~ The Arizona~California District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran
Synod ~
~ Serving the states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and
West Texas ~
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The Northern California Delegate Conference includes all congregations belonging to the Golden Gate and Sierra Circuits. Member congregations of each circuit are listed in the links to the left. This conference meets once every two years, prior to the WELS synod convention. Conference MinutesJune 11, 2005St.
John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vacaville, California The conference began with
registration at 8:30 a.m. and a Divine Service with Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m.
Pastor Scott Stone was the host pastor and presiding minister.
Pastor Ronald Waterstradt preached the sermon. The Chairman, Pastor
Johnold Strey, called the Conference to order at 10:18 a.m. Registration of the congregations and delegates indicated a
total attendance of 33, comprised of 17 pastors and 5 teachers and 11 laymen. Discussion
of the Book of Reports and Memorials (BORAM) Conference
of President’s Report: Pastor Paul Janke presented
the Conference of President’s Report (COP).
A summarized overview was discussed and is attached.
A brief overview of the major emphases of the COP was given followed by
an overview of the Memorials with Pastor Janke’s analysis.
Discussion followed on the memorials regarding synod elections, perish
services and the balance of delegates & called workers. Synodical
Council Report: Mr. Tom Schlittenhart
presented the activities of the Synodical Council and submitted a summary of
activities. A summary of activities
and challenges of the Synodical Council was given. A review of Memorials and
analysis was also given. There was
discussion on the internal loan repayment terms and core ministries.
A one-page summary is attached. Ministerial
Education: Pastor Michael Carr
presented the 2005 ministerial education report and an overview of the memorials
given. A separate sheet details
specifically a final report and recommendations on the preparatory schools.
Some discussion and clarifications given.
General concern on the financial status of the prep schools with
encouragements to find ways to keep both of them.
A one-page report and a one-page prep school study report are attached. Support
Services: Pastor Kerry Kronebusch
presented a summary of various support services and verbal summary of three
memorials. Discussion on the
current status of financial accounting in the Synod.
A one-page summary is attached. World
Missions: Pastor Paul Johnston
presented a summary of the World Missions.
A one-page summary is attached. Home
Missions: Pastor Mark Aufdemberge
presented a summary of the Board For Home Missions & Joint Mission Council.
Additionally, Pastor Hein distributed and discussed a number of handouts
and publications for Home Missions. Pastor
Hein also distributed a mission board report for the California District mission
board. Recessed at 12:25pm for
lunch with a prayer. Reconvened
at 1:15pm Parish
Services: Teacher Adam Mateske
presented a summary from BORAM of the activities of the Board of Parish
Services. There are seven
commissions that are supported. Discussion
in support of the work of Parish Services.
A one-page report and a one-page prep school study report are attached. Technology
Office: Teacher Matthew Heyn
presented a summary on Technology. Strategies
included www.wels.net, web services, technologies conferences and a
regional technology advisory council. Encouragement
given regarding web meeting as a means to reduce travel costs.
A one-page report is attached. Communication
Services: Pastor Roger Carter
presented a summary of the communication and publication activities and
additionally detailed two memorials. A
one-page report is attached. Delegate
Conference Schedule Discussion Pastor Strey presented a
summary of a survey of laymen delegates and called workers regarding the meeting
frequency of the Delegate Conference. This
frequency is dependent on whether a District conference will be held each year. After a discussion of
Pastor Strey’s findings and various inputs a motion
was made and seconded: “This
delegate conference will meet only in Synod convention years.” The motion passed unanimously. Reports District
President’s Report: Pastor Paul Janke presented
the Arizona-California District report. See
attached. Sierra
Circuit Report: Pastor Waterstradt, of the
Sierra Circuit, gave a verbal report. Personnel
changes were discussed. Golden
Gate Circuit Report: Pastor Wayne Muller, of the Golden Gate Circuit, presented a verbal report. Parish
Services: Pastor Ricky Himm gave a
brief verbal report for the Commission on Special Ministries.
Pastor Johnold Strey gave a brief verbal report for the Commission on
Worship. California
Lutheran High School: A verbal report was given.
Enrollment continues to grow. Dorm
project is proceeding. The permit
process on new construction is about to begin.
A part time teacher/coach has been called. Lutheran
Women’s Missionary Society – Redwood Circuit: Pastor Himm gave a verbal
report. The next rally will be on
October 15 at St. Andrew in Sacramento. The
presentation at the next rally will focus on the Hmong ministry. Tree
of Life Bible Camp: Applications have been sent
out with a request for additional counselors.
The dates for this year are August 1-7, 2005. Women’s
Retreat: Retreat will be held the
first week of October. Conference
Treasury: A written report is
submitted and printed on the backside of the agenda. Pastor Strey gave a brief summary. A motion
was made and second to: “Accept
the minutes from the May 22, 2004 NCDC meeting.” The motion passed unanimously. A motion
was made and seconded to: “Send
offerings taken at this meeting to the WELS ‘Walking Together’ offering.” The motion passed unanimously. New
Business Open discussion on the
Hmong Ministry and all the opportunities that are presented. Conclusion A motion
was made and seconded that: “We thank our host
pastor and presiding minister Pastor Stone, our preacher Pastor Waterstradt, and
all else who helped to facilitate this meeting.” The motion passed unanimously. A motion
was made and seconded to: “Hold
the next NCDC on Saturday, June 9, 2007 in Vacaville.” The motion passed unanimously. Motion
made, seconded and passed unanimously to adjourn. Meeting adjourned with a prayer by the Chairman. Respectively Submitted, Mr. Steven Hansen WELS Northern California
Delegate Conference Recording Secretary
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