Third Meeting

Monday Evening, 6:45 PM

            The Moderator called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. as Aaron J. Susek led in prayer.

            Dana E. Weller introduced the following missionaries under the care of the Board of Missions: John & Karen Elias, London, UK; Glenn Blauser, JAARS, Waxhaw, NC; Nelson Randolph, BOM; Sam Adams, CMTS; Francisco & Eliane De Souza, FIM; William Early, TWR; Dave & Georgina Solt, LAM; Carrie Ziegenfuss, Tanzania; Joe Walsh, CMTS; Becky Masessa, Tanzania; Chris & Beckie Merrick, BOM; Dave Manney, Retired, HCJB Global; Bob & Lois Draper, Retired, AIM; John Studenroth, Collegiate Outreach; Frank E. Lenahan, BCM - Western NY; Byron Barnshaw, Christar.

            Dana E. Weller prayed for the missions ministry of the BFC. He mentioned the special request brought by David and Georgina Solt about the fire bombing of the village near Lillian Solt. Many families have been affected.

            The conference took the time for a short installation service for David T. Allen, who was ratified as the first Executive Director of the Bible Fellowship Church. Ronald C. Mahurin and Robert A. Sloan prayed for David Allen; for his ministry and life. David was accompanied by his wife, Donna.

            David addressed the Conference with a light air, but one which also challenged Conference to instill “a culture of excellence.” He sees his ministry as a practical one, helping the BFC to stop doing church and start being the church. He sees himself as one who “guides, coaches and comes alongside you to get done what we’re called to do.”

Resolved, that we adjourn.

            The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. in prayer by Robert Evans. The conference recessed into a service of ordination.