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pproximately 250 elders and wives gathered in
Addison, Texas, June 3 and 4 for the 2013 Inter-
national Ministerial Conference of the Church
of God, a Worldwide Association (COGWA).
In his opening address, President Jim Franks introduced
the theme of the conference, “Bringing
Many Sons to Glory.” He explained that last
year’s conference had focused on preaching
the gospel, and that this year’s conference
would focus on caring for the brethren.
Mr. Franks encouraged the elders to be the
kind of ministers who make a difference for
members in their challenges and who help
in bringing many sons and daughters into God’s family.
“50 Years in the Ministry”
A highlight of the conference was a special presentation
for six men who have served in the ministry for 50 years or
more. The six men and wives honored were:
George and Karen Meeker.
Leroy Neff.
Frank and Charlene McCrady.
Les and Marion McCullough.
Leon and Reba Walker.
Richard and Mary Pinelli.
After a slide show of photos and records of service, the assem-
bled elders and wives gave the honorees a standing ovation.
Other conference presentations included:
“Pillar and Ground of the Truth”:
Foundation Institute
instructor David Johnson gave an inspiring address on the
importance of teaching sound doctrine. Since God has en-
trusted His people and His truth to the Church, He wants
the elders to have and to share a passion for the truth.
“Preparing the Future Leadership”:
Dave Myers gave a
lively presentation on the various educational programs
for youth and young adults. He shared statistics and quotes
about the very successful preteen and teen camps, as well
as the Young Adult Leadership Weekends attended by 400
in seven locations. He emphasized that 100 percent of the
young adults said they would come to another such young
adult weekend, and he said that future young adult week-
ends are being planned.
“Shepherds for God’s Elect”:
Doug Horchak, Ministerial
Services operation manager, encouraged the elders to re-
double their efforts to help provide a healthy environment
Ministerial
Conference
Bringing Many
Sons to Glory
250 enjoy uplifting ministerial conference
Elders and wives from around the world
gathered for an inspiring and educational
ministerial conference.
by
mike bennett
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photos from the
conference at
photographs by
chantelle west, rayshan sanoon,
susan demarest
and
elizabeth glasgow