Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:00am
Richard Sliper, Pipestone, MN led devotions beginning with the hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Reading from John 14:1-7 “Who Is Jesus Christ?”
A power-point presentation on the workings of the Annual Conference was presented by President Robert Lee.
Report of credentials committee
Pastors 81
Visiting Pastors 2
Lay 254
Visiting Laymen 5
Total 342
MSC to receive.
Moved to adopt the conference agenda. Second.
Rev. Jon Benson, Upsala, MN moved to move the corporation elections to follow the report of the Coordinating Committee. Second. Adopted.
Amended agenda adopted.
Election of the 2008 Nominating Committee
Eastern North Dakota
Mr. Jon Dryburgh Grafton, ND
Mr. Lowell Watt, Park River, ND
Mr. Gene Finstrom, Buxton, ND
Western North Dakota-Eastern Montana
Mr. Ron Jorgenson, Beulah, ND
Mr. Arlie Hartsoch, Ray, ND
Mr. Jerome Rice, White Earth, ND
Mr. Mark Gustafson, Beulah, ND
South Dakota
Mr. Bill Buck, Sinai, SD
Rev. Mark Richardson, Wallace SD
Pastor Wayne Olson, Faith, SD
Lake Superior
Mr. Ken Sletten, Duluth, MN
Mr. Doug Niessen, Cloquet, MN
Northwestern Minnesota
Mr. Roland Deschene, Argyle, MN
Mr. Farrell Erickson, Badger, MN
Mr. Rodney Kjersten, Roseau, MN
North Central Minnesota
Rev. Karl Anderson, Bagley, MN
Rev. Arlo Feiock, Bemidji, MN
Southwest Central Minnesota
Rev. James Johnson, Fergus Falls, MN
Nebraska-Colorado-Kansas
Rev. David White, Deshler, NE
Minneapolis
Mr. Jason Norlien, Coon Rapids, MN
Mr. Leroy Schierkolk, Prairie Farm, WI
Rev. Richard Carr, Minneapolis, MN
Central Tri-State
Rev. Martin Horn, Kenyon, MN
Rev. Jonathan Unverzagt, Cataract, WI
Northern Michigan
Mr. Erling Langness, Ishpeming, MI
Mr. Kevin Hooper, Ishpeming, MI
South Central
Rev. Gerald Peterson, OKC, OK
Mr. Scott Schauer, OKC, OK
Rev. Craig Scavo, Durant, OK
Southwestern
Rev. Orville Hiepler, Fallbrook, CA
Rev. James Johnson, Camarillo, Ca
Mrs. Geri Graham, Camarillo, CA
Pacific Northwest
Mr. Luke Long, Arlington, WA
Mr. Bill Fish, Everett, WA
Mr. Tim Erhart, Lake Stevens, WA
Eastern
Mr. James Taylor, Bethel Park, PA
Rev. Brian Pearson, Brandon, FL
Illinois
Mr. Steve Stull, Ottawa, IL
Mr. Don Gillispie, Ashkum, IL
Mr. John Talley, Newark, IL
Rev. Randy Nelson, Lisbon, IL
MSC nominations cease. Balloting followed.
The report of the President was presented by Rev. Robert L. Lee, Crystal, MN
MSC to receive.
The report of the Co-ordinating Committee was presented by Rev. Kenneth Moland, Lake Stevens, WA, Chairman.
MSC to receive.
Report of the Nominating Committee
Nominees for the Missions Corporation (vote for 20)
Pastor Ray Ballmann, Kopperl, TX
Pastor Michael Burke, Ishpeming, MI
Pastor Steve Carlson, Dalton, MN
Joel Forness, Wahpeton, ND
* Kenneth Graham, Camarillo, CA
Barbara Gustafson, Beulah, ND
** Pastor Richard Gunderson, Cambridge, MN
Don Hanson, Williston, ND
Kevin Hoops, Byron, NE
Steve Jameson, Earlville, IL
Arnold Johnson, Larimore, ND
Pastor Jim Johnson, Fergus Falls , MN
Pastor Tim Johnson, Northwood, ND
** Jim Keller, Osceola, WI
Dr. Robert Kohl, Brookings, SD
Lowell Larson, Ottawa, IL
Pastor Rick Larson, Fairbury, NE
George Lautner, Bethel Park, PA
Pastor Greg Lenz, Chanhassen, MN
Pastor Steve Lombardo, Gifford, IL
Pastor Jerry Moan, Hamel, MN
*** Pastor Henry Mohagen, Reva, SD
Marlow Nash, Colfax, ND
Doug Niesen, Cloquet, MN
Lee Olson, Tioga, ND
Pastor Tom Olson, Mineral Point, WI
Pastor Mark Richardson, Wallace, SD
Timothy Rolf, McIntosh, MN
Daniel Rugroden, Hickson, ND
Vernon Russum, Grafton, ND
Marvin Schaper, Beulah, ND
Pastor David Skordahl, St. Michael, MN
Ron Spooner, Camarillo, CA
* Pastor Tony Stockman, Brandon, MN
Steve Stull, Ottawa, IL
Dennis Torkelson, Foxhome, MN
*, **, *** Board & Committee Members must be reelected to remain on Boards.
MSC nominations cease. Balloting followed.
Nominees for the Schools Corporation (vote for 10)
David Borg, Maple Grove, MN
Pastor Dana Coyle, Ottawa, IL
Gary Erickson, Dalton, MN
Darrell Haugen, Binford, ND
Jake Hoefler, Crookston, MN
Pastor Martin Horn, Kenyon, MN
Wanda Jacobson, Brooklyn Park, MN
Erling Langness, Ishpeming, MI
John Larson, St. Louis Park, MN
* Dr. Daniel Mundfrom, Greeley, CO
Betsy O’Neil, Golden Valley, MN
Pastor Mark Olson, Lakeville, MN
Jacob Parsley, Maple Grove, MN
John Presteng, Grafton, ND
Mark Presteng, Grafton, ND
Eric Rasmussen, Plymouth, MN
James Rolf, Brandon, MN
Walter Rolf, Lisbon, ND
John Talley, Newark, IL
Ron Thorson, Yorkville, IL
MSC nominations cease. Balloting followed.
Nominees for the ARC Corporation
Dennis Jacobsen, Burlington, ND
Phil Johnson, Esko, MN
Pastor Earl Korhonen, Radcliffe, IA
Jared Langness, Plymouth, MN
Steve Lehman, Milford, IL
Glenn Mork, Bloomington, MN
Kevin O’Neil, Golden Valley, MN
Bob Rudebusch, Lakeville, MN
Scott Schauer, Oklahoma City, OK
Kyle Mackey, Champion, MI
Pastor Cal Willard, Roseau, MN
Alan Behm, Lowry, MN
Jim Ray, Cloquet, MN
Sam Nash, Plymouth, MN
Dennis Holman, Minneapolis, MN
MSC nominations cease. Balloting followed.
Prayer Hour was led by Rev. Steven Mundfrom, Arlington, SD.
Recess
1:30 pm
Devotions were led by Mr. Kirk Flaa, Norway, IL. Reading from Psalm 127:1, Isaiah 33:5-6, I Corinthians 3:11; there are many choices in the world, but there is only one choice for our spiritual lives, Jesus Christ. We need to build on a proper foundation. We concluded by singing, “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less.”
Report of credentials committee
Pastors 138
Visiting Pastors 3
Lay 392
Visiting Laymen 9
Total 542
The report of the AFLC Foundation was presented by Mr. Kevin Olson, Eden Prairie, MN.
MSC to receive.
The report of the Department of Institutional Chaplaincy was presented by Rev. Timothy Skramstad, Eagan, MN.
MSC to receive.
The report of the Department of Military Chaplaincy was presented by Rev. Timothy Skramstad, Eagan, MN.
MSC to receive.
The report of the Association Retreat Center was presented by the ARC director, Mr. Pat Flanders, Osceola, WI.
MSC to receive.
A video presentation from the American Bible Society about the Association Retreat Center was shown.
The Financial Report was presented by Mr. Cory Buck, New Hope, MN.
MSC to receive.
The financial report from the AFLC Family Camp of Lake Bronson, MN was presented by Rev. Craig Wentzel, Edmore, ND.
MSC to receive.
The financial report from the AFLC Wilderness Bible Camp was presented by Mr. Jon Dryburgh, Grafton, ND.
MSC to receive.
Election results:
Schools Corporation
David Borg, Maple Grove, MN 152
Pastor Dana Coyle, Ottawa, IL 208
Gary Erickson, Dalton, MN 95
Darrell Haugen, Binford, ND 135
Jake Hoefler, Crookston, MN 74
Pastor Martin Horn, Kenyon, MN 167
Wanda Jacobson, Brooklyn Park, MN 163
Erling Langness, Ishpeming, MI 155
John Larson, St. Louis Park, MN 43
* Dr. Daniel Mundfrom, Greeley, CO 284
Betsy O’Neil, Golden Valley, MN 111
Pastor Mark Olson, Lakeville, MN 209
Jacob Parsley, Maple Grove, MN 123
John Presteng, Grafton, ND 177
Mark Presteng, Grafton, ND 132
Eric Rasmussen, Plymouth, MN 217
James Rolf, Brandon, MN 154
Walter Rolf, Lisbon, ND 101
John Talley, Newark, IL 144
Ron Thorson, Yorkville, IL 134
Nominees were sent to the Schools Corporation for election.
ARC Corporation
Dennis Jacobsen, Burlington, ND 289
Phil Johnson, Esko, MN 275
Pastor Earl Korhonen, Radcliffe, IA 345
Jared Langness, Plymouth, MN 258
Steve Lehman, Milford, IL 256
Glenn Mork, Bloomington, MN 221
Kevin O’Neil, Golden Valley, MN 240
Bob Rudebusch, Lakeville, MN 272
Scott Schauer, Oklahoma City, OK 188
Kyle Mackey, Champion, MI 190
Pastor Cal Willard, Roseau, MN 306
Alan Behm, Lowry, MN 176
Jim Ray, Cloquet, MN 225
Sam Nash, Plymouth, MN 321
Dennis Holman, Minneapolis, MN 94
Nominees were sent to the ARC Corporation for election.
Missions Corporation
Pastor Ray Ballmann, Kopperl, TX 160
Pastor Michael Burke, Ishpeming, MI 131
Pastor Steve Carlson, Dalton, MN 244
Joel Forness, Wahpeton, ND 169
* Kenneth Graham, Camarillo, CA 329
Barbara Gustafson, Beulah, ND 180
** Pastor Richard Gunderson, Cambridge, MN 351
Don Hanson, Williston, ND 127
Kevin Hoops, Byron, NE 210
Steve Jameson, Earlville, IL 194
Arnold Johnson, Larimore, ND 132
Pastor Jim Johnson, Fergus Falls , MN 157
Pastor Tim Johnson, Northwood, ND 211
** Jim Keller, Osceola, WI 239
Dr. Robert Kohl, Brookings, SD 222
Lowell Larson, Ottawa, IL 170
Pastor Rick Larson, Fairbury, NE 191
George Lautner, Bethel Park, PA 169
Pastor Greg Lenz, Chanhassen, MN 112
Pastor Steve Lombardo, Gifford, IL 197
Pastor Jerry Moan, Hamel, MN 194
*** Pastor Henry Mohagen, Reva, SD 351
Marlow Nash, Colfax, ND 201
Doug Niesen, Cloquet, MN 151
Lee Olson, Tioga, ND 172
Pastor Tom Olson, Mineral Point, WI 158
Pastor Mark Richardson, Wallace, SD 107
Timothy Rolf, McIntosh, MN 215
Daniel Rugroden, Hickson, ND 117
Vernon Russum, Grafton, ND 242
Marvin Schaper, Beulah, ND 123
Pastor David Skordahl, St. Michael, MN 135
Ron Spooner, Camarillo, CA 144
* Pastor Tony Stockman, Brandon, MN 338
Steve Stull, Ottawa, IL 151
Dennis Torkelson, Foxhome, MN 180
Pastor Richard Carr, Minneapolis, MN 2
Nominees were sent to the Missions Corporation for election.
President Robert Lee instructed the conference concerning the ecclesiastical ballot used for electing executive officers.
Nominating ballots were received for President.
Recess for coffee
The report of the AFLC Budget Analysis Committee was presented by Mr. Nathan Dalager, Argyle, MN.
MSC to receive.
Report of the Nominating Committee
Home Missions Committee (Layman 5 year term)
Mr. Loren Tungseth, Fergus Falls, MN
Mr. Carl Busse, Humboldt, TN
MSC nominations cease. Names submitted to Missions Corporation for election.
FLAPS Board of Managers (Pastor 5 yr term)
Rev. Tom Schierkolk, Eben Junction, MI
MSC nominations cease. Name submitted to Missions Corporation for election.
FLAPS Board of Managers (Layman 5 year term)
Mr. Robert Dietsche, Osceola, WI
MSC nominations cease. Name submitted to Missions Corporation for election.
World Missions Committee (Pastor 5 year term)
Rev. Richard Gunderson, Cambridge, MN
Rev. Eugene Enderlein, Plymouth, MN
MSC nominations cease. Name submitted to Missions Corporation for election.
Board of Trustees (Layman 5 year term)
Mr. Steve Jankord, Sioux Falls, SD
MSC nominations cease. Name submitted to Schools Corporation for election.
Board of Trustees (2 year unexpired term Layman)
Mr. Tim Johnson, Mentor, MN
Mr. John Presteng, Grafton, ND
MSC nominations cease. Name submitted to Schools Corporation for election.
Board of Trustees (1 year unexpired term Pastor)
Rev. Jon Benson, Upsala, MN
Rev. Dana Coyle, Ottawa, IL
MSC nominations cease. Name submitted to Schools Corporation for election.
ARC Board (5 year term Pastor)
Rev. Tim Carlson, Grafton, ND
Rev. Earl Korhonen, IA
MSC nominations cease. Name submitted to ARC Corporation for election.
Rev. Wade Mobley, Sioux Falls, SD, chair of the 2007 Nominating Committee spoke to the Conference about prayerfully working with the nominating committee to find qualified individuals for positions.
Election Results:
President – Nominating Ballot
Rev. Mark Antal 2
W Rev. Ray Ballman 1
W Rev. David Barnhart 1
W Rev. Jon Benson 1
W Rev. Michael Brandt 43
Rev. Tom Brock 1
Rev. Brian Davidson 6
W Rev. Connely Dyrud 5
Rev. Dale Finstrom 9
W Rev. Peter Franz 25
W Rev. Scott Guhl 2
W Rev. Philip Haugen 1
Rev. Wayne Hjermstad 3
W Rev. Martin Horn 4
W Rev. James R. Johnson 2
W Rev. James L. Johnson 4
W Rev. Rodney Johnson 1
W Rev. Timothy Johnson 1
Rev. Gary Jorgenson 13
Rev. Lyndon Korhonen 3
W Rev. Richard Larson 2
W Rev. Robert Lee 1
Rev. Steve Lombardo Sr. 1
Rev. Richard Long 10
W Rev. Jerry Moan 2
W Rev. Wade Mobley 1
Rev. Kenneth Moland 102
W Rev. James Molstre 3
W Rev. Francis Monseth 5
W Rev. Allen Monson 11
W Rev. John Mundfrom 3
Rev. Paul Nash 24
Rev. Elden Nelson 103
Rev. Mark Olson 3
W Rev. Rodger Olson 1
Rev. Terry Olson 15
Rev. Del Palmer 4
W Rev. Gerald Peterson 1
W Rev. Michael Peterson 2
W Rev. Lloyd Quanbeck 1
Rev. James Rasmussen 14
W Rev. Joel Rolf 3
W Rev. David Skordahl 3
Rev. Timothy Skramstad 3
W Rev. Jeff Swanson 9
W Rev. Jon Wellumsen 4
W-withdrew name from second ballot.
The second ballot on spare ballot #1 for President was received.
The report of Committee # 1 was presented by Rev. David Johnson, Cloquet, MN.
Committee #1 (ADMINISTRATION)
Members: Pastor David Johnson, Cloquet, MN; Pastor Richard Carr, Minneapolis, MN; Mr. Eric Rasmussen, Plymouth, MN; Mr. Mel Fischer, Shakopee, MN; Mr. Trent Swanson, Sioux Falls, SD
1. WHEREAS, we reaffirm our commitment to uphold the Scriptures as the source of Good News to mankind, declaring that the Bible is the only authentic and infallible source of God's revelation, and that God's Word is the only inerrant source of truth,
BE IT RESOLVED, we reaffirm our commitment to the preaching and teaching of the good news of Jesus Christ, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we reaffirm our commitment to the preaching of both the Law and the Gospel, and to the Lutheran confessions as an important affirmation of our identity, faith and statement of Biblical doctrine.
MS to adopt.
Rev. Don Voorhees, NE moved to amend the resolution by adding the words:
WHEREAS, we reaffirm our commitment to uphold the Scriptures as the source of Good News to mankind, declaring that the Bible is the only authentic and infallible source of God's revelation, and that God's Word is the only inerrant source of truth,
BE IT RESOLVED, we reaffirm our commitment to the preaching and teaching of the good news of Jesus Christ, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we reaffirm our commitment to the preaching of both the Law and the Gospel, and in accord with the Lutheran confessions as an important affirmation of our identity, faith and statement of Biblical doctrine.
Second. Amendment carried.
Pastor Roger David, Armington, IL, spoke of his concern that we clarify the wording so that the Bible is the only inerrant source of doctrine. He moved to amend by rewording to read:
WHEREAS, we
reaffirm our commitment to uphold the Scriptures as the source of Good News to
mankind, declaring that the Bible is the only authentic and infallible and
inerrant source of God's revelation, and that
God's Word is the only inerrant source of truth,
BE IT RESOLVED, we reaffirm our commitment to the preaching and teaching of the good news of Jesus Christ, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we reaffirm our commitment to the preaching of both the Law and the Gospel, and in accord with the Lutheran confessions as an important affirmation of our identity, faith and statement of Biblical doctrine.
Rev. Terry Culler, Hagerstown, MD said that he didn’t see any problem with the wording of the original resolution.
Dr. Robert Kohl, asked why the phrase “that God’s Word...” was removed and spoke for the original resolution
Pastor Rich Carr said that the committee was in agreement with the original wording.
Amendment Defeated.
Resolution adopted.
2. WHEREAS, it is the AFLC's scriptural conviction that God has entrusted His work to the congregation, "the right form of the kingdom of God on earth" (AFLC Fundamental Principle No. 1),
BE IT RESOLVED, we reaffirm our commitment that the local congregation is God's instrument for the task of proclaiming the good news of salvation in Christ Jesus, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of us has been given the task to advance the Kingdom of God by advancing free and living congregations and being co-laborers in its work.
MSC to adopt.
3. WHEREAS, six congregations have joined the AFLC this year,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we welcome each of these congregations:
Hope Lutheran, Detroit Lakes, MN
Acts 2 Lutheran, Wales, WI
Joy Christian Community, Fountain Hills, AZ
Christ Community, Hagerstown, MD
St. Matthew's Lutheran, Millerstown, PA
Grace Lutheran, Bensenville, IL
Rev. Kenneth Moland, Kirkland, WA moved to postpone the resolution. Second. Carried.
4. WHEREAS, Pastor Robert Lee has served the AFLC as President for fifteen years and we are grateful for his faithful service,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we thank him for his dedication, example, leadership, and humility displayed before the AFLC, as well as the care and shepherding offered to the clergy of this association.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we thank Gloria for her consistent example, perseverance, and gracious support of her husband during these fifteen years of challenge and opportunity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we praise God for His blessing and leadership by providing Pastor Lee to us during these past fifteen years, and ask His continued blessings upon Pastor Lee and Gloria as they pray through their future opportunities.
MSC to adopt.
5. WHEREAS, Charlotte Oswood Fruehauf has served the AFLC as Administrative Assistant to the President for 13 years, and we are thankful for her faithful service, and
WHEREAS, Pastor Brian Davidson has served the AFLC as Information Technology Manager for eight years and we are thankful for his faithful service, and
WHEREAS, Linda Nelson has served in database and bookkeeping management for six years and we thank her for her faithfulness, and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge the various individual gifts and legacies given to the work of the AFLC, and we are thankful for the continued individual support of the ministries of the AFLC in this manner,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we thank these faithful servants for their service to the AFLC and for individual gifts and legacies from supporters of the AFLC ministries.
MSC to adopt.
Election results:
Spare Ballot #1 – Second Ballot for President
Rev. Mark Antal 4
Rev. Tom Brock 4
Rev. Brian Davidson 14
Rev. Dale Finstrom 34
Rev. Gary Jorgenson 15
Rev. Lyndon Korhonen 18
Rev. Steve Lombardo Sr. 5
Rev. Richard Long 25
Rev. Kenneth Moland 119
Rev. Paul Nash 49
Rev. Elden Nelson 115
Rev. Mark Olson 12
Rev. Terry Olson 29
Rev. Del Palmer 11
Rev. James Rasmussen 26
Rev. Timothy Skramstad 10
Balloting for president continued with spare ballot #2 from those who received more than 10% of the previous ballots:
Rev. Kenneth Moland, Kirkland, WA
Rev. Elden Nelson, Rockford, MN
Continuing with Committee # 1 report:
6. WHEREAS, Pastor Philip Featherstone has entered the Church Triumphant,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we thank the Lord for Pastor Featherstone’s years of faithful service.
MSC to adopt.
7. WHEREAS, in recent years we have prayed that God would call men into the ministry and direct them to the Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we thank God for bringing this hope to pass as we have seen our seminary numbers increase,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we continue to pray for God to move on the hearts of faithful men as our opportunities for ministry continue to grow.
MSC to adopt.
8. WHEREAS, we are thankful for the ministry of the AFLC Foundation committee members,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we encourage each AFLC congregation and individuals to support the AFLC Foundation in prayer and to consider supporting the AFLC Foundation's ministry.
MS to adopt.
Mr. Leroy Schierkolk, Prairie Farm, WI, spoke about the opportunities that the Foundation gives for individuals to give to the AFLC’s work.
Resolution adopted.
9. WHEREAS, the Chaplaincy provides a critical ministry in the various institutions and military operations throughout the world,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we thank God for the ministry of Institutional and Military Chaplains, and we pray for their continued freedom to proclaim the name of Jesus.
Pastor Dan Schroeder, Seward, NE spoke about the need for prayers for the chaplains and moved to amend the resolution to read:
WHEREAS, the Chaplaincy provides a critical ministry in the various institutions and military operations throughout the world,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we thank God
for the ministry of Institutional,
and Military, Police and Fire Chaplains, and we pray for
their continued freedom to proclaim the name of Jesus.
Amendment carried.
Amended resolution carried.
10. WHEREAS, we thank God for the ministry of the Association Retreat Center (ARC) and the opportunity to use the center as a tool for ministry to the AFLC and for the Body of Christ at large,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we encourage AFLC congregations and individuals to pray for, utilize, and support the ministry of the ARC.
MSC to adopt.
11. WHEREAS, our culture, both inside and outside the church, is in a desperate state of collapse, and
WHEREAS, both Dr. Lawrence White and Pastor Lee have challenged pastors and congregations to proclaim biblical truth regarding issues such as: the sanctity of human life, biblical inerrancy, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, biblical view on homosexuality, sanctity of marriage as biblically defined, male pastorate, and the unapologetic proclamation of both Law and Gospel.
BE IT RESOLVED, that we encourage pastors and congregational leadership to prayerfully and emphatically instruct their members regarding these issues in love, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we encourage the AFLC seminary and publication office to explore resources that will aid in this endeavor.
MS to adopt
Rev. John Mundfrom asked about the meaning of “publication office”, whether it meant AFLC Parish Education?
Mr. Gene Quist, Bloomington, MN, said that the Evangelism
Commission had Pastor Lawrence White come to our schools campus and spoke
favorably to the resolution.
Rev. Terry Culler, Hagerstown, MD, spoke about the need of caring for the poor.
Rev. David Johnson said that the committee limited themselves to the conference report.
Rev. Terry Culler, Hagerstown, MD, moved to amend:
WHEREAS, our culture, both inside and outside the church, is in a desperate state of collapse, and
WHEREAS, both Dr. Lawrence White and Pastor Lee have challenged pastors and congregations to proclaim biblical truth regarding issues such as: the sanctity of human life, biblical inerrancy, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, biblical view on homosexuality, sanctity of marriage as biblically defined, male pastorate, caring for poor in our society and the unapologetic proclamation of both Law and Gospel.
BE IT RESOLVED, that we encourage pastors and congregational leadership to prayerfully and emphatically instruct their members regarding these issues in love, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we encourage the AFLC seminary and publication office to explore resources that will aid in this endeavor.
Second. Amendment carried.
Amended resolution carried.
Election results:
Spare ballot #2 for president:
* Rev. Elden Nelson, Rockford, MN 268
Rev. Kenneth Moland, Kirkland, WA 200
*elected
Recess