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administration during the past few years. However, only a small
number have been deeply affected and "bitten'r by these wrong
approaches, and we are trying to work with these men in deciding
their futures in the most fair and equitable way we possibly can.
We do care for and want to help these men. But we also MUST have
great concern for the entire flock of God and for the "sheep" Christ
has put under our charge. So for those who in their hearts do NOT
truly believe in and follow the approach and---Ehe way of lif� that
Mr. Armstrong has taught for so many years, the best and mo�t honest
course may be choosing the path uf resignation or going non-career.
We are trying to assist in this and our only motive and approach
in this vital matter is the absolute necessity of recapturing the
purity and unity of doctrine and approach we used to enjoy so much.
We have spent countless hours with some of these men in helping
them work out these problems. In a couple of cases, most of an
entire day was spent by me and one or two others in counseling and
encouraging some of our senior men involved in traumas of this sort.
They are in my thoughts and prayers constantly.
On the other hand, a few are spreading "sour grapes" stories
about how we don't "like" them or are not being "fair" with them and
this type of thing. Fellows, this misses the entire point of Mr.
Armstrong's direct instruction to me and the P.A.D. team to get
God's Church unified again in doctrine, approach and administration.
And it certainly misses-
the deep concern I say before God we have for
these men -- most of whom I have personally taught, worked with, and
regarded as friends and brothers in Christ for many, many years.
For the most part, however, the above situation has worked
out pleasantly and well, and some of the men came to us without any
prompting whatsoever and suggested that they would like to go non
career. In this capacity they will still be able to help out from
time to time and may yet be used full-time in the future as their
own desires and the needs of God's Work dictate.
Among those volunteering to go non-career are Mr. Jack Pyle,
who, after setting up an appointment, simply walked into my living
room after the Tucson conference and said to Mr. McMichael and me:
"Mr. Meredith, my wife and I came in this morning to talk about going
non-career." After discussing this matter with them for about an hour
or more, we all agreed that this was the best course and tried to work
out the details in the most equitable manner possible. Another who
volunteered to go non-career is Mr. Wayne Freeman -- who did this in
an extended conversation with Mr. Dennis Luker. Other men now going
non-career include Mr. George Panteleef, Mr. Elliott Hurwitt, Mr.
Dave Odar, Mr. Ivan Sell and Mr. Charles Dickerson. Although he has
assured me there is no hurry, Mr. Reg Platt plans to go non-career
later this spring as also does Mr. Bruce Anderson. Mr. Dave Robinson
will either come in on sabbatical or go non-career, and I expect to
hear from him within a few days on this matter. Messrs. Herbert
Magoon and Bob Hoops have simply quit the ministry. Mr. Ledru Wood
bury had to be terminated. Larry Smith was terminated under the
previous administration. This represents the entire list of those
changing their ministerial status thus far. We are in the process
of working with a half dozen or so others in similar circumsta1ces