Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 91ence, it is clear to us that returningto Carleton College is not a viableoption. Since they have undergone significant staff changes at the coUege,their cooperation, pricing and service have all made that location less thandesirable. Therefore, we have undergone a search for a new location. Wehave surveyed colleges and universities from Colorado eastward. Aftermuch correspondence and several campus trips we have determined thatthe 1996 Intemational Conference wiU be held at Calvin College, GrandRapids, Michigan, from July 26 to August 1 or 2, 1996. We are excitedabout both the facilities and the relationships at Calvin CoUege. We havegreat confidence that this location will make for an excellent InternationalConference.Furthermore, it is the belief of this board that the business of Synod andthe value of the conference would be gready enhanced if these two eventswere held at separate times. We are recommending that to Synod. Weknow that this wUl have an impact on travel expenses for many who attendthe conference as delegates to Synod. We would therefore encouragecongregations to make plans to help defray the costs of pastors, elders andother attending the conference.A final note about the conference has to do with the ConferenceProgram Coordinator, presently filled by the Director of Youth Ministries.The Board recognizes its responsibility to appoint someone to this positionin order to facUitate continuity in coordinating plans for the 1996 Conference.Please be in prayer with and for us as we seek to fulfill thisresponsibiUty in behalf of the denomination.Finally, we want to say again to Synod how grateful we are for theexceUent team God has given us to do the work of Education, Publicationand Youth ministries. Jim's work as Director was outstanding. Hiswisdom and leadership in the office will be gready missed. We beUeve heis the right man to carry on the work as Coordinator of Youth Ministries,and therefore, are asking Synod to elect him to this quarter-time position.We have much confidence in Drew and Lynne and look forward to theongoing work of the Board under their leadership. This is the year for themto be elected for another three-year term. We wholeheartedly recommendthis, reminding Synod that they are two people hired for one position.Please pray for them as they deal with an expanding ministry and a reducedstaff.Recommendations1. That Synod hear from Jim Pennington for 10 minutes and Drew andLynne Gordon for 10 minutes.2. That the nominating committee consider the foUowing three people for