Who can go to assembly? - Every licensed worker is eligible to go as a voting delegate. This includes ministers at large (Get DS signature) - Every church is eligible to send their Pastor(s) and 2 Elders Board approved lay delegates Two Exceptions 1. Developing Church - only 1 lay delegate appointed by the DS 2. Churches over 150 active members, may send 1 additional delegate for every additional 100 active members. https://www.cmacan.org/uploads/content/policy-on-general-assembly.pdf
What can we expect at this assembly What can we expect at this assembly? Theme - “Deeper in Jesus, Further in Mission” 3 Components 1. Personal Ministry - Worship, Prayer, Healing, Teaching 2. Discernment sessions concerning - Whether exceptions can be made to Membership Requirements for Baptism. - Which unreached people group we should target in India 3. Business sessions to adopt new statements on. (April 1st – mailed out) - Human Sexuality - Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage - Other items brought from committees - Electing new Board of Director members.
Alternative Site For Assembly Alternative Site For Assembly? - Experimenting with satellite sites - Two-way video connection between First Alliance Calgary site and Rexdale site - Evening sessions will be shown next morning - Limited number of spaces – first come first serve - For more details check out our website – http://www.allianceassembly.com/