of Trustees in the Class of 1993: Representing the ReformedPresbyterian Church: Robert Baumgartner, Wendell McBurney, DonaldReed, Kenneth G. Smith, Christopher Wright; Representing the AlumniAssociation: Walter J. Helsing; and nominated by the Trustees: DennisBakke.The following persons were elected to the Corporators in the Class of1993: James Carson, Jean McKissick, Jerry O'Neill and Nancy Vincze.The following persons were elected as officers of the Board of Corporators:Chairman, Jerry O'Neill; Vice Chairman, Rob Baumgartner;Secretary, A. Wayne Duffield; and Treasurer, Douglas Carson.Recommendations1. That the report of the Board of Trustees be received.2. That Dr. Joseph McFarland be heard for 10 minutes on behalf of GenevaCollege.3. That Timothy Russell be elected by the Synod to the Board ofCorporators in the Class of 1993.Respectfully submitted,A. Wayne Duffield, SecretaryREPORT OF THE GENEVA COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEESTO THE BOARD OF CORPORATORSMAY 31,1990A look back over the year that has passed since last preparing this reportleads to the giving of praise to God for His faithful and generous blessingon Geneva College. Of course, the year has had its share of challenges, butthere continue to be signs of growth and improvement in all areas ofacademic life. This report will highlight a few of them.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 73ACADEMIC ISSUESTwo new Cabinet officers began their work in the summer of 1989—Mr. Don Sullivan as associate Vice-President for Student Developmentand Dr. William Katip as Vice-President for Enrollment Management.Willard McMillan has retired fromhis position as head of the Departmentof Bible and Philosophy as of the end of the '89-'90 academic year. Fillingthis position for a specified term will be Dean R. Smith, former pastor ofthe College Hill R.P. Church. Also retiring this spring from his position asProfessor of Mathematics is Mr. Paul Arnold. A search continues for anAssistant Dean of Students to work primarily with men as well as forfaculty members for other positions.The Degree Completion Program continued its second year of operationwith 12 classes and 176 students enrolled. The firstgraduates participatedin commencement exercises this spring. Middle States has granted approvalof this program. The Board has also granted approval beginning inNovember of 1989 for the Degree Completion Program format to be usedin the Urban Ministry Management program at CUTS in Philadelphia.The M.A. Professional Psychology Program continued its third yearwith 57 students enrolledThe Strategic Planning Task Force has developed a list of "Top 20"planning and funding priorities for each of the past two years. A progressreport has been received each year.Work on Core Curriculum revisionhas been going on throughout theyear with the finalrevisions expected to be ready for publication in the1990-91 catalog.The Education Department program received approval for certificationfrom the Pennsylvania State Department of Education in 1989. Theadministration is actively seeking ABET accreditation in General Engineeringwith emphasis on civil and mechanical engineering.BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUESThe operating budget adopted for 1989-1990 showed general fundrevenues of $13,566,750 and total general fund expenditures/transfers of$13,565,885. It is anticipated that the fiscal year ending May 31,1990 willshow a balanced budget. Because of the healthy financial outlook inOcotber of 1989, faculty and staff salary adjustments were made effectivein January, 1990. These increases averaged 8%.As of this writing, the Catalyst for Growth Campaign has reached$10,158,433 leaving $2,841,567 to be raised by the end ofMarch, 1991 ifthe $13 million challenge goal is to be achieved.

74 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe values of the college property and endowment are:1988 1222(Audit of 5/31/88) (audit of 5/31/89)Land $ 1,613,500 $ 1,613,500Buildings 37,624,625 41,474,167Equipment and Furnishings 5.040.798 5.235.370$44,278,923 $48,323,037Market value of Endowment $11,862,469 $12,982,773Size of campus (112.208 acres) (112.208 acres)A partial list of campus improvements during the past year includes threstoration of the Old Main bell tower, repair and painting of windows inOld Main, repainting the exterior of Fern Cliffe, restorationof twoclassrooms in Old Main, demolition of eight old buildings, resurfacing ofthree tennis courts, and the creation of 75 new parking spaces.STUDENT ISSUESAfter much revision, a student AIDS policy was adopted in the fall of1989.Enrollment in the '89-'90 Freshman class was down by 50 studentsfrom '88-'89, but the total head count was 1264, up from 1230 in '88-'89.The increasing numbers of people in the Degree Completion Programaccount for much of this growth.Trustee scholarship recipients for 1989-1990 were Cynthia M. Chupko,Thomas E. Copeland, Laura S. Tkatch, and Vonda K. Williamson.Student charges for resident students in the 1990-1991 school yearhave been set at $10,620, a $720 or 7.3% increase over the previous year.Future catalog listings of costs will include tuition and the college fee asa single item. The RP student scholarship amount has been increased from$ 100 per semester to 15% of tuition, an amount equivalent to $ 1091 for the1990-1991 year. The Board continues to be concerned about the steady risein student charges though would note that Geneva's charges remainsignificantly below the national average for four-year private colleges.The 1990 Commencement exercises were held on Saturday, May 12,with the commencement address being delivered by Dr. Raymond Bakke.The Baccalaureate service was held on Friday evening, May 11, with thespeaker being Rev. William Krispin. Three hundred forty-one studentswere graduated; 318 received bachelor's degrees, 9 received associatedegrees, and 14 received the M.A. in Professional Psychology.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 75At the commencement services, the following honorary degrees wereconferred:Dr. Raymond Bakke—Doctor of DivinityDr. Charles Fuget—Doctor of ScienceBOARD-RELATED ISSUESBoard officers for 1989-1990 have been Joseph Lamont, chairman,Wendell F. McBurney, vice-chairman, and Joyce Lynn, secretary. Meetingsof the Board were held on October 13,1989, January 26, 1990, andMay 11,1990. New officers for the coming year to take effect in Octoberand subject to trustee appointments are : Joseph Lamont, chairman,Wendell McBumey, vice-chairman, and Joyce Lynn, secretary.The terms of the following trustees expire this year and their successorsshould be chosen:Representing the Church: Robert Baumgartner, Wendell F. McBumey,Donald Reed, Kenneth Smith, and Christopher Wright.Representing the Alumni: Walter HelsingTrustees nominated: Dennis BakkeDennis Bakke has been nominated by the Board as a Trustee nomineein the Class of 1993. We continue to hold certain vacancies until the SearchTeam can make recommendations in line with our desire to reach out intothe broader reformed community for Board members.The Board of Trustees received a $10,000 grant from the PoynterCenter to be used for the purpose of addressing the mission, policy, andinterrelated roles of the Boards of Corporators and Tmstees. The jointmeeting/retreat for members of both boards is to be held on the campus onMay 31 and June 1, 1990.At its January meeting the Board appointed a committee to conduct theregular three-year assessment of the President. That committee has doneextensive work and gave a progress report at the May meeting. A finalreport is to be ready for the October, 1990 meeting.Rev. Kenneth Smith has been appointed to represent the College beforeSynod's Finance Committee. The request from Synod is for $50,000 andfor $50,000 from the Cecil MacLaughlin Tmst.In connection with your report to the Synod we would respectfullyrequest that Dr. Joseph McFarland be granted the opportunity to addressthe Synod on behalf of Geneva College.Respectfully submitted,Joseph Lamont, chairmanJoyce Lynn, secretary

76 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe two-part resolution tabled in the Tuesday morning meeting tobe taken up after the report of the Board of Corporators was taken up.The firstpart was amended further and adopted. The second part waswithdrawn. The resolution as adopted is as follows:1) That Synod of 1990 recommend to the Geneva College Board ofCorporators to examine the idea of granting remitted tuition to thechildren of active Reformed Presbyterian pastors and missionaries,that all pastors' and missionaries' children be treated the same way asfaculty children in terms of tuition charge at Geneva, beginning inSeptember of 1991.The report of the Trustees of the Theological Seminary was takenup. Item 1 was adopted. Bruce Stewart addressed the court in keepingwith this item. Items 2 and 3 were referred to the NominatingCommittee. Items 4 and 5 were referred to the Committee on Finance.Items 6 was adopted. Item 7 was amended and adpoted.Following the announcements, Synod took recess at 12:15 p.m. inprayer by Dennis Prutow.WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,1990,1:30 P.M.Synod reconvened at 1:30 p.m. and was led in prayer bO'Neill, noting especially the educational ministries of the denomination.Synod sang together Psalm 110.The roll was noted.The minutes of the morning meeting were read and approved.The order of the day, the report of the Committee on the Role andService of Women, was taken up. Items 1 and 2 were adopted.Synod took a fifteen-minute break at 2:45 p.m.The order of the day, the report of the Committee on Ministry tothe Handicapped, was taken up and presented by Betty Wiemer. Item1 was adopted. Item 2 was referred to the Committee on Finance. Thereport as a whole was approved and is as follows:

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 77REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REFORMEDPRESBYTERIAN MINISTRY TO THE DISABLEDThe Committee held two meetings since the 1989 meeting of Synod.During that period several members of the Committee have beenencumbered with other responsibilities to such an extent that the Committeewas less active than had been intended.Relevant activities of the Committee and its members include thefollowing:1. Betty McBee spoke to students at the RP Theological Seminary onthe topic, "Pastoral Care: Understanding Disability."2. Shirley McMillan spoke on "A Caring Community" to the Ohio-Illinois Presbyterial.3. The Committee communicated with several parents of disabledpersons who expressed their concern about what will happen to suchchildren when the parents can no longer care for them. In that regard, theCommittee is investigating, under Beverly Carson's leadership, whatwould be involved in operating a small group home. We are also checkingwhat Christian facilities are available in the country.4. Vida Brown, for the Committee, continues the process of identifyinghelpful books or pamphlets to recommend.5. Committee members have attended meetings of other groups such asthat of a Task Force on Ministry to the Disabled, which has enlisted thesupport of the R P Committee in the establishment of a regional networkin the Greater Pittsburgh area.6. The Committee has met some individual requests for help.The Committee urges the leaders of the denomination and its variouscongregations and institutions to review the recommendations whichaccompanied last year's report (see the 1989 Minutes of the Synod, pp. 84,85) to the end that further progress might be made in the churches' ministryto the disabled. Many congregational facilities need to be made moreaccessible and sometimes improvements can be made without greatdifficulty or expense which will make participation in the life of thecongregation more pleasant for the disabled.The Committee will make available upon request literature dealingwith making church buildings more accessible. Most important, a "spiritof accessibility" needs to grip the hearts of God's people, moving themlovingly to encourage the disabled, along with all others, in drawing nearto the Lord in worship, nurture and service.We recommend1. That the Committee be continued another year.

78 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE2. That up to $1000 be allocated to cover materials, mailings, phonetravel.Respectfully submitted,Betty McBeeVida BrownBeverly CarsonFaith MartinBetty WeimerShirley McMillan (Chairman)The report of the Woman's Association was presented by FaithMartin. The report of the Adminstrator of the Reformed PresbyterianHome was presented by William Weir. These reports were receivedand the report of the Adminstrator of the Reformed PresbyterianHome is recorded in the Appendix.There was no report from the Temperance Committee.The report of the Committee Against Pornography was taken up.The committee was continued. The report as a whole was approvedand is as follows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEEAGAINST PORNOGRAPHYBurning into the heart and soul of America—both North and South—is the phosphorus of a dehumanizing morality. Invasion has come in thelast twenty years with new levels of horror such as society may never haveknown—at least on such large scales. The front names given to thesedemonic tools, so effectively being used to shred the fibers of life andsociety, are "DRUGS" and "PORN." The fueling energy behind theincredible spread of these Satanic playthings is the immense monetaryreward. The dmg lords and the pom lords—often the same people—turnbillions of dollars profit, such as our minds cannot fathom. The numbers,in their billions, become meaningless.Now, as your committee, we know that you and your congregationshave probably been exposed to these fearsome statistics, possibly even tothe point of hardening indifference. We hope not; but that, you see, is whatwe have become aware of in some places. It is not new, but is the same

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 79syndrome faced by most of the Old Testament prophets when they warnedIsrael and Judah. People heard; but soon got to the place where, when themessage was being proclaimed, they were actually saying, "Oh, I've heardall that before." They simply "turned off' the prophets' words. Why do wethink this? Why do we think people have "turned off the warnings? In oneword, it would be "BEHAVIOR." People are accepting, as normal, moralfilth and trash into their communities; and (it saddens me to say) into theirhomes, such as they would never have done in recent years. They haveaccepted material which they do not believe the disciples of Jesus wouldhave accepted, nor with which the Apostle Paul would have lived.It takes commitment to stand against this kind of spiritual warfare. And,warfare it is—for you will know, just as soon as you get involved.Committee members have attended national conferences, encouragednational leaders, addressed senators, legislators, church groups, civicgroups and school personnel. We are thankful to have heard reports ofinvolvement from many of you. And for you who have not taken this stepof involvement, we would encourage you to do so. The tmth still stands,which Jesus stated so clearly: "You are the salt of the earth." Question: Hasyour community tasted or felt the cleansing sting of our Lord's saltinessthrough you?Specifically, your committee would suggest that each of you take thetime to get to know your state senators and legislators, especially thoserepresenting your districts. In an organized, respectable manner, let themknow of your convictions, and how you believe your government isactually "a minister of God to you for good." Various methods have beenused to get the attention of government and to encourage their recognitionof righteouscauses. May we suggest that you get to know these representativesin person. It is worth the time!The 1989 Religious Alliance Against Pornography National Conferencewas held in October at Washington, D.C. Randy Van Osdol was ableto attend.Some of the speakers included Dr. Charles Colson, Attorney GeneralRichard Thornburgh, Dr. E.V. Hill and several people from PresidentBush's staff. They reported on the negative affects of obscenity and childpornography in our society (a $7-10 billion industry, controlled almostentirely by organized crime) and updated the battle against this harmfulplague. The news is encouraging, though much needs to be done.The Department of Justice has established the National ObscenityEnforcement Unit. They targeted 29 of the largest producers and distributorsof mail pom. As of last month, 28 of them were convicted on all counts.In 1983, not one indictment was brought against producers of childpornography. As of November of 1989,110 indictments were filedagainst

80 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEproducers and distributors of obscenity and 227 were brought againstpornographers. We have 93 U.S. Attorneys, which means on an average,each attorney is making Uttle more that one indictment a year againstobscenity. Obviously, some are doing much more and others are doingnothing. It is estimated, by the time each U.S. Attorney is averaging tenindictments against producers and distributors of illegal materials (enforcingthe existing laws), the strain on financial and legal resources of pornographerscould topple this entire industry.Therefore, the charge to us is to call or write our local U.S. Attorney andfind out how many of these cases he or she has brought in the past twoyears. Congratulate them on what they have done (if anything) andencourage them to prosecute suspected obscenity cases. If you don't knowthe names and addresses of your local U.S. Attorney, contact Randy VanOsdol. Pornography Awareness Week is set for Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 1990.Your Brothers in Christ,Randy Van OsdolHarry MetzgerRay McCracken, chairmanAn order of the day was set to take up the report of the Committeeto Determine the Practical Necessity of Ordination Query #8 onThursday morning following the reading of the minutes.Melville Martin led the Synod in prayer for National Reformation.The Nominating Committee distributed a report in preparationfor the elections and called for nominations from the floor.The report of the Foreign Mission Board was again taken up. Item5 was considered by ballot. Robert McCracken led in prayer for God'sdirection in the voting. The remainder of the report was delayed untilthe counting of the ballots is completed.The following motion wasadopted:ThattheCommitteeon Prioritiesand Administration be asked to recommend to the Synod of 1991 waysin which the business of Synod may be arranged so that more attentionmay be given to those matters of doctrine and practice on which thereis need for greater unity of understanding (Eph. 4:13).The report of the Board of Seminary Trustees was taken up again.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 81Items 8 and 9 were adopted. The report as a whole was approved andis as follows:REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THETHEOLOGICAL SEMINARYWhen the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church was organizedin 1809, one of its first actions was the estabUshment of our TheologicalSeminary, which has now been serving the church for 180 years. At thisstage in our growth, God has provided:1. a highly competent faculty and staff, who lead a cohesive andcooperative community;2. a significant number of Reformed Presbyterian students;3. a ministry to students, churches and pastors in the Pittsburgh area;4. a recognized degree program;5. a multi-purpose building which (with its contents) has a replacementvalue of $1.4 million;6. a 10-unit apartment house for married students;7. a President's Advisory Council composed of concerned representativesof our constituency;8. Associate Membership in the Association of Theological Schools;9. alumni serving in at least 27 states and 14 foreign countries;10. a reputation for being committed to Scripture and the Reformedfaith.With all that God has done, we can have confidence that He willcontinue to bless the ministry of the Seminary as we see:1. more men going out to serve the RP Church in pastorates, churchplanting, and missions;2. God using these men to bring growth to the church;3. more non-RP students being trained in the context of our Reformedfaith and incorporating that perspective into their ministry;4. the Seminary developing programs and curriculum to help studentsmeet the needs of ministry in the '90s and beyond;5. God bringing additional qualified professors when current professorsretire;6. God supplying our financial needs through the Seminary family, theRP Church, and other congregational and personal gifts and bequests;7. the Seminary becoming fully accredited.

82 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESPIRITUAL LIFEThe chapel services continue to serve as the focus of our communalspiritual life, as faculty and students preach and encourage each other.Students and their faculty advisors meet regularly for prayer. During thepast year we have been blessed and challenged by guest speakers Dr.Randall Ruble (Dean of Erskine Theological Seminary) and Rev. JosefTson (Rumanian pastor and president of an organization which offersseminary training in Rumanian and translates major theological works intothe language).FACULTYThe Faculty have devoted prayer, thought and discussion this year tothe kinds of ministry which our graduates enter and how our curriculumprepares them for that challenge. In addition to their teaching and carefulstudy and preparation for class, they are available to students for feUowship,counsel, and prayer, and serve the church in a variety of capacities incongregations and in the courts of the church.Dr. Wright continues as Dean of Students and teaches the summercourse in Beginning Greek; Dr. RusseU continues as Registrar, Dr. Spearas Dean of the Faculty. Dr. Spear has now completed twenty years ofservice on the faculty. Duncan Lowe taught a partial load in the WinterQuarter and nearly a full load in the Spring. He will devote the summer towork on his dissertation, on "The Theological Significance of David'sTime in the Wilderness." Part-time faculty this year have included HaroldHarrington, Paul Copeland, William White, and Leroy Walker. Guestlecturers in various courses have included Betty McBee, Robert McCracken,Dean Smith, Kenneth G. Smith, William Weir, Andre Weisbrod andRoselyn Stewart. Rachel George continues as our indefatigable librarian,working to help students and faculty in research, build the collection, andmanage our computer system.The terms of Professors Wright and RusseU have been extended anadditional year, to May 31, 1993. At that time, Dr. Wright wiU havereached the age of 75 and cannot be extended farther. A letter was sent outby the Secretary of the Board to all Sessions of the church informing themof the future needs for faculty members and soliciting nominations ofpersons qualified for or willing to prepare for the following:(a) Professor of New Testament Studies: to begin his term in June 1993.(b) Professor of Pastoral Theology: to begin his term in June 1994.Please come prepared to make nominations to the Board.Because of the need for adequate preparation on the part of the personwhom Synod chooses for the New Testament position, the Board hasdecided to request the Synod to move the election forward to 1991 [The

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 83term would stiU begin in 1993.]. This means that nominations would needto be submitted to the Board before its fall meeting, September 25,1990.Dr. Clark Copeland, who was Professor of Missions as well as of OldTestament Studies, has retired, and a successor is needed for our Missionscourses. We have been led to propose the appointment of Rev. JamesPennington to that position for a 2-year term, subject to the approval of theBoard of Education and Publication. This would involve no extra expenseto the Church and would utilize one of our veteran missionaries.STUDENTSDuring the 1989-90 academic year, the Seminary had a ministry to 90students, including 45 M.Div. candidates (FTE: 55.25). Eighteen studentsare Reformed Presbyterians; 27 are black and 14 are women. We had alower total number of students than in 1988-89, but a higher percentage ofM.Div. students and a lower percentage of non-college graduates. AtCommencement on May 18, nine students received the Master of Divinitydegree and one a master's in Christian Education. The Reformed Presbyterianswho graduated were Anthony A. Cowley, R. Bmce Parnell, PeterW. Smith, and Andrew Stewart (Northern Ireland). During the summer of1990, the following RP students are pursuing internships: Ed Blackwood(Columbus, IN), Tom Houston (Syracuse, NY), John Kistler (campchaplain in OH), Wade Mann (Topeka, KS), Andy McCracken (Sterling,KS), Andrew Schep (divided between Perth, ON and Colorado Springs,CO), and Barry York (West Lafayette, IN).LIBRARYThe library collection continues to grow selectively, and now includes32,588 volumes and bound periodicals in addition to extensive non-bookmaterials such as computer software, cassette tapes, microfilms andmicrofiches, and videocassettes. Both circulation and interlibrary loanshave increased again. Computer use is growing, including our CD-ROMdatabases and on-line searches. Our library is cooperating with thelibraries of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Trinity Episcopal Schoolfor the Ministry in a joint proposal for electronic cataloging; if fundingmaterializes and the project is carried out, the new system would beinstalled by fall 1992.Tom Reid, librarian at Reformed Theological Seminary, continues asour library consultant, and during a visit to Europe in 1989 purchased about$ 1,000 worth of materials for our library at prices significantly lower thanwe would have paid in the United States. We continue to improve ourperiodical collection through the American Theological LibraryAssociation's duplicate exchange program.

84 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESpace is at a premium in the Ubrary, and as we have reported previously,we expect to need additional library, space in approximately three years.FACILITIESWe are greatly encouraged that Synod's Board of Tmstees has acted topurchase the large house at the comer of Penn Ave. and Carnegie Place forthe use of the Treasurer's office and the Education and Publication Board.While we have been glad to share our quarters with these offices on atemporary basis, we are glad that, with their move, we will recover twolarge dormitory rooms, two office spaces, storage space, and the recreationACCREDITATIONWe were disappointed last summer when the Association of TheologicalSchools turned down our application to move from Associate toMember status, citing several areas of concern. We invited Dr. RandallRuble, the Dean of Erskine Theological Seminary, to serve as our consultantin addressing these concerns. He visited our campus in April and madehelpful and encouraging recommendations in these areas, and encouragedus to apply again this fall to ATS, which we will do.FINANCESBeginning in 1990, the Seminary's accounting system has been revisedto follow that of the National Association of College and UniversityBusiness Officers (NACUBO), to bring us in line with other academicinstitutions. Our total income in calendar 1989 was approximately 22%higher than in 1988. Despite our frugality, however, expenditures exceededincome, primarily in the areas of plant maintenance and student aid. Thefinancial challenges facing our "school of the prophets" requirethe prayersand support of the denomination.At present, RP students receivetuition and a monthly stipend in theform of a forgivable loan. We have concluded that the relationshipbetween presbyteries and theological students would be enhanced byadjusting the method of paying stipends, and are recommending thatpresbyteries assume some financial as well as spiritual responsibility forthe students under their care.THE BOARDThe Board of Tmstees has had two regular meetings since the Synodof 1989. Officersof the board have been Stewart M. Lee, president; DonaldPiper, vice-president; and Robert M. Copeland, secretary. Each memberserves on one or more of the standing committees: Executive, Finance,

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 85Long-Range Planning, Nominating, and Seminary Review. The terms ofStewart M. Lee and James M. Wright expire at this meeting of Synod andtheir successors should be chosen. Kenneth G. Smith has resigned, andsomeone should be elected to fulfill his unexpired term (class of 1994).The board and administration continue to appreciate the valuable inputof the President's Advisory Council, which represents the constituenciesof sister churches which are included in our student body. At its Maymeeting, our board met joindy with this Council and found it a very helpfulexperience.The board is also striving to become more effective in our service to andleadership of the Seminary. President Stewart and S. M. Lee attended athree-day seminar for seminary presidents and board chairpersons,sponsored by the Association of Goveming Boards of Universities andColleges.The Board would also report to Synod that we have made two minoramendments to our By-Laws (see Minutes of Synod, 1984, p. 58) as follows:in para. 1, the President and Vice-President of the Board are nowtermed Chairman and Vice-Chairman; and in para. 2, the ExecutiveCommittee now has "at least" three members.OTHERThe Pastor's Refresher Course on preaching, with Haddon Robinson,will be held May 27-31, 1991 (a change of dates necessitated by Dr.Robinson's schedule). This change has been approved by the Moderatorand Clerk of Synod and by the persons responsiblefor planning theOrthodox Presbyterian General Assembly.The Seminary continues to work toward the establishment of theCenter for Urban BibUcal Ministries (CUBM) in Pittsburgh. This Centerwill offer a way for inner-city pastors to complete a baccalaureate degreethrough Geneva CoUege before they enter the Seminary for their advanceddegree. An Executive Director is in place, John Leftwich. The Seminaryis providing an office and wUl provide classroom space for this program,which is patterned after the Center for Urban Theological Studies inPhiladelphia.Recommendations1. That Bmce C. Stewart be heard for ten minutes in behalf of theSeminary.2. That the following be nominated for six-year terms to the Board (classof 1996): James Wright, William Long, Walter (Kit) Swartz.3. That Stewart M. Lee be elected to fulfill the unexpired term of KennethG. Smith (class of 1994).

86 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE4. That Synod grant the Seminary $41,317 from the undesignated funds oSynod to meet deficits of $15,807 in 1989 and $25,510 in 1990.5. That Synod grant the Seminary $117,865 in 1991 from the ReformedPresbyterian Mission and Ministry fund.6. That the Pastor's Refresher Course be held May 27-31,1991, prior tothe meeting of Synod.7. That presbyteries assume responsibility for Seminary student stipends,effective in January 1991. [The Seminary wiU continue to assume thecost of tuition in the form of forgivable loans.]8. That the Board of Tmstees of the RP Seminary will propose to the Synodof 1991 that James Pennington be elected Professor of Missions at theRP Seminary for a two-year term to begin in July 1991.9. That the Seminary Board be authorized to call for the election of aProfessor of New Testament Studies at the Synod of 1991, to begin athree-year term in June 1993.The Moderator announced the results of the ballot on Item 5 of theForeign Mission Board report. It is adopted. The report as a whole wasapproved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONSChrist the King and Head of the Church said, "All authority in heavenand earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of allnations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of theHoly Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age." ThisScripture mandate for missions as given by Christ in Matthew 28:18-20,continues to challenge the Church in its task both at home and abroad.Mission emphasis abroad has been assigned by the Church to the Board ofForeign Missions as its agent to direct the ministry of evangelism and theestablishment of the Visible Church in other lands.The Board consists of nine members plus an Executive Secretary andthe treasurer. The present officers are: Raymond Hemphill, President;Robert McCracken, Vice-President; Daniel Copeland, Secretary; RobertHenning, Executive Secretary; Jonathan Watt, Assistant Executive Secretary;and Louis Hutmire, Treasurer. Three regular meetings have been heldduring the year and the various committees of the Board were active incarrying out their responsibUities and assignments.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 87First we express our thanks to Almighty God for His providence andprovision for the work of overseas missions. We are grateful to themembers of the Church for their interest in and support of mission workabroad. The Board is especially thankful for the generous gift from theEdyth Allan estate and the continued support of the Women's Synodical.The response to the Congregational Missionary Sponsorship Programhas been encouraging. Ten congregations were involved and provided anadditional $9000. We are thankful for the good response to the monthlyNews Letter and for the increased interest in the missions in a number ofcongregations. We still need the wholehearted support of the entire Churchboth in prayers and finances. As we review the work in Japan, there aremany reasons for rejoicing and praising the Lord. We call attention to thefact that Miss Orlena Lynn has served the Lord and His Church in Japansince arriving Febmary 1, 1951, from Hong Kong, following the evacuationof our missionaries from China. She has managed the CovenanterBook Store in downtown Kobe, since it opened MarchlO,1952.God aloneknows the extent of her ministry and of the ministry of the Book Storethrough the years, not only in the Kobe area, but also as graduates from thetwo Kobe Seminaries have gone to churches all over Japan and continueto order books from the Covenanter Book Store. Her retirement has beendelayed a number of times while the Board was seeking a replacement forher and more recently because of her surgery Febmary 5. We are thankfulthat the tumor was benign. She expects to leave Japan May 7 and return toCrown Point, Indiana, near Chicago to live with her sister. The Board ismindful of the fact that Miss Lynn has also served in the mission fieldsofKentucky and China. We thank the Lord for her years of effective ministryand pray for good health and continued service for her Lord and Master.Gene and Ruth Spear continue their faithful ministry at Mukonoso,East of Kobe, after a three month furlough during the Summer of 1989.Pastor Miwa did a good job at Mukonoso while the Spears were absent. Werejoice in the steady growth there and especially in the organization of theMukonoso congregation on Febmary 25,1990. William and Pitsa Sterrettare experiencing encouragement and growth in the mission work at KitaSuzurandai, in northern Kobe. Sabbath School classes have increased andso has the membership. The three girls are all doing very well in school atthe Canadian Academy even though it requires many hours by train traveleach week.Charles and Susan Leach were on furlough in the U.S. for part of theyear during which time he continued graduate work at WestminsterSeminary in Philadelphia. They and their children, Matthew, Sarah, Carrieand Stephen (five weeks old) arrived back in Japan on March 6,1990. Theyhave returned to their apartment at Gakuen Toshi, in western Kobe, where

88 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEthey worked before. The Japan Commission will soon be deciding what,if any, changes will be made in the area and extent of the future ministryof the Leaches. They wUl need a larger apartment or house by fall. MissShirley Wright traveled with the Leaches and also arrived March 6,1990,to begin a three-year term as director of the Covenanter Book Store toreplace Miss Lynn. Shirley has had experience in the U.S. Navy and asExecutive Director of a social rehabilitation center for mentaUy andphysically handicapped adults. She is a member of the Broomall congregation.She responded well to the Missionary Internship Training andreported to the Board about the benefits received. She wiU spend about twomonths of on-the-job training with Miss Lynn and wiU continue her studyof the Japanese Language during the coming months. Pray for each of ourmissionaries and for their particular ministries.Four congregations in the Kobe area aU have pastors. Pastor Masunagaat Higashi Suma has been experiencing health problems with his eyes, legsand more recently a broken foot. The members of the congregation havetwo good Home Bible Studies besides our classes and are helping theirpastor in various ways. Pastor Takiura continues to be involved in manyactivities besides his heavy schedule within the Keiyaku congregation.Pastor Youn has seen some encouragement and growth at the KasumigaokaChurch in West Kobe. Pastor Miwa has continued his studies at a Seminarynear Seoul, Korea. Mr. Shigeki Komuro has been licensed to preach andhelps with the church work in various ways. Worship services on amonthly basis at Dr. Sakai's Clinic continue under the oversight of theJapan Commission. Pray for each of the Japanese pastors and for theircongregations as they seek to build up believers in faith and obedience andto reachout into their communities.The Board in consultation with the Japan Commission, the MissionAssociation and the Board of Directors of the Covenanter Book Store,prepared a Revised Constitution for the Book Store to bring it up to dateand to spell out the lines of authority more clearly. This has been adoptedby the Board of Directors and put into operation during the year. SumitoSakai, son of Dr. and Mrs. Sakai, was employed at the Book Store in April1989, and has been taking some work at the Reformed PresbyterianTheological Seminary in Kobe. Miss Maki Maeda, a member of theMukonoso congregation, began work at the Book Store April 1990, andShirley Wright assumes her duties as Director when Miss Lynn leaves.With so many changes in personnel during the past year we aU need touphold the staff and ministry of the Book Store regularlyin prayer. TheProperty Agreement between the Board of Foreign Missions and the JapanCommission has been brought up to date and signed by the ExecutiveOfficers of both groups.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 89Synod has approved the plans of the FMB to open mission work inMonrovia, Liberia, in West Africa, with a target date of 1992. The Boardhas been moving ahead on this project. Applications have been received,references sought and recommendations considered. At our Febmarymeeting a "CaU" was prepared for the Teaching Elder to lead the team tobegin work in Liberia. The recommendation of the New Field Committeewas adopted unanimously by the Board as follows: That the FMB callRonald Stegall as Team Leader for the proposed Liberian Mission, and thatthe Board place the call before the Synod of July 1990, for its review andconfirmation. DetaUs were later worked out by the Executive Committeefor presentation through the Midwest Presbytery. The Church should bemuch in prayer for this new Mission Project.We again want to mention other Reformed Presbyterians who havebeen serving abroad. Miss Beth Carlson has completed her teaching inMalaysia and has returned to her home at Seattle. Miss Marcia Elliott(Greeley) has returned to and from Indonesia, for a short term with theNavigators again. Dr. and Mrs. McElroy (Topeka) are still involved inextended medical work in Zaire in Africa. Paul and Shirley Kilpatrick(College Hill) have continued their summer work with the SummerInstitute of Linguistics British School from which the Board received afine letter of appreciation for their work. Tom and Jackie Pinson (ColoradoSprings) are preparing for specialized overseas ministry with the WycliffeTranslators. Their training in specific language study will begin in September.Reformed Presbyterian youth were involved in the 1989 MexicoProject for the second time with about 30 participating in the training andwork. The Board provided some support for the six RP coUege studentswho spent their spring vacation working in Haiti with the mission projectsponsored by Geneva College. We and they rejoice in the opportunitiesthat aU these young people have had. Continue to pray for them and fortheir future ministries in the service of Christ.The members of the Board appreciate the prayer support of the Church.Please continue asking for wisdom in our present responsibilities anddiscernment to see the needs of the world God may be wanting us toaddress.Recommendations1. That since the terms of Robert McCracken, Daniel Copeland and Mrs.Beverly Carson expire with this meeting, their positions be fill bySynod and that the vacancy in the class of 1992 be filled by a mlingelder. Mrs. Carson is not eligible for reelection.2. That the Japan Commission be made up of all teaching elders and one

90 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEmling elder from each congregation in Japan.3. That Robert Henning be appointed for one year as Executive Secretary.4. That Lie. Shegeki Komuro participate in Synod's Travel Fund for histravel from Pittsburgh to Lawrence and back to Pittsburgh.5. That the call of the FMB upon Ronald Stegall to be Team Leader for theproposed Liberian Mission be affirmed by Synod.Respectfully submitted,E. Raymond Hemphill, presidentFollowing the announcements, Synod recessed at 5:00 p.m. inprayer led by Lloyd Copeland.WEDNESDAY, JULY 18,1990,7:00 P.M.Synod reconvened at 7:00 p.m. being led in prayer by Dan KiThe roll was noted.The minutes of the afternoon meeting were read and approvedThe Committee on Finance brought in a second preliminary reto indicate the amount the Committee is recommending for theReformed Presbyterian Mission and Ministry in 1991.Synod proceeded to the elections of those to fill vacanciesvarious boards and committees of Synod. Kenneth McBurney led inprayer for God's direction in the elections.The following fraternal delegates addressed the Synod: PastLarry D. Baar brought greetings from the Christian Reformed Churchand Philip Pockras, Synod's delegate to the CRC Synod, respondedfor the RPCNA Synod; Pastor R. Scott Clark brought greetings fromthe Reformed Church in the U. S. and Timothy McCracken, Synod'sdelegate to the RCUS Synod, responded for the RPCNA Synod;Pastor Abe W. Ediger brought greetings from the Orthodox PresbyterianChurch and Paul Martin, Synod's delegate to the OPCGeneral Assembly, responded for Synod; Pastor John Stodghillbrought greetings from the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church;Pastor David Upchurch brought greetings from the Presbyterian

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 91Church in America and Jack White, Synod's delegate to the PCAGeneral Assembly responded for Synod. Randall Van Osdol reportedon his visits to the Korean Presbyterian Church and the EvangelicalPresbyterian Church. Jerry O'Neill reported on the work of the NAE.The report of the Interchurch Committee was taken up. Item 1 wreferred to the Nominating Committee. Item 2 was adopted. Itemthree was amended and adopted.Following the announcements, Synod adjourned at 9:00 p.m. inprayer by Hartley Russell.THURSDAY, JULY 19,1990,8:30 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment on Thursday, July 19,1990 at8:30 a.m.The court was constituted in prayer by Ed Hindman.William Edgar led Synod in worship. Lloyd Copeland led Synod ithe singing of Psalm 119M. William Edgar read various portions ofScripture, led in prayer and preached God's Word on the theme, "TheUse of Gifts in Education." Synod sang Psalm 19B and Mr. Edgar ledin prayer.The minutes of the Wednesday evening meeting were read, correcand approved.The report of the Committee to Determine the Practical Necessiof Ordination Query #8 was taken up. Following a lengthy discussionit was moved, seconded and passed that the report be laid on the tableuntil the completion of the report of the Judicial Committee.Synod took a fifteen-minute break at 10:25 a.m.The order of the day, the report of the National Reform Assocition, was taken up. Item 1 was adopted. Howard Elliott, WilliamEdgar and Anthony Cowley addressed the court. The report as awhole was received and is included in the Appendix.A partial report of the Nominating Committee was taken up. The

92 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEchairman announced those who have been elected by Synod to fillvacancies on the various committees and boards of Synod.The report of the Committee on Travel Fund and Absences wastaken up. Items 1 and 2 were adopted. Item 3 was referred to theCommittee on Finance. Items 4 and 5 were adopted and Synod gavean ovation to Judy Linhart, Louis Hutmire and the Presbytery TravelAgents, thanking them for their work. The report as a whole wasapproved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRAVEL FUNDSAND ABSENCESYour committee reports that the 1990 Synod Travel Fund expensestotalled $23,934.99. There were 104 delegates participating, which representsan increase of 10 from last year.Delegates are encouraged to make use of the travel agency arranged forby the denominational treasurer.Excused absences from meetings of Synod are indicated by an "E" onSynod's attendance roll.Recommendations1. That the 1991 Synod travel allowance:a. Be determined for those traveling by common carrier (air, train, bus)on the basis of the coach fare plus the cost of transportation to andfrom the terminals;b. Be determined for those who drive on the basis of 22 cents per mileplus tolls and necessary per-delegate lodging cost;c. Be determined for overseas delegates (i.e., those outside the UnitedStates and Canada) from the point of entry into the United States;d. Be limited by the minimum air coach fare available 30 days prior tothe start of the meeting, unless an emergency requires purchase ofa common carrier ticket after that date. In case of emergency, theminimum available fare at the date of ticket purchase wiU bereimbursed.2. That delegates to the 1991 Synod be appointed no later than 60 days priorto the start of the meeting to allow sufficient time to secure the lowestpossible fares.3. That the congregational travel fund assessment for the 1991 Synod beset by the Committee on Finance.4. That the delegates be paid by check.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 935. That Synod thank Miss Judy Linhart, Mr. Louis Hutmire, and thepresbytery travel agents for their help.Respectfully submitted,Daniel KiehlTimothy McCracken, chairmanThe report of the Committee on Long-Range Planning was takenup, adopted and is as follows:REPORT OF THE LONG-RANGE PLANNINGCOMMITTEE ON DENOMINATIONAL HEADQUARTERSThe 1989 Synod requested this committee to pursue three steps "tofacilitate a consideration of expanding and upgrading the current seminarybuilding." We had suggested the following three steps: "a) an architect'sestimate of constmction costs for up to three possible proposals for anaddition, b) a study to determine the expectations and responsibUities ofthe three offices sharing the seminary building, and c) a report on thefinancial advantages of this option and the best possible ways of financingthe program."On December 9, 1989, we received a completed study by architectsCharles R. Nordquist and David A. Lowry fulfilling the first step. Copiesof this study were made available to the three offices in the seminarybuilding. Previous to this study being completed, the E&P Board and theTmstees Board had voted favorably for the denomination to purchase ahouse close to the Seminary building for the E&P and Treasurer's offices.After considerations by all three boards (E&P, Seminary and Tmstees), thedecision was made to proceed with the purchase of this house and apurchase agreement was signed Febmary 19,1990.In light of these developments we did not see the need to proceed withthe second and third steps of this report. We believe the architects' studyis a valuable planning tool for the seminary building and the estimatedcosts for proposed additions helped facUitate the three boards' decisionsto proceed with the alternative of purchasing the house for the E&P andTreasurer's offices.Therefore, we recommend that this committee be dismissed.Respectfully submitted,Don BirdsallJohn MitchellDave WillsonRobert WUlson, chairman

94 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe report of the Graduate Study Fund was taken up. Item 1 wasadopted. Item 2 was referred to the Nominating Committee. Thereport as a whole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE GRADUATE STUDY FUNDWe remind Synod of the difficulty in finding Reformed Presbyterianswho are quaUfied to teach in the Reformed Presbyterian TheologicalSeminary and in the Bible Department of Geneva College. We need tocontinue to encourage men to do graduate study. This is the purpose of theGraduate Study Fund ("The purpose of the Fund shall be to help to makepossible work toward graduate degrees for certain selected qualifiedCovenanters so that their usefulness in the Covenanter church may begreatly increased" [Policy Statement #2])Our Committee consists of the Presidents of the Reformed PresbyterianTheological Seminary, Geneva College, Synod's Board of Educationand PubUcation, and a Chairman (Dean Smith) elected by the 1988 Synod.In 1989, the Graduate Study Fund committee introduced new policieswhich were adopted by the Synod. Those policies served as a guideline forthe committee this year. Of special significance is policy #6:"6. Ordinarily, funds would be granted to an individual only after hisproposed program of study has received the endorsement and support ofhis Session, or his Presbytery, or one of the Boards of Synod. Thefollowing guidelines shall be used by the Committee:With Session support: up to $1000 per yearWith Presbytery support: up to $2000 per yearWith Synod support: as determined by the Synod"This year the Committee received four requests:1. Bmce Hemphill, with the support of the Elkins Park Session andAtlantic Presbytery, for his studies at Westminster Seminary. The Presbyteryalso asked the committee to consider waiving the new guidelinessince Bmce had started his program prior to their adoption.2. Robert Willson, supported by the Covenant Fellowship Session andseeking support for a D. Min. program at Westminster or ReformedSeminary (change from Fuller Seminary).3. Jonathan Watt, continuing his Ph. D. program in Linguistics, with theencouragement of the Seminary.4. Frank Schutz, to pursue a degree in S y stematic Theology at the Univ.of Pittsburgh or Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, seeking the support ofhis session.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 95The committee's conclusion regarding these requests was that weshould not begin by making exceptions to the newly adopted guidelines.If individuals or Presbyteries wish to have adjustments made, the Synodwill have to vote to make exceptions.We are therefore making the following recommendations:1. That Synod grant $7000 to the Graduate Study Fund for the followingindividuals and programs:Bmce Hemphill$2000Robert WUlson2000Jonathan Watt1000Frank Schutz2000to be paid from Synod's Miscellaneous Fund.2. That James D. Carson be elected to fill the term of Dean R. SmithCoordinator of the Graduate Study Fund Committee.Respectfully submitted,Dean R. SmithW. Joseph McFarlandBmce C. StewartDavid Long (unable to meet with the committee)The report of the Committee on Finance was taken up. Item 1 wasreferred to the Nominating Committee. Items 2-7 were adopted. Item8 was divided to deal with the Pension Trustees ($14,238) first and theSeminary Board ($15,807) second. The firstportion was adopted; thesecond portion was adopted. Item 9 was adopted.Following the announcements, Synod recessed at 12:15 p.m. andwas led in prayer by Dight House.THURSDAY, JULY 19,1990,2:00 P.M.Synod reconvened at 2:00 p.m. and was led in prayer by JamesMcMahon.The roll was noted.The report of the Committee on the Time and Place of the 1992

96 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESynod was given orally. The committee recommended that Synodmeet August 6-13,1992, in conjunction with the international conferenceat Carleton College, Northfield Minnesota. The recommendationwas adopted.The minutes of the morning meeting were read and approved.The report of the Finance Committee was taken up again. Items 10-23 were adopted. The report as a whole was approved and is asfollows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCEThe Committee on Finance has met four times during the 1990 Synodand has endeavored to respond to aU matters which have been referred toit. Deacon delegates from fivepresbyteries have assisted in the work of theCommittee, and we have appreciated the valuable counsel which they haveprovided. We again ask that deacon delegates be selected well in advanceof the 1991 Synod, and that their names be forwarded to both the Clerk ofSynod and the Chairman of the Committee on Finance.Our task has been difficult this year because of increasing requests forfunds from RPM&M, no assurances of a corresponding increase in fundscontributed, and fewer resources available in Unrestricted UndesignatedFunds than in recent years. We give thanks for the prayers of Synod andothers as we have attempted to deal jusdy in the decisions required.We present the following recommendations:1. That since the terms of Marcia Siebring and D. Howard EUiott expire atthis meeting of Synod, and since Dr. Elliott does not desire a secondterm, that the following persons be nominated for the Committee onFinance: Marcia Siebring (2nd term), Deacon, Greeley, Colorado;Marvin Achilles, Elder, Syracuse, New York; and Brent Wells, Elder,Columbus, Indiana.2. That the Financial Statements for the Year ended December 31,1989, and the Independent Accountant' s Review Report as prepared byDeloitte & Touche be accepted as distributed and printed in the Minutesof Synod.3. That the Financial Reports of Synod's Boards and Committees, whichcontain the Treasurer's Report, be received for information.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 974. That the proposed 1991 budget of $111,195 for the UnallocatedDenominational Office Expense be approved, which includes thesalary of $36,960 for the Denominational Treasurer (5% increase).5. That the following salaries as recommended by the E&P Board beapproved: Director of Publications and Youth Ministries - $30,095(5% increase); Managing Editors - $28,620 (5% increase).6. That in future years the salaries referred to in Recommendations 4 and5 be set by the respective boards and displayed in the Treasurer'sReport but not be direcdy approved by Synod.7. That the 1989 deficit from RPM&M in the amount of $21,731.36be funded from the 1990 Unrestricted Undesignated Funds of Synod.8. That since the action required by Recommendation 7 depletes theUnrestricted Undesignated Funds available at this time,grants requestedby the Pension Tmstees and the Seminary Board to offset theirrespective 1989 deficits of $14,238 and $15,807 cannot be made.9. That the Seminary's request for funds from the Unrestricted UndesignatedFunds for a projected deficit in 1990 be denied as (a) there are nofunds available, and (b) we only accept requests for actual deficits, notprojected deficits.10. That Synod set the minimum contribution rate at $1000 for theemployer of each participant in Pension Plan B for 1991.11. That Synod set the congregational assessments for the Pension FundCurrent Account and Synod's Travel fund at $12 per communicantmember and $8 per communicant member respectfuUy for 1991 basedon membership as of December 31,1990.12. That the Education and Publication Board be given permission tosolicit funds in the amount of $1500 to underwrite the printing ofCharles McBumey's biographies of RP ministers.13. That Synod grant permission for deficit spending up to $30,000 in theRevolving Fund of the E&P Board in 1991 to accommodate theupcoming reprinting of The Book of Psalms for Singing.14. That the Joint Committee on Chaplains be granted $1000 from theMiscellaneous Fund in 1991 for Dues and Administrative costs.15. That the travel expenses to Synod of Lie. Shigeki Komuro (fromPittsburgh and return) Keith Kusbit and Peter Smith be paid fromSynod's Travel Fund.16. That the grant of $6000 requested for the Graduate Study Fund beapproved.17. That Synod approve distribution of $405,000 from RPM&M in 1991($345,000 from contributed funds and $60,000 from UnrestrictedUndesignated Funds) as follows:

98 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEBOARDEducation and PublicationForeign MissionsGeneva College($50,000 from MacLaughlinTmst Income, See #18)Home Mission BoardPension TmsteesSeminaryWoman's AssociationMiscellaneous FundTOTALSRFOUESTED$126,910164,25350,00039,40065,358117,86535,00038,425$637,211GRANTED$95,00095,00010,00030,00050,00085,00010,00030,0W$405,00018. That the following amounts be granted from Unrestricted UndesignatedFunds in 1991: $60,000 RPM&M; 50% of the MacLaughlinTmst income(up to $50,000) be granted to Geneva CoUege in 1991.19. That Synod instmct the Committee on Priorities and Administration tobring recommendations to the 1991 Synod that wiU enable Synod toestablish priorities for our denomination which will give guidance forfinancial, personnel and other decisions by Boards and Committees ofSynod.20. That Congregations pay expenses of their delegates to Synod.21. That each Presbytery appoint a person (or persons) to visit eachcongregation under its care to educate its members concerning theRPM&M program, and that the Stewardship Committee of Synod'sBoard of Tmstees provide resources for this.22. That an honorarium of $500 be granted to the Clerk of Synod for hiswork.23. That following the adoption of this report, Synod risefor prayer forcontinued financial blessing, as led by Paul Finley.Respectfully submitted,Robert CadothJack Lathom, AUegheniesD. Howard Elliott Larry Gladfelter, AtlanticKeith MagillKevin Culley, MidwestJohn MortonIngrid Birdsall, Pacific CoastMarcia SiebringEverett Wood, St. LawrencePaul Finley, Chairman115 Townsend St.Walton, NY 13856(607) 865-5640

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 99Paul Finley led in prayer for God's blessing on the financialmatters of the church.Synod took a fifteen-minute break at 3:00 p.m.The following motion was adopted: That beginning in 1991 thevarious boards, etc., receiving funds from Synod explain in theirreports to Synod the effect of reducing their budget requests fromRPM&M.The second report of the Judicial Committee was taken up. Titem was adopted. The report as a whole was approved and is asfollows:SECOND REPORT OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEEThe Synod referred the section of the report of the Presbytery of theAlleghenies deaUng with its actions regarding two deacons at GracePresbyterian Church, RPCNA, at State CoUege, PA to the JudicialCommittee for its judgment.We note that, although the deacons seem to be refraining from usingalcoholic bevereages, they continue to refuse to "accede to" the words"alcohoUc beverages and" in Vow #8. We note further that the 1989 Synodspecifically suggested to the Presbytery of the Alleghenies that thedeacons in question should take the total abstinence clause of Vow #8voluntarily and promise to abide by it (Minutes of Synod, 1989, p. 119).The deacons declined to follow Synod's suggestion. The Presbytery of theAUeghenies voted to accept the deacons' statement refusing to followSynod's recommended course of action. Presbytery was aware that in sodoing they were countenancing a situation contrary to the requirements ofVow #8 regarding alcoholic beverages. Their motion accepting the statementof the deacons' statement concludes, "It was agreed that this actionwas not to set a precedent for any future actions" (Allegheny Presbytery,1990). But, of course, their action does set a precedent, namely, that whileSynod is studying an issue, churches can disregard the law and order of thechurch relating to that issue. Such a precedent cannot be allowed to stand.We recommend that Synod admonish the Presbytery of the Allegheniesto deal appropriately with the two deacons at Grace Presbyterian Church,RPCNA, State College, so that they will "abide by Vow #8 until thequestion is resolved by Synod" (Allegheny Presbytery report, 1990

100 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEwording of Synod's 1989 directive).Greg AdamsJack BaumgardnerRich GanzBill Edgar, ChairmanNote: Mr. Doug Comin and Mr. Norman Carson, members of thePresbytery of the Alleghenies, excused themselves frombeing involved inthis case and took no part in framing this report.The third report of the Judicial Committee was taken up, consideredand referred back to the committee.The report of the Committee to Determine the Practical Neceof Ordination Query #8 was taken up again. After lengthy debate, thetime was extended to hear Ken Smith speak. After Mr. Smith spoke,the time was extended to take the vote on item 1. Item 1 was adoptedby a two-thirds vote and ordered sent down in overture. The vote was69 in favor, and 34 opposed. The following men registered theirdissent to the adoption of this item: Samuel E. Boyle, Glenn E.McFarland, Bruce Parnell, Darrell R. Parnell, Robert McCrory,Robert McFarland, Max E. Mann, Robert W. McMillan, Lloyd J.Copeland, F.W. Huston, Robert More, Jr., Robert McCracken,Kenneth McBurney,Howard Elliott, J. E.McElroy,BruceC. Stewart,George M. DeBolt, Webster Fields, James L. Morton, R. Paul Wright,James M. Wright and Jack Baumgardner.Following the announcements, Synod recessed at 5:15 p.m., bled in prayer by June McElroy.THURSDAY, JULY, 19,1990,7:00 P.M.Synod reconvened at 7:00 p.m. and was led in prayer by RobeMcCrory.The roll was noted.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101The minutes were read, corrected and approved.The report of the Committee on Understanding the Times was refor information.The report of the Presbytery Review Committee was read forinformation.The Committee on Priorities and Administration led the Synodduring the remainder of the evening in approaching the throne ofgrace by singing God's praises and seeking His mercy for ourselves,for our families, for the church and for the world, using the Lord'sPrayer as the pattern for our praise and prayer.Synod adjourned at 9:10 p.m. and was led in the prayer ofadjournment by James Carson.FRIDAY, JULY 20,1990,8:30 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment in the auditorium of MargaretHashinger Hall on the campus of Kansas University on Friday,July 20,1990 at 8:30 a.m.The court was constituted in prayer by Jack Baumgardner.Robert Tweed led in the worship of God. Charles McBurney ledthe singing of Psalm 68C, Stanzas 12, 13. Robert Tweed read 1Corinthians 12:4-7,12-14,27 and preached God's Word on the theme,"The Use of Spiritual Gifts in the Church." Synod sang Psalm 111A.The minutes of the Thursday evening meeting were read andapproved.The report of the Board of Pension Trustees was taken up. Itewas adopted. Items 2 and 3 were referred to the Committee onFinance. Item 4 was adopted. Item 5 was referred to the Committee onFinance. Item 6-9 were adopted. Items 10 and 11 were referred to theNominating Committee. Item 12 was adopted and Wayne Spear led inprayer. The report as a whole was adopted and is as follows:

102 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEREPORT OF THE PENSION TRUSTEESJohn 1:14 tells us that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jby his coming and dying on the cross changed the way we worship theFather. No more are the various sacrifices needed, but Jesus came to preachthe Good News. Jesus said in Matthew 24:14, "And this gospel of thekingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to allnations."Jesus died for the church. If we have been called into that church, thenwe have the obligation to care for those that the Holy Spirit has called topreach this gospel. In 1 Timothy 5:17 it reads, "The elders who direct theaffairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially thosewhose work is preaching and teaching."The Pension Tmstees continue to meet twice a year. The fall meetingswill be held in the Kansas City area so the Tmstees can meet with theInvestment Manager. The spring meetings will be held in a location in oneof the other presbyteries, e.g. Indianapolis (Spring 1989) and Pittsburgh(Spring 1990).The 1990 officers of the Tmstees are: Chairman, Paul Finley; Vice-Chairman, Charles Wise; Secretary, Robert Cadoth; and Louis Hutmire asTreasurer.All correspondence should be mailed to the Secretary R. E. Catloth at717 Mississippi, Lawrence, KS - 66044. For information call 1 -(913) 842-6805.We want to remindthe Clerks of Presbyteries and/or the Clerks of theAd Interim Commissions of the need to inform the Secretary of the PensionTmstees of action taken by the Presbyteries of licensures, ordinations,installations and changes fromactive to inactive service. This informationis needed for insurance and/or pension purposes.Recommendation 1That Synod instmct the presbyteries to include in the minutes of eachinstallation service the date that the teaching elder actuaUy started workingin the congregation. This is needed because participants are enrolled in thepension plan on the firstof the month following the date they actually startworking.160TH ANNUAL REPORTThe following partial adopted report was not printed in the 1989Minutes of Synod and Yearbook of the Reformed Presbyterian Church ofNorth America:

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 103EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF SYNOD OF THEREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICAMEETING HELD ON THE 12TH DAY OF JUNE, 1989RESOLUTIONAt a meeting of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church ofNorth America (hereinafter referred to as the "Sponsoring Employer")held on the 12th day of June, 1989. The following resolution wasunanimously adopted:WHEREAS, the Sponsoring Employer maintains the ReformedPresbyterian Church of North America Employees' Pension Plan (hereinafterreferred to as the "Plan"): andWHEREAS, the Sponsoring Employer reserved the right in Section8.01 of the Plan to amend the Plan: andWHEREAS, the Sponsoring Employer desires to amend the Plan (i) tocomply with the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and (ii) to make certain changes:NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plan is herebyamended and restated effective as of January 1,1989 in the form attachedhereto and marked as Exhibit A.An outline of the principal provisions of the Plan, as restated, isattached hereto and marked as Exhibit B.A summary of the Plan, as restated, is attached hereto and marked asExhibit C.10. That Synod approve an increase in the monthly pension of thoseunder Plan A by the amount of $10 for singles and $20 for married as of1/1/90. (Singles receivingfull pensions will receive $270 per month andmarried receiving full pensions will receive $310 per month.)11. That Synod approve the transfer of the health program and theseverance pay program: to the Pension Tmstees.12. That following the adoption of this report, Synod risefor prayer ledby Ed Schisler for those who served the church in past years.(Exhibits A through D were given to members of the 160th Synod.Copies of those Exhibits may be obtained from the Secretary of thePension Tmstees.)CONTRIBUTIONSThe Tmstees are recommending that Plan B be continued to beupgraded by having employers (as defined by Plan B) contribute aminimum contribution rate of $1,000 for each participant in 1991. Theamount is to be forwarded by the congregational treasurer to the denominationaltreasurer quarterly (4 x $250), and wiU be credited to therespective participant's account. It is noted that in 1989 thirteen employees

104 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEcontributed more than the minimum contribution. We encourage aUemployers, including the boards of the church, to contribute over theminimum.Recommendation 2That Synod approve and set the minimum contribution rate of $1,000by each employer of a participant of Plan B for 1991 [increase from $800for 1990].ASSESSMENTSThe Tmstees recommend that the congregational treasurers and presbyteries'treasurers forward $12 per communicant member (which is thesame as prior years), based on their membership as of the 31st day ofDecember 1990, to the denominational treasurer's office. This amount isto be paid in quarterly installments. This amount for current pensionprogram funding is received into the General Account of the PensionTmstees.Recommendation 3That Synod set the 1991 amount for current pension program fundingat $12 per communicant member as of 12/31/90.BENEFITSAs of January 1,1990, pensions for plan A (those over 54 years of ageon January 1,1974) are being paid to 17 couples and 19 singles. Couplesare receiving up to $310 per month, and singles are receiving up to $270permonth.In 1989wepaidoutatotalof$115,217,andin 1990 we estimatewe will pay out $113,000. In 1990 one survivor's spouse will continue toreceive benefits under Plan B. Two other participants are receivingmonthly annuities.AUDITOR'S REPORTThe auditor's report of Plan B as of the 31st day of December 1989 hasbeen received by the Pension Tmstees and copies are available from thetreasurer's office.It was noted that regarding Plan B the auditors stated that "Theestimated amounts of needed benefits as of 12/31/89 are less than theamounts of the net assets of Plan B." This means Plan B is fully funded.It was noted that in the comments of the audit review of the books andrecords under the care of the Synod's Board of Tmstees that Plan A has anunfunded UabUity. This comment is made each year because the funds topay monthly pensions for those under Plan A are not on hand or held in tmst.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 105To comply with the Summary of Valuation Results of Plan A, theTmstees (1) continue to sell some of the assets of Plan A held by Synod'sBoard of Tmstees (as of December 31, 1989 total was $347,354., and(2) have budgeted to transfer from the current account to Plan A accountthe amount of $40,000.Recommendation 4That Synod receivethe 1989 Auditor's Report of Plan B as of December31st.PLANAThe Pension Tmstees have designated 100% of the pension received byordained elders as Section 107 inclusion for housing, utilities, appurtenances,etc., under the Internal Revenue Code.Recommendation 5That Synod grant the sum of $68,000 to the Pension Tmstees for 1991.PLANBOn January 15, 1990, the changes to Plan B approved by the 160thSynod were submitted to the Internal Revenue Service for approval.The Pension Tmstees have designated 100% of the pension received byordained elders as Section 107 inclusion for housing, utilities, appurtenances,etc., under the Internal Revenue Code.The Pension Tmstees are recommending to the congregations, thepresbyteries and the boards that for teaching elders who are participants inPlan B up to 60% of their compensation in 1991 be set aside as Section 107inclusion for housing, utilities, appurtenances, etc. This is only for thoseserving in the United States or who are under the Internal Revenue Code.Those serving in Canada who are under Revenue Canada Rules andregulations should comply with their tax laws.INVESTMENTSThe Plan B investments as of December 31st are as follows:1988 12S2$395,150. Common Stock $455,725.20,250. Convertible Debentures 21,750.377,439. U.S. Gov't Obligations 636,120.299,286. Bank Money Market 228,524.105.325. Non-Gov't. Obligations 1Q5,349.$ 1,197,450. TOTALS $1,447,468.

106 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEINSURANCEThe Pension Tmstees are working towards the goal of becoming theemployees' benefit information center for the denomination.The Tmstees are working towards acquiring a new health insuranceprogram for the participants of Plan B and the former workers of thechurch. The problem before Synod is do they want to make it a mandatoryplan for aU participants of Plan B. We encourage those currently inSynod's program to remain, and those not in the plan to consider joiningthe current program.The Tmstees are working on guideUnes for a moving allowance forretired teaching elders, other full time workers or their widows at time ofretirement.A number of the participants in Plan B have Section 403 (b) retirementplans, known as Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans, or TSA. All 403 (b) plansmust be approved by employers before they are legal. Since the 403 (b)plans have not been approved by an employer, and since Plan B states thatSynod is the Sponsoring Employer, we are asking Synod to appoint thePension Tmstees as the Board of Annuity Tmstees for all 403 (b) plans forparticipants under plan B.The Tmstees' goal in 1990 is to issue at least three newsletters to keepeveryone informed of compensation and benefit matters.Recommendation 6That Synod mle that aU participants under Plan B must be covered byhealth insurance and the premiums must be paid by an employer unlessspouses are covered by another plan or the cost is prohibitive.Recommendation 7That Synod appoint the Pension Tmstees to be the Board of AnnuityTmstees as set forth in the following resolutions:EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE SYNODOF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHOF NORTH AMERICAMEETING HELD ON THE 20th DAY OF JULY, 1990RESOLUTIONAt a meeting of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church ofNorth America (hereinafter referred to as the "Synod") held on the 20thday of July, 1990, the foUowing resolutions were adopted:

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 107WHEREAS, the Synod desires to establish and/or continue tax shelteredannuity and custodial account programs for employees of the Synod,its Boards, Presbyteries and Congregations pursuant to Internal RevenueCode Sections 403 (b) (1) and 403 (b) (7);NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Board of Annuityand Custodial Account Tmstees is hereby created which Board shall becomposed of the same individuals as are elected from time to time as thePension Tmstees of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church ofNorth America pursuant to Section 7.01 of the Synod's Employees'Pension Plan.FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Board of Annuity and CustodialAccount Tmstees is authorized to enter into contracts with one or moreinsurance companies and/or mutual funds for the purpose of estabUshingtax sheltered annuity and custodial account programs under the InternalRevenue Code Section 403 (b) (1) and 403 (b) (7), and that said Board shallhave all powers and duties necessary to administer said annuity andcustodial account programs, interpret the provisions of the programs, anddecide all questions arising under the programs.PAPERSThe Pension Tmstees received from the 160th Synod two papers,89-2 and 89-7.Paper 89-2 was received from the Ohio-Illinois Presbytery on the useof retired teaching elders for the growth of the church in support of anotherteaching elder in an existing congregation or a new work.The Tmstees agreed with the main emphasis of the paper, however, theTmstees do not have any funds available for this type of project. Also thePension Tmstees are an administrative board of the church, and not a studyboard. We believe that Paper 89-2 requires additional study, and the issuesand policies raised in this paper are beyond the scope of the work of thePension Tmstees.Paper 89-7 was received from two members of the Court concerningMinisters of the Gospel being declared self-employed. We covered thismatter in our December 1989 newsletter concerning teaching elders underthe I. R. Code and under the Revenue Canada Rules and Regulations.Recommendation 8That Synod return Paper 89-2 to the Ohio-Illinois Presbytery. ThatSynod agree with the concept of using retired pastors to assist congregationsand younger pastors, and encourage the initiation of such a program on thepresbyterial level.

108 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THERecommendation 9That Synod return paper 89-7 to its writers.TRUSTEESCurrently the Pension Tmstees have seven (7) members elected bySynod. The membership is divided into three classes. The terms of theClass of 1990 end at this Synod. The members of the Class of 1990 areRobert Catloth, WiUiam Roberts and Charles Wise.William Roberts has served one three-year term as a Tmstee. We askSynod to elect William Roberts to another three-year term to serve as amember of the Class of 1993.On page 23 of the 1978 Minutes of Synod the following resolution wasadopted:That Synod direct all Boards and study committees to aUow terms ofmembers to mn only twice in succession unless the board or committeecertifies to the Nominating Committee that the duties assigned to theincumbent cannot be assumed by another appointee because of theparticular character of work involved.On page 102 of the 1981 Minutes of Synod under the Report of theCommittee on Denominational Programs, Priorities, and Financial Policiesthe following was given in the body of the report above therecommendation to establish the two term mle:However, because of the nature of certain skills, some boards orcommittees may believe that they should be exempt from such limitation.The Pension Tmstees certifies the foUowing on Robert Cadoth andCharles Wise that they may be exempt from the two-term mle:Mr. Cadoth has served as a member of the Pension Tmstees from 1972Synod through the 1990 Synod, except for one year. During the period ofthis time he has served as Chairman of the Pension Tmstees while Plan Bwas being written. He has served as the Secretary of the Tmstees since theSynod of 1982. He is the one Tmstee that has worked with the InvestmentConsultant and the legal firmsthat have written and amended Plan B.Charles Wise has completed a six-year term as a Tmstee. Mr. Wise isthe only Tmstee who is employed in the fieldof pension benefits. DaUy hedeals with all facets of pension planning and operation. The expertise thathe uses dady has helped the Pension Tmstees in the planning andadministration of the denominational pension program.Anyone interested in serving as Tmstee should visit with the secretary.Recommendation 10That Synod elect William Roberts for a three-year term to the Class of1993.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 109Recommendation 11That Robert Cadoth and Charles Wise be nominated for a three-yearterm to the Class of 1993 as an exemption from the two-term mle becauseof the nature of certain skills they provide to the Tmstees and the church.Recommendation 12That following the adoption of this report, Synod risefor prayer led byWayne Spear for those who have served the church in past years and forChuck Wise.Submitted by:Class of 1990: R. Cadoth. W. Roberts & C. WiseClass of 1991: P. Finley & D. OlsonClass of 1992: T. Forest & B. ShoopTreasurer: L. HutmireThe report of the Interchurch Committee was taken up again.Items 4 and 5 were adopted. The report as a whole was approved andis as follows:REPORT OF THE INTERCHURCH COMMITTEEYour Committee met once this year in connection with the meetings ofthe North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC)November 6-8,1989, at the AirportDays Inn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.We appointed fraternaldelegates, representatives and observers to thefoUowing church courts, conferences and organizations: E. Clark Copelandto the Synods of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches of Scodand andIreland; Philip Pockras to the Synod of the Christian Reformed Church;John White to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church inAmerica; Timothy McCracken to the Synod of the Reformed Church in theUnited States; Paul Martin to the General Assembly of the OrthodoxPresbyterian Church and to the convention of the National Association ofEvangelicals; RandaU VanOsdol to the General Assembly of the KoreanAmerican Presbyterian Church and to the General Assembly of theEvangelical Presbyterian Church. Christopher Wright was appointed towrite to the Reformed Presbyterian Presbytery in Australia. This is not theyear for us to send a delegate to the General Synod of the AssociateReformed Presbyterian Church. The question of establishing inter-churchrelations with the American Presbyterian Church was referred to the

110 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEAtlantic Presbytery as most of the congregations of that dein or near that Presbytery. Bmce Stewart served as observer fromtheSynod to the International Council of Reformed Churches, June 19-29,1989, at Vancouver, British Columbia. The Committee decided to remainas correspondents to the Council at this time.MEETING WITH THE INTERCHURCH COMMITTEE OF THEASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHThe Committee met with the Interchurch Committee of the AssociateReformed Presbyterian Church for about four hours. The purpose was tobecome acquainted with the history, Ufe and goals of our respectivedenominations. This was a profitable and unhurried time. The Committeewants to meet with the committees of the various denominations ofNAPARC or those seeking membership in the Council so that we can getto know them more personally. We hope to meet with the representativesof the Evangelical Presbyterian Church at the meetings of NAPARC thisNovember.TALKS WITH THE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN COMMITTEEON ECUMENICITYThe Committee met with the Committee on Ecumenicity of theOrthodox Presbyterian Church for one afternoon. We spent aportion of thetime in informal discussion on a variety of subjects of interest to thedenominations. Some of the subjects touched on were 1) the grounds givenby the RPCNA for the ordination of women to the office of deacon, 2) thegrounds for the RPCNA membership in the National Association ofEvangelicals, 3) the meaning of the RPCNA delegates vote in NAPARCto postpone the reception of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church intoNAPARC even though we stated with our vote in the Council that we werenot certain that the questions raised by the Council concerning someelements of their church doctrine and government would necessarily standin the way of their admission to the Council, 4) the responses of ourrespective bodies to the joint committee's recommendations concerningtalks together, 5) the profitability of concurrent meetings of our Synod/General Assembly and plans for the concurrent meetings to be held in1991,6) the general response of delegates of OPC General Assembly to thepaper prepared and presented by Dr. Clark Copeland to the joint assemblyin 1989,7) the use of the Verbal Revision of the Westminster Confessionof Faith, 8) and ways we may achieve greater fellowship and cooperation.We exchanged information about the conferences held by the presbyteriesof each denomination and encouraged participation in these. Another areaof cooperation discussed was that of pulpit exchange where possible. A

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 111subcommittee of four members was established (two from each denomination)to be charged with the responsibility for furthering, for the twoCommittees, closer OPC/RPCNA relations,specifically 1) to study orappoint a joint committee to study the subject of "Mediatorial Kingship ofChrist," 2) to plan for the concurrent meetings of the Synod and GeneralAssembly in 1991,3) to further fellowship and cooperation between thetwo denominations, and 4) to plan for or engage in other studies as deemeduseful. This sub-committee is not necessarily to do the studies proposedbut to oversee and coordinate the work of the sub-committees to beappointed for these studies and to coordinate the activities directed by thejoint Committee. The Committee appointed was Richard Barker (OPC),convener, Bmce Stewart and John White from the RPCNA and anotherperson to be appointed by the OPC. This sub-committee is to report to thejoint Committee each year before the meeting of the joint Committee.THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHESAROUND THE WORLDRobert McCracken and James Carson represented the denomination ininformal discussions with the Reformed Presbyterian Presbytery ofAustralia. This discussion was an outgrowth of the special resolutionproposed by Lynsey Blakston, the fraternaldelegate from the Presbyteryof the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Australia, and adopted by theSynod in 1988. It is found on page 77 of the 1988 Minutes of Synod and isas foUows: "That Synod needs to clarify its view of the organic relationshipbetween the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, the ReformedPresbyterian Church of Ireland, the Reformed Presbyterian Churchof Scotland, and the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Australia and theneed and means of maintaining a global Reformed Presbyterian Testimony,especially in the light of discussions of possible organic union with otherchurches and testimony revisions within the churches."In response to these discussions the Committee is recommending toSynod that we establish a committee with representatives of the ReformedPresbyterian Churches of North America, Australia, Scotland, and Irelandto draw up a covenant expressing the present fellowship we recognizebetween us and a statement of procedures expressing the regular workingout of this relationship. We recommend that Roy Blackwood and RobertMcCracken be appointed to this Committee.The 350th anniversary of the signing of the Solemn League andCovenant is in 1993. In commemoration of this event we recommend thatthe Synods of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches of Scotland, Irelandand North America and the Presbytery of the Reformed PresbyterianChurch of Australia meet concurrendy in Scodand in 1993 to commemorate

112 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEthe 350th anniversary of the Solemn League and Covenant and to set aworld vision before the church. Additional funding for this project for ourmeeting of Synod is to be from sources over and above the RP Mission andMinistry Fund, and is to be secured before the meeting of Synod of 1991,at which time finalapproval for the concurrent Synods in Scodand wouldbe sought. We have communicated with the other bodies concerning thisrecommendation. There is a supplement to this report to be read inconnection with this recommendation. The Committee is already lookinginto some possibilities for this funding.Recommendations1. The terms of Paul Martin and Bmce Stewart (Mr. Stewart is completinghis second term on the Committee and therefore, is not eligible forreappointment) expire at this meeting of Synod. The Committeenominates the following: Robert McFarland, Paul Martin and WalterSwartz.2. That Synod meet concurrendy with the General Assembly of theOrthodox Presbyterian Church June 1-7,1991, at Geneva College.3. That we approve the estabUshing of a committee with representativesfrom the Reformed Presbyterian Churches of Ireland, Scodand, Australiaand North America to draw up a declaration expressing ourpresent relationship and a statement of procedure expressing theregular working out of this relationship.4. That Roy Blackwood and Robert McCracken be Synod's appointees tothe above Committee and that Roy Blackwood serve as the convenerof the Committee.5. That the Synods of the Reformed Presbyterian Churches of Ireland,Scotland and North America and the Presbytery of Australia meetconcurrendy in Scotland in 1993 tocommemorate the 350th anniversaryof the signing of the Solemn League and Covenant and to set a worldvision before the church. Additional funding for this project for ourmeeting of Synod is to be from sources outside the RP Church, and isto be secured before the Synod of 1991, at which time final approvalfor the concurrent Synods in Scotland would be sought.The third reportof the Judicial Committee was taken up again. Items1-3 were adopted. The report as a whole was adopted and is as follows:THIRD REPORT OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEEPaper 90-3 is a complaint filedSept. 9, 1989, by a member of the St.Lawrence Presbytery: 1) against its suspension of Mr. Carter Rowe from

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 113his office of teaching elder, 2) against the conduct of the Judicial Commsion appointed by Presbytery to deal with Mr. Rowe's relationship to hiscongregation and presbytery; 3) against his continued suspension fromhisoffice maintained by Presbytery at its June 10, 1989, meeting. Weexamined the records of the Presbytery and its Commission and othermaterial brought to us; we interviewed Mr. Rowe and his counsel, Mr.Achilles, and also three members of the St. Lawrence Judicial Commission,Mr. Kit Swartz, Mr. Bill Pihl, and Mr. John McMillan.Following are the relevant entries from the Minute Book of the St.Lawrence Presbytery:-June 15,1987 "The letters from Bob Rice and Carter Rowe in replyto the clerk's letters fromthe Presbytery were read The clerk was askedto write to Carter Rowe, asking him to attend the Fall meeting ofPresbytery to discuss his present spiritual status and his ordination status."-Oct. 13,1987 (Carter present) "Carter Rowe, at presbytery's request,shared his testimony concerning God's dealings with him in recentmonths."-Feb. 18, 1988 (Ad Interim Commission) "The matter of CarterRowe's ordination status was discussed. It was moved, seconded, andcarried that a portion of the Commission (John McMillan and PaulFindlay), meet with Carter Rowe for the purpose of assessing his spiritualcondition and hearing of his future plans with a subsequent reporting ofthese findings to the Presbytery at its Spring meeting."-March 8,1988 "The status of Carter Rowe was again considered. Amotion was passed that Carter Rowe's ordination be suspended, and thata Judicial Commission be appointed to deal with Carter Rowe in hisrelationship with Presbytery. Appointed to this Commission were BmceManwaring, WiUiam Pihl, Walter Swartz, and John McMillan (chm.) bycommon consent."-June 24,1988 "The Judicial Commission presented a verbal progressreport on its work."-August 5,1988 "The Judicial Commission to deal with Carter Rowereported briefly oraUy."-Oct. 11, 1988 "BUI Pihl reported that the Judicial Commission iscontinuing to work on their assignment and hopes to have a meeting beforethe end of the month."-March 7,1989 "William Pihl presented the report and the minutes ofthe Judicial Commission concerning Carter Rowe's suspension.Recommendation#l, 'thatthisreportandourminutesbereceived' wasapproved and recommendation #2 failed. In its place, the following waspassed: 'That this Commission be continued until the Spring 1990 meetingof Presbytery, when the Syracuse session wiU report regarding the restoration

114 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEof Carter Rowe's ministerial credentials.' The report and the minutes areas foUows ..."-June 10, 1989 "The Judicial Commission gave a brief oral reportconcerning the situation with Carter Rowe. Following discussion, thesuspension of Carter Rowe was continued by motion."-Oct. 10,1989 "Notice has been receivedthat an appeal is being madeto Synod by Marvin Achilles on behalf of Carter Rowe concerning Mr.Rowe's suspension by the Presbytery and consequent judicial actions."-March 13,1990 No Reference to the case.Concerning the three complaints of Paper 90-3, we conclude:1. That Presbytery's suspension of Carter Rowe on March 8,1988 wasillegal. Not only was no trial held, but no formal charges whatsoever, inany form, were stated in the motion for suspension.2. That because there were no formal charges drawn up upon which tobase its work, the Judicial Commission was unclear about its purpose.Recommendations1) That Synod admonish the St. Lawrence Presbytery for neglecting theirduty to clearly frame charges and deliver a proper libel to Mr. Rowebefore moving to suspension.2) That Synod annul Presbytery's suspension of Carter Rowe enacted onMarch 8,1988.3) That Synod direct the St. Lawrence Presbytery to take the followingactions:a. Frame appropriate charges against Mr. Rowe, if the evidence sowarrants.b. Establish a date for the trial not later than Sept. 30, 1990.c. Choose three men, not previously acquainted with the case and froma presbytery other than St. Lawrence, to sit as judges at the trial.d. If Mr. Rowe is unwilling to stand trial, grant him a letter of standingwhich shall include the charges pending and his current status in theRPCNA.Finally, we note that Mr. Marvin Achilles, the complainant, actedproperly and in good faith in bringing this matter before Synod and shouldbe commended to his presbytery, session, and congregation.Greg AdamsJack BaumgardnerNorman CarsonDoug CominBill Edgar, chm.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 115Note: Mr. Rich Ganz, a member of the Judicial Committee, is also amember of St. Lawrence Presbytery and thus closely connected to thiscase. He therefore excused himself from our meetings with the partiesinvolved and took no part in framing this report.Synod expressed thanks to the Judicial Committee for its carefulwork in a heavy load.Permission was granted for the members of St. Lawrence Presbyteryand the Chairman of the Judicial Committee to be excused to attendto the directives in the third Judicial Committee report.Synod was led in prayer for the St. Lawrence Presbytery by PhilPockras.Synod took a fifteen-minute break at 10:30 a.m.A partial report of the Nominating Committee was taken up. Thoseto write letters of remembrance and those to serve in special committeeswere announced and will appear with the finalreport. The report wasreceived.The report of the Presbytery Review Committee was taken up,approved and is as follows:PRESBYTERY REVIEW COMMITTEEThe assignment given to our committee is described in the report of thCommittee on Priorities and Administration in 1989 (Minutes of Synod,1989, page 88). The proper name for the committee is "Presbytery ReviewCommittee" and our purpose is not to give a report on the state of thechurch, but rather to review and synthesize what we have been hearing ofthe work in our respective presbyteries. This report is to be of help ininforming our congregations about the work of the church.Frequently in the Bible there are reports of persons who returned totheir home ground telling what God had done for them and through them.It is in conformity with these examples that we submit this report.The Presbytery reports this year indicate that three congregations wereorganized: Westminster in Vemon Hills, 111., Trinity in Adelphi, Md., andMukonoso in Japan: one mission church was begun in Stillwater, Okla.;

116 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEand there are several works in various stages of development, includingWaldorf, Md., Middletown N.Y., Pensacola, Fla., Orange County, Calif.,Kokomo, Ind., Jackson, Miss., Kingston and Amprior, Ont., Watertown,N. Y., Adanta, Ga., Gakuentoshi, Japan, and some cross-cultural ministries,including Los Angeles, Calif..There was a net gain of more than one hundred members in the last year,and twenty-three men are under care of presbyteries in preparation for theGospel ministry. These are matters of great rejoicing.There are straggles, to be sure. In addition to the sinful apathy and fearthat hinder many of us, there are problems of demographics as peoplemove from the country to the cities; there are problems of internal, strainedrelationships, and plain inertia. Some presbyteries are facing the possibilityof having to close congregations and are seeking ways to oversee personsliving in remote locations as a result.At the same time, there is a stirring interest in revival that is seen inmany places. One presbytery sponsored a conference on renewal duringthe year. Church planting ministries are taking on higher priorities.Conference programs are being planned which highlight these and otherconcerns. We also note the spirit of cooperation that exists among thepresbyteries of the church exhibited, for example, by the merger of theIowa Presbytery into the Midwest Presbytery.The general prayer requests of the presbyteries would include goodoversight by sessions; strong families; conference programs; new andpotential congregations; the training of men for the ministry; congregationsnow without pastoral leadership; financialprovisions for stragglingcongregations; and genuine love among the brethren.Thus there are many reasons for praising our Lord and giving thanks toGod. There are also heavy burdens on our hearts as we see the needs ahead.Let all of us be committed to the task of praying for revival in ourcongregations and denomination. Each of us should be remembering thetwo persons we agreed to pray for during the year.Respectfully submitted,James D. Carson, chairmanChristian AdjemianAnthony CowleyWilliam WeirChristopher WrightThe report of the Committee on Understanding the Times wastaken up. Items 1 and 2 were adopted. Item 3 was referred to the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 117Nominating Committee. The report as a whole was approved and is asfollows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ONUNDERSTANDING THE TIMESThis committee has been assigned the task of writing a report whichaims to"evaluate ourculture from a bibUcal perspective in order that we mightbetter see the progress of the kingdom and how the grace and mercy of Godmust be brought to bear."The object of the report is to help us"to focus our attention on the task of the elder, and the context in whichhe performs it," (Minutes of Synod, 1989, p. 88).The task of writing such a report is formidable. Our culture is vast AbibUcal analysis requires careful study of the Word and of the world. Wehave therefore restricted our attempt to a number of trends and events that,in our judgment, need to capture the attention of all presbyters as we seekto be the faithful servants the Lord commends (Mt 25:21).INTERNATIONALLY, who cannot stand in awe at the mightyworking of the Lord as he smashes the kingdoms of Communism inEastern Europe! Who among us would have predicted these events duringour last Synod meeting? As the doors of Eastern Europe have been openedonce again, the Church of Jesus Christ needs to keep watch to see who isgoing through those doors. The persecuted churches of Eastern Europe cannow be strengthened with Bibles, with teachers, with literature to trainelders and equip the saints. The challenge is immense. The cost will begreat, for the fieldis huge. Shall we examine how we can contribute to theefforts that must be made to supply the materials needed for the advanceof the Church in Eastern Europe? Can we cooperate with other Reformedchurches to work together to serve in this area? Should our ForeignMission Board examine options to permit us to participate in this greatwork?The changes in Eastern Europe may affect us in North America inseveral ways. We are concerned that a new complacency may settle intothe hearts of the people of the United States and Canada. When militaryaggression is no longer perceived as a threat, a renewed plunge intomaterialism and hedonism may sweep our cultures. As churches in EasternEurope are challenged by the enormous task of evangelizing and servinga people used to deprivation, oppression, and suspicion, our churches inNorth America will be challenged to minister to a Canada and a United

118 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEStates more confident than ever with their secular and materialisticfoundations. We must watch that our own people are not ensnared byescalating confidence in wordly systems. It was the Lord who shook thenations of the East bloc; that same Lord can shake us to pieces in ourcomplacency and secularism.A growing number of countries have been closing their borders tomissionaries. Increasingly, those developing missionary strategies willhave to consider creative ways to make it possible for missionaries to servein such fields. A greater reliance on tent-making ministries seems inevitablein certain parts of the world. We need to inform ourselves and makeour people aware of the opportunities for them to use their gifts and skUlsin foreign lands. The events of Eastern Europe serve to remind us of howquickly things can change. New opportunities can arise quickly; otherdoors can close just as quickly. This we learned when China fell to theCommunists.DOMESTICALLY, the cultural trends in our two countries continueon the tracks outlined in the 1989 report. The disintegration of the familycontinues unabated. Divorce is now a cultural institution. Parental neglectand even sexual abuse of children is widespread. The world has grown tobe increasingly anti-child, paradoxically, as the baby boomers pour moremoney and more energy into seducing their children with things and withan endless stream of activities outside the home. The opportunity for thechurch to witness to the blessings of children and family life is great. Aswe raise families filled with Covenant children who rejoice in a Christianfamily environment, we challenge the assumptions of the world that definebeing responsibleas having at most two chUdren and farming them out asoften as possible.More positively, we note the decline of feminism in many quarters.Hardline feminists of ten or twenty years ago are retreating from theirideological positions as they realize the lonely hopelessness of the logicaloutworking of their philosophy. But, sadly, we also note the continuingabuse and lack of respect for women in our societies. Our daughters are notsafe walking down the streets of many of our cities. This is a sad fact. Wemust cultivate the godly development of manhood and womanhood. Wemust continually train our men and our women to deal with each other inpurity and in respect.The battle against abortion continues. We are all aware of developmentsin the US, where the battle is now being waged on the State level.The Canadian government's new bUl on abortion was passed with onlypolitical expediency in view. The biU would allow any physician toperform an abortion if the health ("physical, mental or psychological") ofthe mother is threatened. However, the bill is an ammendment to the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 119Criminal Code. This will allow physicians to be sued for a criminal offensif the conditions of the law are violated. Some pro-life groups in Canadaare now preparing themselves for the eventual use of this weapon in anattempt to make physicians reluctantto perform abortions, should the billbecome law.Many of our families are also suffering from significant economicpressures. Some of these are external: the cost of living is high in manylocalities. But some of the pressures are self-inflicted. The church has achallenge today to train herself in stewardship and contentment in the faceof a world mn mad with consumption. This is a rich area for diaconalministry, combining teaching and stewardship counseling. Imagine theblessings to be gained if we can train a generation to keep out ofoverwhelming debt, if we can make it possible for more mothers to be athome at least while their children are there, and if we can help thosemarriages in which financial pressures are causing divisions betweenspouses.We note also that people are becoming increasingly discontent withpublic education, both in the US and in Canada. Christian schools andhome education are alternatives that many Christians are choosing. Inkeeping with our Testimony (chapter 28:24-33) we need to alert the churchto the dangers of a godless education, and support and encourage carefulreflection on the goals and methods of educating our children.The effects of the media upon our church are not to be overlooked.There are a number of alternative sources of information available, whichcan help Christians analyze and reflect upon the information received fromthe print and electronic media. Our elders certainly should attempt to keepthemselves informed.Our cultures are facing significant ethical issues concerning the developmentof reproductive technologies and the growing technical abilitiesof medical practitioners to treat newly bom and unborn babies, and toextend the life of the elderly. The use of fetal tissuesin research and in theproduction of medical substances is of great concern. The church herefaces a challenge of immense proportions. How equipped are we to makeright judgments in these areas? How many ofus have the knowledge, bothtechnical and biblical, to steer a righteouscourse through the tangle ofissues in these areas? We believe the time has come for Synod to seriouslystudy these questions.TRENDS IN THE CHURCH: We end our report by noting two trendsin the church at large. The first, is that evangelical churches are growingboth in size and in number in both our North American countries. We givethanks to God that he is multiplying his workers to spread the Good Newsabout Jesus Christ. The second trend is the weakening of dispensationaUsm.

120 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThat system is increasingly being challenged from without, and is sufferingfrom spUntering from within. We perceive an increase in kingdomthinking in the evangelical community. We have before us once again aremarkable opportunity to clearly and coherendy teach Reformed theology;a theology that does not shy away from proclaiming the wholecounsel of God. We must encourage one another to take every reasonableopportunity to teach, to preach, to write and communicate the whole ofBiblical tmth. Sola Deo gloria.The times continue to be fiUed with spiritual battles. Occasionally itseems as if darkness is spreading. "But since we belong to the day, let usbe self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hopeof salvation as a helmet" (IThess 5:8).Recommendations1. That Synod establish a committee comprised of Rev. Harold Harrington,Dr. John Adams, and Dr. John Coombs to review the medical ethicalissues that today require Biblical analysis. This committee shall reportto the Synod of 1991.2. That the Foreign Mission Board consider coordinating a denominationaleffort to aid the churches of Eastern Europe.Respectfully submitted,Keith Magill, chairmanChristian AdjemianPhil BeardBen BroadwayThe report of the Committee to deal with both Papers 90-1 and90-9 was taken up. Item 1 was adopted. The report as a whole wasapproved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDERPAPERS 90-1 AND 90-9Dear Fathers and Brethren,After examining the evidence included with the request of the ColumbusSession, we believe that a revision of the Directory for Worship isindicated.Conceming the paper submitted by Mr. Bmce Hemphill at the requestof Atlantic Presbytery, we believe the Synod should decide whether thegood of the church requires an attempt to answer Mr. Bmce Hemphill's

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 121questions. We note that two presbyteries as well as a number of able menhave already attempted to answer Mr. Hemphill's questions according tothe doctrine of this church but Mr. Hemphill remains unsatisfied. Itappears to us that Mr. Hemphill's paper in effect calls for a major changein the Reformed Presbyterian doctrine of worship. Therefore, we pose thisquestion to the Synod: "Does the Synod wish to consider such a majorchange in the denomination's doctrine at this time?"Recommendations1. We recommend that a special committee be chosen to revise theDirectory for Worship.2. We recommend that Synod decide the question, "Does this Synod wishto consider a major change in its doctrine of worship at this time?"The report of the response of the Home Mission Board to Papers89-1 and 90-2 was taken up. Items 1 and 2 were adopted. The reportas a whole was approved and is as follows:HOME MISSION BOARD RESPONSE TOPAPERS 89-1 AND 90-2Last year, the Synod referred Paper 89-1 to the Home Mission Board.In that paper, the State College Congregation asked the Presbytery of theAUeghenies to:1. Assist congregations with their property needs;2. Ask Synod to consider a denominational program to assist presbyteriesin meeting property needs of new congregations;3. Take steps necessary to secure a $220,000 interest-free loan for theproperty needs of New Covenant Reformed Fellowship.Since the loan request of Paper 89-1 has been withdrawn and the issueof a denominational program for property aid is addressed in Paper 90-2,the Board believes no further action on Paper 89-1 is necessary.Paper 90-2, submitted by the Presbytery of the Alleghenies, asks Synodto consider establishing a "Kingdom Planters Fund" which would providegrant monies and low- or no-interest loans to congregations seeking tobuild or buy church facilities.The Home Mission Board endorses the intent of Paper 90-2 and viewsadoption of this capital fund as a step forward in the development andsupport of new works. While setting up such a fund may seem overlyambitious considering the demands upon RPM&M, the Board believes it

122 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEto be possible and caUs the Synod to begin now, even if only in a smalTo this end, the Board recommends the following:1) That Synod establish a capital fund, under the oversight of the HomeMission Board, to provide financialgrants to new works seeking topurchase or build church facUities.2) That the Home Mission Board be instmcted to develop policies andprocedures for this fund, to be approved by the 1991 Synod.Respectfully submitted,Home Mission BoardThe final report of the Nominating Committee was taken up andfurther announcements of committees were made. The report as awhole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONSBoard of Education and Publication: Greg Adams, Patricia Boyle, DavidLongBoard of Corporators of Geneva College: Tim RusseUBoard of Home Missions: EUeen FalkBoard of Foreign Missions: Robert McCracken, Bob MannClass of 1992: Bob HeimburgerClass of 1993 (Synodical appointment): Sandra JohnsBoard of Pension Trustees: Bob Catloth, Larry Gladfelter, Everett WoodBoardofTrusteesoftheTheologicalSeminary, Class of'96: Walter W. Swartz,James Wright, Stewart Lee (Class of '94)Board of Trustees of Synod: Sam I. Chestnut, Robert L. HemphiU, Steven C.McMahanCommittee on Arrangements: Class of '92: Ralph Joseph, KeUy Moore, Classof '91: Doug Carson, Chairman, Doug CominCommittee on Finance: Marvin AchiUes, Marcia SiebringInterchurch Committee: Paul Martin, John H. WhiteParliamentarian (Class of 1996): Phihp PockrasRepresentative to the Presbyterian and Reformed Comm. on Chaplains:Sidney Van CampTemperance Committee: EUeen FUbert, Glenn McFarlandTravel Funds and Absences: Bmce PameUCoordinator of Graduate Study Fund Committee: James CarsonN.A.E. Representative: Randy VanOsdolStated Clerk (3-year term): Louis HutmireDenominational Treasurer (3-year term): Louis Hutmire

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 123Director of Publications and Youth Ministries (3-year term beginning 1James PenningtonManaging Editors (3-year term beginning 1991): Drew and Lynne GordonPsalm Translation Committee (American Committee Members): ClarkCopeland, Jonathan Leach, Duncan Lowe, Dale Russell, Norman Carson,Roy Blackwood, ChainnanUnderstanding the Times Committee (1991): Phil Beard, Russ PulUam, KeithMagiU, Christian Adjemian, Chairman.Committee to Revise the Directory for Worship: Brace Stewart, Chainnan,Ray Joseph, Jerry Milroy, WUliam Russell Robert Copeland.LETTERS OF REMEMBRANCE12 FromGene SpearRobert HemphiUWiUiam StenettDonald PiperCharles LeachDavid CoonCharles StenettPhUip MartinG. M. Robb R. Paul WrightS. Bmce WUlson WiUiam PihlPaul FarisRobert McMUlanJoseph PaulJonathan LeachSamuel YounJohn McMUlanToshio MasunagaChristian AdjemianShigeru TakiuraSamuel BoyleNubuo MiwaJames PenningtonT. M. Hutcheson June McElroyJohn O. EdgarHoward ElUottE. Clark Copeland Robert SchmidtbergerKermit EdgarRaymond JosephPaul WilsonRaymond MortonHarold ThompsonRichard HutchesonWiUard McMUlanWUUam RobertsThe report of the Role and Service of Women was taken up again.Item 3 was adopted. Item 4 which dealt with 90-8 was deleted. Thereport as a whole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ROLEAND SERVICE OF WOMENBACKGROUNDThis Committee was created in response to Synod Paper No. 88-7,which culminated in the appointment of "a special study committee of fiveto study the Scriptures with regard to the role and service of women...."

124 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThis rather vague assignment, however, barely reflected the tense andspirited context from which it evolved.Consequently, your Committee has been stretched between the explicitdesires of the Synod that it not prepare a review and response report, andthe implicit need to address both pastoral concerns and the practicalapplication of various Biblical texts. In short, being faced with a set ofunderlying contradictions in our formulation, we have taken the liberty offirst defining what we should do, and then of choosing where a reasonablecut-off should be in this potentially gargantuan and convoluted task. Thisreport and its compendium represent our attempt to cut Synod's Gordianknot.A PASTORAL PLEAIt has become evident to the Committee from a variety of sources, maleand female, that some feel women have been neglected, abused oroverlooked in recent years in the RPCNA. There is a feeUng in some partsthat women have been denied a rightful place in their homes, and that theirright to serve Christ fully in the church has been severely, and unbiblicaUy,hindered.Specifically, it has been stated that there have been instances ofhusbands exercising their leadership roles in a harsh and unloving manner,not giving to their wives or their daughters that honor which is due a lifepartnerin Christ.Furthermore, it has been stated that women have been denied their useof God-given gifts in the church beyond whatever boundaries the Scriptureshave set, and consequently have been limited in their service toChrist's people.On the other hand, we have also received communications from avariety of sources indicating their belief that an unbiblical feminism isexerting injurious pressures upon the RPCNA, and that some women areattempting to assume privileges to which they have no rightWe believe, therefore, that this Synod needs to keep in mind twoconcerns before it considers any further steps it might wish to take in thefuture (including the possible appointment of another study committee toconsider particular cases or issues).First, it should acknowledge the discontent present among variouspersons within our denomination. The issues are of a sensitive andpersonal nature; they need to be attended to, and they carry with them thepotential to rendthe church-something that has already been happening invarious other denominations.Some of the concerns we have encountered arise from outright injustice,others from disagreement over Biblical doctrine, and still others (we

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 125judge) stem from the spirit of individualism and egocentrism that marksour age.We, therefore, urge all persons, in all contexts, to proceed with cautionand compassion as they consider the variety of places, roles and responsibilitieswomen and men have in Christ's church. Lest a cmsading orreactionary spirit arise in any person of any persuasion, we urge aU to "Letthe peace of Christ ralein our hearts... consider all men more highly thanyourself... be of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united inspirit, intent on one purpose." The Committee has done this within itself;the church should do likewise.Second, Synod should be aware of the astonishing amount of pertinentliterature on this subject and the diversity of conclusions being propounded,even within evangeUcal circles alone (see our 1989 progress report on thevarieties of feminism and our delineations there). Now accessible to theChristian reader are biblical studies advocating just about every positionbetween "women may not even open their mouths when present in church"to "women can and must be pastor-teachers," inclusive!This plethora of information can be very confusing, and we havesometimes perceived, even within "evangelical" literature, varianthermeneutics and/or agenda lurking below the surface, not to mention adivisive and needlessly critical spirit. Any church insistent on maintainingits unity and preserving its peace must consider its method of interpretation,the variety of contexts in which the Bible addresses women's roles,along with the manner in which it articulates its reasoning and conclusions.Consequendy, we have studied a number of biblical passages andtopics pertaining to the role and service of women, and have sifted throughnumerous articles, study papers and books in order to consider their meritin influencing our exegesis and conclusions. (See the bibliography in theCompendium, which is considerably enlarged from its 1989 predecessor.)We acknowledge the valuable work which has been done in this area byour brethren in other Reformed churches; our studies have benefited fromthese. We also wish to draw attention to the section on "Singles," whichis a response to some of the concerns and thoughts that were conveyed tous.We trust that our work is worthy of your consideration and that it willhelp the church carefully evaluate all that cunently stands before its eyes.PRECIS OF STUDY ASSIGNMENTSThe Compendium to this report,that has been sent separately from theDocket and Digest, includes only those studies written by a Committeemember. Footnoted references pertain to the bibliography, using thecurrent style of scientific notation.

126 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe name of the primary author appears with each study, though itshould be remembered that Committee members thoroughly discussedand reviewed each one together. Each writer's style and emphases wUl beapparent, of course, but we have intentionally issued no minority report.This absence is intended to indicate the care we have taken to expressthings as precisely, yet inclusively as possible, and of the excellentworking spirit that has prevailed between our members at even the mostdifficult of points. Nevertheless, some points representonly that particularauthor's opinion and are not the consensus of the entire Committee. Still,we have attempted to write them to express as much agreement as possible.Following is a precis of the papers in the Compendium, along with theconclusions that were drawn. (The initials of the principal author appearin brackets.)* INTRODUCTION-Hermeneutical Principles (TR)Summarizes traditional Reformed principles as we have understoodthem to apply to study topics.-Acknowledgment of Similar Issues in NAPARC Churches (JRW)-Review of Different Types of Feminism Today (JMW) *EXEGETICAL STUDIES:-An exegesis of Gen. 1:26-28; 2:18-24; 3:16-20 (JMW)Men and women bear the image of God equaUy; one's temporal statusis not conelated to one's ability to bear God's image. In fact, thesimilarities of Adam and Eve are so great in this respect that one mustcarefully consider the differences. Various normative indicators of perpetualsimilarity and sexually-based distinctions do emerge.-An exegesis of Gal. 3:28; 1 Cor. 14:26-40; 11:3-16; Acts 18:26; Col3:18-19; Eph 5:21-33; 1 Cor. 7 (TR)The first passage is often taken to be a landmark heralding the roleequality of men and women in the NT church; the author counters that itdoes not contradict other passages suggesting sexually-based role distinctionsin both home and church. These had become blurted, if notreviled, by the disorderly conduct of the Corinthian church. The silence ofwomen in worship conelates with Eve's receiving of the Word of God viaAdam. For women to teach, i.e. in a manner authoritatively issuing God'swords, is to violate a normative creative pattern. Kephale should be

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 127translated 'head' not 'source,' otherwise it violates the order of authorityderivation from God and Christ. No preference is given for interpreting'headcovering' as either a veil or long hair. The passages from the prisonepisdes' emphases upon the wife's 'submitting' and the husband's 'loving'indicate differing roles,at least in the home and church. Marriage isby no means required of Christians, though a desirable and God-givenestate when Biblical guideUnes are observed; there are various practicaladvantages to being single.-Some exegetical considerations in 1 Cor. 11 and 14 (WD).The author considers headship and hierarchy in two passages that seemto be in conflict with each other. Authoritative actions representing thechurch as a whole e.g. the evaluation of prophecy-are to be performed bymen, whUe the admonition of 1 Cor. 14:36 attend to men as well as women.Women are not prohibited from "vocal participation in worship," however.-An exegesis of 1 Peter 3:1-7 (RS)Taken from a letter dealing with believers under great distress, thesewords are specificaUy intended to encourage wives married to unbelievinghusbands.-Meaning of the hapax legemonon authenteo (JRW)Does the use of this hapax legomenon in 1 Tim. 2:12 indicate influenceof a violent heresy in certain churches or was it more generally intendedto deal with 'authority'? The latter is "possible, and in view of the contextis to be preferred."-Meaning of the word kephale (JRW)Should this word be translated 'head' or 'source' in 1 Cor. 11:37? Theauthor concludes that there is evidence for each, and that this word mustalways be interpreted in context...-Women in the Old Testament (RS)TheOldTestamentfrequendyrepicturesthecurse.deathandredemptionas set forth in Gen. 3. God employed women in various leadershippositions in OT society, such as military, prophetic and ralershippositions.

128 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE-Ministry of women in the New Testament Church (WD)A consideration of women in the intertestamental Judaic context, inJesus' Ufe and teaching and in the apostolic church. Directions given in1 Tim. 2:3-4 permit only the consideration of qualified men for theeldership; these restrictions are neither culture-bound nor at odds withJesus' teaching and example.-A consideration of structure in the exegesis of 1 Tim 2 (JMW)The second chapter of Timothy shows a consistent dyadic paraUeUsmof topic, word, and sound. Paul's refusal to allow a woman to "teach orexercise authority over a man" stems from a particular point of Gen. 2, i.e.the temporal order of creation, Adam being created firstand then Eve,which he takes to convey normative patterns for family and church. The"deception" of the woman actually highlights the man' s unique culpability(in Adam, not in Eve, "have all sinned"). The phrase "preserved throughthe bearing of children" is synecdoche for womanhood.-Male and Female Roles in Relation to the Doctrine of the Trinity(JMW)The conclusions one makes regarding men's and women's roles infamily and church cany implications for one's understanding of theTrinity. The presence of (a qualified) subordination within the Persons ofthe Trinity implies the similar likelihood in human relations.Consequently,super-/sub-ordination (andpatriarchalism) are neither categorically sinfulnor broadly subject to redemption in and of themselves since they arereflexes of Trinitarian relationships.-Singles (TR)Whereas Paul wrote to a society in which men and women could oftenbe presumed married, the modem church ministers to a rapidly growingsingle population. This calls for initiatives on the part of both churchleaders and singles themselves, to ensure a rounded ministry and discipleship.* IMPLICATIONS FOR THE RPCNA TODAY-Statement on the Ordination of Women to the Office of Elde

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 129The Committee has found no Scriptural wanant for recommending achange in the church's cunent standards, but does note some ambiguitiesat places in the present Directory's wording.Review of the Role of Women in the RPCNA as Outlined in theConstitution (RS)Summary listing of instances of gender specificity or its absence in theRPCNA Directory for Church Government.* REFERENCES (Bibliography - updated March 1990)Recommendations1. We recommend that the compendium accompanying this report becommended to the church as useful for study.2. In view of the rather broad nature of our assignment and the extraordinarytime investments committee members have made in their studiesand meetings over the past two years, this Committee energeticaUyrecommends that it be dismissed.SUMMARY COMMENTSThis Committee is convinced that the leadership of the husband in thehome must be exercised in utter submission to the will of Christ, with loveand care for the wife, in understanding of her needs, and by giving to heraU due honor.This Committee also recognizes that aU through Christian history aswell as through the history of the denomination, women have rendered avariety of services to Christ and His people. Women must never beregarded as second-class citizens in heaven's commonwealth, no matterwhat distinctions of role or responsibility may be discerned. Men andwomen are equal in rank and heirs together of the grace of eternal life. Thischurch and Christ requires the service of women as the Scriptures direct.Although the Committee has found Scriptural basis forroledistinctionsbetween men and women in family and church, we have found no clearexegetical grounds for extending these to society in general.Though not formulated as a recommendation (since it is alreadycontained within the denomination's standards), this Committee remindsall elders and members of the RPCNA that any changes sought in thedenomination's doctrine or practice should be presented as a proposal and/or study paper which is transmitted through the courts of the church.Paper 90-7 was refened to the Committee on the Role and Service of

130 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEWomen. The paper requested the Committee to "oudine what it considersto be an appropriate agenda for future studies which this or future Synodsmight pursue in regardto clarifying our understanding of the biblical viewof manhood and womanhood."The Committee, having considered the paper, would respond that itdoes not have any oudine or list of subjects that it believes Synod shouldpursue with respect to the biblical view of manhood and womanhood.RecommendationThat the above conclusion of the committee be adopted as Synod's answerto Paper 90-7.Respectfully submitted,J. Renwick Wright, chr.A. Wayne DuffieldThomas ReidRonald StegallJonathan M. WattThe following resolution was taken up by a two-thirds vote:"The Synod of 1990, in exercise of its teaching authority and of itspastoral concern for the Church, hereby affirms that the presentstandards of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, asthey bear upon questions of the roles and distinctions in the service ofmen and of women, are fully adequate for the guidance of themembership, congregations and courts of the Church to carry on thework of defending the truths of Scripture and refuting errors. Thesestandards and the interpretive assumptions implicit in them—includingthe approach of the Westminster documents to the interpretation ofScripture—are valid in these times even as they were valid in the timeof their writing."The Arrangements Committee was thanked for its work, includingSandy Joseph, the wife of Ralph Joseph, and Mindy Huston, the wifeof John Huston, in consideration of the disruptions in those householdscaused by the labor of the Committee.Following the announcements, Synod took recess at 12:20 p.m. andwas led in prayer by Frank Schutz.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 131FRIDAY, JULY 20,1990,1:30 P.M.Synod reconvened at 1:30 p.m. and was led in prayer by GregAdams.The roll was noted.The minutes of the morning meeting were read and approved.The report of the Committee to Determine the Practical Necessityof Ordination Query #8 was taken up. Item 2 was amended andadopted. The report as a whole was approved and is as follows:COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE PRACTICALNECESSITY OF ORDINATION QUERY #8Dear Teachers and Overseers:You appointed us in response to the request of the Judicial Committeeof the 1989 Synod for "a study committee to determine the practicalnecessity of Ordination Query # 8 for our day." The Judicial Committee'srequest was in response to Paper 89-5 fromPresbytery of the Alleghenies,the entire text of which is included in its report (1989 Minutes, 117-118).Paper 89-5 requested a "special committee to bring the content of Vow #8into conformity with the teaching of the Confession of Faith, Catechisms,and Testimony of the RPCNA by deletion of the words 'alcoholic beveragesand' from Vow #8."In seeking to focus on our assignment, we requestedadvice frommembers of the 1989 Judicial Committee and from Dean Smith, clerk ofPresbytery of the Alleghenies, who presented Paper 89-5 but who refenedus to Gordon Keddie as the one largely responsible for drafting it. Wereceived helpful responses from nearly all of these men.All members of your committee participated in discussion by mail andtelephone and in a particularly fruitfulsix hours of personal exchange ina meeting at the Seminary and Covenant Fellowship church in Pittsburghon April 9 and 10,1990. We reviewedin some detail the statements in oursubordinate standards pertaining to alcohol and drag abuse, as weU asnumerous pertinent studies and actions by Synod which are recorded in theannual Minutes from 1973 through 1989. We here summarize only suchconclusions as bear directiy on our assignment "to determine the practicalnecessity of Ordination Query #8" or, more specifically, the necessity for

132 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEincluding the words, "to abstain from alcoholic beverages and habitformingnarcotics" in this query for ordination.1. We note, first of all, that our Testimony in Chapter 26, Paragraph 4(Constitution, page A-91) contains the clear statement: "Christians shouldavoid enslavement to alcohol, tobacco, or any habit-forming drag. TheScripture strongly condemns drunkenness as a sin." The next paragraph inthe same chapter concludes with these words: "To prevent damage to ourneighbor, to provide mutual help in godly Uving, and to strengthen eachother in living a disciplined life it is altogether wise and proper thatChristians refrain from the use, sale and manufacture of alcoholic beverages."2. We note, second, that #8 of our "Queries for Ordination, Installation,and Licensure" (Constitution, page G-3) contains the words, "Do youpromise, in His (the Holy Spirit's) strength to live a holy and exemplarylife, to abstain from alcoholic beverages and habit-forming narcotics...?"3. We concur with the assertion in Paper 89-5 referred to above that theTestimony and Ordination Query #8 are in conflict in that the Query makesabstinence from alcoholic beverages and habit-forming narcotics a requirementfor ordination, whereas the Testimony urges total abstinence asa wise and proper practice.4. One member of your committee believes on Scriptural grounds (e.g.Proverbs 31:4-7) that the Testimony should be changed to make abstinence"necessary," not just "wise and proper." The rest of the committee,however, believe the Testimony statement to be the Scriptural position. AUmembers agree that at present a discrepancy exists between the Testimonyand Ordination Query #8.5. The majority of your committee, Danell Parnell dissenting, concludesthat the promise "to abstain from alcoholic beverages and habit-formingnarcotics" in Ordination Query #8 is unnecessary for the followingreasons:A. The promise requires more than the statements in our Testimonyregarding the use of alcoholic beverages and narcotics.B. Specific reference to alcoholic beverages and habit-formingnarcotics in Query #8 does not necessarily violate Principle 4 of"Criteria for the Content of Ordination Vows" approved by Synod of1981 (See 1981 Minutes 128, and 1986 Minutes, 158 and 159).Nevertheless, the principle that "In general, ordination vows shouldnot focus upon particular doctrines and practices, but should indicatea hearty acceptance of the church's confession and testimony as awhole" would indicate that the reference to alcoholic beverages andhabit-forming narcotics in Query #8 is unnecessary.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 133C. Commitment by candidates for ordination to the strong corporatetestimony of our church against the evils of alcohol and drug abuseis required by Query #4: "Do you beUeve and accept the system ofdoctrine... set forth in... the Testimony of the Reformed PresbyterianChurch..."D. According to our prescribed procedures for ordination (Constitution"Offices of the Church," pages D-8 through D-27) we mustascertain that candidates meet the qualifications specified in I Timothy3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, which include "not given to much wine."E. The strong and effective corporate testimony of our churchagainst the evils of alcohol and drag abuse does not depend upon arequirement of total abstinence in our Queries for Ordination.6. For these reasons the majority of your committee recommends:1. That Synod approve and send down in overture the following proposal:That the words "to abstain from alcoholic beverages and habit-formingnarcotics" be deleted from Query #8 of "Queries for Ordination,Installation, and Licensure" (Constitution, Page G-3).NOTE: The Query would then read: "That you may perform faithfullyall the duties of the office to which you have been called, do you engageto seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Do you promise in His strength toUve a holy and exemplary life, to study and promote the purity, peace, unityand progress of the church-(with remaining words in the Query addressedrespectively to prospective deacons, elders, persons certified to preach,Ucentiates, and ministers).2. That the body of this report accompany the proposal when it is sent doin overture.ADDENDUMWe hope that the adoption of this report will solidify and integrate ourchurch's position with regard to this issue as it applies to candidates forordination. We also want to emphasize that it is "altogether wise" for allmembers and officers to abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages, andwe insist that such abstinence is a "proper" way of witnessing to the valueof sober and disciplined living. We insist such abstinence is a means ofself-protection against intemperance. We urge our pastors and presbyteriesto plan ways to exhort and encourage our members to abstain from alcoholas a beverage, and we ask the editors of the Witness to give special attentionto the evils of intemperate use of alcohol and narcotics in upcoming issues.

134 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEWe believe we must tmst the Holy Spirit to use ourcorporate testimonyand teaching to help us all live wisely and lovingly among ourselves andtoward others as we seek together to promote and practice holy andexemplary living.RespectfuUy submitted,WUUam EdgarCharles McBumey, chairmanJohn McMillanDanell ParnellKenneth SmithRobert TweedThe resolution brought before the Synod shortly before recessfrom the morning meeting was taken up. The resolution was divided.Item 1 was amended and adopted. Item 2 was lost. The resolution asadopted is as follows:"The Synod of 1990, in exercise of its teaching authority and of itspastoral concern for the Church, hereby affirms that the presentstandards of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America,as they bear upon questions of the roles and distinctions in the serviceof men and of women,are adequate for the guidanceof the membership,congregations and courts of the Church to carry on the work ofdefending the truths of Scripture and refuting errors."The report of the Committee on Records of Presbyteries was takenup. The recommendation was adopted. The report as a whole wasapproved and is as follows:PRESBYTERY RECORDS REPORTThe records of six presbyteries and the Japan Commission weexamined. Nothing was found to be contrary to the law and order of thechurch in any of the records except for those of the St. LawrencePresbytery. Three items were noted by the committee:"No action is recorded in responseto reports of sessions on page 293:1. That there was a questionable divorce mling. 2. A person took communionwhere there is no mention that she was a church member. 3. Three newofficers took vow #8 contrary to the Law and order of the church."

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 135Minor omissions, corrections, and suggestions were noted and communicatedto the appropriate presbyteries.Also, it should be noted that the records of the Iowa Presbytery were notavailable for examination at this session of Synod.RecommendationThat the St. Lawrence Presbytery be directed to explain, conect ordefend the three items noted by the examining committee and report to theSynod of 1991.Respectfully submitted,Ronald L. Graham, Assistant ClerkThe Moderator of St. Lawrence Presbytery requested for thePresbytery that it be permitted to meet October 16 and 17,1990, forthe trial of Carter Rowe. The request was granted.The report of the Resolution of Thanks Committee was taken up,approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE RESOLUTION OF THANKS COMMITTEEThe 161st Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church ofAmerica gives thanks to our Sovereign Triune God for His mercy andblessing upon us during this meeting. We thank Him for the pleasantsunoundings, the safe travel and the moderate weather experienced thusfar. We thank Him for giving us each the spirit of love for the brethren inthe midst of debate and disagreemeents that has preserved our unity.We thank the Committee on Anangements for providing for our localtransportation, the good facilities and food here at K.U. and their coordinationof all aspects of the meeting of this Synod. We thank them forthe theme "The Use of Our Gifts." We thank those who spoke on the themefor making its tmth real to us from Scripture. We thank the Committee onPriorities and Administration for the conference on "Love the Brotherhood"with Dr. Gerstner and others as leaders.We especially thank our Synod officers, Moderator Robert Henning,and Clerks Brace Martin and Ron Graham for their wisdom and dispatchin leading and directing the business of Synod. We give thanks to JudyLinhart for her assisting in the secretarial part of our business. We thankLou Hutmire as treasurer for his service to us.

136 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEFinally we thank the congregations of eastern Kansas for their hosptality in their churches and homes and the privilege we had of worshippingand feUowshipping with them.RespectfuUy submitted,Glenn E. McFarlandJon HughesThe minutes of the afternoon meeting were read and approved.The members of Synod joined in worship singing Psalm 118C,Stanzas 10-15. Robert Henning led in prayer and preached on thetheme "The Use of Gifts" to encourage noting various passages ofScripture. Synod sang Psalm 135A and B, Stanzas 1,4-5,7-8.Synod adjourned the court at 2:45 p.m. in prayer by the Moderatorand sang Psalm 133A. Synod is to meet again in Beaver Falls, Pa., onthe campus of Geneva College, June 1-7,1991, at 7:30 p.m. local time.Respectfully submitted,J. Brace Martin, clerk

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 137IN MEMORIAMAPPENDIXREV. PAUL D. MCCRACKEN, D.D.It is a very pleasant memory that comes to mind when the name PaulD. McCracken is mentioned. Some ofus affectionately called him "P.D."His infectious smile, hearty laugh and his love of fun and music made hima friend of many. As a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, a pastor inthe RP Church and a leader in youth work he was well received andappreciated.He was bom at Hilliard, Pennsylvania, April 11,1898, and at age 91 hedied, Sept. 5,1989, at the Reformed Presbyterian Home where he had livedfor a few years. His early education was received in the schools of HiUiard,Annisvale, Wilkinsburg, and Hooker, Pennsylvania. He was graduatedfrom Geneva College in 1922 and the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary in1926.Over a period of 45 years he served as the pastor of five churches: RosePoint, Pa.; Superior, Neb.; Topeka, Kan.; BroomaU, Pa.; and Santa Ana,CaUf.His services were freely given to the church, especially in youngpeople's work. He was the Young People's Secretary in three presbyteriesand National Young People's Secretary for eight years. This started withhis being president of the firstNational Young People's Conference in1926. Other agencies of the church had his services at different times, suchas the Home Mission Board, Evangelism Board, Publication Board,Foreign Mission Board, Board of Corporators of Geneva CoUege andpresident of the Seminary Board. The Synod chose him as its moderatorin 1962 at the Carleton Conference. Geneva College honored him with aDoctor of Divinity degree in 1948.His wife, Myra, preceded Paul in death in 1987. The family name iscarried on by four sons, three of whom are members of this Court aspastors, and one daughter, wife of Dr. Wayne Spear, also a member of thisCourt as a Seminary Professor. The ministerial tradition is also beingcarried on by two grandsons at this time.I fondly remember Paul through the many times of fellowship in theMcCracken home, a number of driving trips together, mostly to and frommeetings of Synod, one time of rooming together at Synod. We couldalways count on singing a good bit when Paul was along. The McCrackenswere and are still singers from their early ages. I was in their home whentheir youngest, Mary, entertained those present on her second birthday bysinging for us "Mary Had a Litde Lamb." At that time Paul, as Young

138 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPeople's Secretary, had organized a group of young men to tour arouKansas Presbytery churches giving a musical program using the Psalms.Whether such an effort was good for the church is debatable, but at leastit is my testimony that it was good for those of us who participated.Because of Paul and his continuing family, the McCracken name ishonorable in the Reformed Presbyterian Church today.Respectfully submitted,D. Howard ElUottIN MEMORIAMDR ALVIN SMITHDr. Alvin Smith has been missed from the meetings of Synod since theyear he reached his eightieth birthday—1975. Alvin Smith departed thislife on July 26,1989, and experienced that which we look forward to withgreater anticipation than the annual meetng of Synod: "He passed throughglory's moming gate and walked in paradise."Alvin Smith was bom in Winchester, Kansas, son of James Renwickand Rebecca Jane Smith, October 28, 1894. He graduated from GenevaCollege in 1916 and from the R P Seminary in 1919. He was ordained byKansas Presbytery for work in Cypms. He returned to the U.S. in 1922 infailing health, did some Supply preaching and served as Stated Supply inStafford, Kansas.In August 1922, he married Sarah Self. They had one child fromSarah's firstmarriage: Robert. To their union five children were bom:Annette (Fischer) Van Wyhe, Kenneth, pastor of Covenant Fellowship RP Church in Pittsburgh, Barbara (Mrs. Rolf Scovell), and the twins: AlvinJr. and Alice (Mrs. Raymond Joseph). Dr. Smith served as pastor in:Bamett, Vt., Rose Point, Pa., Oakdale, UL, Orlando, Fla., and Mars, Pa. Hethen retired to Fresno, Calif., where he and Mrs. Smith took active roles inthe congregation. From there, he and Mrs. Smith went to live in theReformed Presbyterian Home. Sarah died in Sept. 1984.Dr. Smith was an encourager. At one of my firstmeetings of Synod Ihappened to be wearing a new suit. Dr. Smith approached me and said,"Bob, you look like a million dollars." The truth was the other way around.Dr. Smith looked like a million dollars, dressed all in white, appropriate forthe pastor from Orlando, Fla..Alvin Smith believed in the value of Presbytery Summer Conferencesand tried to attend every year with his family. He was honored with aDoctor of Divinity degree by Geneva CoUege in 1951. He served as

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 139Moderator of Synod in 1961.Dr. Smith gathered and arranged the factual information for the book,Covenanter Ministers 1930-1963, which is the successor to Thompson'sSketches of the Ministers, published in 1930, a tedious task to say the least.Not many were volunteering when Dr. Smith agreed to assume responsibility.Another brother is gone from our church courts, committees andpulpits."But over aU things brooding, sleptThe quiet sense of something lost."(In Memoriam)A memorial for Lester Kilpatrick was not ready at this meeting ofSynod and is to be presented in 1991.REPORT OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN MEMBERSOF THE NATIONAL REFORM ASSOCIATIONRecent years have seen many encouraging signs in the promotion of theNational Confession view of Civil Government to which the NationalReform Association (NRA) and the RPCNA are both committed. Thethree Consultations on the BibUcal Role of Civil Government held in 1987and 1989 have issued in the publication of abook (God and Politics: FourViews of the Reformation of Civil Government, ed. Gary Scott Smith,[Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1989]) which has broughtour position before the pubUc in comparison with the positions of PrincipledPlurahsm, Theonomy and Christian America. More recendy, Rev. RaymondJoseph wrote an introduction for the republication of William Symington'sMessiah the Prince (published by Still Waters Revival Books, 12810-126St. Edmonton, Alberta T5L 0Y1 CANADA). Every Reformed Presbyterianpastor needs to have a copy of this magisterial work. Many of thosereading Messiah the Prince jse within the Christian Reconstractionistcamp. However, the board of the NRA does not see its role as focusing onthe Theonomy debate. We feel our task is more central and important. TheNRA focuses not primarily on what laws in the Bible the civil governmentis obligated to implement, but rather on our social, moral and politicalobligation to submit as a nation to Jesus Christ, the sovereign Mediator-King, the Law-giver. Therefore, although we are encouraged to see new

140 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEpeople turning to a vision which we share, we feel called to continue toarticulate the original vision of the National Reform Association: Recognizingthe Crown Rights of Jesus Christ over all spheres of life.In Une with this vision, we are happy to note also in the "publishingarena" the new book of two members of the NRA Speaker's Bureau, Dr.Richard Ganz and Dr. WUUam Edgar: Sold Out—How the EvangelicalChurch is Abandoning God for Self-fulfillment: A Warning (published byOnward Press, P.O. Box 4071, Station C, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). Thiswork caUs us to repentance and action in terms of our national, church andpersonal life. Its warning is much needed. We also encourage those whoare able to come to our October meeting in the Pittsburgh area at whichRev. Charles Mcllhenny will speak to us of his rolein fightingthe plagueof homosexual immorality in San Francisco. Rev. Mcllhenny is aneffective and courageous leader in bringing God's Word to bear in thepublic arena. He has done so at riskto his Ufe and family.The NRA is now seeking to find more effective ways of making ourvision known, and in helping Christians to implement this vision. Therefore,we are inviting all of you to come to meet with us at lunch on Thursday inorder to take part in a discussion on the purposes and programs of the NRA.We wiU not be telling you what our programs are so much as in asking youto assist us in a "vision casting" session in which we can aU find moreeffective avenues of proclaiming our corporate testimony regardingtheKingship of Christ. What are the best ways we can work together to showhow our national disobedience has led to the horrible state of our morals.What are the best ways for us as churches and individual Christians in thesocial arena to turn our world around for the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Whatis the most faithful way of turning the tide of social injustice found in suchsocial evUs as abortion, pornography, infanticide, euthanasia, familybreakdown, drag and alcohol abuse and divorce? We want your inputIn order to lay a basis for our discussion we make the followingrecommendation:RecommendationThat Synod allow the following three members of this court to speakto us for fiveminutes each regardingthe practical, historical and confessionalaspects of the work of National Reform:Howard ElliottAnthony A. CowleyWilliam J. EdgarRespectfully submitted,Tony Cowley, president of NRA

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 141REPORT OF THE REFORMATION TRANSLATIONFELLOWSHIPAccording to the April, 1990, Church Around the World, "Thousandsof Chinese university students are turning to the Christian faith in the bitteraftermath of the brutal suppression of the pro-democracy movement lastJune .... Church leaders indicate that most members of house churchesare not well educated and are often unable to answer many of questions ofthe new converts. However, Uterature is not available to help them. Somestudents in Beijing have resorted to hand copying key books that answersome of their questions." This indicates some of the need and opportunitythat exists for the Reformation Translation Fellowship. Your prayers andsupport can make a vital difference in this important ministry.It has been a year of transition for the RTF With the death of Dr. LesterKilpatrick, the RTF lost a dedicated board member. Dr. Kilpatrick servedmany years as American Representative and Treasurer. He was deeplyconcerned that Reformed Uterature be made available to the Chinese. Inaddition, Dr. Loraine Boettner, a long-time friend and supporter of theRTF, died in January, 1990. The contributions to the success of the RTFby both men wtil be missed.At last year's board meeting, Dr. Jack Lee was appointed Dr. Chao'ssuccessor-in-training. Dr. Lee gave up a promising career in business toassume this position. However, Dr. Lee has recently informed us that heis no longer planning to take up the work of the RTF. Also at last year'smeeting, several committees were appointed to help expedite the work ofthe RTF. The hope is to increase the visibility and efficiency of the workof the RTF. Dr. Robert Heimburger of Indianapolis was added as a newboard member. Dr. Heimburger has spent considerable time in Taiwan.Dr. Charles Chao continues his faithful work of translation. Cunentlyhe is nearing completion of an expanded addition of A Dictionary ofTheological Terms. The dictionary, at 850 pages, is about double the sizeof the firstedition. The estimated printing cost is approximately $25,000for 3,000 copies. The desire is to send part of the printing to Christians inMainland China. Recent publications were Herman Bavinck's Our ReasonableFaith, Louis Berkof s Manual of Christian Doctrine, and a newlyrevised Chinese edition of the Westminster Confession ofFaith. This is the40th year of publication of the Reformed Faith and Life in Chinese.We are thankful for God's grace, provision, faithfulness, and power.We are thankful for the prayers and financial support of the various oneswho make the work of the RTF possible. As usual, the financialsituationof the RTF is tight. We appreciate the support of the RPCNA ForeignMission Board in providing Dr. Chao's salary. We are thankful to the

142 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEmembers of the First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, Pa.,and now the Bloomington, Ind., Reformed Presbyterian Church for theirhelp in getting out the quarterly mailings. We are also thankful to GenevaCollege for supplying and updating the maUing list.RecommendationThat Dr. Charles Chao be given ten minutes to address the Synod inbehalf of the Refonnation Translation Fellowship.Respectfully submitted,William L. RobertsREPORT OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIANWOMAN'S ASSOCIATION AND THEREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN HOME ADMINISTRATORThe Reformed Presbyterian Woman's Association is pleased to reportthat 1989 was a year of progress.Our 100-bed facility is small in comparison to some other homes,however, we experience the same complexities of operation. Caring forelderly persons is a demanding job and the staff of the Home continues tobe faithful in their responsibilities. There have been rewarding experiences,and residents express to us how grateful they are to live in the Home.We have experienced the Lord's blessing in financialmatters. Our1989 operating expenses ($2,230,556) were adequately met by our operatingincome ($1,775,062) and non-operating income ($546,555). Our nonoperatingincome (donations, bequests, and investment income) is vital tothe successful operation of the Home. The Woman's Association thanksthe Synod for its continued financialsupport.It cost $6,154 a day to operate the Home in 1989. Fifty-nine percent ofour operating costs went toward employee wages, benefits, and relatedexpenses. Capitalized expenses totaled $62,000, and the Home's debt wasreduced by $97,000.During 1989 the Home received an increase in Medicare funds forskilled nursing care because of the Catastrophic IUness Act. This coveragewas rescinded by Congress at the end of 1989 and we expect a decrease inMedicare income in 1990.In December we were informed that the much talked about federalregulations affecting nursing homes (OBRA), which were to be implementedJanuary 1990, were postponed until October 1990. While many ofthese new regulations are already being met by the Home, others will have

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 143an impact on our operation. The delay will give us more time to prepare;however, some portions of the regulations are still to be revealed. For theHome, the biggest impact wiU be felt in nurse aide training and certification.The Board, in cooperation with the administrative staff, developed a"Philosophy of the Home and Employee Responsibility" to be included inour revised Employee Manual. It is our hope that this will provide ouremployees with a clear statement of our mission and explain how wewould like to see certain principles reflected as we work together.The Board spent time looking at our policies related to the care of theterminally ill and issues relatedto a resident' s decision to accept or declinevarious technological procedures and treatments. As the available technologyincreases, this will be an issue of continuing importance.The Board expects to spend a substantial amount of time over the nextyear reviewing poUcies related to personnel. Members of the Home staffand Board will meet to develop policies in different areas, especially thoseaffected by new federal regulations.The Reformed Presbyterian Home was inspected and audited by themany different agencies that regulate our operation. In all of them theHome received excellent ratings. The Board wishes to congratulate Mr.Weir and his staff for their work.The Reformed Presbyterian Home honors the memory of the followingReformed Presbyterians who were called to their heavenly home in 1989:Agnes Robb, Doris Harrington, Faith Carson, Alvin Smith, Paul McCracken,Fay Farley, Mary Gault, Walter McClay, and Margaret Stewart.Respectfully submitted,The Board of Directors and AdministrationREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN HOMEPOLICY STATEMENTS OF SYNOD 1974-1988A. BUSINESS OF SYNODResponsibilities of Deacon Delegates 74:64-65Multiple Judicial Committees if needed 75:7Synopsis of Rules of Order to be printed inDocket 75:50Counting votes on Overtures 75:83-85Voting privileges for ruling elders 75:111Penalty for unexcused absences 75:124Procedures for handling Special Resolutions 76:9Clerk to report average attendance at worship 76:15

144 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEProcedure for debating Testimony Revision 76:39,40Indemnification of Synod's Officers and Trustees 78:56"Five-year Rule" rescinded 78:96Rules for Synodical Procedure [See DCG] [79:55] 78:96-99Succession of Moderators [79:55] 78:112Addresses of Churches in Fraternal Relationprinted in Minutes of Synod 78:117"Suspended" changed to "Excommunicated" inStatistical Report 79:8Report on Denominational Programs, Priorities,and Financial Policies 79:26-32Rules of Order for Synod [SeeDCG] 79:55Synod to be held in July or August in evennumberedyears 80:43Duties of Committee on Anangements 80:104Procedures for handling ^regularities inpresbytery minutes 81:25-26Substantive changes in body of reports notto be made on the floor of Synod 81:50Report on Denominational Programs, Priorities,and Financial Policies 81:90-104Revision of Statistical Forms 82:31 -32Procedure for debating Directory for ChurchGovernment 83:122Sessions requested to submit mailing list 85:19Parliamentarians to be elected for 6 years 85:78Presbytery reports to be early on Docket 88:98B. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES OF SYNOD (general policies)Careful stewardship to be used 79:26No elder to serve on more than 2 Boards orcommittees at one time 79:29Permanent committees limited to 7 members;Boards to 9 members 79:29Consultative members to be used 79:29Boards and committees to inform the membershipof needs and ministries 81:101Membership on Boards and committees ordinarilylimited to 2 terms 81:102C. EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION BOARDAmendment to Constitution re: membership 74:14

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 145Statement of Purpose to include emphasis ondistinctive principles [Witness Committee] 75:60Priority to be given to materials proclaimingour distinctive witness 79:32Cooperation with other churches and pub-Ushers in materials of common interest 79:32Cost of publications may be subsidizedRevision of Constitution 81:83-84Materials on bequests to be published 81:101Job Description for Director of PubUcationsand Youth Ministries [see 82:83] 87:71-73D. FOREIGN MISSION BOARDGuidelines for Support and Supervision ofPersonnel 76:96-97Inclusion of giving-response materials withmailing approved 87:101Congregational Missionary Sponsorship Program 88:64-65E. BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSIONMerger with EvangeUsm Board 74:15Objectives and Goals 76:69-70Job Description of Finance Committee 78:38Policy regarding "special requests" 80:57-58Statement of Philosophy and Purpose 80:58-59Revision of Constitution re:officers 81:45Job Description of Principles, Doctrines,and Practices Committee 81:45New Works Resources Committee 81:45-46No grants to congregations organized longerthan 10 years 81:46F. PENSION TRUSTEESReorganization of Board 74:38-39Use of Synod's Funds for Plan "A" 78:58Loans for housing for retiredpersonnel willnot be made [see 81:13-16] 83:21Guidance from Long-Range Planning Committee 83:87Qualifications for Pension Trustees 83:88Beginning of service of teaching elders should berecorded in presbytery minutes 84:44Amendment of Plan re:Rollover Contributions 85:25-26

146 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEAmendments to PlanAmendments to PlanAmendments to PlanConstitution of Pension TrusteesG. SEMINARY BOARDConstitution and By-lawsAmendment of Constitution, Art. 6Program of supervised preparation for SeminaryteachingStatement on Accreditation86:39-4687:55-5988:43-4488:45-4984:51-6085:9086:6687:49-52H. BOARD OF TRUSTEESAuthorization to use principal of unrestricteddesignated funds and endowment funds forPension Plan "A" 78:58-59Revision of Policies of Building Loan Committee 79:61Statement of Purpose, Job Description, Policiesand Procedures of Building Loan Committee 79:170-173(see 75:88,137-138)Tmstees serve as S te wardship Committee 81:101Bequests involving real estate to be handledin consultation with local session and deacons 81:102Policies for Health Insurance 83:18Qualifications for Tmstees of Synod 83:88Special Offering for Synod's Budget 83:90Dispersal of MacLaughlin Tmst income 85:19Objectives and Procedures for SpecialInvestment Pool 87:22-23Policy Guidelines for Investments 87:24I. FINANCE COMMITTEEMembers are consultative members of Synod 79:27Recommendations re: Budget items may not beamended on floor of Synod 79:27Summary of audit of Woman's Association tobe presented annually 79:28Standard, simple format for reportsofBoards and committees to be prepared 81:100Synod not to make additions to UnrestrictedInvestment Funds from expendable cunent receipts 81:100Procedures for Finance Committee 83:86-87

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 147J. NOMINATING COMMITTEEProcedures for Committee Appointments 75:121List of eligible ordained persons 81:104Parliamentarians elected for 6 years 85:78K. PRESBYTERIESAnnual survey of ministers' compensation 74:90Recommendation for periodic resignation bypastors rescinded 74:98Presbyteries deal with matters of oversightnot spelled out in Constitution 74:112Licentiates to be included in Roster 78:11Transfer of students of theology andlicentiates 78:102Succession of Moderators 78:112Seminary Training Requirements 79:151-152Minutes to record starting date for service ofteaching elders 84:44Status of teaching elders not in pastorates 87:105-106L. TEACHING AND RULING ELDERSFinancial provision for ministers resigningwithout a call 76:71Guidelines for Ministers' Salaries 78:106Teaching elders not installed as pastors maybecome members of congregations 79:87Seminary Training Requirements 79:151-152Report of Committee on Officers of the Church 81:17-19Financial assistance to ministers enteringfrom other denominations 82:53-54Chaplains are missionaries considered to beemployed by their presbyteries 85:91PoUcies for service of chaplains 86:30-34Ruling elder may pray to conclude baptism 86:102Innocent party in divorce eligible forordination 87:92Status of teaching elders not serving as pastors 87:105-106M. DEACONSDuties of Deacon Delegates 74:64-65Deeds to church property to be in good order 74:90Summary of Synodical Action on Office of Deacon 82:136-146

148 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE[Proposal for Diaconal Ministries Committee—not adopted] [see 82:38] 83:156-159Innocent party in divorce eligible forordination 87:92N. CONGREGATIONS/SESSIONSSessions use discretion as to what materials arecirculated 74:100Observance of "Week of Prayer" a sessionaldecision 75:59Procedures for Session-controlled Communion 77:76-77Psalm Explanations 78:118-121Members to seek counsel of session in communingin other churches 79:149Participation in the Sacraments 81:114-115Display of flags to be decided at congregationallevel 81:122Vacant congregations urged to call a pastorwithin 3 months 81:123Reception of covenant children as communicantmembers 82:27-30Baptism of Roman Catholics 85:39-42,52Sessions to control availability and use ofminutes 86:97Sessions has authority to decide who will teach(re: role of women) 86:97-98O. GRADUATE STUDY FUNDPolicies and Procedures [see 77:71-72] 87:65-66P. OTHER GENERAL STATEMENTS OF POLICYStatements on Abortion 74:84-86,78:104, 81:116, 83:146, 85:83Christian Labor Unions 75:54-55Oath to the Constitution and ExplanatoryDeclaration 75:55Relationship between Synod and Women'sSynodical Missionary Society 75:95-101Use of alcohol as a beverage 75:108Purpose, Goals, and Methods of TemperanceCommittee 76:75-77Interpretation of "submit" in Ordination Query 9 77:57-58Statement on Homosexuality 79.19.20

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 149Prohibition of membership in secret, oath-boundsocieties reaffirmed 79:157Priority to be given to evangelistic and diaconalministries 80:99Special emphasis to be given to ministry to thefamily [see 85:93] 80:99Geneva College to remain a Reformed Presbyterianinstitution, and support to be strengthened 80:99Interpretation of Query 4 of Covenant of ChurchMembership re: use of alcohol 81:47-49Principles for form and content of ordination vows 81:124-129Congregations and presbyteries hold property intrust for Synod 82:59Observance of the Lord's Day [Sabbath] 83:130-141Use of uninspired hymns in non-worship settings 83:142Protest against appointment of Vatican ambassador 84:82Statement against Pornography 85:82Principles for translating Psalms for singing 87:30-31Statement on Handicapped Persons 87:62-64Q. CHANGES IN THE CONSTITUTIONRevision of Covenant of Church Membership 74:91-96Revision of Ordination Query 5 79:55Overture on Covenanting 79:113-134Adoption of Revised Testimony 80:45-46Adoption of new Query on Covenanting 80:45-46Revision of Covenant of Baptism 83:143-145Approval of chapters for Directory for ChurchGovernment 86:102-148Overture on Ordination Query 8 86:151 -160Adoption of Directory for Church Government 87:43-44Adoption of Revisions of Testimony re: ChurchGovernment 87:43-44Revised Forms for Directory of Church Government 87:107-122Revision and conections in Directory for ChurchGovernment; Section of "Mission Church" 87:123-125R. INTERDENOMINATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSFraternal delegates to address matters of mutualconcern82:78Theological and Practical Steps toward ChurchUnion 79:88-93

150 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEDefinition of "fraternal relations"; NAPARC sConcept of Churches in Ecclesiastical Fellowship 79:149-150Change to "observer" status in Reformed EcumenicalSynod 80:102Recommendations for cooperation with other denominations,especially other R P Churches 81:107-111Golden Rule Comity Agreement (NAPARC) 85:35Agreements on comity, membership, anddiscipline (NAPARC) 86:162-165Agreement on Transfer of Membership and Churches(NAPARC) 88:74-75Desirability of union with the Orthodox PresbyterianChurch 88:76

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 151DIRECTORY OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIANCHURCH OF NORTH AMERICAINSTITUTIONSGeneva CollegeBeaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone:412-846-5100President: Joseph McFarland, D.Ed.Reformed Presbyterian Home for the Aged2344 PerrysviUe Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214.Phone: 412-321-4139Administrator: William J. WeirReformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary7418 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.Phone: 412-731-8690President: Rev. Brace C. Stewart, D.D.OFFICESSynod's Board of TrusteesSecretary-Treasurer: Louis D. Hutmire7408 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.Phone: 412-731-1177 FAX (5 p.m.-8 a.m.): 412-731-8861Board of Education and PublicationDirector of Publications and Youth Ministries: James C. PenningtonManagingEditors-Crown & CovenantPubUcations: Drew andLynne Goidon7408 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.Phone: 412-241-0436 FAX (5 p.m.-8 a.m.): 412-731-8861National Reform Association422 Seventh Ave., Patterson Heights, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone: 412-846-0159Executive Director: Ronald H. Stegall,721 Mississippi, Lawrence, KS 66044.Phone: 913-842-3842Reformation Translation Fellowship302 E. First Street, Bloomington, IN 47401.Phone: 812-339-1922

152 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEOFFICERS OF SYNODModerator: Pastor Robert A. Henning, R. 1, Box A-1, Winchester, KS,66097. Phone: 913-774-4585Clerk: Pastor J. Bmce Martin, 1328 Goodin Drive, Clay Center, KS67432. Phone: 913-632-5861 or 632-2458 (home)Assistant Clerk: Ronald L. Graham, Box 197, Minneola, KS 67865.Phone: 316-885-4346 or 885-4538 (home)Treasurer: Louis D. Hutmire, 7408 Penn Ave.,Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Phone: 412-731-1177 or 241-8088 (home)BOARDS OF SYNODBoard of Corporators of Geneva CollegeMembers Chosen by SynodJohn H. TweedPaul PattersonTimothy RussellTerm Expires199119921993Members Chosen by the CorporatorsTerm ExpiresRobert Baumgartner, Douglas Carson,A. Wayne Duffield, William Weir 1991Herbert McCracken, Maribel McKelvy, M.D.,Wayne Spear, Ph. D., Richard Woods 1992James D. Carson, D.Min., Jerry O'NeUl,Jean McKissick, Nancy Vincze 1993Members Chosen by Presbyteries Term ExpiresRalph E. Joseph, Midwest; George Jackson, Atlantic;Paul Finley, St. Lawrence 1991Robert Megchelsen, Iowa;William Finley, Ohio-Illinois 1992Timothy McCracken, Pacific Coast;Albert Miller, Alleghenies 1993President: Jerry O'NeiU, 2909 Steamside Drive, Columbus, IN 47203Board of Education and PublicationMembersTerm ExpiresNorman Carson, J. Edward Hindman, Kathryn Stegall 1991WendeU Spear, David WiUson, Robert Willson 1992Greg Adams, Patricia Boyle, David LongI993Chairman: David Long, 2521 Bennett Road, Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone-317-474-0965 or 317-743-4368

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 153Board of Foreign MissionsMembersTerm ExpiresDouglas Carson, Duncan Lowe, Jonathan Watt 1991E. Raymond Hemphill, D.D., Robert HeimburgerMrs. John McMillan 1992Robert Mann, Sandra Johns, Robert McCracken 1993Executive Secretary: Robert Henning, Box IA, Winchester, KS 66097Board of Home MissionsMembers Appointed by PresbyteriesTerm ExpiresKeith Magill, Ohio Blinois; Robert McFarland;Dean Smith, Alleghenies; Martin WUsey, Midwest 1991Jonathan Watt, Atlantic; Donald Piper, Pacific Coast 1992Robert Schmidtberger, Iowa; Doug Chamberlain,St. Lawrence; Mrs. Eileen Falk 1993President: Dean Smith, 3217 College Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010Board of Pension Trustees of SynodMembersTerm ExpiresPaul Finley, Dennis Olson 1991Thomas Forest, Butch Shoop 1992Robert Catloth, Larry Gladfelter, Everett Wood 1993Secretary: Robert Catloth,717 Mississippi Street, Lawrence, KS 66604Board of Trustees of Geneva CollegeMembers of the R.P. ChurchTerm ExpiresRobert Baumgartner, Wendell F. McBumey, Ph.D., Donald Reed,Kenneth G. Smith, D.D., Christopher Wright, Ph. D. 1990Roy Blackwood, Jr., Ph.D., James D. Carson, D.Min., D.D.Joyce Lynn, Donald R. McBumey, J. Paul McCracken,Bmce C. Stewart, D.D., John H. Tweed 1991Paul Kilpatrick, Joseph Lamont, Jr. WUUam O. Martin, M.D.,H. Edmund Schisler, Diane Stadelmeier, Joseph Worsham 1992Members Representing the AlumniWalter Helsing 1990Robert Brandt, Wayne S. Luce, 1991Clarence Farmer, Judge John Sawyer 1992Members Certified by the Board of TrusteesDennis Bakke, Margueritte Pendergast 1990Andrew Marcinko, WiUard Rockwell, HI l"1

154 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEGeorge Henning, John Snowberger, Alan Windham 1992President: Joseph Lamont, Jr., 4233 N.E. 75th Street, Seattle, WA 98115.Phone: 206-524-2052Board of Trustees of SynodMembersTerm ExpiresJohn Duke, Louis D. Hutmire, Joseph Lamont, Jr. 1991John P. Edgar, Thomas Fisher, Marcia Siebring 1992Sam Chestnut, Steven McMahan, Robert Hemphill 1993Secretary-Treasurer: Louis D. Hutmire,7408 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA15208Board of Trustees of the Theological SeminaryMembersTerm ExpiresDavid M. Carson, Ph.D., Harold B. Harrington 1991Donald Piper, John H. White, D.Min. 1992Robert Copeland, Ph.D., Richard Weir, Ph.D. 1993J. Donald Birdsall, Stewart Lee, Ph.D. 1994Robert McCracken, Robert Tweed, Ph.D., 1995Walter W. Swartz, James M. Wright 1996President: Prof. Stewart Lee, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA 15010PERMANENT COMMITTEES OF SYNODCommittee on ArrangementsMembersTerm ExpiresRalph Joseph, Kelly Moore 1990Doug Carson, Doug Comin, 1991Chairman: Doug Carson, Phone: 412-Committee on FinanceMembersTerm ExpiresRobert Catloth, Paul Finley 1991Keith Magill, John Morton 1992Marvin Achilles, Marcia Siebring 1993Chairman: Paul W. Finley, 115 Townsend Street, Walton, NY 13856Phone: 607-865-5640Graduate Study Fund CommitteeMembersBrace C. Stewart, President of the SeminaryJoseph McFarland, D.Ed., President of Geneva College

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 155David Long, President of the Board of Education and PublicationChairman: James D. Carson, D. Min., D.D., 230 Cherry Drive, Pasadena,CA91105Interchurch CommitteeMembersTerm ExpiresJohn McMillan, Jerry O'Neill 1991Randall VanOsdol, Christopher Wright 1992Paul M. Martin, John H. White, D. Min., 1993Chairman: Paul M. Martin, 1117 E. Devonshire, Phoenix, AZ 85014 .Nominating CommitteeMembersTerm ExpiresPaul M. Martin, Ken McBumeyChairman: Paul M. Martin, 1117 E. Devonshire, Phoenix, AZ 85014.Phone: 602-277-3497.ParliamentariansMembersTerm ExpiresDean R. Smith 1992James D. Carson, D.Min., D.D. 1994PhUip Pockras 1996Chairman: Dean R. Smith, 3217 CoUege Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone: 412-843-4840.Representatives to the Presbyterian and ReformedCommission on Chaplains and Military PersonnelMembersTerm ExpiresRobert Copeland, Ph.D. 1991Ronald V. Good l"2Sidney Van Camp 1"3Temperance CommitteeMembersTerm ExpiresMarion L. McFarland, D. Min. 1"!John McFarland V)92EUeen Filbert, Glenn McFarlandI993Chairman: Glenn McFarland, 326 Craig Drive, Orange, CA 92669. Phone:714-771-7565.Committee on Travel Funds and AbsencesMembersTerm ExPiresDaniel Kiehl 1991

156 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEBrace Parnell 1992Chairman: Dan Kiehl, 11315 West 73rd St., Shawnee, KS 66203 Phone:913-631-1608CHURCHES WITH WHOM WE HAVEFRATERNAL RELATIONSReformed Presbyterian Church of AustraliaAlastair McEwen27 Fitzroy StreetGeelongVictoria, AustraliaReformed Presbyterian Church of IrelandRev. C. Knox Hyndman, Clerk19 Manse ParkNewtownardsCo. Down, North IrelandPhone: 011-44-0247-813506Reformed Presbyterian Church of ScotlandRev. A. Sinclair Home, Clerk17 George IV BridgeEdinburgh, EH1 1EEScodandGreek Evangelical Church of CyprusAssociate Reformed Presbyterian ChurchRev. Donald Beard, Principal Clerk3132 Grace Hill RoadColumbia, SC 29204Phone: 803-232-8297Christian Reformed ChurchRev. Leonard J. Hofman, Stated Clerk2850 Kalamazoo Ave., S.E.Grand Rapids, MI 49560

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 157Free Church in Scotland, Synod of North AmericaEwen MacdougaUVaUey Field P.O.Prince Edward IslandKorean American Presbyterian ChurchMyung Doh Kim, Stated Clerk165 E. 64th Ave.Philadelphia, PA 19120Phone: 215-224-7343Orthodox Presbyterian ChurchRichard Barker, Stated Clerk639 Shadowlawn Dr.Westfield, NJ 07090Presbyterian Church in AmericaRev. Paul GUchrist, Stated Clerk1852 Century PL, Suite 202Adanta, GA 30345Reformed Church in the U.S.Rev. Steven Work2350 Leigh AvenueSan Jose, CA 95124FORM OF BEQUEST"I do bequeath to the Tmstees of the Synod of the Reformed PresbyterianChurch of North America the following:If one wishes, he may specify where he desires the bequest to go. Inmaking out a will, it is advisable to get legal advice.

158 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEQtOSTER OF PRESBYTERY OF THE ALLEGHENIES^Moderator Gordon J. KeddieClerkModerator, Ad Interim CommissionSec. of Pulpit SuppliesYoungPeople's SecretaryAssistant Y.P. SecretaryChm., Church Extension & EvangelismMinister to Members on Presbytery's RoUKelly J.MooreA. Wayne DuffieldJohn H. WhiteDouglas CominHerbert McCrackenDean SmithMelville W. MartinAllegheny-2453 PerrysviUe Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214. Phone: 412-322-6166Pastor: Frank C. Schutz, 316 Mayfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214.Phone: 412-231-6359. Installed 1984Clerk: Jay H. Wissner, 125 Watkins Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.Phone: 412-766-2359Elders: W. Kenneth Sanderson, William J. WeirTreasurer: J. Alan Wissner, 125 Watkins Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.Phone: 412-766-2359S.S. Supt.: Dr.Mary Elizabeth Coleman, c/o RP HomePittsburgh, PA 15214. Phone: 412-321-4139College Hill- 3217 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone:412843-4840Pastor: VacantClerk: Robert Copeland, Ph.D., 3311 Fifth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA15010. Phone: 412-847-2759Elders: Douglas Carson, Norman M. Carson, Ph.D., Karl E. Cunningham,Roy M. McDonald, Stanley R. Reyle, Ph.D., William D. Russell, Ph.D.John Stahl, Ph.D.Elders Emeriti: J. Lawrence Coon, D.D.S., Stewart M. Lee, Ph.D.,Robert McConaughy, Raymond RhodesTreasurer: Jonathan Wallace, 3520 Sixth Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone: 412-847-0175C.E. Chairman: Dee Hartman, 3217 CoUege Avenue, Beaver FaUs, PAPhone: 412-843-4840Covenant Fellowship-Swissvale and HU1 Avenues, Pittsburgh PA 15221Phone: 412-731-6452; 412-371-6118Pastor: Kenneth G. Smith, D.D., 2537 Graham Blvd., Pittsburgh PA15235. Phone: 412-731-6452; 412-731-6582. InstaUed 1975

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 159Clerk: Louis D. Hutmire, 2100 Royal Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.Phone: 412-241-8088Elders: Joel Gregor, Christian Hallstein, Don Wilson, J. Paul WUson, J.Renwick Wright, D.D., James C. Pennington, O'Dell Merryman.Treasurer: Judith A. Linhart, 2139 Sampson Street,Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Phone: 412-241-3672C.E. Ministry: Mrs. Donna Wilson, 2112 Gilmore Avenue, Pittsburgh,PA 15235. Phone: 412-241-3958Administrative Staff Member: Robert Willson, 300 S. Braddock Avenue,Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Phone: 412-371-3033Eastvale-504 Second Avenue, Eastvale, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Phone412-847-2080Pastor: KeUy Moore, 502 Second Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone:412-843-1241Clerk: Roy M. Adams, Ph.D., R.D. #2 Box 26, Darlington, PA 16115.Phone: 412-827-2044Elders: David M. Carson, Ph.D., Paul R. Coast, Kermit Edgar, John Ken,Gerald Richeal, John SchaefferTreasurer: Marjorie Lathom, 955 Eastwood Road, Beaver Falls, PA15010. Phone: 412-846-0135S.S. Supt.: John Lathom, 955 Eastwood Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone: 412-846-0135First Beaver Falls-209 Darlington Road, BeaverFalls, PA 15010. Pho412-843-2413Pastor: Douglas Comin, 207 Darlington Road, Beaver FaUs, PA 15010.Phone: 412-843-2413 . Installed 1989Clerk: Charles M. Cunningham, 282 Oakville Road, Beaver Falls, PA15010. Phone: 412-843-8254Elders: Joseph M. Caskey, Russell Ketterer, Paul M. Patterson, RalphRohm (inactive), Paul WissnerTreasurer: Robert N. Fenchel, 511 Eighth Avenue, Patterson Heights,BeaverFalls, PA 15010. Phone: 412-846-2741S.S. Supt.: Sandra Johns, 1920 Wade Street Ext, Aliquippa, PA 15001.Phone: 412-378-4018Geneva-Fourth Avenue and 31st Street, BeaverFalls, PA 15010. Phone:412-846-6877Pastor: Willard G. McMUlan D.D., 1329 Book Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA15010. Phone: 412-846-1041Clerk: Glen M. George

160 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEElders: Robert M. Hemphill, Donnie Hicks, J. Merrill Robb, LH.D.,Raymond Smith, David WillsonTreasurer: Glen M. GeorgeDirector of C.E.: WUlard G. McMillan D.D., 1329 Book Avenue, BeaverFalls, PA 15010. Phone: 412-846-1041Grace Presbyterian Church-426 S. Atherton Street, State College, P16801. Phone: 841-237-2637Pastor: Gordon J. Keddie, 2440 Lexington Circle, State College, PA16801. Phone: 814-234-2653. Installed 1987Clerk: Daniel Heinze, 1720 Princeton Drive, State College, PA 16801.Phone: 814-237-0986Elders: Jonathan D. Adams, Thomas L. HoustonTreasurer: Cyras Beisel, P.O. Box 5892, Belleville, PA 17004Manchester-204 Manchester HU1, New Kensington, PA 15068. Phone:412-339-1551Pastor: Robert B. McCracken, 200 Manchester Hill, New Kensington, PA15068. Phone: 412-339-0246. Installed 1986Clerk: Albert Miller, 417 Charles Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068.Phone 412-339-2593Elders: Michael Mastorovich, Walter RutkowskiTreasurer: Miss Betty Earney ,250 Alcoma Blvd., Apt. #305, Pittsburgh,PA 15235. Phone: 412-795-7398New Alexandria- 214 Church Street, New Alexandria, PA 15670Pastor: A. Wayne Duffield, P.O. Box 373,212 Church StreetNew Alexandria, PA 15670. Phone: 412-668-7506. Installed 1985Clerk: John J. Vincze, R.D.#1, Box 16, New Alexandria, PA 15670.Phone: 412-668-7580Elders: Clair S. ClawsonTreasurer: James S. Pierce, R.D.#3, Box 53, New Alexandria, PA 15670.Phone: 412-668-2457S.S. Supt.: Elmer Bailey, New Alexandria, PA 15650.North Hills-606 Thompson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Phone:412-486-1167Pastor: John H. Tweed, 133 Carriage Hill Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116.Phone: 412-486-4677. Installed 1983Clerk: Wayne R. Spear, Ph.D., 3940 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia PA15044. Phone: 412-443-3591Elders: Fredric Martin, M.D., John D. RusseU, Bmce C. Stewart D.D.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 161Treasurer: Mrs. Gary Watters, 466 Ryndwood Road, Pittsburgh, PA15237. Phone: 412-364-0528Chm. of C.E.: Brace C. Stewart, D.D., 7959 Remington Drive, Pittsburgh,PA 15237. Phone: 412-366-5028Rimersburg-Box419, North Main Street, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Ph814-473-3510Pastor: VacantClerk: Richard B. Homer, P.O. Box 73, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Phone:814-473-3476Elders: Thomas Armagost, Ralph Atchison, Ross Atchison, MerleRankin, Richard HomerTreasurer: Mrs. Carie Engro, R.D.#1, Rimersburg, PA 16248. Phone:814-473-6499Rose Point-R.D.#4, Box 490, New Casde, PA 16101Pastor: Harold B. Harrington, R.D.#4, Box 490, New Casde, PA 16101.Phone: 412-924-9519. Installed 1983Clerk: Clarence WUson, R.D.#2, Portersville, PA 16051. Phone: 412-924-2237Elders: Roy BesseU, Kenneth Kennedy, Floyd Stevenson,Treasurer: John MitcheU, RD. 2, Volant PA 16156. Phone: 412-530-2305Trinity-11011 Cherry Hill Rd., Beltsville, MD 20905. Phone: 302810Pastor: RandaU VanOsdol, 10510 Tmxton Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.Phone: 301-434-1016Clerk: Steven RhodesElders: Steven Fischer, Brad Stewart, Bill Horlacher.Treasurer: Sarah Shoemaker, 9515 49th Ave., College Park, MD 20740Tusca Area-Comer of Darlington and Chapel Roads, Brighton Twp.Box 526, Beaver, PA 15009. Phone: 412-495-6811Pastor: Kenneth Hoffman,, Beaver, PA 15009. Phone: 412-774-5798.Installed 1982Clerk: James R. Dobbs, R.D.#1, BeaverFalls, PA 15010. Phone: 412-495-6266Elders: A. Dale Carothers, Fred NahasTreasurer: Glen Detwiler, 870 Canal Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Phone:412-774-3280Chairman of C.E.: Mrs. David Hemphill, 28014th Avenue, BeaverFalls,PA 15010. Phone: 412-843-4787

162 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEMinisters Serving at Geneva CollegeDavid M. Carson, Ph.D., 3606 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone: 412-843-2061Norman M. Carson, Ph.D., 616 Fifth Avenue, Patterson Heights, BeaverFalls, PA 15010. Phone: 412-846-3469Dean R. Smith, 510 32nd St., Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Phone 412-846-9694John H. White, D.Min., Box 241, DarUngton, PA 16115. Phone: 412-827-2531Ministers Serving the R. P. SeminaryG. Duncan Lowe, 2513 Holly Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Phone: 412-731-5768Wayne R. Spear, Ph.D., 3940 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.Phone: 412-443-3591Bmce C. Stewart, D.D., 7959 Remington Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.Phone: 412-366-5028J. Renwick Wright D.D., 3000 Graham Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235.Phone: 412-241-2421Minister Serving on the Board of Education and PublicationJames C. Pennington, 2916 GUmore Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.Phone: 412-243-9035Minister Serving on the Mission FieldWilliam J. Stenett, 1-4-10, Izumi-Dai, Kita-ku,Kobe 651-11, Japan. Phone: 81-78-592-6519Ministers RetiredE. Clark Copeland, Th.D., D.D., 3005 Gilmore Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA15235. Phone: 412-731-1734Kermit S. Edgar, D.D., 3004 Fifth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010Phone: 412-846-0134MelvUle W. Martin, 107 Ridgewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229Phone: 412-931-2603G. M. Robb, D.D., 2344 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214Phone: 412-322-5674.Charles S. Stenett, 161 Birnesser Drive, Beaver Falls PA 15010Phone:412-846-2097.J. Paul Wilson, 715 North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Phone- 412-242-6266

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 163Ministerial Members, Not On Active RollJoseph M. Caskey, 422 Seventh Avenue, Patterson Heights, Beaver Falls,PA 15010. Phone: 412-846-0159Daniel H. Kepple, R.D. #2 Box 205, New Alexandria, PA 15670. Phone:412-668-8133C ROSTER OF ATLANTIC PRESBYTERY ]>Moderator William J. Edgar, PhD.ClerkDavid CoonTreasurerWUUam J. Edgar, Ph.D.Ad Interim CommissionColdenham-Newburgh SessionBroomall-25 Lawrence Road, BroomaU, PA 19008. Phone: 215-353-1371.Pastor: William J. Edgar, Ph.D., 720 Alexander Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA19026. Phone: 215-623-0117. Installed 1981.Clerk: Marshall W. Smith, P.O. Box 251, Edgemont, PA 19028. Phone:215-647-4342.Elders: R. David Ashleigh, WiUiam H. Cornell, George W. Jackson,Ralph Jackson (inactive)Treasurer: Mrs. Robert D. Edgar, 51-8 Revere Road, Drexel Hill, PA19026.S.S. Supt.: George W. JacksonCambridge-53 Antrim St., Cambridge, MA 02139 (aU mail to 106Antrim Street). Phone: 617-864-3185.Pastor: Jonathan Watt, 106 Antrim St., Cambridge, MA 02139. Phone:617-491-9084. Installed 1986.Clerk: Christopher Wright, 98 Jacques St., SomerviUe, MA 02145.Phone: 617-776-2839.Elders: C. Fred MilUcanTreasurer: Mrs. Charles F. MUligan, 410 Wobum St., Lexington, MA02173. Phone: 617-862-0597.C.E. Chairman: Christopher Wright, 98 Jacques St., Somerville, MA02145. Phone: 617-776-2839.Coldenham-Newburgh-Rt.2, Box 337, Walden, NY 12586. Phone: 914-564-3924.Pastor: D. Raymond McCracken, Rt. 2, Box 337, Walden, NY 12586.Phone: 914-564-3924. InstaUed 1984.

164 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF 1 HEClerk: Donald Crawford, Box 78, Rt. 1, Wallkill, NY 12589. P895-3891.Elders: Charles Shafer, Phillip Shafer, Michael TabonTreasurer: Donald Crawford, Box 78, Rt. 1, Wallkill, NY 12589. Phone:914-895-3891.S.S. Supt.: Howard Ericksen, Briarwood Crest, Newburgh, NY 12550Elkins Park-Cypress and Cadwalader Avenues, Elkins Park, PAPhone: 215-887-9188.Pastor: Tony Cowley, 8344 Cadwalader Ave., Elkins Park, PA 19117.Phone: 215-635-0680. Installed 1990Clerk: Richard McMillan, 110 Rutledge Court, North Wales, PA 19454.Phone: 215-362-0179.Elders: Brace HemphillTreasurer: Robert McClay, 72 Plumtree Rd., Levittown, PA 19056.Phone: 215-943-2605.S.S. Supt.: noneRidgefield Park-310 N. Main St., Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660.201-440-5993.Pastor: Brace R. Backensto, 17 Post St., Haledon, NJ 07508. Phone: 201-956-1889. InstaUed 1989.Clerk: Richard B. Weir, Ph.D., 18 Midland Ave., Bronxville, NY 10708.Phone: 914-337-2833.Elders: Glen A. Chin, W. K. Metcalfe, L.S.D., David A. Weir, Ph. D.Treasurer: Miss Mary Jane Park, 2 Godfrey Rd., Upper Montclair, NJ07043. Phone: 201-744-3179.S.S. Supt.: Richard B. Weir, Ph.D., 18 Midland Ave., Bronxville, NY10708. Phone: 914-337-2833.White Lake-Rtl7B and Mattison Rd. (P.O. Box 208), White Lake, NY12786. Phone: 914-583-5222.Pastor: David C. Coon, P.O. Box 208, White Lake, NY 12786. Phone:914-583-7082. Installed 1980.Clerk: John Nelson, 121 Upper Briggs Rd., Ellenville, NY 12428. Phone:914-647-7170.Elders: Mike Klussman, Charles McBurneyTreasurer: Mrs. Florence Lynn, P.O. Box 50, White Lake, NY 12786.Phone: 914-583-4796.S.S. Supt.: Charles McBumey, P.O. Box 261, White Lake, NY 12786Phone: 914-583-4231.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 165Ministers Without PastoratesPhUip L. Coon, 1365 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325. Phone: 717-337-2397.WiUiamH. Cornell, 2 Kayak Court, Newark, DE 19702. Phone: 302-368-9293.Jonathan B. Leach, Chaplain (CPT), HHC, 8th Engr Bn, 1st CavalryDivision, Fort Hood, TX 76545. Phone: 817-287-4527.Bmce HemphiU, 1118 Easton Rd., #12, Willow Grove.PA 19090. Phone:215-830-0190.Brian Randazzo, Box 608, Rt 17-K, Montgomery, NY 12549. Phone:914-564-3022C ROSTER OF IOWA PRESBYTERY^)ModeratorRonald V. GoodClerkRobert SchmidtbergerTreasurerJohn W. Smith,Northview Dr., R.#.5, Box 526, Burlington, IA 52601. Phone: 319-754-8720.Young People's SecretaryRobert SchmidtbergerModerator of Ad Interim CommissionRobert SchmidtbergerMarion-965 S. 15th St., Marion, IA 52302. Phone: 319-377-2146Contact: Clerk of Presbytery-Ronald V. Good, 825 S. Iowa Ave.,Washington, IA 52353. Phone: 319-653-3313.Treasurer: Lauren O. Wolcott, 180 Brentwood Dr. N.E., Cedar Rapids,IA 52402. Phone: 319-377-7567.Sharon-R.R.2, Moming Sun, IA 52640. Phone: 319-394-3382.Pastor: Robert Schmidtberger, R.R. 2, Moming Sun, IA 52640. Phone:319-868-7719. Installed 1985.Clerk: John W. Smith, Northview Dr., R. R.5, Box 526, Burlington, IA52601. Phone: 319-754-8720.Elders: Paul McElhinney, James PiUingTreasurer: Kim Robb, 113 North Bashford, Winfield, IA 52659. Phone:319-257-3384.S.S. Supt.: Mrs. Betty Harsh, R.R. 2, Mediapolis, IA 52637.Washington-500 S. Ave. "D", 825 S. Iowa Ave., Washington, IA 52353.Phone: 319-653-3101.

166 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPastor: Ronald V. Good, 825 S. Iowa Ave., Washington, IA 52353.Phone: 319-653-3313. Installed 1982.Clerk: Donald E. Wilson, Route 2, Box 149, Columbus Junction, IA52738. Phone: 319-728-2081.Elders: Tom Dunn, Ralph Howell, George F. Masson, Jr.Treasurer: Tom C. Dunn, R.R. 1, Box 69, Crawfordsville, IA 52621.Phone:319-658-2011.S.S. Supt.: Mrs. John W. Hays, 321W. Main St., Washington, IA 52353.Phone: 319-653-6064.Minister Without PastorateWilliam A. Blackwood, 1145 "A" Avenue, Marion, IA 52302. Phone:319-377-2146.C ROSTER OF MIDWEST PRESBYTERY ^ModeratorRonald H. StegallClerkJ. Brace MartinAssistant ClerkRonald L.GrahamTreasurerDennis Wing,6104 Hallet, Shawnee, KS 66216. Phone: 913-268-9612.Ad Interim Commission ModeratorRobertB.TweedEastern Conference SecretaryRobert A. HenningWestern Conference SecretaryRonald L.GrahamAurora-15010 Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011. Phone: 303-366-6690.Pastor: Sidney Van Camp, Ph. D., 2281 Macon St., Aurora, CO 80010.Phone: 303-341-6546. Installed 8/1/78.Clerk: WilUam Van Sciver, 18033 E. Ohio Ave., Aurora, CO 80017.Phone: 303-371-1494.Elders:Treasurer: Rebecca DeBenedittis, 4300 Eugene Way, Denver, CO 80239S.S.Supt./C.E. Chr.: Dr. Sidney Van Camp, 2281 Macon St., Aurora, CO80010. Phone: 303-341-6546.Clarinda-R.3, Box 52A, Clarinda, IA 51632. Phone: 712-542-3257.Pastor: VacantClerk: Raymond Moore, 522 W. Orange, Clarinda, IA 51632. Phone-712-542-4536.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 167Elders: S. Bruce Willson, DD. (Provisional), J. Edward HindmanTreasurer: Mrs. Rudy (Helen) Falk, R.R. 4, Box 116, Clarinda, IA 51632.Phone:712-542-2697.S.S. Supt./C.E. Chr.: Mrs. Rudy (Helen) Falk, R.R. 4, Box 116, Clarinda,IA 51632. Phone: 712-542-2697.Colorado Springs-518 Kinnikinnik Dr. (rear), Colorado Springs,80906. Phone: 719-577-9225.Pastor: J. Paul McCracken, 617 Salano Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906.Phone: 719-471-2417. Installed 1986.Clerk: Robert J. Mann, 430 Kinnikinnik Dr., Colorado Springs, CO80906. Phone: 719-635-8628.Treasurer: Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Mann, 430 KinnUdnnUc Dr., ColoradoSprings, CO 80906. Phone: 719-635-8628.C.E. Chairman: Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Mann, 430 KinnUcinnik Dr., ColoradoSprings, CO 80906. Phone: 719-635-8628.Denison-P.O. Box 76, Denison, KS 66419. Phone: 913-935-2348.Pastor: J. Edward Hindman, P.O. Box 76, Denison, KS 66419. Phone:913-935-2394. Installed 1977.Clerk: Lloyd Copeland, R. 1 Box 59, Mayetta, KS 66509 . Phone: 913-935-2428.Elders: Dale Blackwood, James D. Braum, Harold McCrory, HarlanPhilUps, Merlin Wing.Treasurer: Mrs. Ruth More, R. 1, Box 28A, Denison, KS 66419. Phone:913-935-2402.S.S. Supt.: Mrs. Mary Ann Caskey, R. 2, Holton, KS 66436. Phone: 913-935-2222.Greeley-1501 Tenth Ave., Greeley, CO 80631. Phone: 303-352-1912Pastor: JamesE. McMahon,1505 Tenth Ave., Greeley, CO 80631. Phone:303-352-1912. Installed 1987.Clerk: Philip Kennedy, P.O. Box 16, Pierce, CO 80650. Phone: 303-834-2223.Elders: Bmce Cummings, Neeland SiebringTreasurer: Neeland Siebring, 31752 Weld Co. Rd. #52, Kersey, CO80644. Phone: 303-352-7348.S.S. Supt. Charles Peterson, R. R. 3, Livermore, CO 80536. Phone: 303-493-7675.Hays-Campus Ecumenical Center, 6th & Elm St., Hays, KS 67601.Phone: 913-625-7144.

168 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPastor: Charles J. Casolare, 208 E. 28th St., Hays, KS 67601.628-8250. InstaUed 1989.Clerk: Joe Copeland, 703 Fort St., Hays, KS 67601. Phone: 913-625-5863.Elders: Dight HouseTreasurer: DightHouse, Route 1, Box 49, McCracken, KS 67556. Phone:913-394-2506.Hebron-(1328 Goodin Dr.), R. 3, Clay Center, KS 67432. Phone632-5861.Pastor: J. Brace Martin, 813 Crawford, Clay Center, KS 67432. Phone:913-632-2458. Installed 1976.Clerk: Russell James, 2224 N. Highway 15, Clay Center, KS 67432.Phone: 913-632-5016.Elders: Steven McMahan, Harold MiUigan, Ray Milligan (Emeritus),Byron McMahan (Emeritus)Treasurer: Mrs. Russell (Betty) James, 2224 N. Highway 15, ClayCenter, KS 67432. Phone: 913-632-5016.C.E.Chairman: Steven McMahan, R. 1, Clay Center, KS 67432. Phone:913-632-3043.Lawrence-3312 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66046 (Send mailClerk of Session). Phone: 913-842-5797.Pastor: Robert B. Tweed, PhD., 621 Monterey Way, Lawrence, KS66049. Phone: 913-843-2155.Clerk: Philip Beard, 634 IlUnois, Lawrence, KS 66044. Phone: 913-842-9262.Elders: Daniel Copeland, Carl Mathews, Jenold S. MilroyTreasurer: Martha J. McKinney, R. 3, Lawrence, KS 66044. Phone: 913-843-6418.S.S.Supt/C.E.Chr: Nancy Foreman, 519 Ohio, Lawrence, KS 66044.Phone: 913-842-0269.Minneola-(Locust and Maple) Box 197, Minneola, KS 67865. Pho316-885-4346.Pastor: Ron Graham, (208 E. Ash) Box 197, Minneola, KS 67865 Phone-316-885-4538. Installed 1985.Clerk: Wayne D. Curry, (305 Main Street) Box 2, Minneola, KS 67865Phone: 316-885-4553.Elders: Reed Hindman, Archie McKissickTreasurer: Archie McKissick, Box 461, Minneola, KS 67865 Phone-316-885-4402.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 169Quinter-721 Gove St., Box 280, Quinter, KS 67752. Phone: 913-754-3406.Pastor: VacantClerk: Waldo McBumey, 518 Park St., Quinter, KS 67752. Phone: 913-754-3367.Elders: Vemon Bender, Max E. MannTreasurer: Mrs. Garry (Deanna) Roberts, R.R., Quinter, KS 66752.Phone: 913-754-3635.S.S. Supt.: Charlotte Chesmut, 502 Evergreen Row, P.O. Box 184,Quinter, KS 67752. Phone: 913-754-3613.Shawnee-(6835 Pflumm R.) P.O. Box 3427, Shawnee, KS 66203. Phone:913-631-1991.Pastor: Daniel S. Kiehl, 11315 West73rd St., Shawnee, KS 66203. Phone913-631-1608. InstaUed 1990Clerk: R. Paul Wright, M.D., 2930 West 49th St., Shawnee Mission, KS66205. Phone: 913-384-2445.Elders: Wilbur Copeland, Harold Faris, Curtis Porter, Dennis Wing,Clyde Redpath (Emeritus)Treasurer: Richard M. HemphiU, 4902 Belinder Ave., Shawnee Mission,KS 66205. Phone: 913-236-9574.S.S. Supt.: William Ward, 6048 Ballantine, Shawnee, KS 66203. Phone:913-631-4654.Sterling-412 N. 8th St., Sterling, KS 67579. Phone: 316-278-3507,Office: 316-278-2919.Pastor: Dennis J. Prutow, 510 N. Broadway, SterUng, KS 67579. Phone:316-278-2905.Clerk: Robert McCrory, Rt 2, Box 183 Sterling, KS 67579. Phone: 316-278-2397.Elders: James Humphreys, Eldo McFarland, Don ReedTreasurer: James McCrory, 316 N. 10th, Sterling, KS 69579.C.E. Chairman: PhyUis WiUcey, Rt. 2, Box 104, Sterling, KS 67579.Phone: 316-278-3182.Stillwater Mission Church-Meetingplace: Seventh Day Adventist Churchbuilding, 3823 W. 19th St., Stillwater, OK 74074.Mission Pastor: R. Bruce Parnell, 2104 Anowhead, Stillwater, OK74074. Phone: 405-372-4910.Superior-Beulah-423 E. Fifth (Mail to Clerk of Session), Superior, NE68978. Phone: 402-879-3628.

170 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPastor: Ralph E. Joseph, 456 Dakota St., Superior, NE 68978.879-3167. InstaUed 1981.Clerk: Kenneth Hurd, 1144 Idaho St., Superior, NE 68978. Phone: 402-879-3389.Elders: Harold Martin, Ted Schott.Treasurer: Mrs. Kenneth (Helen) Hurd, 1144 Idaho St., Superior, NE68978. Phone: 402-879-3389.S.S. Supt.: NoneTopeka-2121 Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS 66614. Phone: 913-272-1Pastor: Robert H. McFarland, 5460 S.W. 53rd St., Topeka, KS 66610.Phone: 913-862-1835. Installed 1987.Clerk: T. Richard Hutcheson, 4236 Twilight Dr., Topeka, KS 66614.Phone: 913-272-6107.Elders: Philip Duguid, Joseph Huston, M.D., William McFarland, WaldoMitchel, D.D., Danell Parnell, Ph.D.Treasurer: Mr. Mike Swartz, 310 W. 6th, Aurburn, KS 66402. Phone:913-671-2383.S.S. Supt: Dr. BiU Martin, 3643 Yorkway, Topeka, KS 66604. Phone:913-272-5916.Westminster-4455 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, CO 80030. Phone469-0761.Pastor: Martin J. Wilsey, 170 Garnet St., Broomfield, CO 8002O. Phone:303-465-3907. Installed 1986.Clerk: Greg Adams, 3550 Ames St, Denver, CO 80212. Phone: 303-420-5076.Elders: John T. Duke, Richard MoellerTreasurer: Robert Hindman, 4080 Creek Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020.Phone: 303-469-9982.C.E. Chairman:Winchester-R.l, Box A-1, Winchester, KS 66097. Phone: 913-77Pastor: Robert A. Henning, R.1, Box A-1, Winchester, KS 66097. Phone913-774-4585. Installed 1979.Clerk: Dale Curry, R. 1, Box 124, Winchester, KS 66097. Phone: 913-774-7325.Elders: D. Howard Elliott, D.D., David Huston, F.W. Huston, M.D., JohnO'Neill.Treasurer: Mrs.Dale (Joan) Curry,R. l,Box 124, Winchester, KS 66097.Phone: 913-774-7325.S.S. Supt.: Minnie Bell Gordon, Rt. 1, Box 57A, Winchester, KS 66097Phone: 913-774-4312.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 171Ordained Men on the Mission FieldChaplain Stan Copeland, 8681 Boston, Ft. Lewis, WA 98433. Phone: 206-964-1675R. Bmce Parnell, 2104 Anowhead, Stillwater, OK 74074. Phone:Joseph C. Paul, 164 Vista Grande, Ponte Vedre, FL 32082. Phone: 904-273-0839.Gene W. Spear, 26-5, 3 Chome, Hommachi, Mukonoso, Amagaski 661Japan.Ordained Men Without PastoratesSamuel E. Boyle, D.D., 6004 Caenen, Shawnee, KS 66216. Phone: 913-631-1614.R. Wylie Caskey, D.D., R. 1, Box 8 A, Winchester, KS 66097. Phone: 913-774-8481.D. Howard ElUott, D.D., 405 Delaware, Winchester, KS 66097. Phone:913-774-8643.E. Raymond Hemphill, D.D., 1070 Iris, Broomfield, CO 80020. Phone:303-469-6384.Thomas M. Hutcheson, 416 N. 8th St, Sterling, KS 67579. Phone: 316-278-2634.T. Richard Hutcheson, 4236 S.W. Twilight Dr., Topeka, KS 66614.Phone: 913-272-6107.June E. McElroy, 330 South Corona, Denver, CO 80209. Phone: 303-777-7248.Jenold S. Milroy, 14103 West 62nd Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66216. Phone:913-631-9380.Waldo Mitchel, D.D., 5619 W. 17th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66604. Phone:913-273-1812.Robert More, Jr., Ph.D., R. 1, Box 28A, Denison, KS 66419. Phone: 913-935-2300.David R. Patterson, 215 N. 20th St., Clarinda, IA 51632. Phone: 712-542-5026.Thomas A. Price, Jr., RD 2, Box 129 Chaut. Shrs., MayviUe, NY 14757.Phone:914-831-1593.Ronald H. Stegall, 721 Mississippi, Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone: 913-842-3842.Harold Thompson, 755 S. Alton Way, Apt. 10-C, Denver, CO 80231.Phone: 303-364-4246.S. Bruce WUlson, D.D., 401 Valley Heights, Clarinda, IA 51632. Phone:712-542-4389.

172 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THECrOSTER OF OHIO-ILLINOIS PRESBYTERY ^Moderator Keith MagiUClerkAssistant ClerkTreasurerModerator, Ad Interim CommissionConference DirectorRaymond JosephTom ReidLaurence CunyDavid LongRobertHemphiUBelle Center-(Rt.273 and Center), Box 365, Belle Center, OH 43310.Phone: 513-464-6851Pastor: Philip Pockras, 403 N. Elizabeth Street, Box 365, Belle Center,OH 43310. Phone: 513-464-6851. Installed 1985Clerk: Wilbur Keys, Rt.2, 21725 County Road 115, Belle Center, OH43310. Phone: 513-464-4151.Elders: J. M. RutherfordTreasurer: Paul McDonald, 6404 T.R.55, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.Phone:513-593-1190S.S. Supt.: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bump,214PrattStreet Apt3,Bellefontaine,OH 43310. Phone: 513-593-3559Bloomington-302 East First Street, Bloomington, IN 47401. Phone: 81339-1922Pastor: William Roberts, 3920 S. Kennedy Drive, Bloomington, IN47401. Phone: 812-339-8350. Installed 1983Clerk: Charles Cooper, 701 S. High Street, Bloomington, IN 47401.Phone: 812-336-3891Elders:Treasurer: Laurence Curry, 107 North Johnson Avenue, Bloomington,IN 47401. Phone: 812-339-9258S.S. Supt.: Charles Cooper, 701 S. High Street, Bloomington, IN 47401.Phone: 812-336-3891Columbus-2310 Chesmut Street, Columbus, IN 47201. Phone: 812-378-3003Pastor: Jerry O'Neill, 2909 Streamside Dr., Columbus, IN 47203. Phone:812-372-0858. Installed 1981Clerk: Brent Wells, 315 Union Street, Hope, IN 47246. Phone: 812-546-5968Elders: Edmund Schisler, Butch ShoopTreasurer: Shane Shoop, 2929 Streamside Drive, Columbus, IN 47203Phone: 812-372-0598

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 173S.S. Supt.: Jerry and Ann O'NeiU, 2909 Streamside Dr., Columbus, IN47203. Phone: 812-372-0858.Covenant Fellowship of Indianapolis-3535 West 96th Street, (Send allcorrespondence to Garland Kincaid.) Indianapolis, IN 46268. Phone:317-892-3829Stated Supply: Garland Kincaid, R.R.#1, Box 273 A, Pittsboro, IN 46167.Phone: 317-892-3829Clerk: Donald Mullinnix, 1614 Guildhall Court, Indianapolis, IN 46260.Phone: 317-872-0586Elders: Frederick Cretors, Chet HollarsTreasurer: Chet Hollars, Suite 1250,115 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis,IN 46204. Phone: 317-637-8192S.S. Supt.: Mrs. Garland Kincaid, R.R.#1, Box 273A,Pittsboro, IN 46167. Phone: 317-892-3829Hetherton-Johannesburg, MI 49751.Pastor: NoneClerk: Ed Roby, P.O. Box 586 Roby Road, Johannesburg, MI 49751.Phone: 517-786-2383.Treasurer: Herbert Harrington, Box 585, Jahannesburg, MI 49751.S.S.SupL: Mis. SonyaHoy,Johannesburg,MI49751. Phone: 517-732-9604.Oakdale-Oakdale, IL 62268. Phone: 618-329-5283.Pastor: Samuel B. Sterrett Oakdale, IL 62268. Phone: 618-329-5283.Installed 1979.Clerk: Preston Carson, Box 155, R.R. #1, Oakdale, IL 62268. Phone: 618-329-5232.Elders: Todd PattonTreasurer: WUUam Auld, R.R.#1, Oakdale, IL 62268. Phone: 618-329-5528.S.S. Supt.: Todd Patton, HOW. Belleville, Nashville, IL 62263. Phone:618-327-8140.Ogemaw-3292 North M-33, Rose City, MI 48654 .Pastor: VacantClerk: R. Paul Mathews, 2195 Maes Road, West Branch, MI 48661.Phone:517-345-3116.Elders: George DeBolt, Edward DoranTreasurer: George DeBolt, P.O. Box 187, Rose City, MI 48654. Phone:517-685-2192.S.S. Supt.: Session

174 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEOrlando-324 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Phone: 407-8434361.Pastor: James M. Wright, 9813 White Road, Ocoee, FL 34761. Phone:407-291-2300. Installed 1970.Clerk: Joe Thompson, 24 Magnolia Street, Ocoee, FL 32818. Phone: 407-877-3530.Elders: Ed Forest, Tom Forest, Joe WorshamTreasurer: Tom Forest, 1551 Sackett Circle, Orlando, FL 32818. Phone:407-290-1038.S.S. Supt.: Mrs. Ren Tacey, 2620 Conway Gardens Road, Orlando, FL32806. Phone: 407-898-5130; and Robert Terry, 2047 HoweU BranchRoad, Maitland, FL 32751. Phone: 407-648-0877.Second lndianapolis-4800 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46208.Phone: 317-255-7557.Pastor: Roy Blackwood, Jr., Ph.D., 1175 Princeton Place, ZionsviUe, IN46077. Phone: 317-873-4775. Installed 1966.Clerk: Don Fulk,, IndianapoUs, IN 46254. Phone: 317-849-4970.Elders: Jack Baumgardner, Dean FUson, Rich Johnston, Bob Heimburger,Karl Stoicheff, Ken Thompson, Walt ZebmnTreasurer: Bmce Fulk, 8820 Manderly Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46240.Phone: 317-846-8845.S.S. Supt.: Joan Stoichoff, IN 47346. Phone: 317-489-5307.Selma-625 Jeff Davis Avenue, Selma, AL 36701. Phone: 205-875-7692.Pastor: Robert HemphiU, 625 Jeff Davis Avenue, Selma, AL 36701.Phone: 205-872-2715. Installed 1985.Clerk: George Evans, 328 Kingsley Drive, (Send all conespondence careof the church address.) Selma, AL 36701. Phone: 205-875-1583.Elders: Samuel Austin, Joseph EvansTreasurer: Ruth J. Brooks, 810 Minter Avenue, Selma, AL 36701.Phone: 205-872-1885.S.S. Supt.: Regina Woodson, 1420 Pollard, Selma, AL 36701. Phone:205-875-2937.Southfield-26550 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076. Phone- 313-356-3932.Pastor: Raymond P. Joseph, 26580 Evergreen Road. Southfield, MI48076. Phone: 313-356-3932. Installed 1987.Clerk: Brace Adams, D.O, 29011 Merrick, Wanen, MI 48092. Phone-313-751-3270.Elders: James Curtis, Jon Hughes, Ralph Shell, J. Raymond Stevenson

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 175Treasurer: Wendy Hughes, 4495 Harold, Troy, MI 48098. Phone: 313-680-1959.S.S. Supt: John McCarthy, 1021 Parkdale, Lansing, MI 48910. Phone:517-484-5923.Southside Indianapolis-6969 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46217Phone: 317-787-1211. (Church office in pastor's house)Pastor: Keith R. MagUl, 6878 HiUcrest Court, Indianapolis, IN 46227.Phone: 317-783-9547. Installed 1980.Clerk: John Hanson, R.R. #2 Box 380, Fairland, IN 46126. Phone: 317-835-2801.Elders: Don Prichard, John MauserTreasurer: William Sheldrake, 815 N. Audubon, Indianapolis, IN 46219.Phone: 317-353-6195.S.S. Supt.: Mrs. Stephanie Prichard, 3224 Corey Drive, Indianapolis, IN46227. Phone: 317-888-4977.Sparta-401 North Vine, Sparta, IL 62286. Phone: 618-443-4435.Pastor: Raymond E. Morton, 411 N. Vine St., Sparta, EL 62286. Phone:618-443-3419. Installed 1989.Clerk: Robert Monow, 414 N. Vine St., Sparta, EL 62286.Elders: Floyd Finley, Ralph Mathews, William Wilson, Robert Finley,William FinleyTreasurer: Robert Finley, 225 Delwood Drive, Sparta, IL 62286. Phone:618-443-4478.S.S. Supt.: noneWest Lafayette-545 Hayes Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Phone:317-743-4368.Pastor: David W. Long, 2521 Bennett Road, Lafayette, IN 47905. Phone:317-474-0965. Installed 1984.Clerk: WUliam L. Long, 1228 Meadowbrook Ln., Lafayette, IN 47905.Phone:317-447-3112.Elders: Dan Webb, Don FelkerFinancial Secretary: Janet Wagner, 3029 Pokagon Drive, Lafayette, IN47905. Phone: 317-477-7377.S.S. Supt.: Harlan DayWestminster-P.O. Box 267, Vemon HiUs, IL 60061.Pastor: Harry Metzger, 215 E. Lakeside, Vemon Hills, IL 60061.Phone:708-367-1034. InstaUed 1990.Clerk: Robert Koch, 103 Hamilton Place, Vemon Hills, IL 60061. Phone:708-367-9188.

176 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEElders: Fikre MenbereTreasurer: Bmce Lundeen, 476 Buchanan Court, Vemon Hills, IL60061. Phone: 708-362-5491.S.S. Supt.: Catherine MetzgerMinisters Without PastoratesDavid Craig, 118 Hauser Ct, Hope, IN 47246. Phone: 812-546-5758.Paul E. Faris, R.R. 1, Box 248, Bringhurst, IN 46913. Phone: 219-967-4855.Donald W. Felker, Ph.D., 1520 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN47906. Phone: 317-463-6814.Godfrey Franklin, 5625 St Adaman Street, Pensacola, FL 32503-7916.Phone: 904-478-6552.Milton Harrington, Box 294, Rose City, MI 48654. Phone: 517-685-2707.Garland Kincaid, R.R.#1, Box 273A, Pittsboro, IN 46167. Phone: 317-892-3829.M. L. McFarland, D. Min., 1832 N. Ogemaw Trail, West Branch, MI48661. Phone 517-873-3930.R. Paul Mathews, 2195 Maes Road, West Branch, MI 48661. Phone: 517-345-3116.Robert W. Monow, 414 N. Vine, Sparta, IL 62286. Phone: 618-443-3133.David Peachy, 414 Water Street, KendallvUle, IN 46755 Phone: 219-347-3676.Marshall Pierson; contact through the BeUe Center Session.Edward Pitts, 9182 6th Ave. West, Dallas, GA 30132, Phone: 404-443-2236.Tom Reid, 4417 Hickory Ridge Road, Jackson, MS 39211, Phone: 601-982-9486.pROSTER OF PACIFIC COAST PRESBYTERY ^Moderator Donald PiperClerkAssistant ClerkTreasurerAssistant TreasurerYoung People's Secretary, 1989Moderator of Ad Interim CommissionTimothy McCrackenLewis C. KeysDennis OlsonJohn B. LamontDon LamontDonald PiperFresno-380 N. Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702. Phone: 209-251-4176.Pastor: Timothy McCracken, 4614 E. Grant Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727.Phone: 209-456-9554. Installed 1988.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 177Clerk: Danny Gathright, 325 S. Rabe Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone:209-252-5317.Elders: William Copeland, Donald GougeTreasurer: Miss Lois Copeland, 3095 Adler, Clovis, CA 93612.Los Angeles-3557 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065. Phone: 213-255-8757.Pastor: James D. Carson, D.Min., D.D., D.D., 230 Cheny Drive, Pasadena,CA91105. Phone: 818-793-8610. Installed 1973.Clerk: JD. Birdsall, 965 Brentnal Road, Pasadena, CA 91105. Phone:213-256-3060.Elders: Francis S. Buck, M.D.; Richard Buck; Howard Huizing; C. DeanHinton, D.D.S. (Elder Emeritus)Treasurer: Mrs. Evelyn Birdsall, 965 Brentnal Road, Pasadena, CA91105. Phone: 213-256-3060.Phoenix-1117 E. Devonshire, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Phone: 602-277-3497.Pastor: Paul M. Martin, 4431 N. Longview, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Phone:602-266-1454. Installed 1972.Clerk: Harold Reybum, 4035 E. Osborn RoadPhoenix, AZ 85018. Phone:602-954-9524.Elders: Philip W. MartinTreasurer: David Smith, 2424 W. Altadeana, Phoenix, AZ 85029. Phone:602-997-7856.San Diego-3495 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 Phone: 619-582-0940.Pastor: Vacant-Glenn McFarland, acting moderatorClerk: Bennett Broadway, 675 Ecken Road, El Cajon, CA 92020. Phone:619-442-9014.Elders: RoneyT'osvarTreasurer: Judy Broadway, 675 Ecken Road, El Cajon, CA 92020.Phone: 619-442-9014.Seattle-6554 20th Avenue, N.E., Seattle, WA 98115. Phone: 206-522-3187.Pastor: Donald Piper, 1915 N.E. 68th Street, Seattle, WA 98115. Phone:206-525-2884. Installed 1977.Clerk: Joseph Lamont, Jr., 4233 N.E. 75th Street, Seattle, WA 98115.Phone: 206-524-2052.Elders: John B. Lamont, Dennis Olson, Paul PerkinsTreasurer: Dean O'Neill, 13118 NE 143rd St, Kirkland, WA 98034.

178 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEMinisters Without PastoratesCharles Chao, D.D., 108 San Min Road, 2F-4, Taipei, Taiwan, RepubUcof China. Phone: 011-886-2-766-1003. U.S. Address: 1358 CalleRosamaria, San Dimas, CA 91773 Phone: 818-331-7470.PhiUp W. Martin, 4332 N. Longview, Apt 2, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Phone:602-264-0253.Glenn E. McFarland, 326 Craig Drive, Orange, CA 92669. Phone: 714-771-7565.Robert McMillan, Rt. 1, Box 97, Salmon, ID 83467. Phone: 208-756-2692.Donald Weilersbacher, 3832 Loma Alta Drive, San Diego, CA 92115.Phone: 619-582-0867.(^ROSTER OF ST. LAWRENCE PRESBYTERY^Moderator Walter Wm. SwartzClerkTreasurerAd Interim CommissionChurch Extension CommissionStudent Oversight CommitteeCommission to Oversee Camps:St. Lawrence Family CampWhite Lake CampKenneth A. McBumeyPaul W. FinleyWilliam H. PihlEdward A. RobsonEdward A. RobsonWebster Fields, Aubrey E. AyerGreg Moberg, George HueberAlmonte-273 Almonte Street, Almonte, Ontario, Canada KOA 1A0Phone:613-256-2816Pastor: Kenneth A. McBumey, 350 Almonte Street, Box 122, Almonte,Ontario, KOA 1A0, Canada. Phone: 613-256-1749. InstaUed 1976Clerk: Thomas Bums, R.R. #1, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 3P1,Canada. Phone: 613-257-1924Elders: WUUam J. Bums, James L. MortonTreasurer: John R. Morton, Box 562, Almonte, Ontario, KOA 1A0,Canada. Phone: 613-256-1904S.S. Supt.: Clarence Bowes, R.R. #1, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 3P1,Canada. Phone: 613-257-4529Endwell-Pastor: John McMillan, R.D.#3, Box 148, Endicott, NY 13760. Phone-607-785-0056 Installed 1985.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 179Clerk: Donald McBumey, 312 Ridgefield Road, Endicott, NY 13760.Phone: 607-754-8850.Elders: Harry MeahlTreasurer: Joseph Monza, 23 Pembroke Drive, Endicott NY 13760.Phone: 607-785-7231.Lisbon-Cemetery and Tuck Roads, Lisbon, NY 13658.Pastor: W. Douglas Chamberlain, Box 88, Main Street, Lisbon, NY13658. Phone: 315-393-5814. Installed 1986.Clerk: Dale Smith, Lisbon, NY 13658. Phone: 315-393-2988.Elders: Webster Fields, Donald SmithTreasurer: Mrs. Webster (Edna) Fields, Box 191, Ogdensburg, NY13669. Phone: 315-393-2749.S.S. Supt.: Lowell Smith, Dezell Road, Lisbon, NY 13658. Phone: 315-393-5789.Lochiel-Pastor: Vacant-John O. Edgar, ModeratorClerk: Brian Brodie, R.R.#3, Dalkeith, Ontario, KOB 1E0, Canada. Phone:613-874-2989.Elders: (Provisional) James L. Morton, Dale SmithTreasurer: Mrs. William Brodie, R.R.#3, Dalkeith, Ontario, KOB 1E0,Canada. Phone: 613-874-2651.Oswego-71 W. Bridge Street Oswego, NY 13126. Phone:.315-343-7112.Pastor: Walter Wm. Swartz, 119 E. Third Street, Oswego, NY 13126.Phone: 315-343-0581. Installed 1980.Clerk: GeorgeHueber,R.D.2, Box 482, Oswego.NY 13126. Phone: 315-343-4820.Elders: Roy W. van NorstrandTreasurer: Andrew Cunan, Jr., Box 368, Hannibal, NY 13074. Phone:315-564-6656.Ottawa-Pastor: Richard L. Ganz, Ph.D., P.O. Box 3322, Station C, Ottawa,Ontario, K1Y 4J5, Canada. Phone: 613-257-1650. Installed 1981.Clerk: Aubrey E. Ayer, 204 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A3V4, Canada. Phone: 613-725-6963.Elders: Alaisdar GrahamTreasurer: Alaisdar Graham, 10 Soho Crescent, Nepean, Ontario, K2J2W4, Canada. Phone: 613-825-5211.

180 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPerth-34 Foster Street, Perth, Ontario K7H 3K4 Phone: 613-26Pastor: Christian Adjemian, Ph.D., R.R. 5. Perth, Ontario K7H 3C7,Canada. Phone: 613-264-0262. Installed 1988.Clerk: John F. Coombs, M.D., Box 8, McDonalds Comers, Ontario KOG1M0, Canada. Phone: 613-278-2065.Treasurer: Timothy Rombough, 22A D'Arcy, Perth, Ontario K7H 2V1,Canada. Phone: 613-267-4553.Rochester Fellowship-Stated Supply: WiUiamH. Pihl, 152 Post Avenue, Rochester, NY 14619Phone:716-436-0738.Clerk: Gregory O. Moberg, 84 Inglewood Drive, Rochester, NY 14619.Phone:716-328-1069.Treasurer: Gregory O. Moberg, 84 Inglewood Drive, Rochester, NY14619. Phone: 716-328-1069.Syracuse-2517 S. Salina Street Syracuse, NY 13215. Phone: 315618.Pastor: Edward A. Robson, Ph.D., 312 Goodrich Avenue, Syracuse, NY13210. Phone: 315-476-3417. Installed 1968.Clerk: Robert Pinkerton, 4705 Geebrook Road, Cincinnatus, NY13040. Phone: 607-849-3391.Elders: Marvin Achilles, Gene Huggins, Brace Manwaring, John RamseyTreasurer: Robert Maynard, 108 North Delores Street, N. Syracuse, NY13212. Phone: 315-457-6471.Walton-East and Brace Streets, Walton, NY 13856. Phone: 607-6481.Pastor: Paul W. Finley, 115 Townsend Street, Walton, NY 13856. Phone:607-865-5640. Installed 1982.Clerk: Hartley Russell, R.D.#2, Walton, NY 13856. Phone: 607-865-5356.Elders: Bruce Henderson, Karl Meeker, Robert Russell, Wendell SpearTreasurer: Renwick Russell, R.D. #2, Box A193, Walton, NY 13856.Phone: 607-865-4018.S.S. Supt.: Marilyn Russell, RD.#2, Box #191, Walton, NY 13856.Phone: 607-865-5356.Ministers Serving with the Foreign Mission BoardCharles Leach, Gakuen Nishi Machi 7 Chome, 3-711-101, Nishi-Ku,Kobe, Japan 673.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 181Ministers without PastoratesJohn O. Edgar, D.D., Rt.#l, Box 85, Renssalaer Falls, NY 13680. Phone:315-344-6649.John Monger, c/o WiUiam H. Pihl, 152 Post Avenue, Rochester, NY14619. Phone: 716-436-0738.Robert Rice, 6249 Country Lane, Homer, NY 13077. Phone: 607-749-7692.Carter R. Rowe, (under suspension) 406 JamesvUle Avenue, Syracuse,NY 13210. Phone: 315-471-3565.C ROSTER OF JAPAN COMMISSION JModerator S. TakiuraClerkTreasurerAuditorYoung People's SecretaryK. Kojima, C. W. LeachY. NittaH. EnomotoHigashisuma-2-26,4 Chome, Ote-Cho, Suma-Ku, Kobe 654, Japan.Pastor: Toshio Masunaga, Installed 1959. Phone: 078-731-5702, FromUSA: 011-81-78-731-5702.Clerk: Yoshio Nitta, 4-5, 5 Chome, Katayama-Cho, Nagata-Ku, Kobe653, Japan. Phone: 078-691-9039, From USA: 011-81-78-691-9039.Treasurer: Fumiko Nitta, 4-5, 5 Chome, Katayama-Cho, Nagata-Ku,Kobe 653, Japan. Phone: 078-691-9039, From USA: 011-81-78-691-9039.Kasumigaoka-8-10, 6 Chome, Kasumigaoka, Tarami-Ku, Kobe 655,Japan.Stated Supply: Samuel Youn. Phone: 078-706-5104, From USA: 011-81-78-706-5104.Clerk: Kiyoshi Kojima, 202,1-8,7 Chome, Maikodai, Tarami-Ku, Kobe655, Japan. Phone: 078-781-4571, From USA: 011-81-78-781-4571.Treasurer: Kozo Kato, 4-15,1 Chome, Midorigaoka-Higashi, Miki 673-05 Japan. Phone: 079-485-0140, From USA: 011-81-79-485-0140.Keiyaku-17-31,6Chome,Motoyama-Kita-Machi,Higashinada-Ku,Kobe658, Japan.Pastor: Shigera Takiura. Installed 1977. Phone: 078-452-5310, FromUSA: 011-81-78-452-5310.Clerk:

182 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THETreasurer: Hajime Nakamura, 15-10-301 Kusunoki-cho, Ashiya 6Japan. Phone: 079-31-9368, From USA: 011-81-79-31-9368.Kita-Suzurandai (Mission Station)-4-10,1 Chome, Izumidai, KiKobe 651-11, Japan.Pastor: William J. Sterrett. Phone: 078-592-6519, From USA: 011-81-78-592-6519.Clerk: Kiyoshi Kojima, 202,1-8,7 Chome, Maikodai, Tarami-Ku, Kobe655, Japan. Phone: 078-781-4571, From USA: 011-81-78-781-4571.Mukonosoo-26-5, 3 Chome, Mukonoso-Honmachi, Amagasaki 661,Japan.Pastor: Gene Spear. Phone: 06-432-5343, From USA: 011-81-6-432-5343.Clerk: Shigera Takiura, 17-31, 6 Chome, Motoyama Kita Machi,Higashinada-Ku, Kobe 658, Japan.Phone: 078-452-5310, From USA: 011-81-78-452-5310.Treasurer: Reiko Fukuya, 12-4,4 Chome, Mukonosoo, Amagasaki 661,Japan. Phone: 06-433-0192, From USA: 011-81-6-433-0192.Gakuen Toshi-3-711-101, 7 Chome, Gakuen Nishi Machi, Nishi-kKobe 673, Japan.Missionary: Charles W. Leach. (On Furlough until January 1990).Phone:078-791-0644, From USA: 011-81-78-791-0644.ROSTER OF FOREIGN MISSIONARIESCharles Chao, D.D., (On loan to the Reformation TranslationP.O. Box 17-154, Taipei, Taiwan 104, Republic of China. Phone: 011-86-2-766-1003.Charles Leach, 4-16,3 Chome, Hontamon, Tarumi-ku, Kobe 655, Japan.Phone: from USA: 011-81-787-842-2990.Orlena Lynn, 864 Carol Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone: 219-663-6778.Gene Spear, 26-5, 3 Chome, Honmachi, Mukonoso Amagasaki 661,Japan. Phone: 81-6-432-5343, from USA: 011-81-6-432-5343.WiUiam Stenett, 4-10,1 Chome Izumi-Dai, Kita-ku, Kobe 651-11, JapanPhone: 81-78-592-6519, from USA: 011-81-78-592-6519.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 183SALARY SCHEDULE—FOREIGN MISSIONARIES—1989Basic: Ordained $18,100Non-Ordained $14,500Increment:Ordained: $600 per year up to fiveyears.Non-ordained: $480 per year up to fiveyears.An adjustment is made each month according to the cost-of-living index.Salaries are paid monthly.Fringe Benefits: Hospitalization Insurance, Denominational Pension, inlieu of S.S. Schooling provided for children through high school.

184 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEROSTER OF WOMEN'S SYNODICALMISSIONARY FELLOWSHIPWomen's Synodical OfficersPresident: Roberta McFarland, 3320 Fourth Ave., Beaver Falls, PA15010. Phone: 412-846-0210.Vice President: Margaret Faris, 5001 N.W. Harmony Lane, Kansas City,MO 64151. Phone: 913-741-3325.Recording Secretary: Laura Boye McMahon, 1505 lOth Ave., Greeley,CO 80631. Phone: 303-352-1912.Conesponding Secretary: Frances McDonald, 3609 Sixth Ave., BeaverFalls, PA 15010. Phone: 412-843-1893.Treasurer: Eunice Posset, 2604 Steffin Hill, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone:412-843-7721.Assistant Treasurer: Jean Mitchell, R.D.2, Volant, PA 16156. Phone:412-530-2305.CoordinatorsMissions: Lynn McCracken, 200 Manchester Hill, New Kensington, PA15068. Phone: 412-339-0246.Literature: Roberta McElroy, Reformed Presbyterian Home, 2344Perrysville, Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214.Cunent Issues: Ingrid L. BirdsaU, 537 S. Euclid Ave., #2, Pasadena, CA91101. Phone: 818-793-9322.Life Values: Virginia McBumey, 350 Almonte St., Box 122, Almonte,Ontario KOA IAO Canada. Phone: 613-256-1749.Historian-Librarian: Winifred Elliott, 405 Delaware, Winchester, KS66097. Phone: 719-471-2417.Editor: Frances McCracken, 617 Salano Dr., Colorado Springs, CO80906. Phone:719-471-2417.Thankoffering: Carlene Hutcheson, 3019 Maupin Lane, #105, Topeka,KS 66614. Phone: 913-273-1347.WOMEN'S PRESBYTERIAL OF THF ALLEGHFNTF.SPresident: Dorothy McKissock, 114 N. Harleston Dr., Pittsburgh, PA15237. Phone: 412-486-8666.1st Vice President: Carol Lowe, 2513 Holly Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15235Phone: 412-731-5768.2nd Vice President: June Miller, R.D. 1, Old Blackhawk Rd., BeaverFalls,PA 15010. Phone: 412-846-1468.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 185Recording Secretary: Marjorie Sanderson, 2412 PerrysvUle Ave., Pittsburgh,PA 15214. Phone: 412-322-5984.Conesponding Secretary: Dawn McKelvy,. 521 E. Winter Ave., NewCasde, PA 16105. Phone: 412-652-9699.Treasurer: Florence Fattal, 3509 CoUege Ave., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.Phone:412-846-7198.Assistant Treasurer: Betty McBee, 1858 Sample Rd., Allison Park, PA15101. Phone: 412-366-8591.CoordinatorsMissions: Betty Weinacht, 4265 Tuscarawas Rd., Beaver, PA 15009.Phone: 412-495-7057.Literature: Lois Schaefer, 149 DUlon St., Beaver FaUs, PA 15010. Phone:412-846-4441.Cunent Issues: Karen Hicks, 720 8th Ave, Patterson Hgts., Beaver Falls,PA 15010. Phone: 412-847-1034.Life Values: Ruth Vos, 113 Crescent Heights PL, New Brighton, PA15066. Phone: 412-847-7909.Thankoffering: Martha Russell, 3321 5th Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa.15010.Phone: 412-846-0979Historian and Librarian: Leslie Schutz, 316 Mayfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA15214. Phone: 412-231-6359.Local Fellowship PresidentsAUegheny: Isabel Crawford, 2344PerrysvUle Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15214.Phone: 412-322-5943. Meeting date: fourth Tuesday of month.CoUege Hill Highlanders: Jacque Stahl, 3216 Fifth Ave., BeaverFalls, PA15010. Phone:412-843-1747. Meeting date: secondTuesday of month.Eastvale - Ethyl Copeland Fellowship: Martha Edgar, 3004 Fifth Ave.,Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Phone: 412-846-0134. Meeting date: firstTuesday of month.First Beaver Falls: Kay Caskey, 422 Seventh Ave., Patterson Hgts.,Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Phone: 412-846-0159. Meeting date: thirdMonday of month.Geneva-Geneva GuUd: Ruth Vos, 113 Crescent Hgts. Place, New Brighton,PA 15066. Phone: 412-847-7909. Meeting date: firstLord's Day ofmonth.Geneva-Lillian McCracken Fellowship: Eunice Posset, 2604 Steffin Hill,Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Phone:412-843-7721. Meeting date: secondThursday of month.New Alexandria: Nancy Duffield, P.O. Box 373, New Alexandria, PA15670. Phone: 412-668-7506. Meetingdate: second Monday of month.

186 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THENorth Hills-Emma Elliott Fellowship: Betty McBee, 1858 Sample Rd.,Allison Park, PA 15101. Phone: 412-366-8591. Meeting date: firstTuesday of month.Rose Point-Mary Jane FeUowship: Mary Jane Wilson, R.D. 2, Box 175,PortersviUe, PA 16051. Phone: 412-924-2376. Meeting date: firstThursday of month.Tusca Area Ladies Fellowship: Judy MuUins, 1917 Fifth Ave. Place, Apt.#4, New Brighton, PA 15066. Phone: 412-847-2703. Meeting date:third Thursday.Other Contact Persons:Covenant FeUowship: Lori Meneely, 128 Earlwood St., Pittsburgh, PA15235. Phone: 412-795-7985.Manchester: Lynn McCracken, 200 Manchester Hill, New Kensington,PA 15068. Phone: 412-339-0246.Rimersburg:State College: Jane Keddie, 2440 Lexington Circle, State College, P16801. Phone: 814-473-3510.IOWA PRESPYTERULPresident: Louise Schmidtberger, R.D.2, Moming Sun, IA 52640. Phone:319-868-7719.Vice President: Martha Moore, 108 Orchard Lane, Columbus Junction, IA52738. Phone:Recording Secretary: Ruth Kilpatrick, Rt. 2, Box 145, Moming Sun, IA52640. Phone: 319-394-3583.Conesponding Secretary: Sandra Wolcott, 180 Brentwood, NE, CedarRapids, IA 52401. Phone: 319-377-7567.Treasurer: Lelia Wilson, 325 Gamble, Columbus Junction, IA 52738.Phone:319-728-2089.CoordinatorsMissions: Mrs. Ray Pilling, R.D.2, Mediapolis, IA 52637.Life Values: Mrs. John Skubal, R. 1, Ainsworth, IA 52201.Cunent Issues: Mrs. Ralph McDonald, R.D.2, Moming Sun, IA 52640.Literature: Mrs. Howard Rowe, 319 W. 6th St., Muscatine, IA 52761.Thankoffering: Dorothy Janard, R.3, Washington, IA 52353. Phone: 319-653-2573.Librarian: Martha Moore, 108 Orchard Lane, Columbus Junction IA52738.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 187Local Fellowship PresidentsMarion: Inactive.Sharon: Eleanor Baird, Moming Sun, IA 52640. Phone: 319-394-3581.Meeting date: first Friday of month.Washington: Karen Todd, 1242 Ridge Rd., Columbus Junction, IA 52738.Phone: 319-728-2702 Meeting Date: first Wednesday of month.MIDWEST PRFSRYTFRTAIPresident: Nancy Hemphill, 4902 Belinder, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205.Phone: 913-236-9574.1st Vice President: Nancy Walton, 1320 NW Menninger Rd. Topeka, KS66618. Phone: 913-286-1705.2nd Vice President: Sharon Mathews, 818 Missouri, Lawrence, KS 66044.Phone: 913-843-7537.Recording Secretary: Ruth McKissick, P.O. Box 461, Minneola, KS67865. Phone: 316-885-4402.Conesponding Secretary: Mary Ann Caskey, P.O. Box 126, Denison, KS66419. Phone: 913-935-2222.Treasurer: Georgia McFarland, 5460 SW 53rd Street, Topeka, KS 66610.Phone:913-862-1835.Assistant Treasurer: Estella Nuss, Rt. 2, Box 19, Wilson, KS 67490.Phone: 913-666-4212.CoordinatorsMissions: Martha Hutcheson, 5435 Outlook Drive, Mission, KS 66202.Phone:913-236-8792Life Values: Mary Jane Ward, 711 South Mahaffie St., Olathe, KS 66061.Phone: 913-764-3047.Cunent Issues: Sheryl McMahan, Rt. 1, Clay Center, KS 67432. Phone:913-632-3043.Literature: Sue Wilkey, 1936 Mentor, Wichita, KS 67213. Phone: 316-264-4816.Thankoffering: Fran Mann, Rt.3, Box 24-A, Quinter, KS 67752. Phone:913-754-3925.Historian-Librarian: Eleanor Phillips, Rt. 1, Box 134, Mayetta, KS 66509.Phone:913-935-2263.Local Fellowship PresidentsAurora: Inactive—contact Judy Van Camp, 2281 Macon St., Aurora, CO80011. Phone: 303-341-6546.

188 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEClarinda: Helen Falk, Rt. 4, Clarinda, IA 51632. Phone: 712-542-2697Meeting date: First Wednesday.Colorado Springs: Inactive - contact Ruth Mann, 430 KinnUdnnUc Dr.,Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Phone: 719-635-8628.Denison: Eleanor Phillips, Rt 1 Box 134, Mayetta, KS 66509. Phone: 913-935-2263. Meeting date: Second Monday.Greeley: Esther Kennedy, P.O. Box 16, Greeley, CO 80650. Phone: 303-834-2223. Meeting date: First TuesdayHays: Inactive - Contact Edie Copeland, 703 Fort St„ Kays, KS 67601.Phone: 913-625-58Hebron: Mary Goodin, 1226 Clark, Clay Center, KS 67432. Phone: 913-632-5433. Meeting date: Third Wednesday.Lawrence: Informal - Contact Barbara Catloth, 717 Mississippi, LawrenceKS 66044. Phone: 913-843-6805.Minneola: Anita Cuny, P.O. Box 2, Minneola, KS 67865. Phone: 316-885-4553. Meeting date: Third Thursday.Quinter (Sylvia): Fran Mann, Rt. 3, Box 24A, Quinter, KS 67752. Phone:913-754-3925. Meeting date: Fourth Tuesday.Quinter (WMS): Inactive contact Geneva Bollinger, 501 Long St.,Quinter, KS 67752. Meeting date: first Monday.Shawnee Covenanter Daughters - Mary Jane Ward, 711 South Mahaffie,Olathe, KS 66061. Phone: 913-764-3047. Meeting date: second Friday7:00 p.m.Shawnee Missionary Guild: Carol Boyle, 6004 Caenen, Shawnee, KS66216. Phone: 913-631-0692. Meeting date: second Tuesday.SterUng: Irena Kilgore, 207 East Main, Sterling, KS 67579. Phone: 316-278-2456. Meeting date: third Thursday.StiUwater: Plan to organize in 1990- contact Liz Noell, 2137 WestAdmiral, Stillwater, OK 74074. Phone: 405-377-0634.Superior-Beulah: Inactive - contact Nina Lea Williams, P.O. Box 321,Nelson, NB 68961. Phone: 402-225-2040.Topeka: Louise Calhoun, 735 Sherman, Topeka, KS 66607. Phone: 913-233-8143. Meeting date: second Thursday.Westminster: Inactive - contact Jan Adams, 3550 Ames St. Denver, CO80212. Phone: 303-420-5076.Winchester:BettyO'Neill,R.R.,Winchester,KS66097. Phone:913-774-7272.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 189OHIO-n.LINOIS PRESBYTERIALPresident: Mrs. Paul McDonald, 6404 T.R. 55, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.Phone:513-593-1190.1st Vice President: Judy Wright, 9813 White Rd., Ocoee, FL 32761.Phone: 407-291-2300.2nd Vice President: Mrs. Coleman Woodson, 614 Jeff Davis Ave., Selma,AL 36701. Phone: 205-875-4247.Recording Secretary: Maxine Musselman, Rt. 1, Box 18, Oakdale, IL62268. Phone: 618-329-5527.Conesponding Secretary: Clara Worsham, 9763 White Rd., Ocoee, FL32761 Phone: 407-293-1557.Treasurer: Roberta Craig, 305 N. State St., Belle Center, OH 43310.Phone: 513-464-4043.CoordinatorsMissions: Jean Forest, 719 MaxweU, Orlando, FL 32804. Phone: 407-425-7710.Life Values: Rachel Roberts, 3920 S. Kennedy, Bloomington, IN 47401.Phone:812-339-8350.Cunent Issues: Rachel Adams, 27436 Everett, Southfield, MI 40876.Phone: 313-557-9046.Literature: Martha Mclntyre, 209 E. Second St., Sparta, IL 62286.Thankoffering: Ellen Moore, 2008 Georgetown Rd., Bloomington, IN47401. Phone:812-339-2039.Librarian and Historian: Charlotte Adams, 29011 Merrick, Warren, MI48092.Phone: 313-751 -3270.Local Fellowship PresidentsBeUe Center: Judy Pockras, P.O. Box 365, Belle Center, OH 43310.Phone: 513-464-6851. Meeting date: third Friday.Oakdale:MargaretPatton, 110W.Belleville,Nashville,IL62268. Phone:618-327-8140. Meeting date: first WednesdayOrlando: PhylUs Tacey, 2620 Conway Garden Rd., Orlando, FL 32806.Phone: 407-898-5130. Meeting date: third Thursday.Phoebe: Frieda Robertson, 301 Pleasant Ridge, Bloomington, IN 47401.Phone: 812-332-9544. Meeting date: firstTuesdaySelma: Cheryl HemphUl, 625 Jeff Davis Ave., Selma, AL 36701. Phone:205-875-7692. Meeting date: firstSunday.Sparta: Mildred Halliday, 3 Cherry Lane, Sparta, IL 62286. Phone: 618-443-4413. Meeting date: third Thursday.

190 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPACIFIC COAST PRFSBYTERTALPresident: Gayle Copeland, 4630 E. Grant, Fresno, CA 93702. Phone:209-251-8847.Vice President: Margaret Wilson, 9120 Lubec St., Downey, CA 90240.Phone: 213-861-4752.Recording Secretary: Kathy Gathright, 325 S. Rabe Ave., Fresno, CA93727. Phone: 209-252-5317.Conesponding Secretary: Judy Broadway, 675 Ecken Rd., El Cajon, CA92020. Phone: 619-442-9014.Treasurer: Evelyn Birdsall, 965 Brentnal Rd., Pasadena, CA 91105.Phone: 213-256-3060.CoordinatorsMissions: Lorena Keys, 12892 Rosalind Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92705.Phone:714-538-9356.Life Values: Dorothv Carson, 230 Cherry Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105.Phone: 818-793-8610.Literature: Olive Walker, 5511 Ethel Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401. Phone:818-785-2095.Thankoffering: Beverly Sims/Dorothy Patton, 12892 Rosalind Dr., SantaAna, CA 92705. Phone: 714-538-9356.Local Fellowship PresidentsFresno: Cheryl Archer, 2382 N Bethel, Sanger, CA 93657. Phone: 209-266-9018. Meeting date: second Wednesday.Los Angeles: Margaret Wilson, 9120 Lubec St., Downey, CA 90240.Phone: 213-861-4752. Meeting date: second Tuesday.Orange County "King's Daughters": Dorothy Patton, 315 South C Street,Tustin, CA 92680. Phone: 714-544-4893. Meeting date: secondMonday.Seattle: Boni, Piper, 1915 N.E. 68th Street, Seatde, WA 98115. Phone:206-525-2884.ST. LAWRENCE-ATLANTIC PRESBYTERIALPresident: LaUa O'Connor, 1764 Femdale Ave., Abington, PA 19001.Phone: 215-657-7950.Vice President: Jean Weir, 18 Midland Avenue, Bronxville, NY 10708.Phone: 914-337-2833.Rec. Secretary: Joyce Lowry, Box 998, Almonte, Ontario, CanadaKOA1AO. Phone:613-256-2005.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 191Con. Secretary: Edith Sheeley, Rt. 2, Box 350, Walden, NY 12586.Phone: 914-778-5776.Treasurer: Shirley Smith, R.R.2, Lisbon, NY 13658. Phone: 315-393-2988.Asst. Treasurer: Mary Jane Park, 2 Godfrey Rd., Upper Montclair, NJ07043. Phone: 201-744-3179.CoordinatorsMissions: Marion McMillan, R.D.3, Box 148, EndweU, NY 13760.Phone: 607-785-0056.Literature: Candice Russell, RD.2, Walton, NY 13856. Phone: 607-865-4018.Life Values: Bonnie Chamberlain, Box 88, Main St., Lisbon, NY 13658.Phone: 315-393-5814.Cunent Issues: Gretchen Edgar, 720 Alexander Ave., Drexel, PA 19028.Phone:215-623-0117.Historian: Jane Crawford, Rt l,Box78, Wallkill, NY 12589. Phone: 914-895-3891.Local Fellowship PresidentsAlmonte: Jessie Morton, R.R.2, Almonte, Ontario KOA IAO. Phone: 613-256-3345. Meeting date: fourth Thursday.Broomall: Sarah Ashleigh, 124 President Ave., Rutledge, PA 19070.Phone: 215-544-2542. Meeting date: third Wednesday.Cambridge: Janet Millican, 410 Wobum St., Lexington, MA. 02173.Phone: 617-876-1110. Meeting date: third Friday.Coldenham-Newburgh: Jane Crawford, Rt. 1, Box 78, WallkiU, NY12589. Phone: 914-895-3891. Meeting date: first Wednesday.Elkins Park: LaUa O'Connor, 1764 Femdale Ave., Abington, PA 19001.Phone: 215-657-7950.Lisbon: Edna Fields, RD 1, Box 191, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.Phone: 315-393-2749. Meeting date: second Thursday.Ridgefield Park: Jean Weir, 18 Midland Ave., Bronxville, NY 10703.Phone: 914-337-2833. Meeting date: second Wednesday.Walton: Elizabeth Finley, 115 Townsend St., Walton, NY 13856. Phone:607-865-5640. Meeting date: first Wednesday.White Lake: Dorothea Millen, R.D. 1, Swan Lake, NY 12783. Phone: 914-583-4469. Meeting date: once a month (day depends on weatherconditions).

192 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEWOMEN'S SYNODICAL MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIPSTATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS-COMBEVJED FUNDSFor the Year January 3,1989, to January 9, 1990Balance Disburse- Balamce1/2/1989 Receipts Ments 1/9/1990Contingent Fund $ 922.83 $1,171.56 $ 602.93 $1,491.46*Life & Memorial Fd. 3,602.34 371.21 2,500.00 1,473.55Thank Offering Fund 0.00 29,060.75 29,060.75 0.00Special Projects Fund 0.36 3,169.50 2,500.00 669.86Designated Funds 100.00 8.816.58 8.916.58 0.00$4,625.53 $42,589.60 $43,580.26 $3,634.87BANK ACCOUNTS(both with Concord-Liberty Savings & Loan Association,now Parkvale Savings Association)Checking Account $2,549.98 $42,518.39 $42,080.26 $2,988.11Savings Account 2.075.55 71.21 1.500.00 646.76$4,625.53 $42,589.60 $43,580.26 $3,634.87* The entire amount in the savings account is included in Life & MeFund.RECEIPTSAlleghenies Presbyterial $ 9,163.96Iowa Presbyterial 1,995.00Midwest Presbyterial 11,485.19Ohio-lUinois Presbyterial 10,766.26Pacific Coast Presbyterial 2,255.50St. Lawrence-Atlantic Presbyterial 5,259.92Interest, Checking Account 339.42Other (excluding $1500. transfer fromsavings to cunent account) 1.253.14$42,518.39

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 193DISBURSEMENTSContingent FundN.A.E. Convention Expense $122.50Officers' Expense & Supplies 376.43Treasurer's FideUty Bond 104.00Life and Memorial FundJapan Mission ($1,000. from this year'sreceipts; $1,500. from savings) $ 2.500.00$602.932,500.00Thank Offering FundHome MissionsForeign Missions$9,686.9119.373.8429,060.75Special Projects FundToward Mrs. Muto's Salary $2.500.00Designated FundsHome Missions $1,087.00Japan Mission 2,020.50Geneva College 1,151.00R.P. Theological Seminary 1,420.00National Reform Association 934.65Refonnation Translation Fellowship 1,208.68RP. Home for the Aged 859.75Ottawa Theological Hall 10.00Perth, Ontario, Congregation 25.00Toward Repair of CovenanterBookstore, Japan—2QQ.Q0Less Amount Transfened from Savings forLife & Memorial Fund DisbursementTotal Disbursements from This Year's Receipts2,500.008,916.58$43,580.261-500-00$42,080.26Eunice L. M. Posset (Mrs. John R. Posset)WSMF Treasurer

TATISTICAL REPORT, .1EMBESSH1Peceeber 31, 199?Increase DecreaseAverage Attend.«eaber (feaber Cans. Baot. BaiChild/ By Pro*. Fr.RP Froa Tc~RP To~0tS Final"RESEYTERY 12/31/88 12/31/89 Keab. Beit. ProfFaith Bast. Faith Chur. Oth.Oen.Other Total Deaths Chur. Denoa. Reaoval Other Total Elders Deacons Korshio Sab.Sch. CYPU Parson.lleghenies:AlleghenyCollege HillCov. FelloashipEastvale1st Beaver FallsBenevaSrace(State CollegeManchesterlea Alexandrialorth HillsHaersburglose PointTusca Areaission ChurchfriiitylD.C.)•esbytery's RollTotals,Alleghenies:lantic:renal Iaabridgeoldenhaa-lteirburghUins Parkidgefield Parkhite Lakeresbytery's Rollrotals.Atlantic512321B26181US5B7774W541126428S1,28774608529555523604823321B637299627673905211067 06131.32773508230595933564316114156678439525571488639393984522961215139325657277 75152324ie19 4242822343212121 982010013 814 141 1123131220 4435110 1118 215215252461010B2232114511L13318 13210 541 7212 !12145 4012 9010 3 33414?6 7 156 51314213412 4242121432 11524379I7 1158662010212110t4 23 119 9224 0420 9 21319810 110 5 5010912717 42 1353 87•:674 2143 535635 34 1S 32111 3 5B 465 6 13655 32 32 6216518517550507e75613665358147601,0637338603225522B0321201503521374545254026563545712452040221228167101585 4975855N VN Y NY NYNN9V YH K4

STATISTICAL REPORT. NENBERSHIPDeceiber 31. 193?PRESEYTERY.oaa:SharonMashingtonPreaching StationNaricnPresbytery's RollTotals, IoaaSidaest:AuroraClarindaColorado SpringsDenisonGreeleyKaysHebronLawrenceNinneolaJuinterShaiceeSterlingSuoericr-BsulahTopekaKestainsterNinchesterPresbvtery's RoliTotals,IttdKesiIncrease DecreaseTcta! Total —Meaner Neaber Coa«. Bapt. BapChild/ Bv Prof. Fr.RP Froa To R?12/31/E8 12/31/89 Neab. Neab. ProfFaith Bapt. Faith Chur. Oth.Oen.Other Total Deaths Chur.t1011031922343382410953 3478994375121BO32!475687101.133102HI1122450362011054 337410043691219427i4C>578511i.:n90 2274 378 3162 6227 2332 416 486 2452 26 2758 1659 4230 13so :?83 3962 2224 3114 2439 1864 218 333! 233085112424652122282227332I31?9227342110 027121901190025 B350 65!? 040112 1 ' 601211112210Average Attend.To Oth Fir.alDenoa. Reaoval Other Total Elders Deacons Korshic Sab.Sch. CYPU Parson.10 11429716441 11T3in T788 0142 246 1418010'-799 7 744 6013 7 1341 341 1 23I 1 297 6 8542 34 28 294 2 567 2 1003 3 253 3 244 4 9!4 5 654 4 1!10 6 1104 3 "5 6 7464 53 e:?3939 1078 1023182958 1025 195490 1322 42063 365 7975 749 4667 43YesNoYes0YIfNVV HNy8

STATISTICAL REPORT.Deceaber 31. 1989PRESBYTERYOhio-Illinois:Belle CenterBlonaingtonColuotusCov.Fell.cf Inds.HethertonOakdaleOgeaaaOrlandoSecond Indols.SelaaSouthfieldSouthside Indpls.Soartalest LafayetteHission ChurchKesteinsterPresbvtery's RollTotals.Ohio-Ill.Pacific Coast:FresnoLos AngelesPhoenixSan DiegoSeattlePresbvterv's RollTotals. Pac.CoastNENBERSHIPTotalNeaber12/31/63Increase DecreaseTotal _ Averaoe Attend.Neaber Coaa. Bapt. BapChild/ 3v Prof. Fr.RP Froa To RF To Oth Final12/31/E9 .Neab. Neab. ProfFaith Bapt. Faith Chur. Oth.Oen.Other Total Deaths Chur. Denoa. Reaoval Other Total Elders Deacons Norshin Sab.Sch. CYPU Parson.37 41 33 863 67 56 11 268 34 55 29 71! 11 10 123 27 24 348 46 41 534 35 26 9 1120 119 97 22139 149 122 27 567 86 67 19 269 73 50 23 4127 131 6! 70 542 4! 31 10UB 134 77 57 1 628 28 13 IS3 3 31.022 1.075 766 309 1 3271 74 55 19 377 7? 70 9 299 94 56 3B 233 30 19 1! 599 99 63 36 2 427 27 11 16405 403 274 129 7 1161 I91 23 18 81 3 11 21 1 6 215 11 26 72 112 0 1 0162!160091453 19241 l1 1 121 41 1 5 41 32 1 21I 36 6 16 8 2,1 1 I47 1102 5 8 1 1020 13251!45 1400038i310 482663 424 55 63 34 319 1727586715152827961505546130309434862433965457829025 3 Yes40 Yes53 3 No15 No6 No26 Yes21 No70 14 No150 No28 7 Yes39 Yes120 No30 6 YesB5 Nc28 No736 38 730 3 Y48 N40 »30 N58 7 Y206 10 2

46 35323 269 232 3,972 2.913 200 345 5 542 322 1 251922152IS6238 Yes7 Yes7 YesYesYesSTATISTICAL REPORT, NENDERSHIPOeceaber 31. 19B9IncreaseAverage Attend.Total TotalTo RP To Oth Final12/31/B8 Neaber 12/31/89 Neaber Coaa. Neab. Bapt. Neab. BapChild/ ProfFaith Baot. By Prof. Faith Fr.RP Chur. Oth.Oen.Other Froa Total Deaths Chur. Denoa. Reaoval Other Total Elders Oeacons Korshio Sab.Sch. CYPli Parson.PRESBYTERYSt. Laurence:AlaonteEndwellLisbosLDchielOsaegoOttaaaPerthRochesterSyracuseaaltunPresbytery's Roll6423401941624B121527?26124441946784616155802SO173212335135129463211712 7132/13 47117Totals.St.Laarence 542 573 391 162 21 IS5 930 I0 !15 !1 141 2330 2543 3512 1245 3570 4560 5018 14115 8565 4326 27 504 3*7 31HOKE FIELD TOTALSJAPAN COIIKISSIQNHidhasfiisuHKasuigaokaKtiyakuRiision StationsSafcuet ToshiKita SuzurandaiNukcrosouemission RollTotal Japan4,972 5.072 3.664 1.408BSftsnsm SXSSSSS3S =s=s==se===67406961822027!4!66619120452 1925 1640 264 217 21139 6539 152 B5 77 92 17 4231 6 0 3 0 1 952 93 973 2

STATISTICAL REPORT. NENBESSHIPNeaber Neeber Cces. Bapt. BacChild/ By Prof. Fr.RP Froa To RP To Oth Final"12/31/88 12/31/89 Neab. Neab. ProfFaith Baot. Faith Chur. Oth.Oen.Other Total Deaths Chur. Denca. Reaoval Other Total Elders Deacons Norship Sab.Sch. CYPU Parson.19 9 109 63 65 1,063 712 SB 7435 21 21 230 167 5 43 0 10 13 7 134 78 10 06 14 79 64 53 339 667 48 38 2 38 63 42 662 736 33 71 10 26 19 17 290 206 10 00 0 26 26 27 504 367 31 546 35 323 269 232 3.972 2.933 200 310 0 7 96 152 78 35 546 35 330 278 236 4,124 3.011 235 36issxsiscxinssesssacz^ersr:Oeceaber 31, 1989 Increase DecreaseTotal Total - - — _ Average Attend,Presoytery TotalsAlleghenies1,287 1.327 9B4 343 20 44 25 32 41 7 149 24 37 20 Atlantic360 356 256 10011 6 11 2 1 31 4 15 12 load223 224 162 62 0 6 3 2 0 0 11 1 o I 1.133 1,114 S3! 2E3 24 27 9 11 12 I 60 10 22 27 Nidaest1.022 1.075 766 309 1 32 15 1! 26 7 91 6 6 16 Ohio-Illinois405 403 274 129 7 1! 12 0 1 o 24 2 5 8 Pacific Coast542 573 J91 162 / 21 15 10 10 I 57 5 8 13 St. Laarence4,972 5,072 3,664 1,40B 59 152 BS 77 92 17 423 52 93 97 Total Hoae FieldJaoan Coaaissicn202 204 139 65 I 6 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 2 ERANO TOTAL5.174 5.276 3,803 1 ,473 60 158 35 77 95 17 432 53 97 99

STATISTICAL REPORT,Oeceaber 31, 1989PRESBYTERYAlleghenies:AlleohenvCollege HillCov. FellowshipEastvale1st Beaver FallsBenevaSracelState CollegeNanchesterNea AlexandriaNorth HillsRieersburgRose PointTusca AreaMission ChurchTrinitylD.C.IPresbytery's SoliTotals,AllegheniesAtlantic:Grooaal1CaabridgeColdenhaa-Ne»icTchElkins ParkRidgefield ParkIhite LakePresbvtery's RollTotals.AtlanticBalance Suo. Aid12/31/681,36911,8192.02628,3143,4295189914.35?1,2701,2716219,60?98113,22281,78?14,1571,32014.7594,7264.54!76944,272Presby.12,3752,00014,14728,5423.5963,596Other58.500121.074162.50445,90151,06073,37443,19445,93034,95891,52434,10660,38229,37651,748943,63779,0B951,45067.41427,776325,94035,152559,323TotalReceipts58.500121,076162,50445.90251,06073.37475,54?45.93034.95891.52434,10640,38231,37845,915972.18079,08?51,45057,41627,77632B.94D38,745593.419Pastor'set.Coip.29.66028,85037,74423,49!20,27017,97032,99723,35421,57!30,02522,49524,91!22,90738,060376,30717.22326,72529,24624.29?26,460125,975RPM3.25211.39311,5003.1976,0007.8406001,53543«3,1193006,7601,00057,130?,1641,2501446264,0001,20014,534OtherP Horks2.04014.0608,5473,1123,90010,1602004,7301,7204,4602,2527,9101.0253,00047.3568.2562,0?!7,8032,2026.4902,01030,852Other24.22564.00?96,36?28,34023,24634,78536.24034,4347,52546,1549.16127,0527,45725,236446,25544,44314,35533,32723,34!2?3.261E.055416.602TotalOisb.59,177118,312154,16058,14053,41870.77572.05764,05531,45083,95614,20868,43331.38?67,296967,04379,06646.42!70.54226,36?330,07037,725590,213Balance2/31/6?6?214.56310.35014.0741.0713,1174.4?38,2344.7788,8395171,35697011.84186.92114.1404.34?13,4336.1335.4111,79247.478Other-Assets54.41212.33043,42725.59442,34860,2322?,45!26,546113,492499,5943,8191,530912,97713.7742629,30025,3342?1,B;B6.257366.513•astor's5»l-'?031,60031,41440,34025,47942,34812,92234.57024,41221,90031,37626,40023,50740,405386.?7519,60631.73129.26827,80047,00024,460132.067

STATISTICAL REPORT.Oeceaber 31, 1?B?PRESBYTERYlana:ShiroclashingtonPreaching StationBarionPresbytery's RollTotals, loaaNid»est:AuroraClarindaColorado ScrinosDenisonGreeleyHaysHebronLaurenceNinneolaOuinterSftjaneesterlingSupw.or-BealahTopekalesttinsterKinchesterP'esbvtery's RollTotals.HidtiestBalance12/31/881.4901,299902,87?1.4042,31810.1583.4191,29610,SB83.3731,2143553,51025745,524?7553,188»2797I3B,470iuo. AidPresbv.011.80012,0001,95625,756Other44,94431,1549,03185,12926,83?23,90527,4845B.I5144,28029.41639,51242,06048,75227,612112,56161.?I712,762101.23743.6464?,?34750,10BTotal Pastor'sReceipts Tot.Ccap.44,94431,1549,03185.12?33,63?25,90539,46438,15!44,23029,41439,51242,08048,75227,412112,54141.91714,718101,23743,64649,954775,86420,52021,20041.72024,51530,07621,66020,93322,22719.60032,45020,00018,24613,91!27.05?B.?8933,32728,27324,488345.976OtherRPISK RP Norks3.0002,68538011,265752457702.9233,4927708,4641,50020061611,5008.0003218.8501.0447,05245.5552,4007,85410,4561,1741,5187213,0613,4051,6683.3313,39?2,0583,1479,0312,610?406,6444,30247,05!Other12,8588,45121,50?14,17222,45312,7249.27215,1448,9337,83423,34?24.1338,13046.05321.9563.43333,19712,47611,831297.990TotalOisb.43,?7B31, Ml9,03184,95039,93824.23444,29336.93642,97433,59839,22940,89848.39!30,159100.49559,62513.41492,01841,79547,473733,472Balance2/31/8?2.456512?03.0581071.7875,34?4,4342,4026.4043.4542,39471496312.32347.8162,27?42,4071,9433.078156,442Other Pastor'sAssets Sal-'9085,37185,37141,0304,89418,15238,41917,32511,843183162,46240,15!1.7446,1245,974370,50321.52021.20042,72036,17531,14422,23322,25024,50020,80032,85020.00031.49528,5009,60035.40028.27325,319348,743

STATISTICAL REPORT,Oeceaber 31, 1989Balance Sup. Aid Total Paster's Dther Total Balance Other PastorPRESBYTERY 12/31/88 Presby. Other Receipts Tot.Coap. RPBtK RP Horks Other Disb. 12/31/89 Assets Sal- 90Ohio-Illinois:Belle CenterBloetingtonColuibusCov.Fell.of Inds.HethertonOakdaleDoeaaaOrlandoSecond Indpls.SeltaSouthfieldSouthside Indols.SoartaVest LafayetteMission ChurchKestsinsterPresbytery's RollTotals,Ohio-lll.Pacific Coast:FresnoLos AngelesrhoenitSan DiegoSeattlePresbytery's RollTotals, Pac.Ccast23,9728603.50765012,0976,24349413,13533,4202,38564.8475,00042.78117,98221,876251.44926,73011.5314.75622.17656,762121,95526,84071,62359.47812,81116.04224,35423.126104,424155,32447,55470,187140,003132,32141,90221.345 38.43328,34071.42359.47812.81114.04224.35423,126104,424135,326(7,55670,167140.003132.32161.90260,05021,345 938,498 1,010,06347.453115.44953,58540.20054,0900 310.77747.453115.44?53,58540.20054,070310,77721,20122,90531.88210,75814,06!18,27237.14033,78?20,47?27,47440.1407.55229,30834,760351.60!IB,52632,90035.91910.31832.340130,0233,0004,1552.200202,0008,0007.00060011,7387,2004,3811.2001,71755,2118509,0231,2003.49414.7495,30?4.3081,8044337977,5851,78!4,0824,9771,9577.4023,4591.2635,1641,99752,5382.1444,5251,5607804,57415.5834,28837,25225,1391.88914,2271,5562.95649,237114,51223.95823,63489,18415.63438,46613,678458,06023.45066.88219.20931,33963.673204,60333,79670,62061,07313.10015,02425.20223.029100.479162.29846.99470,468140,00329.03074,33652,152917,41044.970115,33057.BS842.487104,303344,97821,0141,8431.91034113,1337,39559117.08024,4482,94744.5665.0O0146,0725.54629,774343,90229,21311.65045317.8B74,54?67.73434.63214,218??46.413106.05313,42110,0008,71729,000227.448144.0213,30?45.000172.33021.20124,01534.35013.90013.40044,10038.00021,68428,89542.60028,00031,80037,400379.34321,97733,30033.eS233.700123.05?

2,4681,0961,6645571.6242961,5253765,7756,54?12,2259,0745,8919,24016,23915.11625,6344.1304B,27815,44?37.08335,50224,0476,7974B,31352,40155.47133.01498,28359,690Balance12/31/897,3977,7623,1353,4412,56!IB,4078,4533.76611,57310,611OtherAssets349,25913,3171.9214,362Pastor'sSal-'9019,48330,60017.00033,00038.B4729.62528,60038,35029,000Totals,St.Laurence 67,350 30,755 434,043 444,798 251,142 19,030 24,130 160,293 454,600 77,548 28,873 264,710Financial DotesCanadian Congregations figures are USIs eouavalent translated froa Canadian Dollars.HONE FIELD TOTALS 670,228 110,014 4,102,215 4,212,230 1,622,?4"4 237,544 247,766 2,024,617 4,135,071 767,387 2,184,035 1,747,83?3.2001.4661.7334,33340011,33213,0568,3847,345732.11012,03?43,00750.08632.73426.342736.44312.43?128,1375.5043,11?3.0753873.6691,18516.73?64,40117,20612,114100.000173,72134.70024,51117,46676.877STATISTICAL REPORT,Oeceaber 31. 1989PRESBYTERYSt. Laarence:AlaontsEndnellLisbonLochielOsaeooOttaaaPerthRochesterSvracuseHal tenPresbytery's RollBalance Suo. Aid12/31/88 Presby. Other3.6532,1522,9103,4931.33310.62323,4283.1686.8749,51413,00025517.50040.42426.31224.2728,74549,30460,16540,49316,314103,00060,767Total Pastor'sReceipts Tot.Coep. RPNiH40,42441,31224,2728,74549,54!40,18540,49833,814103,00040,78718.72724,82618.07230.45034,78?2B,31028,29538,35027,10!3,4405044002155,6606,571OtherRP Horks Other TotalOisb.JAPAN COMISSIOHHighashisuaaKasuaioaokaKeiyakuMission StationsGakuen ToshiKita SuzurandaiNukonoso'J3,3278,1157164601.55426452,04327,73828,7218,55813,36052,06327,73828.72108.55813,36033.33022,88417.0e4Couission P.cltTotal Japan14,634 0130,440130.44073,778 0

OtherRP Horks67,35630,85210,45647,05152,53615,56324,130Other466,255416,80221,509297,090458.060204,603160,276TotalDish.967,046590,21384.930755,672917,610364,978454,600247.966 2,024,617 4,135,07111.332 43,007 128.137Balance12/31/8?66,72147,4733,058158,662343,70247,75477,548OtherAssets785,323 2.184.035912,777 3B4,?75344,513 162,04785.371 42,720370.503 368,763227.448 377,345172,330 123,03?28,893 264,7101.747.83?14,737 173,721Pastor'sSal-'?076.877STATISTICAL REPDRT.Deceober 31. 1937PRESBYTERYBalance12/31/83mc. AidPresby.OtherTotal Pastor'sReceipts Tot.Coap.RPHiHPresbytery TotalsAlleoheniesAtlanticNidoestOhio-IllinoisPacific CoastSt. LaurenceTotal Hoae FieldJapan CoaaissionB1,7B944,2722,879138,470251,449121,95567,350708.16414.63428,5423,594025,75621,365030,755885,137 972,1605B9.B23 593.41?85,129 85,12?750,108 775,664988,698 .,010,063310,777 310,777434,043 464,798376,307125,97541,720345,976351,801130,023251,142110,014 4,043.715 4.212.230 1,622,9440 130,440 130,440 73,79657.13016,58411,26565,55355,21114,76919,030239.5440

204 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEINDEXAbortion 10,23,27,118Adjournment 9, 31, 68,91,101,136Administration, Committee on Priorities and 101,115,135Assignments 80, 98Report of 62-67Alleghenies, Presbytery ofCommittee to Review records of 10Judicial concerns 99Papers 10,27,121,131Reportof 12Roster 158Statistics of 194,199Alleghenies, Women's Presbyterial of the, Roster 184,185Allowance, Travel Fund 92American Presbyterian Church 32, 109Appendix 137-150Memorials 137-139National Reform Association Report 139, 140Policy Statements of Synod 1974-1988 143-150Reformation Translation Fellowship Report 141, 142Reformed Presbyterian Woman's Association and Reformed PresbyterianHome Administrator's Report 142,143Appreciation 6,7, 8, 29,68,92, 115,130,135Arrangements, Committee on 130,135,Assignments 64, 67, 144Reportof 8Roster 154Assessments 97Assistant ClerkAddress 152Election 6Associate Reformed Presbyterian 11,90,109,110,156

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 205Adantic PresbyteryAssignment 110Committee to review records of 10Papers 32,120Report of 14Roster 163Statistics of 194,199Auditors 104Report of, for Pension Trustees of Synod 104,105Report of, for Trustees of Synod 44-58Australia, Reformed Presbyterian Presbytery of 59,60,109,111,112,156BBequest, Form for 157Bibles for Eastern European countries 8,9Board of Directors of Home for the Aged, Report of 142,143Boards of Synod, Reports ofCorporators of Geneva College 71,72Education and Publication 68-71Foreign Missions 86-90Home Missions 28, 29Pension Trustees 102-109Trustees of Geneva College 72-75Trustees of Synod 37-43Trustees of Theological Seminary 81-86Budget, Synod's (see Reformed Presbyterian Mission and Ministry)Christian Reformed Church 11,90, 109,156Churches in Fraternal Relations 156,157Clerk, StatedAddress (see Treasurer)Election 122Reportof 32-37Clerk of SynodAddress 152Election 6Committee Reports, PermanentArrangements 8,9Finance 96-98

206 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEGraduate Study Fund 94,95Interchurch 109-112Joint Commission on Chaplains 30,31Judicial 67,99,100,112-115Nominations 122,123Records of Presbyteries 134,135Resolution of Thanks 135,136Temperance 78Time and Place 1992 95,96Travel Funds and Absences 92,93Committees appointed by the Moderator 10,11Committees, PermanentElections to fillvacancies on 122Rosters 154,155Congregational Missionary Sponsorship Program 41, 43, 87,145CongregationsFinances 34General Statistics 33Covenanter Witness 69Cyprus 6,138,156DDelegates to Synod for the first time 6Deaths noted 6Director of Publications and Youth Ministries 97,122, 151Directory 26, 62,120,121,123,129, 151Boards of Synod 152-154Churches in Fraternal Relations 156,157Form of Bequest 157Institutions 151Officers of Synod 152Offices 151Permanent Committees of Synod 154-156Roster of Women's Synodical Missionary Fellowship 184-191Rosters of Presbyteries 158-182Salary Schedule—Foreign Missionaries 183Statistics 194-203Women's Synodical Financial Statements 192,193Directory for Worship 9,120,123Disabled (See Handicapped)Dissent registered, 67,100

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 207Eastern Europe 8,9,117,118,120Editors, Managing, Covenanter Witness 7,70,97Address 151Election 70,122Education and Publication, Board of 7, 65, 83, 84,97Office address 151Reportof 68-71Roster of 152Elder delegates seated 6ElectionsBy the Board of Corporators for members on theBoard of Corporators of Geneva College 72Board of Trustees of Geneva College 72Director of Publications and Youth Ministries 122Managing Editors 122Missionary Team Leader to Liberia 80, 86New Testament Professor 82, 86Officers of Synod 6,122Permanent Boards and Committees 80,90Eligible to preach 36EUgible to receive a call 36Evangelical Presbyterian Church 91,109,110Fellowship, Women' s Missionary 184-193Feminism 118,124-126Finance, Committee on 95, 122,145,146Assignments 12,28, 29, 30, 37,62, 68,76,92, 101,Preliminary reports of 68,90Reportof 96Roster of 154Financial ReportsAuditor's 44-58Geneva College 74Women's Synodical Missionary Fellowship 192,193Flowers 11Foreign MissionariesRoster of 182Salary Schedule 183

208 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEForeign Missions, Board of 29, 80, 86,117,141,145Assignments 120Missionary Sponsorship Program 41,43,Reportof 86-90Roster of 153Form of Bequest 157Fraternal Delegates and Representatives 90,91Fraternal Relations, Churches in 156,157Friday 101-136Geneva CollegeAddress 151Report of the Board of Corporators 71, 72Report of the Board of Trustees 72-75Roster of the Board of Corporators 152Roster of the Board of Trustees 1152,154Graduate Study Fund 97,122Reportof 94,95Roster of 154HHandicapped, Committee on Ministry toReportof 77,78Health insurance 103,106Home for the Aged, Reformed PresbyterianAddress 151Report of the Board 142, 143Home Missions, Board ofAssignments 10Reportof 28,29Roster of 153IIndex of Policy Statements 1974-1988 8,143-150Indonesia 89Institutions of the Denomination 151InsuranceHealth 106, 146Travel 42

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209Interchurch Committee 91Assignments 32, 33Reportof 109-112Roster of 155Investments of the Pension Trustees 105Iowa Presbyterial Roster 186,187Iowa Presbytery 61,116,135Committee to Review the Records of 11Report of 17Roster of 165, 166Statistics 195,200Ireland, Reformed Presbyterian Church of 17,23,59, 60, 83,109,111,112,156Japan 29,87-88,115,116Japan CommissionCommittee to Review the Records of 11Reportof 25-27Roster of 181,182Japan Mission Statistics 197, 202Joint Commission on Chaplains, Presbyterian & ReformedReportof 30,31Roster of 188Judicial Committee 115Assignments 12Committee members 10Reportof 67,99,100,112-115KKingdom Planters Fund 10,121Korean American Presbyterian Church 91,109Letters of Remembrance 8,115,123Liberia 16,89Licentiates (see Eligible for a call)Loans 86, 121Long-Range Planning Committee 41,93

210 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEMMalaysia 89Medical ethical issues 120Membership Statistics 33Memorial service 6Midwest Presbyterial Roster 187,188Midwe st Presbytery 61Committee to Review Records of 11Paper from 32Reportof 18,19Roster of 166-171Statistics 195,200MinistersDeaths 35General Statistics concerning 34Installed 35Received 35Released or Removed 35Ministers' Children, tuition for 41, 59, 76MinutesPrinting 7Reading for adoption 9,11,27,32,61,68,76,90,91,96,101,131,136Mission and Ministry, Reformed Presbyterian 38, 39,97,98Missionary Sponsorship Program 41,43, 87, 145Missionaries, Roster of Foreign 182ModeratorAddress 152Assignments 9Committees appointed by the 10, 11Election of 6Flowers sent to the 11Retiring 2Monday 9-31Moving Allowance for Retired Teaching Elders 106NNational Association of Evangelicals 91,109,110National Reform Association 91Address 151Reportof 139,140

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 211New works 21,28,29,145Nominating Committee 147Assignments 8,28, 29, 30, 37,68,71,76,91,94,95, 101, 117Holding elections 80Partial report of 91,115Reportof 122,123Roster of 10,155Nominations for Seminary Professors 82, 83,122North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council 29,109,110,126,150OOffering 9,68Officers of SynodAddresses of 152Election of 6Ohio-Illinois Presbyterial Roster 189Ohio-Illinois PresbyteryCommittee to Review Records of 11Papers from 9,107Reportof 20Roster of 172-176Statistics 196, 201Ordination Query #8 12,13,14,99, 134Committee to Determine the Practical Necessity of 7,91,100,131-134Organized, Congregations 35,37,115Orthodox Presbyterian Church 28, 85,90,109, 110, 112,157Ottawa Theological Hall 12, 24, 25Pacific Coast Presbyterial Roster 190Pacific Coast PresbyteryCommittee to Review Records of 11Paper 10,67Reportof 22-24Roster of 176-178Statistics of 196,201Papers90-1 conceming changes in the Directory for Worship 9,11,32,12090-2 conceming establishment of a "Kingdom Planters Fund" 10,12190-3 concerning the suspension of Carter Rowe 10, 112

212 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE90-4 concerning an appeal of a decision of Pacific Coast Presbytery10,6790-5 concemingaprotestofaportionofthel989AbortionProtest 10,2790-6 concerning the make-up of the Board of Seminary Trustees 3290-7 conceming an agenda for future synods in dealing with concernson manhood and womanhood 32,129,13090-8 concerning adoption of the Danvers Statement on Manhood andWomanhood 32,12390-9 conceming the denomination's stand on Exclusive Psalmody32,12090-10 concerning a paper on foundational principles for church planting3290-11 concerning establishment of fraternal relations with the AmericanPresbyterian Church 3290-12 concerning establishment of fraternal relations with the ReformedPresbyterian Church of the Americas 32Parliamentarians 65Roster of 155Pension Fund Assessment 97Pension TrusteesAssignments 12Reportof 102-109Roster of 153Policy Statements Of Synod 1974-1988 143-150PrayerAdjournment 9, 31,68,91,101, 136Constitution of Synod 2, 9, 32, 68,101,Groups other than Synod 18, 22,26, 28, 62, 82, 88Recess/reconvene 11, 61,76,90, 95,100, 130, 131Requests 14, 15, 28, 30, 89, 116,Special prayer times by Synod 2,6,9,27,31,32,63,64,66,68,80,90,98,99,101,103,109,115,136,148Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commission on Chaplains and MilitaryPersonnel 30,31Presbyterian Church in America 29, 90, 109Address of 157PresbyteriesClerks of 158, 163, 165,166, 172, 176, 178Realignment of 61, 62Rosters of 158-183Statistics of 194-203

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 213Presbytery Review CommitteeAssignment 66Reportof 115,116Roster of 10President of Geneva College 71Priorities and Administration, Committee on 101, 115,135Assignments 80,98Reportof 62-67Psalm Translation Committee 59,60Public education 119Publication, Board of Education and 7,65, 83, 84,97Office address 151Reportof 68-71Roster of 152Publication and Youth Ministries, Director of 68,70,122QRQuery #8 (see Ordination Query #8)Records of PresbyteriesCommittees to Review 10Reportof 134Reformation Translation Fellowship 14, 30,182Address of 151Reportof 141, 142Reformed Church in the U.S. 62,90,157Reformed Presbyterian Church of the Americas 33Reformed Presbyterian Presbytery in Australia 59,60,109,111,112,156Remitted tuition at Geneva College 41, 59,76Resolution onAdequacy of present standards 130,134Remitted tuition at Geneva College 59,76Resolution of Thanks CommitteeReportof 135Roster of 10Retiring Moderator 2Role and Service of Women, Committee onAssignment 32Reportof 123-130Roll 2-6

214 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESection 107 of the Internal Revenue Code 105Seminary Trustees, Board of TheologicalAssignment 32Reportof 81-86Roster 154St. Lawrence-Adantic Presbyterial Roster 190,191St. Lawrence PresbyteryAssignment 134,135Committee to Review Records of 11Paper 10,112-115Reportof 24,25Roster of 178-181Statistics of 197,202Stated ClerkAddress of (see Treasurer)Election of 122Reportof 33-37Synodical, Women's 87Financial Report 192,193Nominations 29Roster of 184Temperance CommitteeReportof 78,Roster of 7, 155Theological HaU, Ottawa 12, 24,25Theological Seminary Trustees, Board ofAssignment 32Reportof 81-86Roster 154Theological Students 36Thursday 91-101Time and Place 1991 112Time and Place 1992 Committee Report 95Time and Place 1993 111,112Translation Committee, Psalm 59, 60Travel Fund and AbsencesReportof 92,93

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 215Roster of 155,156Travel Fund Allowance 92Travel Fund Assessment 97Treasurer, DenominationalAddress 152Trustees (See under the names of each particular Board of Trustees—Geneva College, Pension, Synod, Theological Seminary)Tuesday 31-68Tuition 59,72,74,76, 84, 86UUnderstanding the Times, Committee onReportof 117-120Roster 7, 123Undesignated funds 86,96,97,98Unfinished Business, ReportsAgainst Pornography 78-80Long-Range Planning 93Ministry to the Handicapped 77,78Practical Necessity of Ordination Query #8 131-134Priorities and Administration 62-67Psalm Translation 59, 60Realignment Of Presbyteries 61,62Role and Service of Women 123-130Understanding the Times 117-120Vow #8 (See Ordination Query #8)WWednesday 68-91Women's Association 78,98,142-143Women, Committee on the Role and Service of 123-130Women's Synodical 87Financial Report 192,193Nominations 29Roster of 184Worship, Synod 2,9, 32, 66, 91,101Worship, Directory for 9,120,123

216 1990 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEYouth Ministries, Director of Publications and 68, 70, 122Address of 151Zaire 89