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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 12, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 24.

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Twenty-Fifth Meeting

May 30, 2:30 P. M.

L. R. CONRADI in the chair.
L. R. Conradi: The matter before us is the constitution and by-laws of the Asiatic Division, recommended by the committee on plans.
The constitution was studied in detail by the Conference, and, as amended, was adopted, as published in the Bulletin:—

Further Reports

Following the adoption of the Asiatic Division constitution:—
L. R. Conradi: We have a report from the committee on nominations that ought to be read.
O. A. Olsen: The committee on nominations has a partial report to make. You will appreciate that all this organization and constitution work has delayed us in submitting this report, and therefore we are able to submit only a partial report at this time. Elder Fitzgerald will render this report.
W. J. Fitzgerald: The committee on nominations respectfully submit the following partial report: For president, A. G. Daniells; for secretary, W. A. Spicer; for treasurer, W. T. Knox. Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of this report.
The report was adopted.
The committee on plans submitted the following further partial report:—
According to the instruction given in the inspired Word of God, the specific work of the minister is to preach the gospel; the object sought is to deliver those who are under the power of Satan, and to reconcile them unto God; this is to be accomplished by preaching the salvation which is found in Christ; in order to obtain the desired results, it is necessary that one should give his undivided attention to his specific work, in order that he may be “approved unto God.”
The application of these principles is seen in the ministry of the apostles, who refused to be burdened with the administration of temporal affairs, and declared, “It is not fit that we should forsake the Word of God, and serve tables.”
In order that the ministry of this denomination may become more efficient, and may approach more closely to the apostolic standard; we therefore,—
19. Recommend, (1) That those who are ordained to preach the word devote themselves wholly to the work of the gospel ministry.
(2) That they put forth earnest efforts to make their work as efficient as possible, by prayerful study of the Word of God, and by personal consecration to the specific purpose of winning souls to Christ.
(3) That they constantly strive for self-improvement, by systematic private study and by pursuing such ministerial reading courses as may be arranged.
(4) That candidates for the ministry be encouraged to take a course of study in one of our training-schools, as a necessary preparation for their work.
(5) That it be the policy of the denomination to select and train laymen possessing suitable qualifications for the business management of institutions, and for directing business affairs generally, in order that those who have been set apart for the work of the ministry may be relieved of these burdens, and may be able to give their time and strength to soul-winning.
Whereas, The interest and pleasure in making gifts for missions in our Sabbath-schools is greatly increased by having occasionally some definite need set before us as the object of the contributions, resulting in largely increased offerings; therefore,—
20. Resolved, That we approve the plan of devoting the Sabbath-school offering on the thirteenth Sabbath of each quarter to some definitely named missionary enterprise calling for special help which may be beyond the ordinary income of the mission treasury; it being understood that this action relates primarily to the North American Division, but that other divisions, unions, and conferences outside this division, join in the plan where they can consistently do so.
On motion to adopt, the consideration of the report was left until it should be printed in the Bulletin.
The meeting adjourned.