The Chairman, Randall Grossman called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. Gary Sterner led the conference in prayer.

Resolved, that the logo presented at the 124^th Annual Conference be adopted as the official logo of the Bible Fellowship Church.

Resolved, that Annual Conference direct the Board of Directors to acquire appropriate legal protection of our name, Bible Fellowship Church, and logo.

Whereas, the work of the Strategic Planning Committee as established by the Annual Conference and outlined in the Faith & Order of the Bible Fellowship Church will no longer be necessary when the Executive Board and Executive Director are in place, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the Strategic Planning Committee as described in Article 512-17 of the Faith & Order of the Bible Fellowship Church be dissolved, and further

Resolved, that the responsibilities for strategic planning now be cared for by the Executive Board and Executive Director of the BFC, and further

Resolved, that Article 512-17 as well as other references to the Strategic Planning Committee be deleted from the Faith & Order.

Whereas, partial cost-of-living adjustments are part of the long-term phase out strategy of the MRF, therefore be it

Resolved, that the MRF annuity rate for calendar year 2008 be $217 per year of service.

Whereas, the religious denomination known as The Bible Fellowship Church has and functions through Ministers of the Gospel who are duly ordained or licensed; and

Whereas, the practice of The Bible Fellowship Church is to provide a parsonage or a rental allowance as part of the gross compensation for each of its active ordained or licensed ministers; and

Whereas, pensions paid to retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers of The Bible Fellowship Church are considered as deferred compensation and are paid to said retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers in consideration of previous, active service; and

Whereas, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized that The Bible Fellowship Church is the appropriate organization to designate a housing/rental allowance for retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers who are members of this Conference;

1. An amount equal to 100% of the pension payments received during the year of 2008 be and is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance for each retired and disabled ordained or licensed minister of The Bible Fellowship Church who is or was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church Minister's Retirement Fund.

2. This rental/housing allowance shall apply to each retired and disabled ordained or licensed minister who has been granted the retired relationship or placed on disability leave by the Bible Fellowship Annual Conference and whose name and relationship to the conference is recorded in the Yearbook of the Annual Conference of the Bible Fellowship Church and in other appropriate records maintained by the conference.

3. The pension payment to which this rental/housing allowance applies shall be the pension payment resulting from all service of such retired or disabled ordained or licensed minister from all employment by any local church, Annual Conference or institution of The Bible Fellowship Church or of any former denomination that is now a part of The Bible Fellowship Church, or from any other employer who employed the minister to perform services related to the ministry and who elected to make contributions to the pension funds of The Bible Fellowship Church for such retired minister's pension.

Note: The rental/housing allowance which may be excluded from a minister's gross income is limited to the lesser of (1) the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated by the minister's employer or other appropriate body, (2) the amount actually expended by the minister to provide his or her housing, or (3) the legally-determined fair rental value of the parsonage or other housing provided. As specified in Rev. Rul. 71-290 C.B. 92, "the only amount that will qualify for exclusion under section 107(2) of the Code as a 'rental allowance' is an amount equal to the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances such as a garage, plus the cost of utilities."

Resolved, that the recommended minimum salary for a pastor serving in the BFC for the calendar year 2007 be $31,000.00. In addition to his salary, the church must provide half of the pastor’s Social Security tax, parsonage and/or housing allowance (which would include utilities, repair costs, etc.), health insurance, and provision should be made for reimbursement for allowable car and professional expenses. The church must also contribute a minimum of 3% of the pastor’s salary for retirement to the Ministers Annuity Fund, plus an additional 1% match if the pastor is voluntarily contributing 1%.

The above recommendation is considered the minimum. In establishing a fair and equitable salary and benefits package for the minister, consideration should be given to experience, education and the cost of living as per one’s location. In some areas, a higher figure would be more equitable.

Additional information from the Pastoral Relations Committee can be found in the Yearbook. One can also contact the Reading BFC for added information.

Resolved, that the Annual Conference ratify the election of Ronald C. Mahurin as Conference Pastor for a term of three years.

Resolved, that the salary for the Conference Pastor be $26,000.00 and in addition, we provide $6,200.00 for health insurance and $9,300.00 for auto and professional expenses.

The orderly transition of pastoral leadership is crucial to the health of a church. As the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ should be invoked to provide for the care of His under- shepherds, the pastors, and for the needs of His flock, the congregation. The Ministerial Relations Committee is responsible to provide guidance to both pastors and churches during this transition.

409- 1.1 When a church is seeking a Pastor, the Board of Elders shall meet with representatives of the Ministerial Relations Committee to discuss the following:

(1) Temporary pulpit supply. The Board of Elders shall provide for temporary pulpit supply on an interim basis. Pastors serving in this capacity shall be in sympathy with the F&O of the BFC.

(3) Congregational self-study, pastoral profile, and candidate search procedures.

409-1.2 The Board of Elders shall call a congregational meeting according to our rules (see §403) in order to elect a pastoral search committee. The Board of Elders shall recommend the composition, size and election of the pastoral search committee. The committee may vary from church to church, but in all cases shall be viewed as subordinate to the Board of Elders. Under normal circumstances, the chairman of the pastoral search committee shall be an elder.

409-1.3 The Pastoral Search Committee shall maintain regular communication with the chairman of the Ministerial Relations Committee concerning progress in the pastoral search. The Ministerial Relations Committee shall seek to provide guidance and advice to the Pastoral Search Committee in its work.

409-1.4 The Pastoral Search Committee shall seek a candidate who is fitted to the needs of the church and is or will be licensed to serve as a pastor in the BFC. If a candidate is not licensed to serve as a pastor in the BFC, he shall be referred to the Ministerial Candidate Committee. Under ordinary circumstances, the candidate must gain final approval by regular procedures in order to be called by the church.

409-1.5 On certain exceptional occasions, it may be necessary to expedite the procedure for issuing a call to a man who is previously ordained but not licensed by the BFC.

(3) the church applies for special consideration because of urgent circumstances.

(1) The church shall request the chairman of the Ministerial Relations Committee to use the expedited process. He, in consultation with the chairman of the Ministerial Candidate Committee, approves or disapproves the request.

(2) If the request is approved, the Ministerial Candidate Committee shall interview the man. If he is approved as a candidate under our rules (see 512-13.4), he shall be given the Open Book Examination.

(3) Upon the satisfactory completion of the Open Book Examination, the church may seek to issue a call, which is provisional.

(4) After the provisional call is issued, the man shall complete all other examinations and requirements of the Ministerial Candidate Committee before beginning the new ministry or moving into church-provided housing.

(5) When all examinations and requirements are satisfactorily completed, the Ministerial Candidate Committee will approve the man as a licensed probationer (see §514-13.4), effective on the date of the approval of his final examination. The Ministerial Relations Committee will recognize the provisional call as the formal call on the same date.

409-1.6 When the Pastoral Search Committee had completed its work, it shall recommend a candidate to the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders shall conduct any other research or interviews it deems necessary, including establishing the terms of the call.

409-1.7 When the Board of Elders is ready to present a candidate to the congregation, it shall inform the chairman of the Ministerial Relations Committee of the name and of the terms of the call. The purpose of this consultation is to protect the candidate, the church, and the BFC from unnecessary difficulties. The Ministerial Relations Committee shall have one week to approve or disapprove of the presentation of the candidate to the congregation.

409-1.8 If the Ministerial Relations Committee approves the presentation of the candidate, the Board of Elders shall call a congregational meeting according to our rules (see §403) for the purpose of calling a pastor.

409-1.9 The congregational meeting shall be led by the First Delegate or, at his request, a member of the Ministerial Relations Committee. Following the report of the pastoral search committee and/or the Board of Elders, the congregation shall vote on the question, “Are you ready to proceed to the calling of a pastor?” If a majority of members present and voting approve, a vote shall be taken to call the pastor. This vote shall be by written ballot. Absentee ballots are not allowed. The leader of the meeting shall announce the outcome of the vote and inform the congregation that the next step in the process is the approval or disapproval of the call by the Ministerial Relations Committee.

409-1.10 The Ministerial Relations Committee shall be informed of the outcome of the vote. The purpose of this consultation is to advise the Board of Elders concerning the issuing of a call and to approve or disapprove it. If the vote is approved by a strong majority, the Elders will be advised to proceed with the issuing of a call. If the vote is not approved by a strong majority, the Elders may be advised to consider options other than issuing a call. The Ministerial Relations Committee shall have the final authority to approve or disapprove the call.

409-1.11 Upon receiving the approval of the Ministerial Relations Committee, the Board of Elders may proceed to issue a call to the pastor as follows:

The (name) Church, of (city and state) , believing that you are well-qualified to serve as our pastor for the glory of God and our spiritual benefit, invite you,

(name of candidate) to accept this call to serve as our (title of pastor) promising you all proper support, encouragement, and obedience in the Lord.

In order to provide for your needs, we promise to pay you an annual salary of $ together with additional benefits as follows; (other benefits may include provision of housing as agreed upon by you and the church, housing allowance, educational or professional allowances). We also will provide (number of weeks) vacation each year.

We also will pay into your Minister’s Annuity Fund the percentage of your salary established by Annual Conference.

We will also provide health insurance for you and your family, equivalent to a standard set by the BFC Board of Directors and agreed on by you and the church.

And we promise to review with you the adequacy of this compensation annually. We, the elders of Church, sign our names to this call on (date).

409-1.12 Upon receiving the approval of the Ministerial Relations Committee (see 409-1.9), the Board of Elders or Agency Board may proceed to issue a bi-vocational call as follows:

The (church / agency) , believing that you are well-qualified to serve as pastor for the glory of God and the benefit of His church, invite you (name of candidate) to accept this call to serve in the office of (position / title) , promising you all proper support, encouragement and obedience in the Lord.

In order to help provide for your needs, we promise to pay you an annual salary of $ , provision of housing as agreed upon by you and the church, together with additional benefits as follows: (other benefits may include parsonage use, housing allowance, educational or professional allowances). We also will provide (number of weeks) vacation each year.

We also will pay into your Ministers Annuity Fund the percentage of your salary established by Annual Conference.

We also will provide health insurance agreed on by you and the (church / agency) .

This is a call to serve bi-vocationally, that is, with the understanding that you will provide part of your support through other employment than the ministerial position to which we are calling you.

We promise to review with you the adequacy of this call and its conditions each year, to increase our provision for your support as we are able, and to provide full support for you as soon as it is possible.

409-1.13 An Agency of the BFC may call a person to serve in its ministry. In such cases the board of directors of the Agency shall act in the place of the Board of Elders, Pastoral Search Committee, and Congregation. As in the case of a call to a Particular Church, the Ministerial Relations Committee shall approve the name, the terms, and the call of the candidate. The form of the call shall be modeled after the form for Particular Churches (see 409-1.11).

409-1.15 Upon receiving the call from the church or agency, the candidate has three weeks to accept or reject the call in writing. If the candidate accepts the call, the Ministerial Relations Committee shall set the effective date in consultation with the candidate and the church.

Paragraphs 409-1.1 - 409-1.13 refer to the calling of a Senior Pastor in a church with more than one pastor, or the only Pastor in a church with one pastor. In churches with more than one pastor, the elders may choose to adopt the procedure in paragraph 409-1.14

409-1.14 In churches with more than one pastor, the elders may choose to call a pastor other than the Senior Pastor as follows: The Board of Elders shall serve as the Pastoral Search Committee and shall issue a call without a congregational vote.

The Ministerial Relations Committee shall approve the name, the terms and the call of the candidate. The form of the call shall be modeled after the call in paragraph 409-1.11. The call shall be communicated to the congregation.

409-2 Dissolving the Pastoral Relationship (omit present 409-2, 409-2.1, 409-2.2)

(2.2) Ordinarily . . . The action of the Board of Elders shall be communicated to the chairman of the Ministerial Relations Committee prior to the effective date of the resignation. (omit “. . . by the secretary . . . cannot be reached.”).

(3) The Board of Elders shall call a congregational meeting according to our rules (see 403) in order to consider the resignation of the pastor. When the congregation approves the resignation of the pastor, this information shall be communicated to the chairman of the Ministerial Relations Committee within one week. The special provisions made for the pastor’s transition (see 2.1 above), may be announced by the Board of Elders or, if they so decide, approved by the Congregation, by a separate resolution at the same meeting.

(1) Replace final sentence beginning “Rules for communicating the results . . .” with “This decision shall be communicated to the chairman of the Ministerial Relations Committee within twenty-four hours.

(1) If the issues leading to a desire by the church to dissolve the pastorate involve moral or doctrinal charges against the pastor, the church shall follow the procedure outlined in the Book of Discipline (see section 300).

In the case of a pastor called under the procedure of 409-1.14, resignation or removal is as follows:

Resignation - The pastor submits his resignation to the Board of Elders. He shall submit a copy to the chairman of the Ministerial Relations Committee. The Board of Elders shall act on the resignation, including special provisions such as in 409-2.1

The Board of Elders shall inform the congregation of the effective date and terms of the resignation.

Removal - Boards of Elders shall adopt the procedure of 409-2.3 except that following the due process if (409-2.3 (1)(2.1-5) the Ministerial Relations Committee may approve the request of the Board of Elders to terminate the pastorate. The effective date and terms of the termination shall be communicated to the congregation. paragraph (409-2.3 (2.12) is in effect in this situation.

The purpose of the Ministerial Relations Committee is to foster a healthy relationship between pastors and churches, to help to resolve problems in the pastoral relationship, and to assist churches in calling pastors.

(1) The committee shall provide counsel and advice to churches and pastors upon their invitation. The committee may be invited to assist a church in this way upon request of the Board of Elders, the Pastoral Relations Committee of the church, an individual Elder or Elders, or the Pastor.

(2) The committee may initiate involvement and call a meeting with the Pastor, Pastoral Relations Committee, or Board of Elders if the committee concludes there are matters threatening the health of the pastoral relationship which are not being adequately addressed by the Particular Church. This request for a meeting shall be in writing, stating the reasons that the Ministerial Relations Committee has for requesting it.

(3) The committee shall seek to resolve difficulties in the pastoral relationship whether they have been invited or have initiated involvement in the Particular Church. This involvement may take the form of meetings with the Pastor, Elders or Members, with the Pastoral Relations Committee, with the Board of Elders, or with the Congregation.

(4) The committee shall oversee the resignation of a pastor according to our rules.

(5) The committee shall meet with the Elders and/or Pastoral Search Committee with respect to temporary pulpit supply, the pastoral search process, and the calling of a pastor. It shall oversee the calling of a pastor according to our rules.

(6) The committee shall refer any problems concerning pastoral relationships that it cannot resolve to Annual Conference for final resolution. This referral may or may not have recommendations concerning resolution.

(7) The committee shall submit a report to Annual Conference, including recommendations concerning the minimum salary package for pastors called under our rules.

Resolved, that the Administrative Budget for January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 be adopted.

Resolved, that the following amendment to Article 505-1 of the Faith & Order be approved at first reading:

406-2.1 Each Particular Church is encouraged to establish organizations that will promote and assist in carrying out its task of world evangelization. Organizations so established are encouraged to inform the Board of Missions and Church Extension Ministries of their officers in order that information can be circulated to and coordinated with similar organizations from other Particular Churches. Suggested bylaws for such organizations are available in the Appendix.

406-2.2 Regional Mission Organization Programs. The Board of Missions and Church Extension Ministries may coordinate regional programs as deemed advisable.

Any congregation meeting the standards of Article 18 of the Articles of Faith and committed to the F&O, may be admitted to membership in Annual Conference and shall be known as a Particular Church. This admission must follow upon a positive assessment and recommendation by the Board of Church Extension. Assessment includes an evaluation of elders, committed participants and financial stability.

504-2.1 Any congregation that is under the supervision of the Board of Church Extension of the BFC but has not yet met the standard for recognition as a Particular Church shall be called a mission church. The term mission church is used in a technical sense, but this does not preclude the use of the term church in any of the congregation's public relations activities.

504-2.2 The Board of Church Extension has the responsibility of assessing the preparedness of the mission church for admission to Annual Conference.

504-2.3 Upon recommendation by the Board of Church Extension, the mission church may be recognized as a church and admitted to Annual Conference by a majority vote of Annual Conference.

(1) A Bible Fellowship Church desiring to plant a daughter church shall contact the Board of Church Extension and seek its counsel and assistance in the development and preparation of the daughter church for recognition at the Annual Conference.

(2) When the parent church determines that the daughter church is ready to pursue membership in the Annual Conference, the parent church shall request an assessment from the Board of Church Extension. The daughter church shall be assessed by the Board of Church Extension.

(3) The daughter church shall be recommended for membership in the Annual Conference by the parenting church and the Board of Church Extension and admitted to Annual Conference upon majority vote of Annual Conference.

(1) An independent congregation or an established congregation of another denomination desiring membership in Annual Conference shall contact the Board of Church Extension.

(2) This church shall be evaluated by the Board of Church Extension on the basis of its agreement with the F&O, particularly as to its compliance with Article 18 of the Articles of Faith. This church shall meet the standards of Article 18 of the Articles of Faith and be committed to the F & O.

(3) This church may be recommended for membership in Annual Conference by the Board of Church Extension upon satisfactory completion of an assessment.

(4) A majority vote of Annual Conference shall be required for membership in Annual Conference.

The Board of Church Extension governs Church Extension Ministries which consists of the Board of Church Extension, the Executive Director of Church Extension Ministries, church planters serving under the direction of the Board, all other employees of the Board, and mission churches under jurisdiction of the Board.

Church Extension Ministries exists to plant churches in order to build the Body of Christ through extending the Bible Fellowship Church.

It does this by evangelizing in areas, communities, and neighborhoods as well as among people, where Bible Fellowship Churches do not exist, by forming and nurturing to maturity new congregations.

(1) The Board of Church Extension will be composed of the Executive Director of Church Extension Ministries, five ministers and five elders. Classes shall be formed as follows:

(3) Each class of the Board of Church Extension shall be elected in turn annually by ballot by the Board of Church Extension, subject to ratification by the Annual Conference.

(1)It shall have authority to establish and oversee the development of mission churches.

(3) It shall have authority to hire church planters not credentialed by the BFC. But they must be under the care of the Ministerial Candidate Committee and be seeking credentials in the BFC. In such cases, a contract for ministry shall be established.

(5) It shall receive applications for admission to Annual Conference from daughter churches or congregations outside the Bible Fellowship Church.

(7)It shall receive and disburse monies designated for Church Extension Ministries.

(8) It shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Bible Fellowship Church on the approval and consummation of legal transactions for the purchase of real estate and/or the erection of buildings for purposes of Church Extension Ministries.

(9) It shall make recommendations to Annual Conference on the admission of mission churches and daughter churches to membership in Annual Conference.

(11) It shall promote the program of Church Extension Ministries and develop a broadening financial base for its ministry.

The Executive Director of Church Extension Ministries shall be an ordained minister of the Bible Fellowship Church. He shall, by virtue of his office, be a member of the Board of Church Extension and shall be accountable to the Board of Church Extension for his ministry.

(1) Any congregation that has a relationship with the Bible Fellowship Church but has not yet met the standards for recognition as a particular church shall be called a mission church. (See 504-2)

(2) When, in the opinion of the Board of Church Extension, a mission church is prepared for recognition, the Board shall recommend to Annual Conference that this mission church be recognized as a Particular Church and that it be admitted to the membership of Annual Conference. This recognition will be by a majority vote of Annual Conference.

(3) Churches which have been recognized by the Annual Conference are no longer under the jurisdiction of the Board of Church Extension and are no longer eligible for financial aid from the Board. Churches recognized by the Annual Conference shall not again come under the jurisdiction of the Board of Church Extension but may seek counsel from the Ministerial Relations Committee and assistance from the Board of Church Health.

702-1.1 Name- The name of this organization shall be the (Name of Organization) of (Name of Church) (City. State) . (proposed changes are underlined and bold)

(1) Give diligence to intercessory prayer in behalf of missionaries under the care of the Board of Missions and the Board of Church Extension.

(4) Correspond with missionaries under the care of the Board of Missions and the Board of Church Extension.

(5) Assist BFC missionaries and missionary appointees under the care of the Board of Missions and the Board of Church Extension.

(7) Seek to provide spiritual growth to missionaries in remote areas of the world (e.g. tapes of good messages and music, Christian magazines, etc. )

(8) Provide prayer letter reproduction, address maintenance, and mailing services to missionaries under the care of the Board of Missions and the Board of Church Extension where possible

(9) (Other purposes can be added or deleted to fit the organization's purposes.)

702-1.3 Membership -Membership shall be open to Christians of like faith who are interested in missionary work and desire to share in this fellowship.

Whereas, Church Extension Ministries has received a petition from a church outside the USA to become a mission church of the BFC, therefore be it

Resolved, that, by rule of exception, article 512-4.1 - Purpose be implemented at this Annual Conference.

Whereas, it is the goal of the Board of Church Health to support and assist Particular Churches in need, and

Whereas, it is imperative that benchmarks be established to allow the Board of Church Health to initiate discussions with local churches with the goal of assisting them in their ministries, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the following legislative additionto the Bylaws for Annual Conference beapproved as First Reading:

504-1.1 All new Particular Churches will be on a two year probation with open accountability to the Board of Health. Any congregation that reports any one of the following criteria will allow the Board of Church Health to initiate discussion with that Particular Church.

~Whereas, we have taken action requiring ministers who now have our credentials and hold a foreseen faith view of election to declare their reservation regarding Article 11; and

Whereas, our Faith and Order views ministers and elders as bearing equally the responsibility for the life of the church; and

Whereas, the Faith and Order requires both ministers (512-11.2) and elders (401-11.9) to subscribe annually in writing their agreement with our Articles of Faith; therefore be it

Resolved, that men now serving as Elders and who hold to a foreseen faith position on election should not sign that they subscribe without reservation to our present Articles of Faith but should declare their reservation regarding Article 11. Whether or not the proposed clarifications are adopted, such men, if now serving as elders should continue to serve and will continue to be embraced by the BFC. Every Board of Elders will continue to require men being considered to become elders to include only those men who are able annually to declare in writing their agreement with the Articles of Faith (401-1.9)

Whereas, there has been considerable discussion at the 124^th Annual Conference of the proposed changes to the Articles of Faith regarding salvation, and

Whereas, additional materials pertaining to these proposed changes are being prepared for circulation to the churches, and

Whereas, some Boards of Elders have already voted on the proposed changes and have reported these votes prior to the 124^th Annual Conference, therefore be it

Resolved, that any Board of Elders desiring to change its position on these proposed changes in articles 9-13 prior to the 125^th Annual Conference be allowed to do so, and that the revised position be considered to supercede any prior communication with respect to articles 801-3 and 801-4 of the Faith and Order.

Whereas, the Ministerial Relations Committee has reported establishment of nine pastorates, therefore be it

Resolved, that we offer praise to God for His gracious provision of pastors for our churches.

Whereas, Jonathan W. Arnold, Sr., Clyde D. Bomgardner, Jr., Kenneth F. Barber, Tim Bertolet, and Gene W. Smith have resigned from their positions of ministry, therefore be it

Resolved, that we give thanks to the Lord for their ministry and service at their particular churches and prayer for God's guidance as they seek to serve the Lord with the calling and gifts that He has given them, and be it further,

Resolved, that we praise God for Jonathan W. Arnold Sr.'s current ministry at New Life Bible Fellowship Church, Clyde D. Bomgardner, Jr.'s current ministry at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church of the Northern Lehigh Valley, Shan Cleck's current ministry at Paradise Bible Fellowship Church, David E. Brandt at Lebanon Bible Fellowship Church, Harvey J. Fritz, Jr. at Fellowship Manor Bible Fellowship Chuch, Robert B. Kramer at Ephrata Bible Fellowship Church, Ferdie R. Madara at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Shamokin, Steven J. DelDuco at Reading Bible Fellowship Church, and Timothy J. Bertolet's current ministry at Pocono Mountain Bible Fellowship Church.

Whereas, Mark E. Barninger, Raymond R. Bertolet, Scott B. Evans, Ronald L. Kohl, Philip G. Norris, and Timothy J. Schmoyer were approved for ordination, and

Whereas, Davis E. Duggins and Glenn R. Felty were approved to have their prior ordinations recognized by the BFC, therefore be it

Resolved, that we thank God for the calling and gifts of these men and that we be steadfast in prayer for them.

Whereas, the Boards and Committees of the BFC have labored diligently during this past year, and

Whereas, they have reported faithfully to the 124^th Annual Conference, therefore be it

Resolved, that we recognize their service and ask God to give them strength for the coming year.

Whereas, BFC Homes Inc., Pinebrook Bible Conference, and Victory Valley Camp continue to provide services that meet the needs of people at their respective campuses, therefore be it

Resolved, that we thank the Lord for the leadership and consistent progress He has provided.

Whereas, David E. Gundrum is the Executive Director of Church Extension Ministries, therefore be it

Resolved, that we pray to our sovereign God to grant David E. Gundrum wisdom, direction and strength as he continues to serve the Lord expanding the borders of the Bible Fellowship Church.

Whereas, Mark L. Morrison is now full time as Assistant Director of Church Extension Ministries, therefore be it

Resolved, that we pray that our sovereign Lord would grant Mark L. Morrison wisdom, direction and strength as he continues to serve in this ministry.

Whereas, Dana E. Weller, Director of the Board of Missions, introduced us to the Tanzania Project, therefore be it

Resolved, that we pray for God's leading in each particular Bible Fellowship Church's involvement in this exciting ministry.

Whereas, Ronald C. Mahurin has served diligently and with a shepherd’s heart as the Conference Pastor, and

Whereas, Ronald C. Mahurin was ratified by the 124^th Annual Conference for a term of 3 years as the Conference Pastor, therefore be it

Resolved, that we pray to our sovereign God to grant Ronald C. Mahurin, wisdom, direction , and strength as he continues to serve the Lord as the Conference Pastor.

Whereas, the Joint Committee on Ethnic Church has began to pray and take the necessary steps to investigate the possible connection of Iglesia Bíblica La Roca of Mérida, México to the Bible Fellowship Church, and

Whereas, this is a new venture for Church Extension Ministries and the Bible Fellowship Church, therefore be it

Resolved, that the Members of the 124^th Annual Conference continue to pray to our Lord for wisdom, direction and guidance in regards to how the Bible Fellowship Church can connect with Iglesia Bíblica La Roca de Mérida.

Whereas, Pastor Marcos G. Ramírez Montalvo has began the process for credentials with the Bible Fellowship Church, and

Whereas, he has traveled from the city of Mérida in México, to bring greetings from Iglesia Bíblica La Roca de Mérida, and return with a report to his congregation on the 124^th Annual Conference, therefore be it

Resolved, that we thank the Lord for the interest and commitment of Pastor Marcos G. Ramírez Montalvo to pursue connection with the Bible Fellowship Church by becoming an applicant for credentials, and further

Resolved, that we pray for the leadership and the members of Iglesia Bíblica La Roca as they continue to seek God’s wisdom in regards to their connection to the Bible Fellowship Church, and further

Resolved, that we pray for the continual spiritual and numerical growth, and witness of Iglesia Bíblica La Roca de Mérida.

Whereas, it has pleased God to call to Himself our dear brothers and longtime pastors William H. Bartron, Willard E. Cassel, long time elder Ralph Reed, and long time missionary John Pello, and

Whereas, William H. Bartron, Willard E. Cassel, Ralph Reed and John Pello served the Lord faithfully for many years, therefore be it

Resolved, that we give thanks to the Lord for these saints of God whose gracious lives and service to the Kingdom of God through the Bible Fellowship Church and their commitment exemplified lives dedicated to giving God all the glory.

Whereas, since our last Annual Conference, the Lord saw it fit to call home to Glory our sisters Addy Mull, wife of former pastor and missionary William Mull; and Mary Heffner, wife of former pastor William A. Heffner, therefore be it

Resolved, that we thank the Lord for their life, and pray for God’s comfort for their loved ones.

Whereas, Cottrell Corners, Whitehall, and Blandon churches are in need of a pastor, therefore be it

Resolved, that we pray for wisdom and guidance for each church in their pastoral search and further,

Resolved, that we pray that God would raise up new pastors and elders from our denomination who are qualified to serve in our churches.

Whereas, the staff and volunteers of Pinebrook Bible Conference along with some wives of our pastors and delegates have readily served the members of the 124^th Annual Conference, therefore be it

Resolved, that we note with thanksgiving the helpful service of those who have labored to care for us.

Whereas, the pages, Josh Allen, Mark Bickel, David Brandt, Steve Delduco, Mark Evans, Jonathan Forsythe, Kurt Francis, Josh Gibson, John Lorusso, Josh Miller, David Mumma, Carlos Rodriguez, Dave Schlonecker, Colby Weinhofer, Dan Williams, Tom Morrison, and Steve Morten have humbly, readily, and cheerfully enabled the work of the 124^th Annual Conference to function smoothly, therefore be it

Resolved, that we acknowledge our appreciation for their service and fellowship with a round of applause.

Whereas, Randall A. Grossman, Calvin T. Reed, Philip E. Yerrington, have served Annual Conference as our devotional speakers, therefore be it

Resolved, that we give thanks to the Lord for their gift of wisdom and their insight into His Word, and be it further

Resolved, that each be awarded $50 for their labors.

Whereas, Richard B. Ravis has served Annual Conference as worship leader and was ably assisted by several others, therefore be it

Resolved, that we give thanks to the Lord for their leading us in worship of our great God.

Whereas, the Annual Conference Secretary and his assistants have served with spectacular effectiveness, therefore be it

Resolved, that we thank the Lord for their faithful service and be it further

Resolved, that each man be awarded $50 for their labors.

Whereas, Calvin T. Reed has served with distinction as Vice-Chairman of the 124^th Annual Conference of the Bible Fellowship Church, therefore be it

Resolved, that we thank the Lord for his faithful service.

Whereas, Randall A. Grossman has served outstandingly as Chairman of the 124^th Annual Conference of the Bible Fellowship Church, therefore be it

Resolved, that the members of The Annual Conference show their appreciation for Brother Grossman's four consecutive years of service with a standing ovation.

Whereas, Bill Schlonecker will serve as Chairman of the 125^th Annual Conference of the Bible Fellowship Church, therefore be it

Resolved, that we be steadfast in prayer for him as he strives for fulfill his responsibilities.

Resolved, that the members of the 124^th Annual Conference send our greetings to Pastor Marcos G. Ramírez Montalvo and the members of Iglesia Bíblica La Roca de Mérida.

Resolved, that we adjourn.

The 124^th Annual conference was adjourned at 8:50PM as Vice-Chairman, Calvin T. Reed closed in prayer.

The corporate and official address will be 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, Pa. 18052. The Secretary of the Conference Judicatory is Gregory A. Uhrich. The Secretary of the Special Judicatory is David J. Watkins.