Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

8(5 1993 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEA committee to consider the future relationship between the ReformedPresbyterian Theological Seminary and Geneva CoUege has noted apreference for an affiliation agreement rather than a formal merger. TheBoard requests the Synod of 1993 to set aside forty minutes to discuss thepossibility of such an affiliation agreement as a committee of the wholewith the assurance that a specific recommendation, if desired, would bemade no sooner than June 1994.John Tweed has been appointed to represent the College beforeSynod's Finance Committee. The request from Synod is for our appropriateshare of its Mission and Ministry budget and for $50,000 from the CecilMcLaughlin TmstIn connection with your request to the Synod we would respectfullyrequest that Dr. Jack White be granted the opportunity to address the Synodon behalf of Geneva College.Respectfully submittedJoseph Lamont, ChairmanJoyce Lynn, SecretaryThe Nominating Committee presented a preliminary report. Nominationswere received from the floor.The report of the Graduate Study Fund was taken up. Items 1-4were referred to the Committee on Finance. The report as a whole wasapproved and is as follows:GRADUATE STUDY FUNDThe first is for Dean R. Smith in his continuing program for a Doctorof Ministry degree through Reformed Theological Seminary; his requestis for $2,000 for 1994. The second is for Dennis J. Pmtow in his continuingprogram at the same institution. His request is for $4,000 for 1994. BmceHemphill is continuing his work at Westminster Seminary. All three arecommended to Synod for approval in the amounts indicated in therecommendation s.The maximum amounts of money available annually through theGraduate Study Committee, with approval by Synod, were set in 1989 asfollows:With Session support: up to $1,000 per yearWith Presbytery support: up to $2,000 per yearWith Synod support: as determined by the Synod.