Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 67to continue, members of boards and committees are limited to twoconsecutive terms. Vacancies may be filled by tlie Moderator, Clerk andAssistant Clerk. "RECOMMENDATION 4 THAT THE SYNOD ADD THE UNDERLINEDWORDS ABOVE TO THE DIRECTORY FOR CHURCH GOVERNMENT,CHAPTER 7, SECTION 10.Vacancies on the Business of Synod CommitteeThe terms of Harry Metzger and Kenneth Smith expire in 1995; bothare eligible for reelection. The terms of James Carson and Raymond Mortonexpire in 1996; both are eligible for reelection. Because neither of the menelected in 1994 was able to serve, the committee strongly recommends there-election of the present members for the purpose of continuity.Vacancies in the class of 1997: 2 to be electedClass of 1998: Recommend H. Metzger and K. SmithClass of 1999: Recommend R. Morton and J. CarsonThis will automatically be referred to the Committee on Nominations.The Finance CommitteeThe presence of Jay Worsham of the Finance Committee was veryvaluable. Mr. Hutmire sat in on some our sessions as well. Among otherfindings arising from the discussion was the realization of the difficult,if notimpossible, task of the Finance Committee because of the large turnover ofits members and the potentially high proportion of the committee with nopreceding exposure to the work of the Synod andits agencies. While notmaking any recommendations now, we believe the structure of the FinanceCommitteeis a matter for serious reconsideration. No recommendations.Meeting with Representatives of AgenciesThe Business of Synod Committee was obligated to bring together therepresentatives of the major participating agencies in RPMscM for aconsultation. The time for that meeting was set for March 17, 1995, from8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Representatives of the four major financialparticipants in RPMscM were present; in addition, Sandra Johns sat in onbehalf of the Woman's Association.The presentations and discussions of the day were extremely valuable andhelpful and we sense a growing desire for a team effort in the work of thedenomination. The reality is, however, that the financial needs for the workof the agencies appear to surpass the available funds. Some of the discussioncentered around ways in which there might be some readjustments for thenext year or two.Undoubtedly the major point raised in this meeting was the need foradditional men for ministry. This is seen in the manpower needs of theForeign Mission Board, the Home Mission Board, vacant pastorates, and thesmall number of RPCNA students at the Seminary in Pittsburgh. While theneed for finances is great, the need for menis greater yet. May we join