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THE

CONSERVATIVE

CONGREGATIONAL

CHRISTIAN

CONFERENCE

UBRAftY

1961 YEARBOOK

1960-1961

THE CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE

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September 27-29, 1961

CARLISLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Carlisle, Massachusetts

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. . Table of Contents

Page Conference Program ........ 4

Officers and Committees of the Conference . . . .5

Minutes of the Annual Meeting ...... 6

Reports:

Executive Secretary ........ ^4

Credentials Committee ....... 15

Missionary Committee ....... 16

Finance Committee ........ 17

Church Extension and Evangelism Committee . . .17

Constitution Study Committee . . . . . .18

Christian Education Committee 19

Women^s Work 19

Puhlicaiions Committee ....... 20

Conference Resolutions . . . . . . . 20

Auditing Committee . . . . . . . . 20

Financial Statement ........ 21

Official Rolls 23

Constitution and By-Laws 29

Thirteenth Annual Meeting . . .

"Christ is (he Head of the Church"

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1961

9:00 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Period— Rev. Ralph Shirk

10:00 a.77i. Business Session

12:80 p.tn. Lunch

Message of the President— Dr. Henri F. M. Pol

2:30 -p-m. Business Session 4:00 p.m. Workshops 5:30 p.yn. Supper

8:00 p.m. Evening Service: "Christ is the Head of the Church' Dr. Lloyd F. Dean

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1961 9:00 a.m Bible Study and Prayer Period— Rev. Herbert Anderson 10:00 a.m. Busmess Session 12:30 p.m. Lunch 2:30 p.m. Business Session 4:00 p.m. Workshops 6:00 p.m. Conference Banquet

8:00 p.m. Evening Service: "Christ is the Head of the Church" Dr. James Forrester

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1961 9:00 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer— Rev. Roger Shafer 10:00 a.m. Business Session 12:30 p.m. Lunch

The Officers and Committees

1961-1962

Oficers

President Dr. Lloyd F. Dean, 335 Saratoga Rd., Scotia 2, N. Y.

1st Vice-Pres Rev. Samuel Hemberger, 30 Underhill St., Tuckahoe 7, N. Y.

2nd Vice-Pres Rev. Joseph Cooke, Rte. 3, Jefferson, Ohio

Executive Sec'y Rev. Robert B. Dempsey, Church St., Carlisle, Mass.

Recording Sec'y Rev. Leslie Van Vorst, Rte. 3, Jamestown, N. Y.

Treasurer Rev. Paul Halbert, 208 So. Maple St., Argos, Indiana

Historian Rev. Cecil Argetsinger, Mantorville, Minn.

Board Members 1962 Term 1963 Term 1964 Term

Rev. John Clymer Rev. Raymond Bawden Rev. Richard Roberts

Rev. Alfred Abrahamson Rev. Lynn Scovil Dr. Henri Pol

Rev. Ralph Shirk Rev. Hubert Clevenger Rev. Howard Landes

Committee Members (Name in Italic has been appointed Chairman) 1962 Member 1963 Member 1964 Member

Credentials & Placement Comimiitee*

Rev. Lester Felker Rev. Joseph Cooke Rev. Paul Halbert

(Credentials) (Placement)

Fino.nce Committee

Mr. John Stewart Rev. Theodore Overton Rev. Herbert Anderson

Missionary Committee

Rev. Russell Christian Rev. Lester Felker Rev. Maurice Jacques

Christian Education Committee

Rev. Roy Shervy Rev. George Kirgiss Rev. Raymond Gillis

Publications Committee

Mr. Thomas Erickson Rev. George Buhl Rev. John VanderTuin

(Editor) (Circulation) (Publisher)

Church Extension and Evangelism Committee

Rev. Jacob Waechter Rev. Lynn Scovil Rev. Raymond Maier

Constitution Study Committee

Rev. Theodore Overton Rev. John Clymer Rev. Robert Dempsey

Program. Committee

Rev. Lynn Scovil Rev. Ralph Shirk Rev. Alden Barrows

(The Conference President & the Host Pastor for the next Annual Meeting are

also Committee members). Nominating Committee

Rev. John Clymer Rev, Raymond Bawden Dr. Henry Pol

(The Board appointed Rev. Alfred Abrahamson and Rev. Robert Baker to one

year terms on this Committee).

AH members on the following Committees have one year terms: Time and Place Com.mittec*

Rev. Robert Pevrod, Rev. Jay Waterman and Rev. Joseph Fast Resolutions Committee

Rev. Leonard Siff, Rev. Alden Barrows, and Rev. Paul Kangas Auditing Committee*

Rev. Joseph Cooke, Mr. Philip White and Mr. David Williams Women's Committee

Mrs. Stewart Tatem, Mrs. Paul Kangas and Mrs. Robert Dempsey.

^Appointed Committees

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Minutes of Annual Meeting . . .

of the C()!iserv:itivo Congregational Christian Conference held September 27-29, 1901, at the Carlisle Congregational Church, CarHsle, Massachusetts.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 196 1, Morning Session

After a word of welcome from the host pastor, the first business session for the 1961 Annual Meeting of the Conservative Congregational Christian Con- ference was opened with prayer and led by the Conference President, Dr. Henri F. M. Pol.

Rev. Samuel Hemberger was appointed Scribe pro tem. The roll call was taken and the list of delegates and churches read. It was moved, seconded, and carried that those voting delegates present constitute the voting body of the 1961 Annual Meeting.

Rev. Jacob Waechter moved that if the Executive Secretary' already holds a seat on the Board of Administrations of the NAE, that the CCCC be represented by the Conference President. This motion was seconded by Rev. John Clymer. It was so voted.

Rev. Robert Baker was appointed to be Correspondent for all the sessions of the Annual Meeting.

A motion was made by Rev. George Buhl that the matter of further relations between the Bible Conferences and Missions of Louisiana and our cooperation with the Brazil churches be referred to the Missionary Committee. Rev. Joseph Cooke seconded the motion and it was so voted.

A motion \\as made by Rev. John Clymer that the list of our lay members be changed from "Individual Lay Members" to read "Individual Lay Members of Non-member Churches." This was seconded by Mr. John Stuart and so voted.

The list of the Committees that are appointed by the Board of Directors was read as follows:

Credenlials and Placement Committee:

Rev. Paul Halbert — Term of three years. Placement Chair mail Rev. Joseph Cooke — ^Term of two years. Credentials Chairman Rev. Lester Felker — Term of one year.

Our ap])reciation was given for Rev. Raymond Bawden who has served on this Committee for a number of j^ears.

Time and Place Committee:

Rev. Robert Penrod — Chairman Rev. Jay Waterman Rev. Joseph Fast

Resolutions Committee:

Rev. Leonard Siff — Chairman Rev. Alden Barrows Rev. Paul Kangas

Auditing Committee:

R(;v. Joseph Cooke, Chairmxin Mr. David Williams Mr. riiilip White

NorniJiating Committer: Rev. Al Al)rahamson Rev. Raymond CJillis

Rev. Joseph Cooke read the list of new churches, new ministers, and new lay members, whifh will be acted upon at the afternoon business session when the

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Credentials Committee give their report. It was movec" by Rev. Robert Dempsey and seconded by Rev. Leonard Siff that the delegates from this new member list be allowed to vote at our morning business session. It was so voted.

It was reported that tw^o additional churches had applied too late for the Credentials Committee to process their application. The Board recommended their acceptance. Rev. Robert Dempsey moved the acceptance of the Union Con- gregational Church of Bill City, South Dakota, and the South Bronx Community Church in New York Cit3^ Rev. Leonard Siff seconded the motion and it v.as so voted.

The Executive Secretary, Rev. Robert Dempsey, was then called upon to give his report. A discussion followed which showed the value of the nation-wide maihngs and the personal contacts. The motion for the acceptance of the report with an expression of thanks to the Executive Secret? ry for the report was made by Rev. George Buhl and seconded by Rev. Joseph Fast. It was so voted.

The Conference Treasurer, Rev. Paul Halbert, distributed copies of his report. Rev. Paul Halbert moved his report be accepted. The motion was seconded by Rev. Joseph Cooke and it was so voted.

Rev. Robert Dempsej^ read the report of the Constitution Study Committee. These additions and revisions will be voted upon at the 1962 Annual Meeting of the CCCC and are to be found in the Committee report elsewhere in this Year Book. Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that this report be accepted. Rev. Ralph Shirk seconded the motion and it was so ^ oted. A motion v/as then made by Rev. Robert Dempsey that this Committee duplicate their report, so that it may be distributed. Rev. Leonard Siff seconded the motion. It was so voted.

The proposed changes in the By-Laws to be acted on at the 1961 Annual Meeting were then taken up:

By-law III. Section 1. Following the word "Directors" read ''on a rotating: basis for three year terms:''

Rev. Paul Halbert moved that this revision be accepted. Rev. Richard Roberts seconded it. It was so voted.

By-law III. Section 6. The Christian Education Committee is going to pro- pose a new statement of their duties, which follows:

A Christian Education Committee of three to be elected by the Conference on a rotating basis for tliree year terms. This Committee shall encourage the promotion of better Christian education in the churches, and an interest on the part of the churches in Christian education beyond the churches. This Committee shall render counsel to Conference youth in matters of prepara- tory education. They shall provide a suitable course of theological study for ' such otherwise acceptable aspirants to the ministry seeking ordination and Conference membership to whom a complete residence course of study would be impossible or impractical.

Rev. Paul Halbert moved the adoption of this new statement. Rev. Leonard Siff seconded the motion. It was so voted.

By-law IV. Instead of the present By-law, read "There is to be no per- capita assessment or apportionment levied by this Conference upon the member churches or ministers. The churches and ministers are encouraged to assume voluntarily a share in the financial responsibility of the Conference."

Rev. Joseph Cooke moved that we accept this revision. The motion was sec - onded by Rev. Raymond Gilhs. It was so voted.

By-law VI. Section 1, Subsection a. Insert after the word "equivalent" the following: "in formal education or Christian service. However, this Conference considers a seminary training to be desirable."

Minutes of Annual Meetin-^, . . .

Rev, Robert Dompsey moved wc accept this revision. Rev. John Clymer seconded the motion and it was so voted.

By-law VI. Section 8. A new section to read: "A candidate for ministerial membership will be expected to have a life which is bearing the fruit of the Spirit, and which is marked Ijy dcej) sjiirituality and the best of ethical practices. The candidate will be disqualified by any habits or practices in his life which will in any way defile his body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (I Cor. 3:16, 17), which doe^s not glorify God in his body which belongs to God (I Cor. 6:19, 20), or which might cause any brotlier in Christ to stumble (Rom. 14:21)."

A motion to accept this revision was made by Rev. Robert Dompsey. The motion was seconded by Rev. Roger Shafer. It was so voted.

These revisions become effective as of this Conference.

A word of welcome was extended to Rev. and Mrs. Edward vSmith.

Rev. Joseph Cooke dismissed this business session with prayer.

\MiDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1961, Afternoon Session

The afternoon business session was called to order by the Second Vice-Presi- dent, Rev. Richard Roberts. Rev. Glenn Bingham led the business meeting in prayer. The minutes of the morning business session were read and accepted. At this point, Dr. Pol assumed the chair.

A list of additional voting delegates was read. Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that these additional voting delegates be added to the list of the voting delegates. Rev. Leonard Siff seconded this motion. It was so voted.

The following three proposed revisions of the Constitution were then taken up:

Article III. Section 1. Insert the word "inerrant" after the word "only".

Motion was made to accept this re\nsion by Rev. Robert Dempsey. Rev. John Clymer seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Article III, Section D Note 3, to read, "A candidate for ministerial mem- bership will be expected to have a life which is bearing the fruit [of the Spirit, and which is marked by deep spirituality and the best of ethical practices. The candi- date will be disqualified by any habits or practices in his life which will in any way defile his body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (I Cor. 3:16, 17), which does not glorify God in his body which belongs to God (I Cor. 6:19, 20), or which might cause any brother in Christ to stumble (Rom. 14:21),

Rev. Robert Dempsey made a motion to accept this revision. Rev, Samuel Hemburger seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Article X, Section 2. In place of "Article III — The Statement of Faith— which article , , ." insert "Article III, i,e., the Statement of Faith not including the appended notes, which statement , . ."

A motion to accept this revision was made by Rev, Robert Dempsey, The motion was seconded i)y Mr. John Stuart. It was so voted.

In the absence of the Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Rev. Richard Roberts read the report of the Nominating Committee. He made a motion to accept this report. Tlu; motion was seconded by Mr. Archie Rodger. It was so votf'd.

Rev. Joseph Cooke read the report of the Credentials Committee and moved its acceptance;. The motion was seconded by Rev. Ralph Shirk. It was so voted.

Upon the recomniondatiop of the Board who interviewed them. Rev. Samuel Hemb(;rg<'r moved that the C()nf(>rence grant standing to Rev. Leonard Siff, ]?ev. Joseph Fast, Rev. Clarence Schultz, Rev. John (\ Winston, and Rev. Albert \\'('f/el. Rev. Jf)lin Clymer seconded the motion. It was so votetl. R(>v. Samuel II(!ml)erg<;r movcKl that the recomnu^ndation of the Board to grant full ministerial

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standing to Rev. Cecil Argetsinger be approved. Rev. John Clymer seconded it. It was so voted.

The report of the Time and Place Committee ^vas given h} Rev. Paul Hal- bert. Two invitations for the 1962 Annual Meeting; had been received: one from the Calvpry Church, Conservative Congregatiorp.i Christian, at Lima, Ohio: and the other one from the Plymouth Congregational Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, statmg they would prefer the meeting to be held in July. The Committee recom- mends that we accept the invitation from the church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Rev. Robert Dempsey m.oved the acceptance of the invitation of the Plymouth Congregational Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with the request that the meet- ings be held at the end of September. If the church does not see its way clear to this, we capitulate to their desires in July. Rev. Roger Shafer seconded this mo- tion. It was so voted.

Rev. Robert Dempsey offered the Program Committee report in the form of the printed program for the 1961 Annual Meeting and moved its acceptance. The motion was seconded by Rev. Roger Shafer. It was so voted.

Rev. Richard Roberts dismissed this business session with prayer,

Respectfully subm.itted, Rev. Samuel Hemberger, Scribe pro tern

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1961, Mornmg Session.

Dr. Henri Pol, President of the Conference, called the business meeting to order. Rev. Paul Halbert led in prayer.

The minutes of the previous business session v/ere read. The minutes were accepted as corrected.

Rev. Robert Dempsey read the names of new voting delegates and moved that these names be added to the list of voting delegates. Rev. Jacob Waechter seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Rev. Joseph Cooke reported that the Credentials Committee recommends the following men be granted ministerial standing in the Conference: Rev. John Humme of Burlington, Maine: Rev. Maurice Malaf route of Hastings, New York: Rev. Oscar Granger, Bronx, New York: and Rev. Paul McCardel, Ozone Park, Long Island, New York. Rev. Joseph Cooke moved that these men be granted ministerial standing. Rev. George Buhl seconded the motion and it vvas so voted.

The Christian Education Committee's report was given by Rev. Raymond GiUis. Rev. Gillis moved its acceptance. Rev. Edward Smith seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that the Conference instruct the Christian Ed- ucation Committee to implement their report and, in addition, prepare a series of materials to be used for church membership instruction for the young and the adults. Rev. John Humme seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Mr. John Stuart gave the Finance Committee report and moved its accept- ance. Mr. Stevrart Tatem seconded the motion and it was so voted.

In the absence of the Chairman of the Missionary Committee, Rev. Russell Christian gave the report of the Missionary Committee and moved its acceptance. Rev. Jolin Clym.er seconded the motion and it was so voted.

The report of the Constitution Study Committee for 1961 and the report of the Nominating Committee were distributed.

This business session was closed in prayer, led by Rev. Russell Christian.

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. Samuel Hemberger, Scribe pro tern

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Minutes of Annual Meeting . . .

THURvSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1961, Afternoon Session.

The afternoon business session was called to order by the Conference Presi- dent, Dr. Henri Pol. Rev. Samuel Hemberger led in prayer.

The reading of the minutes of the previous business session was dispensed with at this time, in order to have time for the election of officers and committees. The election of officers and committees then took place.

Rev. Samuel Hemberger asked that his name be withdrawn as nominee for President and asked that Dr. Lloyd Dean's name be placed in nomination, in addition to the name of Dr. Henri Pol. Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that nomina- tions be closed. The motion was seconded and it was so voted. Dr. Lloyd Dean was elected President.

Rev. Robert Dempsey nominated Rev. Samuel Hemberger for First Vice President, in addition to Rev. Joseph Cooke. Mr. Frank Hover moved that nomi- nations be closed. Rev. John Clymer seconded the motion and it was so voted. Rev. Samuel Hemberger was elected First Vice President.

The nominees for Second Vice-President were Rev. Ralph Shirk and Rev. Joseph Cooke. Rev. Paul Halbert moved that nominations cease. Mr. Fred Booth seconded the motion and it was so voted. Rev. Joseph Cooke was elected Second Vice-President.

Rev. Paul Halbert moved that nominations be closed for the office of Execu- tive Secretary and the Secretary cast one ballot for Rev. Robert Dempsey as Executive Secretary. Mr. Stewart Tatem seconded the motion and it was so voted .

Rev . John Clymer moved that nominations be closed for the office of Treas- urer and the Secretary cast one ballot for Rev. Paul Halbert as Treasurer. Rev. Joseph Cooke seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Mr. John Stuart moved that nominations be closed for the office of Historian and the Secretary cast one ballot for Rev. Cecil Argetsinger as Historian. Rev. Robert Demfsey seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Rev. Paul Halbert nominated Rev. Ralph Shirk to fill the unexpired term on the 1962 class of the Board of Directors, in addition to the name of Rev. Howard Landes. Rev. Raymond Gillis moved that nominations cease. Rev. Robert Baker seconded the motion and it was so voted. Rev. Ralph Shirk was elected.

Rev. Richard Roberts nominated Dr. Henri Pol for the 1964 term on the Board of Directors. Rev. Paul Halbert nominated Rev. Howard Landes. These two men were nominated in addition to Rev. Jacob Woechter, Rev. Hubert Clevenger and Rev. Richard Roberts. Mr. Fred Booth moved that nominations cease. Rev. Joseph Fast seconded the motion and it was so voted. Dr. Henri Pol, Rev. Howard Landes and Rev. Richard Roberts were elected.

At this point, Rev. Al})ert S. Tavlor, Eastern Representative of the NAE, brought official greetings to the Annual Meeting and presented a helpful explana- tion of the value and importance of the ministry of the NAE.

The meeting then proceeded to the election of Committee members.

Rev. Robert Dempsey nominated Rev. Raymond Oillis to serve on the Chris- tian Education Committee, in addition to Rev. Wm. Bankester. Rev. Paul Hal- bert nominated Mr. John Stuart to s(M-ve on the I-'innnce Committee. Mr. Stewart Tjitem a.sk('(l tlirt his r;anu' be witlidnivn from the ir><)2 term of the Finance Com- mittee and Mr. John Stuart's name be jjlaced for th:it term. Rev. V\\\\\ Halbert moved that nominations cease U)V Committee m(Mni)ers. Rev. Leslie \'anVorst seconded th(? motion and it was so voted. Rev. Richard Roberts moved that the Secretary cjiwt one* ballot for all the nominees, with the exceyition of those nomi- nated for the Christian T'ducation Committee. Mr. Stewart Tatem seconded the niolif)n and it was so voted. Rev. Raymond (Jillis was elected to the Christian Eduf.-ition Commit tee by ballot. Rev. Alden Barrows was electetl for tiie three

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year term on the Program Committee: Dr. Henri Pol for three year term on Nominating Committee: Mr. John Stuart for one year term and Rev. Herbert Anderson for three year term on Finance Committee: Rev. Maurice Jacques for three year term on Missionary Committee: Mr. Thomas Erickson for one year term, Rev. George Buhl for two year term, and Rev. John VanderTuin for three year term on Publications Committee: Rev. Raymond Maier for three year term on Church Extension and Evangelism Committee: and Rev. Robert Dempsey for three year term on Constitution Study Committee.

Rev. Leslie Van Vorst was nominated for Recording Secretary. Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that nominations cease. Rev. Joseph Cooke seconded the motion and it was so voted. Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that the Secretary cast one bal- lot for Rev. Leslie Van Vorst as Recording Secretary. Rev. Robert Baker seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Rev. Samuel Hemberger offered his resignation as a member on the Board of Directors. Rev. Robert Baker moved the acceptance of the resignation. Rev. Raymond Gillis seconded the motion and it was so voted.

Rev. John Clymer dismissed this session in prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. Samuel Hembergeb, Scribe pro tern

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1961, Morning Session

The business meeting was called to order by the First Vice President, Rev. Joseph Cooke. Rev. Richard Roberts led in prayer.

Rev. Robert Dempsey read the names of two new delegates and moved that these names be added to the list of voting delegates. Rev. Jacob Waechter sec- onded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. Samuel Hemberger read the minutes from the last two business sessions. Rev. Richard Roberts moved the acceptance of the morning session minutes for the preceding day. Rev. Robert Dempsey seconded the motion. It was so voted. Rev. Paul Halbert moved the minutes for the afternoon session for the previous day be accepted. Rev. Edward Smith seconded the motion. It was so voted.

The Nominating Committee presented the name of Rev. Jacob Waechter for the position on the Board of Directors. Rev. Robert Dempsey nominated Rev. Hubert Clevenger. Rev. Paul Halbert moved that nominations cease. Rev. Raymond Gillis seconded the motion. It was so voted. Rev. Hubert Clevenger was elected.

The list of appointments by the Board of Chairmen for the elected Commit- tees was read:

Publications Committee— (to choose own officers)

Program Committee — Rev. Ralph Shirk

Nominating Committee — Rev. John Clymer

Finance Committee — Mr. John Stuart

Missionary Committee — Rev. Maurice Jacques

Christian Education Committee — Rev. Raymond Gillis

Church Extension and Evangelism Committee — Rev. Jacob Waechter

Constitution Study Committee— Hev. Robert Dempsey

The 1962 Annual Meeting will be held at the Plymouth Congregational Church, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After contacting Rev. Lynn Scovil, Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that the dates for this Conference be September 26, 27, and 28. Rev. Raymond Gilhs seconded the motion. It was so voted.

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Rev. Joseph Cooke gave an additional report of the Credentials Committee and moved the adoption of the recommendation of said Committee that Rev. Herbert Anderson he granted ministerial standing and that since P>ank Bunker, Jr., is no longer a member of a Congregational Christian Church, that he be dropped from the Conference roll. Rev. Ralph Shirk seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. Paul Halbert read the proposed budget, which is as follows:

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1961-1962

Executive Secretary S2,C00.00

Official Board Expenses 25.00

Gift to National Association of Evangelicals 30.00

Stationery 250.00

Safety Deposit Box 10.00

Year Book 500.00

Annual Meeting Expenses 400.00

Mid-winter Conference 500.00

Publications Committee 2,500.00

Credentials and Placement Committee 25.00

Postage 250.00

Telephone 100.00

Travel 500.00

Secretarial Work 250.00

Total Proposed Budget §7,340.00

Rev. Herbert Anderson moved that we adopt the proposed budget. Dr. Henri Pol seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. Jacob Waechter read the report of the Church Extension and Evangel- ism Committee and moved its acceptance. Rev. Leonard SifT seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. Robert Dempsey moved that this Conference instruct the Committee on Church Extension and Evangelism to implement their report. Rev. Glenn Bingham seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Mrs. Robert Dempsy gave the report on the Women's Work. Rev. Robert Dempsey moved its acceptance. Rev. John CljTmer seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. Paul Halbert gave the Publications Committee report and moved its acceptance. Rev. Leonard Siff seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. Paul Halbert moved that the Conference instruct the Publications Committee, to proceed immediately, irrespective of funds, to have 800 copies of the '^'ear Book printed and mailed out after the close of these business sessions. Rev. Robert Dempsey seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. John Clymer gave the report of the Resolutions Committee and moved the a(lof)tion of tlu>se resolutions. Rev. Paul Halbert seconded the motion. There was a standing vote.

Rev. Samuel Hemberger moved that as a Conference, we obtain from tlu^ NAE and pay for enough packets for the "Return the Bible to the Heart of the Nation" program to send (o eadi of our memiier churches. Rev. Robert Baker seconded the motion. It was so voted.

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Rev, Samuel Hemberger read the report of the Auditing Committee. Rev. Raymond GilH? moved the acceptance of this report. Rev. Leonard Siff seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. Ralph Shirk moved that the Constitution Study Committee include in their list of proposed changes to the By-laws for 1962 the following:

By-law VI, Section 8. The final sentence amended to read: "The candidate will be disqualified by any habits or practices in his life, which do not glorify God in his body which belongs to God, or which might cause any brother in Christ to stumble."

Rev. Leonard SifF seconded the motion. It was so voted.

Rev. George Buhl moved the acceptance of the reading of these minutes. Rev. Ralph Shirk seconded the motion. There was a standing vote.

Telegraphed greetings were received from the Olivet Congregational Church in Bridgeman, Michigan.

The business meeting adjourned with prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. Samuel Hembergek, Scribe pro tern

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Reports

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

^'Not by might, nor by power, bui by my Spirit, saith the Lord." Zech. 4:6.

During the year the Executive Secretary made three major itineraries cover- ing more than 17,000 miles. There were many opportunities to speak concerning the disadvantages of the then proposed merger, as well as to present the ministry of our Conference. On these trips more and more efforts were put forth in the direc- tion of forming regional groups. Your Executive Secretary had the privilege of participating in the formation of the Great Plains Fellowship of Conservative Congregational Christians, The Dakota Congregational Fellowship, The Iowa Fellowship of Conservative Congregational Christian Churches, the New England Association of Congregational Christian Churches, the Maine Fellowship of Bible Believing Congregationalists, and the Ohio Association of Congregational Chris- tian Churches. We are also in touch with and encouraging such action in north- west Florida, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana and western New York. There are tenta- tive plans for this fall to hold statewide meetings in Michigan, Minnesota, Wis- consin, and area meetings in Illinois and Ontario.

These regional fellowships and associations will do much to close the gap between our national body and the local church. They will also provide growth for our national body.

Through the kind assistance of a layman in Pennsylvania, my wife, Rosemarie Cayouette and others, our Conference was able to make two nationwide mailings during the year to every one of the 5,500 Congregational Christian Churches. These mailings dealt with the problem of the merger. The two mailings provided more new contacts than almost anj^ other effort. The value of such mailings has been amply proved. New member churches such as the one in Lincoln, Kansas, are the outgrowth of contacts made in this manner. We distributed more than 21,000 tracts on the merger.

The correspondence of the Executive Secretary has now become voluminous, averaging at least twenty personal letters a week. Increasing numbers of mailings indicate the need for some paid secretarial help. The Conference should also con- sider investment in a four drawer file or the records of this office will soon become unmanageable.

In the year that hes ahead tentative plans are being made for a visit into the midwest, another into the Virginia-North Carolina area, and the far west. This is in addition to short itineraries into the northeast quarter of our country. Per- sonal contact is vital to growth and continued interest.

The Executive Secretary also feels that at least one and perlia])S two mailings should be directed to the 2,000 Congregational Christian Churches that remain outside the merger. It would cost approximately $300 to S350 for one such mailing.

I would like to express my personal appreciation to my wife for her wonderful and unfailing help, without which I would not be able to serve. I would also like to ex-press my appreciation to my church for their cooperation with the work of our Conference. Witliout their sustained interest, prayers, willingness and sacri- fice, the work of this oflicer would be greatly curtailed.

It has been a privilege to work with you and to be your servant.

Respectfully submittal,

Robert B. Dempsey

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. . . Reports

REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Ministers Received:

Charles B. Billups, Jr., W. 141^ Dalke, Spokane 16, Wash. COct.-eO) Arthur W. Tiffen, 502 Leelanau St., Frankfort, Mich. (Dec.-60) Howard James Landes, Farmland, Indiana (Dec.-69) K. Leslie Van Vorst, R.D. 3, Jamestown, New York (Jan.- 61) Paul D. Kangas, R.D. 3, Farmer City, Illinois (Jan .-61) Dr. Gleason L. Archer, 618 Hermosa St., So. Pasadena, Cahf. (Feb.-81) John Lawrence Simpson, Darlington, Indiana (Feb.-61) Alvin Noah WiUiams, 1196 N. Catalina Ave., Pasadena, Calif. (Feb.-61) Lloyd Fulton Dean, 17 Bromley Place, Scotia 2, N. Y. (Feb.-6l) George S. Buhl, 10 Center St., Kingstor, Mass. (April-61) Jacob Doom, Box 2373, Manatee Station, Bradenton, Florida (March-61) Glenn F. Bingham, Jr., Danby, Vermont (July-61) Alden Searle Barrows, Rt. 5, Greenville, Ohio (Through Committee 9-1-61) Kennvon Edwards, 7805 Sheryl Dr., Norfolk, Va. (Through Committee 9-14-61)

Applicaiions received too late to process:

South Bronx Community Church, 685 Elton Ave., Bronx, New York

Clarence J. Schultz, Jr., Box 575 Herreid, So. Dakota

John C. Winston, Jr., 7, rue du Moniteiur, Brussels, Belgium

c/o Belgian Gospel Mission, 325 N. 13th St., Philadelphia 7, Pa. Joseph Fast, Lincoln, Kansas

Leonard F. Siff, 29 Albert Ave., Fair Lawn, New Jersey John A. Humme, Burlington, Maine

Ministers Dismissed (By their request)

Henry Demler, 5041 N. St. Louis St., Chicago 25, 111. (Aug.-60) Harold Goldman, 2020 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, Wis. (Aug.-60)

(These asked to be dropped from roll, due to complications arising person-

allv from a dual membership relation.) John^A. Gibbs, 131 Claremont Ave., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. (Oct.-60) A. Carlyle IMiller, 246 New Garden St., Georgetown, Demerara, British

Guiana, South America (June-61) Harry A. Aufiero, 39 North St., Saco, Mame (Sept.-61)

Minister Transferred from a Licensee List to Ordained List: Robert Penrod, Salem, Iowa

Laymen Received:

Francis Cantel, 171 Cindy St., Old Bridge, New Jersey (Mar.-61) Shafford Lasley, 1806, 46th St., Langdale, Ala. (Aug.-61) Mrs. Wilbur B. (Anna) Watts, Salem, Iowa (Aug.-61)

Note: No contact during Conference Year with lay members with mioisterial students status, Frank H. Bunker, Jr. and Larry W. Crabb, to knowledge of this committee.

Churches Received:

Conservative Congregational Church, Hollandale, Minn. (Restored to roll by Committee, Nov.-60)

Phillips Congregational Church, E. Fourth & Atlantic Streets, So. Boston 27, Mass. (Oct.-60)

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Beamsville Congregational Christian Church, lit. 5, Greenville, Ohio

(Oct.-CO) North Raynham Congregational Church, Broadway, Raynham, Mass.

(Jim.-<51) Darlington Congregational Christian Church, Darlington, Indiana (Feb.-61) Kiantone Congregational Church, R.D. 3, Jamestown, N. Y. (Feb.-61) Burlington Congregational Church, Burhngton, Maine (May-Aug?-61) Pilgrim Congregational Church, Plymouth, Pa. (Through Committee 9-1-61 ) Congregatioi nl Christian Church, 300 S. 4th St., Lincoln, Kansas (Through

Committee 9-14-01)

Report of Placement Work:

A number of men, including some not of the Conference, have requested help in locating a pastorate. Names of available men have been given to several inquiring churches during the year. It would help the Committee if inquirers would report when a church or a pastor has been obtained.

Respectfully submitted,

Raymond C. Bawden, Chairman

REPORT OF THE MISSIONARY COMMITTEE

*'But as we were allowed of God to he put in trust with the gospel; even so we speak: not as pleasing men, hut God, which irieth our hearts."

I Thessaloniai s 2:4

Another j'-ear has passed and the Missionary Committee has received no re- quests for assistance from any of its member churches. However, one church (which will soon be a member) did request a copy of the chairman's list of evan- gelical Congregational missionaries.

Each pastor or church clerk recently received a letter from me requesting the total missionary giving for the last fiscal year of their church. Twenty-one of our thirty-four member churches returned the enclosed self-addressed post card with the requested information. The missionary giving of these 21 churches amounted to $313,601.04.

20 Churches $ 36,747.00

Park St. Church 276,854.04

$313,601.04

Also, as a result of the discussion hour and upon the request of member churches the Missionary Committee will:

1. Prepare and distribute to our churches a list of evangelical missionaries, serving under various Boards in all parts of the world, who come from or have membership in the member churches of our CCCC and other Cong'l. Christian Churches. (This to be done by 11-15-61)

2. Prepare and make known to our churches the current needs of these aforementioned missionaries and their availability for speaking in local churches.

3. Prepare and have available to our local churches resource material to aid congregations in setting up and conducting a missionary conference in the local church.

Respectfully submitted,

Lester G. Felkeu, Chairman 16

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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

The bulk of this report grows out of the Committee Workshop on Finance held on Wednesday, September 28, 1961. Rev. Paul Halbert, Treasurer of the CCCC, acted as leader of the workshop and asked for suggestions to stimulate interest among the Conference Churches relative to the financial needs of the Con- ference.

A number of suggestions were made by those attending the workshop. It was suggested that the repsonsibilities of the churches to the Conference must be stressed. It was agreed that lack of financial support from a number of churches is due to the lack of information as to the current financial needs of the Conference. To remedy this situation it was suggested that a simple financial statement be sent to each church of the Conference and possibly to other interested churches. This might be done on a monthly basis. The information could then be brought to the attention of the minister and Board of Trustees each month. The need for donations should be emphasized and not soft-pedaled.

It was further suggested that the Conference interest laymen in becoming "sustaining members." Each would make some annual financial donation.

"Ask that you may receive" v/as thought to be a theme to keep in mind.

Respectfully submitted,

John H. Stewart

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHURCH EXTENSION AND EVANGELISM

The Committee is happy to report that it has received a request concerning possible evangelists from a mid western church. We are also glad that our member churches have been engaged in various types of evangelistic outreach with a considerable number of conversions.

Rev. Lynn Scovil, Rev. Lester Felker and I have been engaged in extension work throughout Colorado, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Ohio. In some of the places visited we received encouragement and look forward to a growing interest in our Conference as a result of these visits and further contacts. It is a healthy sign to see our men out in the field.

The Committee would like to call to your attention the fact that three of our member churches are new congregations and are engaged in building their facili- ties. They are the Grace Church Congregational, in Pittsfield, Mass., the South Bronx Community Church in Bronx, New York, and the Calvary Church, Con- servative Congregational Christian, in Lima, Oliio. Offerings or gifts from our churches direct to these churches would be in order for their building funds.

Our Conference has a marvelous opportunity to begin a new church in Lanett, Ala. Bible Conferences and Missions (a mission board formed by Congregational Churches in Louisiana) is willing to oversee the work of a pastor sent in to organize this new church. The Committee will provide our member churches with informa- tion concernuig this field in the near future, so that our people will have the facts and will be able to make a united move in taking advantage of this opportunity.

Respectfully submitted,

Jacob Waechter, Chairman, pro tern

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REPORT OF THE CONSTITUTION STUDY COMMITTEE

The Constitution Study Committee offers the following revisions to the Con- stitution of the CCCC for consideration at the 1902 Annual Meeting: Ariick III — Strike out all notes and leave the Statement of Faith only. A more appropriate location might be sought if the notes are considered valid. Article IV — Statement of Polity (An entirely new article)

1. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Head of His Body, the Church uni- versal, and of each local church.

2. We believe that each local church is in itself a complete church, and there- fore autonomous and possesses all the rights and responsibilities of the church by the Holy Spirit as set forth in the Holy Scriptures.

3. We believe that Jesus Christ exercises His authority in each local church by the Holy Spirit and through the Holy Scriptures.

4. We believe that each local church is amenable only to Jesus Christ, and not to any association, conference, council, synod or any other ecclesiastical body.

5. We believe that it is proper and beneficial for each local church to seek fellowship and council of other such local churches.

Article IV (presently so numbered) an additional statement to section 1.:

Individual lay membership may be held only by laymen in non-member Congregational Christian Churches. In the event that a non-member church joins this Conference, the individual lay membership of any of its members ceases.

Section 2 (new)

A church, minister or individual lay member may withdraw from membership in this conference at any time bj^ its or his own action, provided written notice of such action be given to the Chairman of the Credentials Committee.

Section 3 (new)

In the event that there is reason to suppose that a mem'-'^'r church, minister or individual lay member has departed from the standards of faith ancl practice set forth in this Constitution and By-laws, the Committee on Credentials and Placement shall make a careful investigation of the matter. If the supposition is justified, the Committee shall report the matter to the Conference for appropriate action. The Committee on Credentials and Placeme»nt shall file their report in writing with the Recording Secretary of this Conference and the party accused at least thirty days prior to the annual or special meeting at which the report is to be consid(;red. The right of appeal to the Conference by the party accused is pre- supposed.

Sccliov. 4 (new)

Altliough there is no organic tie between this Conference and any regional Association or fellowship, and although this Conference recognizes the autonomy of any such regional association or fellowship, this Conference will encourage the forming of, promote the growth of an.d will seek to cooperate in every possible maimer with any regional association or fellowship of Corgregational Christian Churches or individuals who are in agreeuKMit with the faith and polity of this Conference.

This Committee offers for your consideration at tliis 1061 annual meeting the changes in the Constitution j)roposed last year, and the projiosed changes in the By-laws which were circulated with the call to this meeting. The Committt^e urges the adoption of tlu'se ;imen(Inieiits atul changes.

Respectfully submitted,

John Clymer THKonouE Overton RonKUT Dempsey

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REPORT OF THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

In II Tim. 2:2 Paul admonishes Timothy: "The things that thou hast heard of me among many witiiesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall he able to teach others also." The need for effective christian education has been never more evident than in our generation.

Our committee has for some time been hmited in scope of service, not knowing our exact responsibihty. With the adoption of the amendment at this conference our task is more specific.

During the past year our work as a committee has consisted largely of corre- spondence concerning our work and with persons seeking information regarding Christian education.

By way of suggestion there are five areas that the new Christian Education Committee might be concerned with in the new year before us.

1. The need of awakening a sense of responsibility in our churches toward support of sound Christian schools and colleges.

2. The necessity of teaching and training our people in leadership for the various tasks in our churches.

3. The need for materials to be used for instructing new members and others in the principles and history of Congregationahsm from a biblical point of view, laying stress particularly as to exactly why we are Congregationalists.

4. Explore the suggestion that the training of ministers within the frame- work of our conference be discontinued. Our main concern seems to be to teach our churches how they can fulfill their responsibility in helping train Christian workers and pastors.

5. Compile a questionnaire to go out to our CCCC mailing list, to gain in- formation as to : Literature used in our Sunday Schools and youth groups, teacher training program. Summer camp program, Christian schools supported. Pastor's class materials used, etc. Such acquired information could be written up as a study that could be used in our Congregational Christian magazine for the information of our churches.

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. Roy Shery, Chairman Rev. George Kirgiss Rev. Raymond Gillis

REPORT OF WOMEN'S WORK

The Ladies present at our 1961 Annual Meeting met at our seminar session on September 28, 1961. A committee of three was appointed to prepare a fist of resources av? liable to the women's societies of our churches, that together we might better serve the Lord. The committee consists of Mrs. Stewart Tatem, Chairman, Box 205, Eastford, Connecticut: Mrs. Paul Kangas, Farmer City, Illinois: and Mrs. Robert Dempsey, Carlisle, Massachusetts.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Robert Dempsey

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REPORT OF THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Publications Committee met in Aujrust of 1960 in the Park Street Church in Boston: at this time Rev. Murray Marshall was appointed Chairman of the committee and Rev. Robert McKittrick was appointed Editor.

As a result of that meeting, the following decisions and plans were made:

1. That the conference periodical should be a small sLx-page booklet (number of pages to vary according to the amount of material available), and that it should be published quarterly (seasonally).

2. That a subscription rate of $1.00 per year should be levied in an efifort to defray the cost of the publication.

3. That the periodical (and all literature) should be processed by a com- mercial mailing house so that the conference mailing list will always be centralized and up to date.

4. That the literature of a special nature, regarding our conference, should be printed and made available to all Congregational Christian churches.

During the year the committee produced the Year Book: three issues of the periodical and a number of tracts and pamphlets.

Respectfully submitted,

Paul Halbert

CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

Be it resolved that the members and guests in attendance at the Conserva- tive Congregational Christian Conference meeting at Carlisle, Mass., express their sincere appreciation and thanks for the gracious hospitality extended to them by the pastor, members and friends of the Carlisle Congregational Church, for those who so graciously provided the facilities and prepared the meals, and for those who opened their homes for the comfort of the delegates.

Be it resolved that the Conference voice its appreciation to Mrs. Arlene Dempsey and Mrs. Rose Marie Cayouette for their unstinting labors in our two merger mailings which amounted to more than eleven thousand pieces, individu- ally addressed.

Be it resolved that the Conference express its debt of gratitude to the Carli-^le Congregational Church for sharing with us so generously the time of their pastor, that he could carry on the vital work involved in the office of Executive Secretary.

Be it resolved, that the Conference express its enthusiastic support of the N.A.E.'s program, "Return the Bible to the Heart of the Nation."

Be it resolved that this Conference express its thanks to Dr. Henri Pol for the fine leadership he has given during his term as President of our Conference.

Respectfully submitted,

John C. Clymer Jacob Waechetr Robert Hanna

REPORT OF THE AUDITING COMMITTEE

The Auditing Committee has examined the Conference Financial Records and find them in orderly and accurate condition.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph Cooke, Chairman

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. . . Financial Statement

Balance, June 30, 1960 $ 5.40

Receipts, July 1, 1960 to September 1, 1961

From Churches $2,896.28

From Individuals 2,263.33

From Miscellaneous Sources 358.25

Total Receipts $5,517.86

$5,523.26 Disbursements, July 1, 1960 to September 1, 1961

George Kirgiss (postage) $ 12.12

Arthur Fowler (Conf. speaker) 10.00

Paul Bennehoff (Conf. speaker) 10.00

Hector Goodall (Conf. speaker) 10.00

J. Marcellus Kik (Conf. speaker) 200.00

Roger Shafer (Conf. expenses) 23.27

Robert McKittrick (travel) 24.00

Bethany Press (stationery) 170.59

Harvard Trust Co. (Safe Deposit) 6.60

Murray Marshall (postage) 33.00

Ruth McWilliams (Sect, work) 43.75

Saba Foster (Sect, work) 10.00

Arlene Dempsey (Sect, work) 10.00

Owl Stamp and Supply Co 1 . 13

Bowen Printing Co. (Receipts printed) 11.25

Mayflower Cong'l. Church (Refund) 50.00

Town Press (1960 Conf. bulletins) 170.10

Lambert Studios (photo for periodical) 10.00

Armstrong Roberts (photo for periodical) 7.50

E. P. Jones (photo for periodical) 7.50

Wayside Press (printing) 52.75

Argos Church (phone and postage) 36.35

Smith Printing Co. (periodical) 389.80

Hub Mailing 465.79

George Jaques Printers

Year Book $356.00

Rankin Letter 235.00

Merger Tracts 90.00

First Periodical 394.00

Second Or. Departure 132.00

Additional envelopes 83.00

Total 1,290.00

Paul Halbert

Travel $105.00

Loan Returned 80.00

Total 185.00

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Lester Fclkcr

Travel $74.76

Postage 7.07

Total 81.83

Robert Dempsey

Travel $1,579.65

Postage 518.11

Phone 93.85

Special Tape 6.00

Total 2,197.61

Total Disbursements 5,519.94

Balance on hand, September 1, 1961 $3.32

An error of 29c on check No. 159, dated April 11, 1961, makes

the balance $3.61

As'of this date, September 1, 1961, with a balance of $3.61, we have three bills on[hand :

Smith Print Co. (Third Periodical) $297.00

Wavside Press (Conference bulletins and Tract on

' Conf. History) 315.50

Dempsey phone bill 20.95

Total debts: September 1, 1961 $633.45

Receipts for September, 1961 $473.00

Respectfully submitted,

Paul Halbert, Treamirer

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Membership List

MINISTERS

Alfred C. Abrahamson, 2267 S. E. 38th Ave., Portland 14, Oregon

Keijo I. Aho, 9 Morton St., Quincy 69, Massachusetts ■

Herbert Anderson, 163 Center Ave., Plymouth, Pennsylvania

Wilbur J. Antisdale, 914 N. Pierce Rd., Opportunity, Washington

Gleason L. Archer, 618 Hermosa St., South Pasadena, California

Argetsinger, Cecil, Mantorville, Minnesota

Arne J. Avikainen, 1827 - 21st Ave., Forest Grove, Oregon

Ehzabeth Avikainen, 1827 - 21st Ave., Forest Grove, Oregon

Alden S. Barrows, Rte ^5, Greenville, Ohio

Raymond C. Bawden, Arena, Wisconsin

Charles B. Billups, Jr., Medical Lake, Washington

Glenn F. Bingham, Jr., Danby, Vermont

George S. Buhl, 10 Center St., Kingston, Massachusetts

Lewis C. Carr, 8 Norfolk St., Needham 92, Massachusetts

Roy A. Cbristensen, Standish, Maine

Hubert K. Clevenger, 126 N. East St., Winchester, Indiana

Joseph Cooke, Rte ^3, Jefferson, Ohio

Donald Coyle, Box 281, Geneva, New York

Lloyd F. Dean, 335 Saratoga Rd., Scotia 2, New York

Robert B. Dempsey, Church St., Carhsle, Massachusetts

Jacob Doorn, Box 2373, Manatee Station, Bradenton, Florida

Alec J. Edgar, 1481 Tallberry Dr., Cincinnati 30, Ohio

Kennyon Edwards, 7805 Sheryl Drive, Norfolk 5, Virginia

Joseph Fast, Lincoln, Kansas

Lester Felker, 4232 Kellar St., Flint 5, Michigan

Washington P. Gawne, Freeland, Michigan

Henry M. George, 63 Joseph Lane, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Raymond L. Gillis, 76 Congress St., Portland, Maine

Dale Ginther, Box 208, W^inona Lake, Indiana

Oscar A. Granger, 33-12 104th St., Corona, L. I., New York

Paul Halbert, 208 So. Maple St., Argos, Indiana

Robert Hanna, Rte +f4. Union City, Indiana

Robert D. Heinson, Box 203, Bay City, Oregon

Samuel T. Hemberger, 30 Underhill St., Tuckahoe 7, New York

Stanley B. Hopper, 1508 "L" St., Bedford, Indiana

John Humme, Burlington, Maine

Robert C. Huntress, 314 Amesbury Line Rd., Haverhill, Massachusetts

Chester Jones, Wrentham, Massachusetts

Paul D. Kangas, Rte tt?, Farmer City, Ilhnois

Sherman Keeler, 307 No. Wilson, Oblong, Illinois

George F. Kirgiss, Box 336, Touchet, Washington

Duane K. Kusler, Rte iil. Box 293, Walla Walla, Washmgton

Howard J. Landes, Farmland, Indiana

J. Harold Loman, Salisbury, North CaroHna

Raymond Maier, 5633 N. Kerby Ave., Portland 17, Oregon

Maurice Malafronte, 108 Farragut Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson, New York

Paul McCardel, 97-15 Ninety-Fourth St., Ozone Park, New York H

Robert McKittrick, Broadway, Port Jefferson Station, L. I., New^York

Theodore Overton, 42 Liberty St., W. H., Newburgh, New York

Robert Penrod, Salem, Iowa

Henri F. M. Pol, 1558 Fulham St., St. Paul 8, Minneapolis

Alvin Prestholt, 14227 Edbrooke Ave., Chicago 27, Illinois

Chester Pxed, North Webster, Indiana

Richard O. Roberts, 1056 Willett St., Schenectady, New York

Clarence J. Schultz, Jr., Box 575, Herreid, South Dakota

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Lynn Sco\nl, 318 Church Ave., Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Roy Shervy, c/o Cong'l Church, Spencer, Iowa

Ralph Shirk, Eastford, Connecticut

Leonard F. Siff, 29 Albert Ave., P^air Lawn, New Jersey

John L. Simpson, Darhngton, Indiana

Edward G. Smith, 2125 Emerson Ave., So., Minneapohs, Minnesota

Arthur Tiffen, 502 Leelanau St., Frankfort, Michigan

Marion Towne, Rte ^2, Pittsford, Michigan

K. Leslie Van Vorst, Rte ^, Jamestown, New York

Jacob F. Waechter, Rte ^3, Ehda, Ohio

Jay N. Waterman, Dunlap, Iowa

LeRoy D. Webber, 246 Mohawk Dr., Carol Stream, Wheaton, Illinois

Albert Wetzel, Underwood, North Dakota

Alvin N. Williams, 1196 N. Catalina Ave, Pasadena, California

Ralph W. Williams, 80 Hudson St., Berlin, Connecticut

John C. Winston, Jr., 7 rue du Moniteur, Brussels, Belgium

LICENSED MINISTERS OF THE CONFERENCE John Clymer, Andover, Ohio Norman E. Fitch, Tinsed, Idaho Robert Gillespie Howard IMurnhy, 903 St. Louis St., West Plains, Missouri

Ministerial Students of the Conference Larry W. Crabb, Argos, Indiana

INDIVIDUAL LAY MEMBERS OF NON-MEMBER CHURCHES Francis Cantel, 171 Cindy St., Old Bridge, New Jersey Mrs. Grace E. Coleman, Willow Hill, Illinois David Coleman, 10030 South Lowe, Chicago 28, Illinois Mrs. Olive Kirgiss, Box 336, Touchet, Washington ShafiFord Lasley, Lanatt, Alabama Matt Markko, 1846 George St., Chicago, Illinois Mrs. Matt Markko, 1846 George St., Chicago, Illinois Amond Olson, Rte ifl, Shiocton, Wisconsin Jake W. Roth, Jr., 506 North 6th St., Weatherford, Oklahoma Ed Stueckle, LaCrosse, Washington Mrs. Ed. Stueckle, LaCrosse, Washington Fred Stueckle, LaCrosse, Washington Mrs. Fred Steuckle, LaCrosse, Washington J. A. Stueckle, LaCrosse, Washington Mrs. J. A. Stueckle, LaCrosse, Washington Mrs. Wilbur Watts, Salem, Iowa

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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

OF THE

CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE

1961

PREAMBLE

In gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of salvation through our Lord Jesus C^ist, and believing that the supreme task of the Church of Jesus Christ is that of world-wide evangelism through the faithful witness of the gospel of Jesus Christ to every person and that every church should therefore be a living soul- winning agency; and believing, further, that there is a definite need amongour Congregational Christian Churches for an organization of churches of unqualified loyalty to the gospel of Christ as revealed in the Word of God, in the interest of a renewed emphasis upon this supreme task among all Congregational Christian Churches; we, therefore, as conservative churches, laymen and ministers of the gospel, humbly invoking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, have banded ourselves together in a conference of Conservative Congregational Christian Churches, and have estabhshed an organization which shall function under the following con- stitution and by-laws:

Article I - Name The name of this organization shall be: THE CONSERVATIVE CON- GREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.

Article II - Purpose

1. To "orovide through this avenue a means of encouragement to aU Con- servative Congregational Christian Churches for a more effective fellowship one with the other.

2. To lift up a faithful Biblical witness in this day of doctrinal vagueness, spiritual lukewarmness, indifference and worldliness.

3. To facilitate cooperation in the full support of the ministry of these churches by :

(a) An emphasis upon the place of world-wide evangelism and personal soul winning as the definite responsibility of each individual church and Christian believer.

(b) An emphasis upon Christian education as an effective means of getting every individual in each community into a. church where they may be taught the Y\^ord of God and brought into sa^nng knowledge of, and into experimental relationship with Christ as personal Saviour.

(c) Encouragement of efforts by the churches to reach vdth the gospel message spiritually neglected areas both on the local and on the national level; and of missionary work, both at home and abroad.

(d) A dedication of ourselves to a deeper fife among God's people.

4. To be a means of service to the churches but without right of infringe- ment upon their autonomy.

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Article III - Statement of Faith

1. We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, the only inerrant, infalUble, authoritative Word of God.

2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

3. We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

4. We believe that for salvation of lost and sinful man regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwell- ing power and fulness the Christian is enabled to live a godly, holy life in this present evil world.

6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, anc they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

7. We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in Christ.

Note: The above recorded Statement of Faith shall be the basis of Conference theological requirement. The following doctrinal and practical interpretations are appended for the purpose of clarifying the Conference position on certain im- portant matters,

1. The Human Will. There shall continue the traditional Congregational Christian freedom of interpretation and thought in regard to the age-old con- troversial questions of determination and freedom of will (Calvinism and Armin- ianism are specifically in mind).

2. Baptism. Traditional Congregational Christian freedom shall be con- tinued in regard to baptism. It is expected of those holding or seeking ministerial membership in the Conference that they be willing to perform baptism or to have another minister to perform baptism by any of the traditional Congregational Christian modes when requested.

3. Mirtisicrial Standing and Procedure.

A. Except as pertains to proper credentials of missionaries, ministerial standing is not ordinarily to be extended to women.

B. Persons divorced and remarried shall not retain or obtain ministerial standing.

C. Ministers are not to unite in marriage divorced persons whose previous union is judged to have been severed on unscriptural grounds.

D. A candidate for ministerial mombiTship will be expected to have a life which is bearing the fruit of the Si)irit, and which is marked by deep spirituality and the best of cthic-jil |)racti('('s. The candidate will he disiiualified by any hal)it8 or practices in his life whifh will in any way defile his body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (I ('or. 3:Hi, 17), which docs not glorify Ciod in His l)ody \yhich belongs to (Jod (I Cor. 0:19, 20), or which might cause any brother in Christ to Htumbl(> (Rom. 14:21).

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Article IV - Membership Membership in this Conference shall be attained by the voluntary association of churches, ministers or individual laymen who find themselves in full accord with the Statement of Faith outlined in Article III of this constitution, and with the general principles of this Conference as set forth in the constitution and by-laws. Conference membership, whether of laymen, church or minister, may be granted upon application to and approval by the designated Conference officials, subject to review by the ensuing annual meeting of the Conference. Ministerial membership shall be accorded on the basis of the approved ministerial standards of the Conference, as set forth in the by-laws of this constitution. Churches are not necessarily barred from membership because of other affiliations so long as they adhere to the Statement of Faith and the workings of the Conference.

Article V - Meetings

1. Annual Meeting. There shall be an annual meeting of the Conference at such time and place as determined by the Executive Committee, unless the same are specifically designated by the annual meeting of the previous year.

2. Special Meetings. These may be called at the direction of the Executive Committee, or upon written request of members representing one-fifth of the total membership of the Conference.

3. Representation. Churches becoming members of the Conference shall be entitled to representation at various meetings of the Conference by the pastors and two lay delegates per first 100 members or fraction thereof, and thereafter one delegate for each 500 members or fraction thereof.

Voting privileges at Conference meetings shall also be extended to ministerial members who are without a charge, and to individual lay members of the Con- ference, with the understanding that not more than one layman from any non- member church shall be entitled to vote.

4. Procedure. The guide for parliamentary procedure in all meetings shall be Robert's Rules of Order.

Article VI - Officers

1. The elected ofiicers of this Conference shall be:

(a) A President, who shall be eligible to succeed himself for two terms only.

(b) A First Vice-President, a Second Vice-President, a Recording Sec- retary, and an Executive Secretary, a Treasurer, and an Historian.

(c) The term of office for each of the above officers shall be one year: and for the duration of their tenure they sh?ll be members of the Conference Board of Directors with full voting rights.

2. The duly elected officers of the said Conference shall hold their office until their successors are chosen aad quahfied in their stead.

Article VII - Board of Directors 1. The business of the Conference shall be conducted by a Board of Direc- tors, numbering not fewer than twelve nor more than thirty members, and shall include the elected officers of the Conference. The initial Board having been elected in three equal groups, for one year, two years and three years respec- tively, one-third of the membership of the Board of Directors (exclusive of the

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Conference Officers named in Article VI) shall be elected annually for a term of three years, at future annual meetings of the CoiJerence. In the election of mem- bers at large, consideration shall he given to proper representation of membership both geographically and organizationallj' (the latter having reference to foreign- speaking groups).

2. The Board of Directors shall establish on Executive Committee, to con- sist of the officers of the Conference and five other members of the Board. The Board may delegate to the Executive Committee such of its powers and authority as may be deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the Conference.

3. The Board of Directors shall fill any vacancy arising among the officers of the Conference or in the Board itself, until the next annual meeting of the Conference at which time the Conference shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

Article VIII - Incorporation This revised Constitution and BjMaws shall become the Constitution and By-laws of the Corporation established under the Constitution and B3--laws re- placed by this instrument.

Article IX - By-laws The Conference shall adopt such By-laws as it shall deem appropriate and necessary for the operation of the conference. The By-laws shall provide for the manner of amendment thereof.

Article X - Amendments

1. Amendments to this constitution shall be proposed in writing by submit- ting the same to the recording secretary at the annual meeting preceding their consideration for adoption. The Board of Directors shall immediately after the annual meeting at which the amendments are proposed cause copies of the same to be mailed to each of the Conference members (churches, ministers, and indi- vidual lay members). A two-thirds favorable vote of the delegates duly elected, and of others entitled to vote (see Article V. paragraph 3), shall meet the require- ment for adoption.

2. The provisions of paragraph one (1) in this article shall aj)ply to all articles of this Constitution, with the exception of Article III, i.e., the Statement of Faith not including the appended notes, which statement may be amended only by unanimous vote of the entire number of delegates, ministers and laymen, present at any annual meeting and voting on said amendment, following proper notice to amend, and publication of the j)roposed amendment, as reciuireil in Paragrai)h one f 1 ) of this article.

BY-LAWS

I. liOAHD OF DiKKCTOUS

1. The j)rof)erty and business of the Conference shall be managed by the Board of Directors.

2. The President of the Conference shall serve as Cliairniaii of the Hoard of Directors, ;tn(l hIihII preside ;it all m<'etings.

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3. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such times and places as shall be determined by the Board, but not less than once a year.

4. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Con- ference President on one month's notice to each Board member. Such meetings shall also be called by the Executive Secretary in like manner upon written request of any five members of the Board. A business quorum shall be any majority of the members of the Board.

5. The Board of Directors shall keep written minutes of each meeting, which are to be made available to the Conference upon request.

II. Officers

1. The Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may appoint in addition to the officers provided for in the Constitution, such assistant secretaries, assistant treasurers and other subordinate officers and agents as may be deemed necessary. Such ofiicers, \\'hen appointed, shall hold office for the terms, exercise the powers and perform the duties assigned to them by the said Board or Com- mittee. Any officer or agent so appointed may be removed at any time by the action of the appointing body.

2. The President shall be chief executive officer of the said Conference. He may, with the consent of the Board of Directors, delegate to such other ofl&cers, authorities and powers as from time to time may be deemed appropriate and neces- sary to facilitate the operation of the Conference.

3. The Vice-Presidents, in the order of their rank, shall, in the absence of the President, perform the duties and functions of his oflace, and in addition thereto such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time pre- scribe.

4. The Recording Secretary, or a temporary substitute, shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Conference, and cause to be recorded all the votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that pur- pose. He shall perform all such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee.

5. The Executive Secretary shall conduct the official correspondence of the Conference and his office shall be located in a place suitable to him and to the work of the Conference. He shall give, or cause to be given notice of all meetings of the members and of the several committees of the Conference: and shall likewise perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or by the Executive Committee, under whose supervision he shall be. He shall cause to be kept in safe custody the seal of the Conference and, when authorized by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee, shall affix the same to any in- strument requiring it. When so aflSxed, it shall be attested by his signature, or by the signature of such other officers as shall be designated by the Board of Direc- tors or the Executive Committee. The Executive Secretary shall keep an accurate roll of the names and addresses of the members of the Conference, which roll shall be the official record of the Conference for all its purposes. He shall also travel in the interests of the Conference so far as time and funds may permit.

6. The Treasurer shall have custody of the corporate funds and securities of the Conference, and shall cause the same to be kept in a safe deposit box as directed by the Board of Directors. He shall cause to be kept full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Conference,

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and shall deposit all monies and other valuable effects in the name of and credit of the Conference, in repositories indicated by the Board of Directors. Tha treasurer's books shall be submitted annually to a Conference approved auditor.

7. The Historian shall act as a repository for materials of historical interest, maintain an historical account of the Conference from its inception and promote an interest in the churches in the details of their own histories and anniversaries.

III. Committees

In addition to the Executive Committee indicated in Article VII, Section 2 of the Constitution, the following committees shall be provided:

1. A Credentials and Placement Committee of three to be selected by the Board of Directors; on a rotating basis for three year terms; which committee shall review all applications for membership in the Conference and requests for transfer or dismissal and make recommendations to the proper Conference officials.

The Committee shall render all assistance possible to Conference ministers seeking pastorates, and to churches seeking pastors, by making available proper information at hand to those who request it.

2. A Program Committee of five consisting of the Conference President, the host Pastor, and three members to be elected by the Conference on a rotating basis for three year termr. This committee shall prepare the details of the annual Conference meeting.

3. A Nominating Committee of five, two to be appointed annually by the Board of Directors and three to be elected by the Conference on a rotating basis for three year terms. This committee shall pro\ide a slate of candidates for the various office? and committees.

4. A Finance Committee of three to be elected by the Conference on a rotat- ing basis for three year terms. This committee shall devise ways and means of pro- viding for the financial needs of the Conference, and shall make such financial needs known to the constituency. The chairman of this committee shall serve as a financial secretary.

5. A Missionary Committee of three to be elected by the Conference on a rotating basis for three year terms. This committee shall encourage and stimulate missionary interest in the local churches by providing missionary literature and missionary speakers,

G. A Christian Education Committee of throe to be elected i\v the Conference on a rotating l)asis for three year terms. This committee shall encourage the pro- motion of l)etter Christian education in the churches, and an interest on the part of the churches in Christian education beyond the churches. This committee shall render eounsel to ('onferencc^ youth in matters of ])reparatory education. Th(;y shall prf)vi(le a suitabh^ course of the()l()tz;ic;il study for such otherwise ac- ceptable^ asi)irantH to the ministry seeking ordination and Conference^ membership to whom a complete^ residence course of study would be impossible or impractical .

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7. A Puhlicaiions Committee of three to be elected by the Conference on a rotating basis for three year terms. This committee shall pubhsh an annual year book, conference periodical, tracts and other necessary and desired literature.

8. A Church Extension mid Evangelism Committee of three to be elected by Conference on a rotating basis for three year terms. This committee shall make available to the Conference constituency information concerning potential areas for the organization of churches, and concerning needy churches to whom assist- ance and counsel would be helpful. The committee shall seek to interest non- member Congregational Christian churches in Conference membership; and shall encourage evangelism by every means, in the local churches, through example and counsel, through provision of appropriate literature, and through the sug- gesting of names of evangelists, to churches requesting them.

9. A Constitution Study Committee of three to be elected by the Conference on a rotating basis for three year terms. This committee shall annually review the Constitution and By-laws, offer for consideration any appropriate revisions or amendments, and take the necessary procedural steps to bring them before the Conference.

10. The Board of Directors shall appoint for each Annual Meeting the following committees of three each: Time and Place Committee, Resolutions Com- mittee and such other committees as deemed necessary. The Board of Directors will appoint an Auditing Committee of three at the annual meeting previous to the annual meeting at which they are to serve. They are to see that the books of the Treasurer have a public audit annually.

11. A pastor of a member church, who does not hold his standing in the CCCC, may serve on any committee, with the exception of the Credentials and Placement Committee, as long as he is pastor of a member church. If he ceases his relationship to the member church, he is automatically dropped from the com- mittee membership, unless he is called to another member church. He may not be elected to the Board or a Conference office.

IV. Finance

There is to be no per-capita assessment or apportionment levied by this Conference upon the member churches or ministers. The churches and ministers are encouraged to assume voluntarily a share in the financial responsibility of the Conference.

V. Conference Records

All records of Conference business in the hands of Conference officials are the property of the Conference, contents of which must be made available to author- ized Conference Officials upon request, and which must be delivered to the Con- ference upon termination of the service of officials.

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VI. Ministerial Standards and Qualifications

1. Ministerial standing in this Conference shall require:

a. A minimum academic attainment of a diploma from an accredited Bible Institute or the equivalent in formal education or Chr.'stian service. However, this Conference considers a seminary training to be desirable.

b. Acceptable ordination to the Christian ministry.

c. Reception into the Conference membership in the manner provided by the constitution. (Article IV.)

2. Good and regular standing of ministers shall indicate that they do hold Conference membership, are not under discipline and have no charges against them.

?. An associate or fellowship relationship only may be granted to ministers having their credentials in a non-Congregational body, entitling them to all the privileges of the Conference, with the exception of holding office, committee membership and voting.

4. Ordination to the ministry shall be by a local church, after examination by a council called by said church.

5. Ministerial license to preach, conferring authority of performing the regular functions of the parish ministry, including the solemnization of mar- riages, shall, in the absence of a local association:

a. Be granted by the national Conference in annual convocation, or in cases of special need during the conference year, upon recommendation of the Credentials and Placement Committee to the Conference President.

b. Be available only to lay members of the Conference, who shall revert to the status of laymen at the expiration of the license.

c. Expire with the closing date of the ensuing annual meeting of the Conference; and be renewable at the discretion of the Credentials and Place- ment Committee upon appUcation to its chairman thirty (30) days before expiration of the license.

6. Ministerial membership cards, l)oth for ministers in full standing and for licensees, shall be issued annually as of the closing date of the Annual Meeting, over the signatures of the President nnd the Executive Secretary of the Confer- ence. A fee of $1.00 shall be attached to each issuance.

7. Prospc^ftive ministerial candidates, upon accejitance by the Conference Credentials nnd Plac'cnicnt ('ommittee, may be receivt^l untler Conference ('are for guidance in ministerial prejjarat'on. Under such care the enrollee shall pursue the Confcnmcc! Study Course, and hav(^ availai)l{^ recommendations as to Theo- logical Schools, together with such other counsel and assistance as may properly Ik; nrnden^d.

8. A candidate for ministeri;il membership will be expected to have a life which is bearing tlu; fruit of the Spirit, and which is marked by deep spirituality and tli(; best of clhicnl practices. Tlu? candidate will be (lis(|ualified by an}' habits

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or practices in his life which will in any way defile his body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (I Cor. 3:16, 17), which does not glorify God in his body which belongs to God (I Cor. 6:19, 20), or which might cause any brother in Christ to stumble (Rom. 14:21).

VII. Seal

The seal of the Conference in use at the time of this Constitutional revision shall continue as the ofl&cial seal of the Conference, and shall be used by having the same, or a facsimile thereof, impressed or afl&xed, or reproduced otherwise.

VIII. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Conference shall be adjusted at the discretion of the Board of Directors to conform to the time of the annual meeting.

IX. Amendments

These By-laws may be altered or amended by the affirmative vote of two- thirds of the Conference members present and voting at any regular meeting of the same, provided that thirty days notice of intention to so amend the By-laws be given to all the members of the Conference. The various amendments, revi- sions and additions to the By-laws which may be presented at the forthcoming regular meeting may be accepted or rejected, individually or in part, if so voted: and the numbering or lettering of the resultant accepted text shall be adjusted as necessary.

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PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN