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T he Potomac Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists is committed to partner with Heaven and fulfill the gospel commission (Matt. 28:19-20), take a message of salvation to each individual in our mission field through the power of the Holy Spirit and, understanding our prophetic role, we will proclaim the Three Angels Messages (Rev. 14). We believe that God has called us for this specific time as we look forward to the soon return of Jesus Christ. It is our desire, by His grace, to be faithful to this calling. Mission The Potomac Conference Corporationexists to grow healthy, disciple-making churches. 2020 Vision • By 2020, our membership/ attendance will more than double in size, one precious soul at a time. • By 2020, more than 70% of our congregations will be healthy, disciple-making churches through community focus, pastors equipped as servant leaders, members equipped and empowered to do the work of ministry and churches reproducing themselves in other localities. • By 2020, each community or people group of 20,000 or more will have a Seventh-day Adventist presence. • By 2020, each school will be strong spiritually and academically; they will be disciple-making; they will be one of the greatest assets to the local church constituency. Dear Delegates, The Potomac Conference Corporation is a diverse body of Christ. To date, we have over 33,000 members, 182 congregations, 19 schools and numerous other kingdom-building ministries. Our membership represents more than 120 countries and a myriad of languages, nations and cultures. As diverse as we are, we come together to fulfill the mission to grow healthy, disciple-making churches and schools. As regular delegates, you have been chosen by your local congregation, or as delegates-at-large by the organization’s bylaws, to be a participant of the Second Quinquennial Constituency Meeting at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church on September 27, 2015. This is a sacred trust. On this day we prayerfully come together to conduct the business of the Potomac Conference Corporation. This is the business of understanding and moving forward with the heavenly agenda of fulfilling the gospel commission and making disciples. Jesus prayed: “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on Earth as it is heaven.” Jesus told us to preach the gospel “throughout the whole world, as a testimony to all nations; and then the end will come”(Matt 24:14). We must continue sharing the message of His soon return, the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ, the grace-filled warnings of Revelation and equipping disciples to be faithful in fulfilling the mission we have been given. As we look forward, our collective prayer is that by 2020 each member will have the privilege of bringing another person into fellowship for His kingdom; that our schools will be academically and spiritually strong; our churches will be actively teaching and demonstrating what it means to be about the work of our Father; and that we have reached the communities of 20,000 or more with the unique message of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The church is the process by which heaven brings God’s kingdom to earth. The church is the entity “which God bestows in a special sense His supreme regard” (AA12). Christ, the head of God’s church, is to be glorified and through the church He will reveal the “manifold wisdom of God” (Eph. 3:10). In the following pages you will see a panoramic view of what has happened over the past five years and where we sense God is leading this conference in the years to come. This is a time to rejoice as we reflect on the evidences of God’s mercy and grace. Thank you for your prayers, partnership and participation in moving Christ’s mission forward in Potomac. Our prayer is that, at the conclusion of our meeting day, we will have clearly sensed the moving of His Spirit and know, with clarity, that His work is being done and that His kingdom will come soon. Fellow disciples on the journey, Letter to Delegates Bill Miller, Jorge Ramirez, Dave VandeVere PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE 4 POTOMAC CONFERENCE CORPORATION OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS www.pcsda.org photo by Aaron Cheney WE EXIST TO GROW HEALTHY, DISCIPLE-MAKING CHURCHES 1
What is a Constituency Meeting? Table of Contents A constituency meeting of the Potomac Conference Corporation brings together delegates (voting members) who represent each of the local churches and companies that make up the territory of the Potomac Conference Corporation. Credentialed employees of the Potomac Conference Corporation and members of various standing committees are also delegates at the constituency meeting. The constitution and bylaws of this organization determine the selection privilege of delegates and what takes place prior to and during a constituency meeting. It is the opportunity for the body of Christ, in Potomac, to come together to pray and seek God’s will as we move forward in the fulfillment of God’s mission. What is a Constituency Meeting?.................................................................3 Meeting Agenda..............................................................................................4 2015 Constituency Timeline .........................................................................6 Constituency Meeting Procedure.................................................................8 Reports President.....................................................................................................10 Vice President for Administration..........................................................12 Vice President for Finances.................................................................... 20 Vice President for Pastoral Ministries.................................................. 28 Vice President for Education.................................................................. 34 Takoma Academy..................................................................................... 38 Shenandoah Valley Academy ............................................................... 42 Map of Potomac Conference Corporation Territory............................... 46 Accountability A constituency is a meeting where leaders and laity function in an atmosphere of supportive accountability. Elections take place and reports are given which should be analyzed as to whether or not the overall mission of the church is being accomplished. Some view a constituency as a session of congress where every perceived issue is addressed and where every delegate makes a speech. Others see it as a time to right possible wrongs. A constituency meeting is actually a time to pray and give healthy feedback to the initiatives set forth by different committees. Reports This book focuses on the corporate officers and two vice presidents (who will be voted at this meeting), with reports of what has taken place in their departments since the last constituency meeting. It is the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate how well these leaders are executing the tasks entrusted to them. Though the officers’ and vice presidents’ teams are pictured in this book, all directors, associates and assistants will be voted at the first executive committee meeting following the constituency meeting. In both books, symbols have been inserted next to staff pictures to indicate which meeting the individual will be voted at: indicates this individual will be voted at the constituency meeting, indicates that the individual will be voted at the next executive committee meeting. Each leader has projected a vision of how their work will support the mission of the Potomac Conference Corporation. Agenda The process in formulating the agenda has been carefully guided by our constitution and bylaws. As outlined, the process begins at the local church board. Ideas are then presented in conjunction with conference administration who evaluates each item and presents them to the conference executive committee who finalizes the agenda. These agenda items are viewed and processed with the focus of how to serve the mission of Jesus Christ more effectively. Delegate Material You are encouraged to carefully read all delegate material. These documents are part of the foundation for this constituency meeting. By reading these materials and attending the constituency delegate orientation meeting you will be better informed to participate in the proceedings at the constituency meeting. Let us pray that God’s mission may be completed in our territory as we anticipate Jesus Christ’s soon return. 2 POTOMAC CONFERENCE CORPORATION OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS WE EXIST TO GROW HEALTHY, DISCIPLE-MAKING CHURCHES 3
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