Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHConferences will provide appropriate forums for:teaching and trainingdeveloping youth leadershipdiscussion of issues pertinent to the interests of the Kingdom ofChrist todayhighlight denominational ministriesIt is the responsibility of the organizing Board (i.e. E sc P) to assure thatthese principles and purposes are respected.A list of speakers, seminar leaders, discussion leaders, and teachers fordenominational conferences is to be presented to the Board for priorapproval. This list must be submitted to the Board at the latest regularlyscheduled meeting preceding the announced conference date. Boardreview and approval of all forums or seminars must also proceed in thesame manner.CROWN AND COVENANTPUBLICATIONSThe primary focus of Crown and Covenant is to publish books, tapes andother media that instruct people in the Reformed faith, Reformed worship,and Reformed evangelism. Proof that the over 200 publications in ourcatalog are meeting the need is evidenced by the growth of sales over the lastseveral years. Since 1987, sales have increased by over 250 percent.The use of psalms in worship and daily life was a key to the Reformation,and it has been a key to the continued presence of the RP Church in NorthAmerica. It is a precious gift we have to share with others. If the truths thatReformed Presbyterians hold dear are going to enlighten other believers andeven unbelievers, someone must be in the vanguard to prepare the way. Lastyear Crown and Covenant Publications sold over 8600 complete Psalters,and over 7000 of those went to people outside the RPCNA. Many of thesecongregations are learning about psalmody and exclusive psalmody for thefirst time.Here are some recent examples:- A PCA congregation whose pastor oncewasn't interested in psalm singing is planning to order 800 Psalters. Amessianic Jewish church in the Netherlands, and a Baptist church in Mainephoned to inquire about Psalters.Crown and Covenant publications is on this vast mission field bringingpeople along in the faith and to an understanding of Reformed truths andRPCNA doctrines. We believe such influence is critical to the growth of ourdenomination in carrying out the Great Commission. ReformedPresbyterians, by purchasing our products and by supporting RPMscM, arefellow participants in this mission.We would report to the Synod that because of the number of sales of theBook of Psalms for Singing,it will be necessary to deficit spend in 1995 tofinance the reprinting. However, we anticipate that continuing sales will payback the deficit in 1996.JM