In 2004 any pastor who is 75 years or over cannot receive an appointment to a church. However, the electorial college will occur one year before. Will this create a situation where many of the delegates to the General Conference on the ministerial side, will be those who will not be pastoring the following year?

-- Anonymous, July 29, 2000

Answers

There are not that many 75-year old pastors. I can't see hwere there will be a problem concerning delegates.

-- Anonymous, July 31, 2000

Rev Castain: Are you kidding? In my conference there are several and in many other conferences there are quite a number of older ministers who will be delegates in 2004.

-- Anonymous, August 03, 2000

Bro. Gibson, In the Second, we have a lot of YOUNG pastors, also. I do understand that other districts are not as fortunate. Wouldn't it be marvelous if older delegates could add a bit more maturity and grace to the proceedings, resulting in a more peaceful setting??? Wishful thinking!!!:):):):)

-- Anonymous, August 03, 2000