Advance Report 2000
Committee ReportsMinistry and Oversight
We were saddened that it was necessary for IYM Ministry and Oversight be involved in a problem within South Marion Friends Meeting. Several letters were exchanged, individuals from the meeting representing differing points of view were heard, and numerous phone calls were exchanged involving the former superintendent, former assistant superintendent, and the current superintendent. The problem has not yet been resolved and we continue to pray, seek, and work toward resolution. We covet your prayers in this matter.
The Recommended Minimum-Based Guidelines for a Fully Released Pastor for 2000-01 were reviewed and upgraded.
The subcommittee consisting of Elizabeth Bunner, Bob Phillips, and Charles Carter planned Ministry and Oversight's sponsored workshop at Yearly Meeting. Anne Thomas of Canada Yearly Meeting presented a workshop on "The Role and Responsibilities of Ministry and Oversight Members."
We requested from Stewardship and Finance Committee $1,550 for anticipated needs for the coming budget year.
Sheldon Clark and Ronn Oren have been approved by Ministry and Oversight for recording as Ministers of the Gospel at the 180th session of Indiana Yearly Meeting, July 29-31, 2000, to be held in Muncie, Indiana, at the Horizon Center and Friends Memorial. This recommendation was sent to the Representative Council for their approval at their April 1, 2000, meeting.
Ministry and Oversight Committee is considering reinstating the policy of M&O's responsibility to work with local meetings each year to develop a written "state of the society" report to be presented at yearly meeting as is stated in Faith and Practice. Your reaction and input to such a report being prepared would be appreciated by the committee.
Bob Phillips, clerk for the Nominating Committee, (consisting of himself, Elizabeth Bunner, and Harold Bowman) reported the following: clerk - Charles Carter; assistant clerk - Paul Enyart; and recording clerk - David Edinger.
Yearly Meeting Ministry and Oversight Committee continues to request your prayers.
Dick Martens, Clerk
