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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPoRT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.5, N0.35
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
FROM MINISTERIAL SERVICES
THE PASTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
TO KEEP HEADQUARTERS INFORMED
SEPTEMBER 2, 1983
Frequently we are confronted with significant problems or
situations of importance in the local Churches that were not
reported to Ministerial Services through the church pastors, but
rather came to us by some unoffici�l means.
Unofficial reports can create problems for us in at least four
different ways. First, it hinders us in keeping Mr. Armstrong
properly informed. Second, it often results in a problem being
thrust upon us without the advantage of being appropriately
briefed and prepared ahead of time. Third, unofficial reports
often are inaccurate and frequently cast unjustified criticism on
those of you in the field ministry. Fourth, it indicates the
likelihood that various items we should be appraised of are never
reported either officially or unofficially.
When situations develop involving potential legal problems,
former members, doctrinal or administrative questions, etc., they
should be reported to us promptly and in writing. Local elders
and associate pastors should inform theTr pastors of such, who in
turn should write it up and send it to Joe Tkach in care of
Ministerial Services.
We realize it takes more time to prepare a written report�
however, having the information on paper makes a report much
easier to present to Mr. Armstrong.
Also, a written report
avoids the potential problem of distortion as information is
relayed verbally from one person to the next.
Let's all be sure we are fulfilling our responsibilities to see
that all significant matters are promptly and properly reported.
International News
From West Germany At the beginning of July, Regional Director Frank Schnee
and his wife flew to Pasadena for Mr. Armstrong
I
s meeting with European
Parliament member Dr. Otto von Habsburg. During this trip, Mr. Schnee also
had the opportunity of meeting with Mr. Leroy Neff regarding finances, with
Mr. Raymond McNair regarding students interested in the German-speaking
area, and with Mr. David Hulme concerning advertising.