Forum: Forum: General Assembly Memories

Southwest Indiana and Indianapolis Districts would like to see the current article of faith on the Holy Scriptures to be expanded to state that the Bible is "inerrant throughout" rather than inerrant...

The Virginia District has a resolution that the Covenant of Christian Conduct be modified to add an admonition against gluttony. It compares gluttony to other habits that harm the body. Do you...

After reviewing the posting of all resolutions brought to the GA I find an interesting observation concerning the process of giving back to the Board of GSs authority to interpret and implement some...

Amy Crofford has written a nice article about the "real" Eugenio Duarte, with comments from people who know him. He sounds like a great but humble leader. Engage Magazine

This resolution was affirmed by a unanimous vote at the Wisconsin District Assembly this week. In the second paragraph, after the last semi-colon the resolution reads "by obedience to Christ, holy...

Changes as adopted by the 2009 General Assembly and that will have to be ratified by 2/3 of the Phase 3 and Phase 2 districts. ARTICLE OF FAITH I—THE TRIUNE GOD Board of General Superintendents...

This resolution can be viewed at: http://www.gacorlando.com/images/resolutions/JUD/jud-802a.png It was affirmed by a unanimous vote at the Wisconsin District Assembly this past week.

There is indeed a resolution by the BoGS on article 10. I see no schocking changes, however. Some linking to Christlikeness, the means of grace. I'm dead tired now (we flew from Antwerp at 1:15am...

What on earth happened over lunch?

The Indianapolis District has proposed changing manual paragraph 903.8 which currently reads: to remove the following: and reword it as follows:

You can find the list here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tb3mXuHiCcmQzA15_XPIm7w&output=html

I see that "Rolano Hearn" got a vote for GS. Is this a typo, and it was a vote for NazNet's own Roland Hearn? Or is there a Rolano out there somewhere?

The C. Vit. for Dr. Ron Benefiel.

We are not global church and will not be as long a region (USA) that has 35% of the church's members gets more than 35% of the votes at General Assembly. I am embarrassed and ashamed that the...

Dr. John Bowling has just rescinded his acceptance as the 38th Genereal Superintendent.

This was amended and adopted. What was the amendment?

Whoever did it (Scott?)...nice job with photoshop!

There were about 5-6 of these guys walking around outside the convention center all dressed alike as I was walking back to my hotel for lunch.

Whatever happened to this resolution? It's not on Jon's site and I don't have a record of any action either.

OK, the good news is that I didn't return home as cynical as I did last time. Apparently, by the good grace of the "Elect white male Americans only" block, we could actually elect someone from...

Is this the resolution about the interim pastor, and the new assigned status of DIA (District Interim Assigned)? Would anyone have a copy of the amended resolution regarding this? I would be...

Too bad they didn't tell Dr. Duarte about the dress code. :) Graves and Toler are dressed just alike--down to their striped ties.

As I read this, it seems to suggest that any pastor who participates in civil disobedience is thereby at odds with the denomination, as well as with civil authorities. Am I reading it correctly? I...

It can be found here: http://www.nazarenemedialibrary.org/MediaView.aspx?mediaId=9ab0e0e0-0888-44fa-8007-03edf0075c04 It is the determination of the Board of General Superintendents and the...

Kevin Rector here at the Naznet booth saying HOWDY to the Naznet world.

... instead, I'm going to see if we can take steps to fix it. A great number of us agree that there must be a better way for GS Elections. I'm tempted to complain... I'm tempted to throw up my...

It interesting to listen to the conversations around the GS elections and the tensions created within a global Church of the Nazarene. In spite of met or unmet expectations I think we would certainly...

Whereas It has become obvious in the last two GA's that the voice of the GA does not reflect the will of God. It takes ages to get the process done (53 rounds in 2009) It seems that...

Changes as adopted by the 2009 General Assembly and that will have to be ratified by 2/3 of the Phase 3 and Phase 2 districts. ARTICLE OF FAITH XI—THE CHURCH Board of General Superintendents...

A question out of curiosity: in all 3 elections he has been the leading vote getter on the first ballot but cannot sustain. Any thoughts as to what is holding back his election?

Well, this is sure an interesting turn of events. Stan Toler just elected 39th GS,

I like most everyone (I am sure) was thrilled at the sight of the election of Dr. Eugenue Duarte as the 37th general superintendent. However, I was a bit concerned with the direction that the next...

The Intermountain District has presented a resolution on Creation Care, urging Nazarenes to accept individual and collective responsibility to care for our planet's ecology. Do you think this...

3rd GS elected. Graves got 602 of 900 votes.

a) when is the installation service? has that been scheduled yet, even though the 3rd GS has not, as yet, been elected? b) what areas of service and when do the new GS take office? thanx -neb

CA-701 It's really fun to see a resolution that I wrote and shopped around in the list of resolutions for GA. It's interesting to see how it was edited from what I wrote, but whoever edited it did...

I'm totally impressed with the service of our new general secretary, Dr. David Wilson. I had put a note on his desk with a question. Later, he found me while I was talking to Billie and said he...

I'm surprised that I can't seem to find a resolution to change the paragraph on the use of alcohol as a beverage. First, I assumed that this issue came up every General Assembly. Second, I was...

Since this resolution has not been processed by any committee, it is not bound under the rule of confidentiality and hence, I am at liberty to publish it here. (I can be a good legalist if I want...

Every Nazarene has a short list of choice of a future pastor or district superintendent. With the retirement of 3 general superintendents in 2009, it is possible that, for the first time we would...

The International Church Committee recommends that the Manual retain that which is cross cultural, etc. and that speaks to structure, accountability, etc. without focusing on a particular part of the...

I seem to be the only person who was disappointed with Wednesday night's service. As I sat through the service, I wished that it had been in another language, somewhere in a country other than my...

Scott Cundiff posting.... I've just finished the booth setup at Nazarene General Assembly here in Orlando. The exhibitor's area is buzzing with activity as the hundreds of exhibits are coming to...

Just as a reminder for those who may be new to the GA process. A lot of times we use short-hand (it didn't pass committee, or it was adopted by committee, etc.). The only binding action the...

JUD-806: Baptism appears to be an end-around attempt to change our doctrine/practice regarding infant baptism. Am I reading this wrong? I also notice that no "reasons" are provided. Do you...

I thought I'd start a thread for photos of Naznetters at GA. Mods, if you want this in the photos forum instead of the GA forum please feel free to move it. First one up: Ryan and Katelynn Scott.

First, the resolutions: MED-509 (Page 2, Page 3, Page 4) MED-510 (Page 2, Page 3) If I understand correctly, MED-509 seeks eliminate the order of Deacon (allowing current deacons to "trade-in"...

To those of you whoare present in Orlando, what does this late resolution say? It had been suggested here earlier that it might be a call for a total of 4 GS's with the new GS having to come from...

The General Administration Committee unanimously adopted the resolutions from the International Church COmmittee. Someone went ahead and cut down the Manual right away. This is Hans posting.

http://gacorlando.com/images/resolutions/MED/med-518.png I don't think that this resolution and its reasoning seems consistent... but perhaps someone can provide clarity. The resolution seeks...