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• Carlos Saavedra
• Glenn Smith
• Mark Whynaucht
• Craig Wohlgemuth
Mr. Horchak gave an update on the Fo-
cused Mentoring Program where “eight
wonderful couples” are being men-
tored by eight pastors. He also talked
about plans to improve the Foundation
Institute program to help students in
character building and mentioned the
“great value” that the FI Online classes
have been to the Church.
Mr. Horchak concluded with a tribute
to three elders who died in the last
year: Thomas Seltzer, Lawrence Hale
and Maurice Ledet.
International:
Leon Walker intro-
duced the international reports that
had been compiled into a single slide
show presented by Chairman Joel
Meeker. The reports highlighted chal-
lenges, growth and inspiring stories
of how God is working with members
around the world.
Financial:
Treasurer Jason Lovelady
reported on the positive results of the
2012 financial audit and the current
figures showing the Church is on
track to finish this year on budget.
He also introduced Britton Taylor for
a report on a new health insurance
contract that will provide the same
level of coverage, with the potential of
large savings for the Church through
a partial self-insurance program.
Ministerial Board of Directors:
Chairman Joel Meeker
reported on the first annual meeting of the board at the
headquarters office. Mr. Meeker said there’s a “wonderful
spirit of unity” and that it’s “very encouraging” to work
together.
Mr. Meeker said one of the board’s main functions is
providing advice, and he concluded by stressing the impor-
tance of wise counsel for all of us.
Media:
Clyde Kilough presented a stirring video update on
the Media department, thanking the elders for their contri-
butions to the Life, Hope & Truth website and encouraging
them to continue to produce articles that can have lasting
impact in changing people’s lives.
Mr. Kilough asked the elders to en-
courage members to subscribe to the
weekly newsletter and to become part
of the team participating in the Life,
Hope & Truth start page project.
Future plans include producing
e-booklets and other downloadable
articles to engage with readers, as well
as a future monthly e-magazine.
The Media session was rounded out
with a presentation by David Treybig on “Keys to Bet-
ter Writing” and breakout planning sessions by the seven
teams of elders who are writing and reviewing articles for
Life, Hope & Truth.
Foundation Outreach International:
Cliff Demarest and
Rhonda Waddle, two board members of the new nonprofit
organization, encouraged everyone to visit the organiza-
tion’s website
to see its current
projects (in Jordan, the Philippines, Zambia and Ghana) as
well as ways local congregations and members can help.
After the conference there were additional meetings for the
international ministers, the Ministerial Board of Directors
and the Doctrine Committee.
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Edifying One Another
Reba and Leon Walker (seated)
visit with elders and wives from
Latin America and the Philippines;
Osmonde Douglas and David
Jackson greet each other before
lunch; Dora Jennings smiles for the
camera after catering a successful
Texas barbecue to welcome the
ministers and wives